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Posi-Shell® Cover System Application Minimum Requirements Guideline
| SHORT TERM COVEROVERNIGHT COVER | MEDIUM TERM COVERINTERMEDIATE COVER, EROSION CONTROL, ODOR CONTROL, ETC. | LONG TERM COVEREROSION CONTROL, COMPOST COVER, STOCKPILE COVER, ETC. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLURRY MIXTURE |
AF Basic or Light
Water or Leachate Posi-Pak PSM-200 Setting Agent Coloring Portland Cement-optional |
AF Medium
Water or Leachate Posi-Pak PSM-200 Setting Agent Portland Cement Coloring—optional |
AF Standard
Water or Leachate Posi-Pak PSM-200 Setting Agent Portland Cement Coloring—optional |
| APPLICATION RATE | Approx. 8-10 ft2/gal.* (0.20 to 0.25 m2/L.) |
Approx. 6-8 ft2/gal. (0.15 to 0.20 m2/L.) |
Approx. 4-6 ft2/gal. (0.10 to 0.15 m2/L.) |
| COVERAGE METHOD | Apply from two directions to eliminate spray shadow. | Apply from two directions to eliminate spray shadow. | Apply from two directions to eliminate spray shadow. For slope coverage extend cover 3-4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) beyond crest of slope. |
| COVERAGE THICKNESS | Finished cover should be 1/8-3/16 inch. (3.25 — 5 mm) | Finished cover should be 3/16-1/4 inch. (5 — 6.5 mm) | Finished cover should be 1/4-5/16 inch. (6.5— 8 mm) |
| COVERAGE APPEARANCE | No waste/soil visible from any angle. | No waste/soil visible from any angle. Cover should have a "stucco-like" texture. | No waste/soil visible from any angle. Cover should have a "stucco-like" texture. |
| COVERAGE MAINTENANCE | None. Waste is placed over cover next working day. | Cover should be inspected daily and touched up if waste/soil becomes visible. | Cover should be inspected daily and touched up if waste/soil becomes visible. |
* Depending on conditions and desired quality, up to 30 ft.2/gal. (0.75m2/L.) can be achieved.