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1 ' To repair minor seam openings or loose seam areas: I) Vacuum rubber from the turf to be repaired. 2) Be sure that the fabrics to be adhered are dry, free from loose rubber, dirt, old adhesive and other foreign matter. 3) Clean the area to be repaired and wipe the opening with methyl-ethyl-ketone (MEK), toluene, or if neither is available, with mineral spirits. 4) Position the fabric to check for satisfactory final placement. 5) Be sure the seaming tape to which the fabric will be adhered is itself adhered to the underlying pad. 6) Trowel a small amount of adhesive from an adhesive bottle on to the seaming tape. Avoid excessive adhesive to reduce the possibility of bleed through or bleed out. Spread the adhesive with a knife or trowel so that the entire fabric is coated lightly and evenly. 7) Press the fabric into the adhesive bed uniformly. 8) Weight down the area and allow curing of at least 24 hours. 9) Spread rubber on the repaired area and brush into the turf thoroughly until even with surrounding playing areas. WARNING: MEK, toluene and mineral spirits are highly flammable and vapors can be harmful. Use in an open, ventilated area. DO NOT use near an open flame or any other sources of ignition. SMOKING SHOULD BE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA! 1 Other Typical Repairs: Cigarette Burns: A lit cigarette can damage any turf system. On nylon surfaces, the cigarette may scorch and blacken the turf. Use a hand held metal brush (such as is used to remove paint) and brush the spot vigorously to separate the fibers. If brushing the turf does not remove the damage, take a razor knife and cut the fused area away. tWe recommend you contact Geo-Surfaces before attempting minor repairs. It is always best for Geo-Surfaces to perform or oversee even minor repairs. Prohibited Activities > Storage of materials such as drums, lumber, equipment, etc. > Unnecessary vehicle traffic. ' > The use of long spike track shoes associated with cinder tracks. > Open flame, fireworks, welding, etc. > Use of wire brushes in any form. ' > Heavy loads exceeding more than the static load of a BW60 bomag roller. > Use of cleaning equipment, methods or materials not authorized. > l-Iigh-pressure water sprays exceeding 1,000 psi. Vehicles with non-pneumatic tires. > Introduction of rubber or other infill, of any kind. > Pets or other animals should not be allowed on the replicated grass. Global Snthetics Ens ironmentaL LLC • 6326 Highland Road • Baton Rouge.LA 70808 • 225.907.4763• www.geosarraces.com 21 RFP 0 12-10-03 1