*TB 93- Thermo-Gel

Question 1

Following application, Thermo-Gel can be expected to remain in place from ___ to ___ hours.

Answer 1

6 to 36

Question 2

Thermo-Gel coating dries in place and can be rehydrated how?

Answer 2

Applying a fine mist

Question 3

Unlike Class A foam, the Thermo-Gel bubble is filled with ____ instead of ____

Answer 3

Water instead of Air

Question 4

Is Thermo-gel toxic?

Answer 4

No, the product will not harm paint or metal surfaces. When the threat of fire diminishes, the product can normally be hosed off with an ordinary garden hose.

Question 5

Should Thermo-Gel be used with direct fire attack?

Answer 5

No, it does not provide the reach and handling characteristics normally associated with fire department hose streams. Thermo-Gel should be applied in anticipation of the fire, not as a result of the fire

Question 6

The equipment provided to dispense Thermo-Gel from the one-gallon container includes?

Answer 6

1. One-gallon container
2. Spray tip
3. Eductor
4. Shut-off
5. 1” to 1½ ” increaser
6. Plastic pick-up tube with check valve and metering device

Question 7

How should the Thermo-gel be applied to a structure?

Coating should be applied until white and to a ____ inch thickness

Answer 7

Start with roof then to vertical surfaces

1/4”

Question 8

The one-gallon container of Thermo-Gel will cover approximately ___ to ____ square feet.

Answer 8

500 to 700

Question 9

Cleaning of the Thermo-Gel appliance should not be delayed more than ___ hours because of Thermo-Gel’s tendency to gel in the appliance.

Answer 9

12

Question 10

What is the stated shelf life of the 1 gallon Thermo-Gel container?

Answer 10

There is no stated shelf life

Question 11

Before using a Thermo-Gel container, handshake vigorously for ____ minutes. Invert the container during the shaking period.

Answer 11

2

Question 12

Thermo-Gel produces a bubble of water surrounded by a _____ shell

Answer 12

Polymer