1. Presented By – The Grapple Hook Group Distributors of Iron Ox Products
Corrosion Conversion and Prevention Program for UST Sumps & Leak Detectors
Presented By – The Grapple Hook Group
Distributors of Iron Ox Products
All Products are
Nonflammable
Minimal Power Tools
Required

2. Corrosion on Copper as well. Good idea to remove water
Before Treatment
Corrosion on Copper as well. Good idea to remove water

3. Multiple types of corrosion
Before Treatment –
Multiple types of corrosion

4. Before Treatment –
Removal of blue oxidation on copper is important. Brush lightly. Wear mask.

5. Be Prepared for Severe Dryness

6. Or Sometimes Full of Wet Corroded Muck!
Before Treatment –
Or Sometimes Full of Wet Corroded Muck!

7. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
Gloves Mask Multiple Rags
Safety Glasses Vest Cup of Water Coveralls

8. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
Non Sparking Brass Scrapers & available at Grainger

9. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
Non Sparking Brass Brushes – Available at Auto & Builder Supply Stores

10. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
Disposable Paint Brushes - 1” and 3” and Disposable Paint Cups.
Do not put chemical back into bottle. C Stores have cups if you forget.

11. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
To Speed Up Spraying – We recommend using a Milwaukee Sprayer
Model A. If you plan to use, you will need portable air supply. Sprayer is used for final coat of 24/7 Plus - Corrosion Inhibitor and Lubricant. If no sprayer is available , product can be brushed.

12. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
One Pint of Iron Ox Steel Curtain Per STP Motor & Assembly
One Can of Iron Ox 24 / 7 Per STP Motor & Assembly

13. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
Six to Seven Feet of ¾ or 1” PVC Pipe for each sump. + PVC cutting tool

14. Before You Start – Supplies and Tools
One Iron Ox Vapor Emitter Bulb and Four 6-8” plastic tie wraps per stick

15. Barriers set with cones and tape
Typical Station View
Barriers set with cones and tape

16. Open Lid Safely / Remove Water
Ventilate Sump Area - Expose Air.
Remove any water bottom with rags or hand pump.

17. Check with Safety Manager for Company Policy and Gear For Confined Space Entry.
Any power tools used should be UL approved & Intrinsically Safe

18. Removing Rust with Brass and Plastic Scraper and Brush
Double Click If Necessary
Debris on floor can be removed manually or approve d vacuum

19. Removing Rust with Brass and Plastic Scraper and Brush cont.
Segment 2 -Double Click If Necessary
Just The Gross and Rust Scale – Ok to leave Surface Rust.

20. Post Scraping with all loose rust / flakes removed.
Wipe down with damp cloth after scraping to remove any dust / debris.
Remove debris from floor with rag.

21. Rust Conversion Process with Steel Curtain
Segment 1 -Double Click If Necessary
Apply Steel Curtain liberally to all metal surfaces in sump area with paint brush. Only metal components with rust will turn dark. One pint per STP assembly.

22. Rust Conversion Process with Steel Curtain
Segment 2 -Double Click If Necessary
Two Coats Recommended. Wait 30 Minutes Between Coats.
Be Patient! Let it dry.

23. Post Rust Conversion. Rusted Surfaces Have Turned Darker.
Steel Curtain only affects areas with rust. No harm to plastics or other surfaces. No Polymer to interfere with future maintenance procedures.

24. Apply 24/7 Plus Corrosion Inhibitor Treatment With Sprayer @ 80psi +
Double Click if Necessary
Two Coats. Apply first coat with paint brush on all Metal components. Wait minutes . Apply second Coat with from sprayer with wide mist pattern from above the STP. Use entire contents for one STP / Leak Detector.

25. Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.
Results
Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.

26. Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.
Results
Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.

27. Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.
Results
Surfaces will have light tackiness and wet look.

28. Throw away old bulb. Non Hazardous.
Vapor Emitter Stick
Attached Vapor Bulb to PVC Pipe. Make sure bulb is as close to lid as possible.
Lean or tie in place. Mark date on bulb and replace with new one in 6 months.
Throw away old bulb. Non Hazardous.

29. Completed - Close Lid

30. Maintenance and Inspection
Wet Look will wear off first. Expect darker colored components.
24/7 Corrosion Inhibitor will eventually wear off due to environment.

31. Maintenance and Inspection
We recommend repeat treatment in six months at time of vapor bulb replacement.
2nd Treatment will be much easier, less labor than first.
Wipe down copper tube with 24/7 at every opportunity.

32. Questions 813-877-4665 www.theironox.com
The Grapple Hook Group
Home of the Iron Ox Products
for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
Disclaimer:
The suggested solutions for converting and preventing rust with Iron Ox products are provided as excellent solutions based on lab / field testing and customer experiences. However, no guarantee as to any outcome is offered. Additionally, the buyer accepts all responsibility for the end results concerning paint adhesion. The Grapple Hook Groups, its owners, employees or other entities involved will not be held liable for any coating failures, corrosive material use or disposal of any materials involved.
Consult With the MANUFACTURER of your COATINGS and follow their pre-paint prep instructions to the letter.
Consult with your safety director to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed when using Iron Ox Products.
Because the variables of rust corrosion and applying coatings on metal are so extreme, The Grapple Hook Group can make no guarantee of success as to the longevity of the system against rusting. However, by following the guidelines provided, you will go a long way to having metal surfaces correctly prepared for rust control and top coatings.
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