instructions - MoT Panels Mineral wool sandwich panels

Instructions for Packaging Transportation Unloading Storage Installation and Maintenance

Packaging

Panels are automatically stacked, in packages with maximum height 1,00 m for road transport and 1,30 m for sea transport. At the bottom of the package an EPS sheet is applied through its entire surface, along with EPS blocks, in order to avoid any damage, during loading and unloading procedure. All of them are tightly wrapped with stretch film.
Each package bears its unique ID label, declaring its dimension and weight, the order’ s number and production date, as well as the full information about the panels contented.
More detailed information about the packaging per panels’ type, are available at their Product Data Sheet.

Transport

MoT sandwich panels can be transported by road, that trucks with sided trailers curtain are recommended, or by sea, that our logistic team can load at any type of container (standard, high cube and open-top). In both cases, load-carrying surfaces must be clean and free from nails or any other sharp objects. Protruding objects have to be properly removed, to avoid damage to the panels.
The vehicle to carry the panels, should be equipped with cargo straps, minimum width of 50 mm, to secure the cargo on the vehicle bed and the adequate plastic corners to protect the edges of the top panels. The number of the straps depends on the panels length and the straps should be spaced approximately every 2 m. Any other packages, e.g. flashings, corrugated or flat sheets etc., carried in combination with panel packages, should be fastened separately from them (with separate straps).
Depending on the highways’ condition, the drivers are bound to periodically check (every ~100 km) the condition of cargo fastening and to correct it accordingly.

Unloading

Before starting the unloading, all the packages and the panels should be always examined carefully. For any damages, that might have been caused during the transportation, MoT has to be notified immediately, upon receiving photos of the damaged packages along with their ID, before been moved out of the vehicle, otherwise any claim cannot be discussed.
The packages should be lifted and unloaded one by one at a time.
The packages of length<6,00m should be unloaded, either with an overhead travelling crane, using a cross- beam, or with a single fork forklift.
The packages of length>6,00m should be unloaded by using metal frame in combination with hollow sections and lifting straps. The use of crane as described above, can ONLY be substituted by the use of double fork forklifts (four forks with the appropriate distance between them).
It is NOT recommended
– to use only lifting straps without using metal frame.
– to use metal strips, chains and wire ropes.
It is HIGHLY recommended
– to use only the appropriate lifting straps.
– to use the appropriate number of lifting straps and at the right position, in terms of avoiding the packages’ bending.
– to protect the edges of the panels, by using hard plastic angles.

Storage

Panels shouldn’t be stored on external areas, being exposed to weather conditions such as rain, snow, strong winds and intense sunlight. On the contrary, they should be stored on covered and sufficiently ventilated areas. In case such areas are not available and only during a short-term storage on the project site, packages should be stored in slightly inclined position, to ensure free drainage of rainwater which might otherwise penetrate into the package.

Provide to the panels intended for open-air-storage with adequate protection against rainwater, snow, wind, sunlight, dust and dirt, such as canvas covers. It is forbidden to use plastic film for their protection, since canvas covers ensure adequate ventilation and prompt evaporation of accumulated moisture. Absolutely avoid water collection between the panels, as in case of prolonged storage without adequate ventilation, this may damage them. To avoid indentations and prints on the panels, it is forbidden to store the panel packages one on top of the other at the construction site and the surface, where stored has to be hardened flat. Partially unpacked packages must be always protected against rainwater and strong wind.
Due to the additional load exerted on the roof structure, for temporary on-roof storage and during assembly, the roof panels can only be placed on the load-bearing framework and always upon agreement with the chief supervisor. Panel packages must be based on the load-bearing framework on their bottom EPS slab and they should not be stored one on top on the roof structure.

Installation

For the fastening on the purlings proper tools must be used supplied with automatic stop during the screwing to avoid any sagging to of the panel.In case of cutting the panel must be done also with the proper tools and with the protective film on.
Important
For the cutting of the panel the proper tools must be used and with the protective film on.
The panels after they have been cut must be cleaned from any scrap because the remaining of it on the panel will be stack and probably scratch and rust the panels.

NEVER DRAG the panel from the palette.
The protective firm must be removed strictly RIGHT AFTER the installation.
Always use the appropriate equipment for the manipulation and installation if the panels,in order to avoid damage to the products.
The installation of all flashings must become also immediately with screws and not with rivet, so as the core of the panels to be covered. Otherwise any humidity or rain may destroy the panel.
The setting of the panels must become by specialized workers according to the specifications.
The panels must be installed in a maximum 2 months period after the production.

Maintenance

It is highly recommended to clean and check carefully the panels and all the structural components connected with them, at least annually.

After completion of assembly remove the protective film from all surfaces and manually remove all dirt and dust with water solution of mild cleaning agent, using cotton cloth or sponge. Afterwards, the surface has to be rinsed with fresh water. Cleaning should be done in temperatures above zero.
Good practice requires that at least annually, a service check of the facade and the whole building must be performed. The purpose of this is to locate possible damages and remove on time possible corrosion agents so as to increase the life span of the panels. The annual check includes the removal of all dirt on the facade, and washing them, if necessary. We recommend that you wash the facade annually with a soft brush. If it is necessary, a mild cleaning agent can be added. Wash the facade from top to bottom with running water.

Do not use aggressive cleaning products to clean the facade in order to prevent damage to corrosion protection coating. Avoid the use of grinder near panels, as the hot particles will damage the paint.
For further information regarding maintenance or damage repair, please contact our technical department.