User manual | Application Guide for Profile Engineered Fiber Matrix

Application Guide for Profile
Engineered Fiber Matrix
®
™
Engineered Fiber Matrix is mixed at a rate of 60 pounds per 100 gallons of water
Engineered Fiber Matrix (EFM) has been specially designed to be mixed in a low ratio of water to product.
Follow the EFM Loading Chart and Application Guide closely. Not mixing enough EFM will water-down
the slurry and compromise coverage during application and the performance of the formulation.
Application / Loading Procedures
A.
Strictly comply with equipment
Manufacturer’s installation instructions and
recommendations. Use approved hydro-spraying
machines with fan-type nozzle (50-degree tip)
whenever possible to achieve best soil coverage.
Apply from opposing directions to assure
100% soil surface coverage. Slope interruption
devices or water diversion techniques are
recommended when slope lengths exceed the
maximum recommendations as shown in the
Slope Application and Slope Interruption Limits
tables on the back page of these guidelines.
B. T
o ensure proper application rates, measure and
stake area. For maximum performance, apply
EFM as follows:1
1. A
pply fertilizer with specified prescriptive
agronomic formulations, seed and EFM
at a rate of 60 pounds per 100 gallons
(27 kg/379 liters) of water over properly
prepared surfaces.
2. S
ee loading chart on the back and confirm
loading rates with equipment manufacturer.
Do not leave seeded surfaces unprotected,
especially if precipitation is imminent.
C.Fill 1/3 of mechanically agitated hydroseeder
with water. Turn pump on for 15 seconds and
purge and pre-wet lines. Turn pump off.
D.Turn agitator on, open recirculation valve and
load low density materials first (i.e. seed).2
E. C
ontinue slowly filling tank with water while
loading fiber matrix into tank.
F. C
onsult loading chart on the back to determine
the number of bags to be added for desired area
and application rate.
G. E
FM should be completely loaded before water
level reaches 75% of the top of tank.
H. A
dd fertilizer as water level approaches the top
of the tank.
I.
Top off with water and mix until all fiber is
fully broken apart and hydrated (minimum
of 10 minutes — increase mixing time when
applying in cold conditions). This is very
important to fully activate the bonding additives
and to obtain proper viscosity.
J. S
hut off recirculation valve to minimize potential
for air entrainment within the slurry.
K. S
low down agitator and start applying with a
50-degree fan tip nozzle.
L.Spray in opposing directions for maximum
soil coverage.
Best results and more rapid curing are achieved at temperatures exceeding 60°F (15°C). Curing times may be accelerated in high
temperature, low humidity, and windy conditions with product applied on dry soils.
1
Do not add additional tackifiers or polymers to this pre-mixed formulation.
2
Loading Chart for Profile’s Engineered Fiber Matrix
Tank
Size
(gal)
# of
50-lb
bales
(lb)
Displacement
(gal)
2,500 lb/ac
Sq ft
3,000 lb/ac
Acres
Sq ft
3,500 lb/ac
Acres
Sq ft
Acres
4,000 lb/ac
Sq ft
Acres
250
3
150
280
2,614
0.060
2,178
0.050
1,867
0.043
1,634
0.038
500
6
300
560
5,227
0.120
4,356
0.100
3,734
0.086
3,267
0.075
750
9
450
840
7,841
0.180
6,534
0.150
5,601
0.129
4,901
0.113
1,000
12
600
1,120
10,454
0.240
8,712
0.200
7,467
0.171
6,534
0.150
1,500
18
900
1,680
15,682
0.360
13,068
0.300
11,201
0.257
9,801
0.225
2,000
24
1,200
2,240
20,909
0.480
17,424
0.400
14,935
0.343
13,068
0.300
2,500
30
1,500
2,800
26,136
0.600
21,780
0.500
18,669
0.429
16,335
0.375
3,000
36
1,800
3,360
31,363
0.720
26,136
0.600
22,402
0.514
19,602
0.450
3,500
42
2,100
3,920
36,590
0.840
30,492
0.700
26,136
0.600
22,869
0.525
4,000
48
2,400
4,480
41,818
0.960
34,848
0.800
29,870
0.686
26,136
0.600
Additional Notes:
• Rough surfaces (rocky terrain, cat tracks, ripped soils, etc.) may require additional product to achieve 100% coverage.
• Be sure to allow for residual material in tank on subsequent applications.
Slope Condition
English
SI
_ 4H to 1V
<
2500 lb/ac
2800 kg/ha
_ 4H to 1V and <
_ 3H to 1V
>
3000 lb/ac
3360 kg/ha
For conversions:
1 lb = 0.454 kg
1 ac = 0.41 ha
lb/ac x 1.12 = kg/ha
1 kg = 2.20 lb
1 ha = 2.47 ac
_ 3H to 1V and <
_ 2H to 1V
>
3500 lb/ac
3920 kg/ha
1
>
_ 2H to 1V and <
_ 1H to 1V ¹
4000 lb/ac
4480 kg/ha
Application Rates
Slope Interruption Limits*
Product Category
Length (ft)
Length (m)
EFM
50
15
EFM not recommended for slopes
greater than 1H:1V.
*Listed slope interruption limits are for product
applications on a 3H:1V slope. For application
on steeper slopes, slope interruption lengths
may need to be decreased.
Visual Key for Proper Application
Proper Application
Improper Application
3,000 lb/ac
mm
} 3.4
thickness
3,500 lb/ac
mm
} 4.0
thickness
4,000 lb/ac
}
4.6 mm
thickness
PROFILE Products LLC
750 Lake Cook Road, Suite 440
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(800) 508-8681
www.profileproducts.com
U.S. Patent #’s: 5,741,832; 5,779,782; 5,942,029; 6,158,167; 6,360,478; 7,752,804 and Patents Pending
Profile is a registered trademark of PROFILE Products LLC.
Engineered Fiber Matrix, ProMatrix, EcoMatrix and Solutions for your Environment are trademarks
of PROFILE Products LLC.
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