Manufacturer's Recommended Installation Process for

Polyvinyl Blanket & Barrier

Boom Containment System

Manufactured by: C.I.Agent Solutions®, LLC

11760 Commonwealth Drive • Louisville, KY 40299 • 866-242-4368 • 502-267-0101 • fax: 502-267-0181
www.ciagent.com
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Familiarize yourself and your crew with the installation methods described in this manual.
We have supplied different methods, but the final decision of which method to use is the
responsibility of the project engineer. Deviation from the methods described may void product
warranty and the insurance policy our products carry. If you have any questions on the
installation methods described in this manual, contact the project engineer, contractor, or the
manufacturer before you start to install.

BEFORE YOU START

Product Storage 3
Site Preparation 3
Excavation 3
Assembly of Containment Unit 3
Layout of Containment Unit 3
Sealing the Seams 3
Adhesive Seam Sealing 3
Heat Gun Seam Sealing 4
Sealing Polyvinyl to Concrete Pads/Piers 4
Bentonite® Clay Sealing 4
Aluminum Flat Bar Sealing 4
Staking the Outside Containment Walls 4
Back Filling with Stone 5

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 5

INSTALLATION 6
Layout of Containment System 6
Sealing the Seams 6
Adhesive Seam Sealing 6
Heat Gun Sealing 7
Sealing Polyvinyl Liner to Concrete 8
Bentonite® Clay Sealing 8
Aluminum Flat Bar Sealing 9
Sealing Conduits and Cables 10
Sealing with Bentonite 10
Sealing with Field Boot 11
Staking Outside Containment Walls 12
Back Filling Containment Unit with Stone 13

WARRANTY 14

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BEFORE YOU START...

PRODUCT STORAGE

The C.I.Agent® Polyvinyl Blanket and Barrier Boom System should be stored in a covered area
prior to use. Keep the product on its shipping skid and do not remove the wrappings. Store at
ambient temperatures.

When choosing an installation date, take into consideration the temperatures at which the
companion products work their best, i.e., vinyl adhesive, vinyl cleaner, etc. Installation should be
performed in weather that is not too cold or too hot.

SITE PREPARATION

Excavation ― The excavation must be completed prior to the arrival of the installation crew.
The excavated area needs to be 3′ to 4′ larger than the actual size of the polyvinyl containment
unit. There needs to be at least 18″ to 24″ of freeboard outside the polyvinyl containment unit on
all four sides to allow for the proper backfill of stone. The depth of the excavated area needs to
be a minimum of 6” deeper than the floor of the containment unit. This additional depth will be
filled with washed pea gravel to provide a base for the floor of the polyvinyl containment. The
pea gravel floor should be sloped from the center to the outside walls to promote the flow of
water out of the containment area.

ASSEMBLY OF CONTAINMENT UNIT

Layout of Containment System ― Each containment unit is unique and custom built for the
site. The system will arrive in pre-fabricated panels. The corner panels will be pre-fabricated
at the factory. Each panel will be marked and must be laid out according to the site plan. All
panels should be properly laid and adjusted prior to beginning assembly. The panels need to be
properly aligned so that there is a minimum of a 2″ overlap at each seam (panels are generally
pre-cut with extra vinyl and may have more than 2″ overlap when properly aligned – extra
material can be trimmed on site and kept for corners (page 10) and field boots (page 11).

Tip: Pre-marking the floor of the site with marking paint at the corners at the distances
prescribed on the site plan drawing will assist in the placement of the panels.

Sealing the Seams ― Seams can be sealed using an Adhesive (HH-66) or with a Heat Gun.
Both methods require a minimum of a 2″ overlap and the vinyl must be dry and clean; free from
dust and dirt. Aerosol cleaner is provided for proper seam preparation. Thoroughly clean and dry
both edges of the vinyl to be joined.

Tip: Trimming excess vinyl at the seams will make seaming easier and pre-marking the seam
overlap with a line will keep the seam straight, uniform, and avoiding wrinkles.

Adhesive Seam Sealing ― Properly sealing the seams requires two people. Pre-mark the
edges of the vinyl to maintain a two inch overlapped seam. Both edges must be dry, clean, and
free from dust and dirt. Once the two edges have been cleaned, place the rolling plank
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BEFORE YOU START...cont.

(1″ x 6″ x 3′) beneath the two seams to be sealed and make final alignment along the pre-
marked edge. The HH-66 adhesive should be applied according to manufacturer's directions. A
thin layer of adhesive must be applied to each contact side of the vinyl that is to be joined and
allowed to dry until it is tacky to the touch (not completely dry). Place the two edges together
following the pre-marked guide line being careful to avoid wrinkles. Use a seam roller to
compress the seam with a wooden rolling plank (1″ x 6″ x 3′) placed beneath the vinyl.

Heat Gun Seam Sealing ― Properly sealing the seams requires two people. Seams that are
sealed with a heat gun should be prepared in the same manner as an adhesive seal. Pre-mark
the edges of the vinyl to maintain a two inch overlapped seam. Both edges must be dry, clean,
and free from dust and dirt. Once the two edges have been cleaned, place the rolling plank
(1″ x 6″ x 3′) beneath the two seams to be sealed and make final alignment along the pre-
marked edge. Pre-heat the gun according to manufactures recommendations to a temperature
that allows for proper sealing (ambient temperature may require adjustment in temperature
setting). Lift the leading edge on the top edge of the vinyl exposing the under side. Direct the
heat in a manner that both upper and lower vinyl edges are heated. The two pieces of vinyl will
look wet (gloss-like in appearance) when they are ready to be sealed. Press the two pieces
together maintaining the two in overlap and roll seam on the plank with the seam rolling tool
being careful to avoid wrinkles. Continue the process along the entire seam.

Sealing the Polyvinyl to Concrete Pads/Piers ― This process takes place only after all floor
seaming has been completed. There are two recommended methods to seal the Polyvinyl Liner
to the concrete transformer pads/piers.

1. Bentonite® Clay Sealing – This method can be used at the base of concrete transformer
pads/piers and around conduit and grounding cables. The Polyvinyl Liner should be laid
out and trimmed at the base of the pad or pier. Once the liner has been trimmed to fit,
pull the liner back away from the pad/pier. Remove 2″ to 3″ of the pea gravel at
the base on all sides and fill with Bentonite® Clay Granules back to grade. Place the
Polyvinyl liner back next to the base of the pad/pier and cover with 2″ to 3″ of Bentonite®
Clay Granules. Once this process is complete, hand cover with 4″ to 6″ of stone to
prevent liner from shifting.

2. Aluminum Flat Bar Sealing ― This method should be used when the liner has to
be attached to the pad/pier above the floor of the containment liner. Using a chalk line,
mark the base of the pad/pier at the desired height according to the site drawings. Once
the base is marked, position the flat bar in place and pre-drill holes in the pad with a
concrete bit that matches the concrete screws. After all holes have been drilled, attach
the double-faced asphaltic tape to the pad. Remove the protective paper from the
asphaltic tape and lift the vinyl liner into place pressing it against the tape. Secure the
liner with the flat bar and concrete screws to a point that will allow the vertical seams to
be sealed. Once all vertical seams have been sealed, continue to attach the flat bar on
all sides.

Staking the Outside Walls ― After all seams have been sealed and the liner has been sealed at all of
the pads/piers, and conduit and grounding cables, it is time to stake up the outside Barrier Boom walls.
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BEFORE YOU START...cont.

Using (2″ nominal) wooden stakes is the simplest method. Begin in the corners and place a wooden
stake approximately every 4′ to support the vertical position of the Barrier Boom wall. Raise the outside
wall and attach to the wooden stake with deck screws or staples approximately 1/2" from the top of the
boom. The stakes can be left in place or removed after the containment has been back filled with clean
washed stone to the grade prescribed in the site drawings. Do not damage the Barrier Boom when
removing the screws or staples.

Tip: Placing a length of 3″ x 12′ aluminum angle on the tops of the stakes will prevent the stone
from beating down the outside wall as it is being back filled and allows the stone to be placed
inside and outside at the same time.

Back filling with Stone ― Access to the oil containment unit may be limited due to surrounding
structures. Begin placing the “clean washed stone” in the unit in a manner that limits the impact
of the stone on the floor on the containment unit. We recommend #57 clean washed stone or a
comparable stone from .75" to 1.5". When backfilling the area along the outside walls, maintain
an equal level of stone on both sides in order to prevent the stone from affecting the position
and alignment of the wall. Continue to backfill with stone until the desire grade level is attained.

A geotextile material can be used on top of the vinyl liner to keep the stone from piercing the
liner.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES...

COMES WITH POLYVINYL BLANKET SYSTEM

Seam Roller

Vinyl Adhesive
Bentonite® Granular Clay
Vinyl Cleaner Asphaltic
Tapcon Concrete
(Reef) Tape
Screws (optional)
Metal Strip (optional)

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Razor knife, blades or scissors Seaming plank (1" x 6" x 3') Angle iron
2" paint brush Heat gun Measuring tape
Marking paint 1/4" drill bit Sledge hammer
Permanent marker Disposable cup Masonary drill bits
Hammer drill Staple gun Metal saw
Deck screws Staples Water

MATERIALS NEEDED
Clean washed stone #57 or comparable (.75" to 1.5") Wooden stakes
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INSTALLATION...Layout

LAYOUT OF CONTAINMENT SYSTEM:

Excavation of the site must be completed prior to laying the Polyvinyl Liner. Review
requirements for site preparation on page 3.

Step 1:
Measure and mark the floor of the containment site
with marking paint to get the proper orientation of the
panels and the transformer pad according the site
plan drawings.

Step 2:
Align panels according to the site drawing making
sure that there is a minimum of a 2" overlap at every
seam. Panels are generally pre-cut with extra vinyl
and may have more the a 2" overlap when properly
aligned – extra material should be trimmed on site to
aide in sealing. Keep scraps for possible use later.

Step 3:
Pre-mark edges of panels prior to seaming with a
permanent maker to assure proper alignment and
overlap.

INSTALLATION...Sealing the Seams

SEALING THE SEAMS:

Adhesive Seam Sealing

Step 1:
Place the seaming plank (1" x 6" x 3') beneath the
two panel edges to be sealed.

Step 2:
Thoroughly clean both edges of the vinyl to be
seamed with contact cleaner and dry.

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INSTALLATION...Sealing Seams - cont.

Step 3:
Align the panel edges along pre-marked line and
apply adhesive (HH-66) according to manufacturer's
guidelines. Using a 2" paint brush, apply a thin layer
of adhesive to each of the sides that are to be joined
and allowed them to dry until tacky to the touch.

Step 4:
Place the two edges together following the pre-
marked guideline being careful to avoid wrinkles.
Use the seam roller to compress the seam against
the seaming plank.

Step 5:
Continue this process moving the seaming plank
       along the seam until the entire length of the seam
                                          has been sealed.

Heat Gun Sealing

Step 1:
Place seaming plank (1" x 6" x 3') beneath the two
panel edges to be sealed.

Step 2:
Thoroughly clean both of the edges to be sealed
with contact cleaner and dry.

Step 3:
Align the panel edges along pre-marked line.

Step 4:
Pre-heat sealing gun according to manufacturer's
recommendations.

Step 5:
Lift the leading edge on the top panel exposing
the underside. Direct the heat in a manner that
both upper and lower vinyl edges of the panels are
heated until the vinyl appears to be wet (gloss-like
appearance).

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INSTALLATION...Sealing Seams - cont.

Step 6:
Press the two pieces together maintaining the 2"
overlap following the pre-marked guideline being
careful to avoid wrinkles. While hot, use the seam roller
to compress the seam against the seaming plank.

Step 7:
Continue this process moving the seaming plank
along the seam until the entire length of the seam
has been sealed.

INSTALLATION...Sealing Polyvinyl to Concrete

SEALING POLYVINYL LINER TO CONCRETE PADS/PIERS

Bentonite Clay Sealing

Step 1:
Lay out and trim the polyvinyl to fit against the base
of the concrete pad/pier.

Step 2:
Pull vinyl back from the base enough to remove 2"
to 3" of the pea gravel from against the base on all
sides of the pad/pier.

Step 3:
Fill the area along the base of the pad/pier with
Bentonite® Granular Clay.

Step 4:
Return the vinyl into place at the base of the pad/pier
and cover with 2" to 3" of Bentonite® Granular Clay.

Step 5:
Cover the area at the base of the pad/pier with 4"
to 6" of clean washed stone to prevent liner from
shifting.

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INSTALLATION...Sealing Polyvinyl to Concrete

Aluminum Flat Bar Sealing

Step 1:
Mark the pad at the desire height according to the
site drawings.

Step 2:
Attach the asphaltic tape to the side of the pad
leaving protective paper on the outside surface.

Step 3:
Measure, cut and pre-drill flat bar with ¼" holes 18"
to 24" apart.

Step 4:
Holding the flat bar in position over the tape, use a
hammer drill to drill holes into the concrete pad to
match a 3/16" x 1½" concrete tapcon screw.

Step 5:
Remove the protective paper from the asphaltic
tape and position the Polyvinyl Liner into place by
pressing it against the tape.

Step 6:
Position and hold the flat bar over the Polyvinyl Liner
and use 3/16" x 1½" tapcon concrete screws to hold
the liner and flat bar in position.

Step 7:
Seal all the remaining vertical seams.

Step 8:
Completely secure and seal the Polyvinyl Liner by
attaching all remaining concrete screws.

Step 9:
Inspect the Polyvinyl Liner for openings at edges.
Use vinyl trimmings and the adhesive product to seal
any openings. The seam roller can be used over the
patches to form an air-tight seal.

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INSTALLATION...Sealing Polyvinyl to Concrete

Step 10:
Corners can be sealed with a corner patch. Find a
scrap piece of vinyl approximately eight inches tall by
12 inchges wide. Use a silver Sharpie Marker or pen
and draw a 90 degree angle on it. Cut the two lines
to about one inch from the connecting point.

Step 11:
Clean both the surface of the patch and the surface
where the patch will go. Brush vinyl adhesive on the
patch.

Step 12:
Line the cut lines of the patch to the 90 degree angle
of the corner. Press together and smooth out.

INSTALLATION...Sealing Conduits & Cables

SEALING CONDUITS & CABLES WITH BENTONITE®

Step. 1:
Pull back the Polyvinyl Liner and pour Bentonite®
Granular Clay around the base of conduits or cables.

Step 2:
Replace Polyvinyl Liner around conduits or cables.
Use trimmings and adhesive to patch seams and
gaps around the conduits or cables.

Step 3:
Pour additional Bentonite® Granular Clay over the
Polyvinyl Liner protecting the conduits or cables.
Cover the area with 4-6" of clean washed stone to
maintain placement.

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INSTALLATION...Sealing Conduits...cont.

SEALING CONDUITS & CABLES WITH FIELD BOOT

Step 1:
The Boot: Measure the circumference of the conduit
by wrapping the vinyl around the conduit leaving a 2”
overlap. You can also use a tape measure wrapped
around the conduit for finding the circumference or
measure the diameter of the conduit and multiply
that number by 3.14. Remember to add 2” overlap.

Step 2:
Measure and mark a relief point line 1 to 2” up from
bottom of the boot with a silver Sharpie Marker or
pen. Measure release flaps approximately 1 to 2”
wide. Cut the release flaps up to the relief point line.

Step 3:
Clean the overlap and area on Boot where overlap
will be glued with vinyl cleaner. Wrap the boot
around the conduit. Seal the boot seam with vinyl
adhesive or reef tape keeping it loose enough to turn
on the conduit. Push the boot down to the bottom of
the conduit.

Step 4:
The BRIM: If the cables are not coming through the
top of the conduit, lay a piece of vinyl, larger than
the diameter of the conduit, on top of the conduit.
Using the silver Sharpie Marker or pen, from the
underside of the vinyl, trace the circumference of the
conduit. If the conduit already has cables coming
out of it, take an oversized piece of vinyl and make
a cut to the center of the vinyl. Estimate and mark
the area needed to be cut out of the vinyl to make
the vinyl lay flat around the cables and cut. Hold the
vinyl in place and then trace the circumference of the
conduit from the underside of the vinyl. Remove the
vinyl and cut along the circumference line. Your Brim
should look like photo on the left.

Check for fit. Place the Brim around the boot on the
conduit. If the Brim puckers, remove a little more
vinyl from the circumference hole and re-fit.

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INSTALLATION...Sealing Conduits...cont.

Step 5:
Use Vinyl Cleaner to clean the top of the Release
Flaps. When dry, apply vinyl adhesive.

Step 6:
Use Vinyl Cleaner to clean the inside edge of the
hole in the Brim. When dry, place the Brim around
the Boot and lower onto the Release Flaps. Add
pressure to ensure complete contact and sealing. If
you could see the bottom of the Boot, it would look
like the photo on the left. Take a small strip of vinyl
and use the vinyl adhesive to patch the cut made in
the vinyl Brim.

INSTALLATION...Staking Containment Walls

STAKING THE OUTSIDE BARRIER BOOM CONTAINMENT WALLS
Step 1:
Beginning at the pre-fabricated corners, place wood
stakes approximately every 4' along the outside
Barrier Boom containment wall.

Step 2:
Lift the outside wall (gray) into a vertical position and
attach it to the wooden stake with ¾" deck screws
or staples. Staple or screw ½" from the top of the
Barrier Boom to prevent damage to the Boom.

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INSTALLATION...Back Filling with Stone

BACK FILLING CONTAINMENT UNIT WITH STONE

If your stone is larger than 0.75 to 1.5" or has

sharp edges, you may want to consider placing
a geotextile over the vinyl to keep the liner from
being punctured.

Step 1:
Starting at corners, begin placing clean washed
stone, #57 or comparable (0.75 to 1.5 inch), into the
containment area in a manner that maintains equal
amounts of stone on both the inside and outside of
the vertical Barrier Boom containment wall. Try to
prevent the stone from affecting the position and
alignment of the Barrier Boom containment wall. An
angle iron can be used to keep the Barrier Boom
from being crushed.

Step 2:
Continue placing stone around the perimeter to the
designated height according to the site drawings.
Then begin filling from the perimeter toward the
center.

Step 3:
Finish placing stone.

Finished dike containment.

Finished to-grade containment.

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WARRANTY

C.I.Agent Solutions®, LLC warrants to the purchaser of its products, that the C.I.Agent® Oil Containment
and/or Hydrocarbon Filtration System for which the customer received this warranty was designed,
developed, and/or fabricated using all due reasonable commercial care and good manufacturing
practices. C.I.Agent Oil Containment and/or Hydrocarbon Filtration System shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship.

C.I.Agent Solutions further warrants the performance of their C.I.Agent Oil Containment and/or
Hydrocarbon Filtration System to prevent the release of hydrocarbons due solely to the failure of the
materials and workmanship of the product. The performance warranted herein is contingent upon the
installation of the C.I.Agent Oil Containment and/or Hydrocarbon Filtration System being performed
under the direct supervision of a C.I.Agent Solutions Factory Representative and/or a C.I.Agent Solutions
Factory Certified Contractor. Said performance warranted herein is further contingent upon each
C.I.Agent Oil Containment and/or Hydrocarbon Filtration System being installed in strict accordance with
the C.I.Agent Solutions' Installation Manual, supported by a step-by-step photographic documentation of
the installation to be sent to C.I.Agent Solutions upon completion of the installation.

Upon receipt and review of the photographic installation documentation, C.I.Agent Solutions will issue
to the Customer a Certificate for Pollution Insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 to address the cost of
clean up solely related to the performance of the C.I.Agent Oil Containment and/or Hydrocarbon Filtration
System as warranted herein.

C.I.Agent Solutions' sole obligation under this warranty is to repair or replace the product as warranted
herein, at C.I.Agent Solutions' option. Repair or replacement shall not apply to products that have been
expended, damaged, or consumed during the capture or filtration of hydrocarbons from sources they
were designed to contain and/or filter. C.I.Agent Solutions must be notified in writing of any claim under
this warranty within 30 days of any claimed lack of conformity of the Product.

Warranty Limitations — In no event shall C.I.Agent Solutions be liable for any loss, inconvenience or
damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential or otherwise, resulting from breach of any expressed or
implied warranty or condition, of fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise with respect to this product,
except as set forth herein. This warranty is not to confer any additional legal, jurisdiction or warranty rights
to the customer other than those set forth herein.

Warranty Exclusions — It is the customer's responsibility to regularly examine the Product to determine
if damage has occurred during the normal operation and/or maintenance of equipment at the site of the
C.I.Agent Oil Containment and/or Hydrocarbon Filtration System installation to determine the need for
repair or replacement. This warranty does not cover the following:

Products that have been modified, neglected, misused, abused, or damaged by natural disasters.

Damage to the Product resulting from improper use or occurrence during the normal operation
and maintenance of equipment at or near the Product.

11760 Commonwealth Drive • Louisville, KY 40299

866-242-4368 • 502-267-0101 • Fax 502-267-0181
www.ciagent.com
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