PROMATECT®-N boards are supplied on pallets suitable
for fork lift unloading. If off -loading by crane and slings is
envisaged, care should be taken to avoid damaging edges of
the boards. Pallets and crates can be safely handled by using a
fork lift or hoisting equipment and straps. Steel cables or chains
should not be used as they will damage both the pallet and
the boards. Where crates are removed from a box container,
care should be taken not to subject crates and pallets to any
impact shock, as this could result in cracking of the boards.
Always drive the delivery vehicle as close as possible to where
the boards are to be used. When transporting the boards, it is
essential to secure the pallets to prevent sliding. If the boards
are subsequently moved around the site, they should be
placed on a rigid base suitable for lifting by forklift. Promat
boards should always be stored on a rigid base.
Sawing machines such as FESTO, Bosch, Makita etc work
with a tungsten carbide tipped saw blade on a low speed
electric motor and move over a fi xed working table. It is a
typical machine for occasional use on site producing very
good results and is capable of cutting boards with maximum
thickness up to 25mm.
A vacuum cleaner is recommended for use while cutting
especially when using power saws. As an additional safety
precaution, always wear eye, ear and dust protection when
using power tools of any type. A portable version of the
working table is available for the convenience of board cutting
on site.
While working with power saws, the following important
points should be observed:
fires cause the following problems
• Ensure that the boards to be cut are continuously and well
supported on either side of the cut.
•A straight edge should be clamped in position to guide the
cutting operation
• Care must be taken to ensure the tool remains against the
straight edge during the cutting operation.
• The cutting rate should be such that the blade is not
labouring or over-heating. Feed speed for fi bre cement
boards is normally slower than fo0r natural timber.