Handling & Storage Storage The packaging of Kingspan Kooltherm should not be considered adequate for outdoor protection. Boards should be stored inside a building. If, however, temporary outdoor storage cannot be avoided then the boards should be stacked flat on a level base, clear of the ground, and completely protected from inclement weather through use of a polythene sheet or weatherproof tarpaulin. Boards that have been allowed to get wet should not be used. Resistance to Solvents The insulation core is resistant to short-term contact with petrol and with most dilute acids, alkalis and mineral oils. However, it is recommended that any spills be cleaned off fully before the boards are installed. Ensure that safe methods of cleaning are used, as recommended by suppliers of the spilt liquid. The insulation core is not resistant to some solvent-based adhesive systems, particularly those containing methyl ethyl ketone. Adhesives containing such solvents should not be used in association with this product. Damaged boards or boards that have been in contact with harsh solvents or acids should not be used. OH&S Kingspan Insulation products are chemically inert and safe to use. A Product Safety Information Sheet is available from Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd. Please note that the reflective surfaces on this product are designed to enhance their thermal performance. As such, the will reflect light as well as heat, including ultraviolet light. Therefore, if these boards are being installed during bright or sunny weather, it is advisable to wear UV protective sunglasses or goggles and if the skin is exposed for a significant period of time, protect bare skin with a UV block sun cream. Foil facings are conductive to electricity – avoid contact with un-insulated electrical cables and fittings. Installation must be in accordance with AS 3999 Bulk Thermal Insulation Installation and AS 3000 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules). Cutting Cutting should be carried out either by using a fine toothed saw, or by scoring with a sharp knife, snapping the board over a straight edge and then cutting the facing on the other side. Ensure accurate trimming to achieve close-butting joints and continuity of insulation. Cavity Wall Installation should be in accordance with AS 3999:2015, Section 4 – Safety Requirements for Insulation Installation. 1. Construct the inner leaf to at least an appropriate level to allow installation of Kingspan Kooltherm® K8 Cavity Board to proceed. 2. Remove excess mortar and mortar droppings from exposed edges of any installed insulation boards. 3. Offer the Kingspan Kooltherm® K8 Cavity Board to the external face of the internal leaf and secure in place with a retaining disc/clip on each wall tie. Wall tie structure and positioning must be in accordance with the requirements of the NCC. 4. Ensure that each board is firmly abutted with adjacent boards and penetrations so that there are no gaps in the insulation layer. 5. Leave 100mm clearance around any heat producing electrical fittings and 50mm clearance around hot flues (refer to relevant manufacturers instructions). 6. The outer leaf is then built up to the level of the top of the boards and the process is repeated. 7. Ensure that a residual cavity of at least 40 mm is maintained in accordance with the moisture penetration provisions set out in the masonry structures standard AS 3700 as called up in the NCC Volume 1, Section B1.4
