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RMAX

OrangeBoard®

INSULATED CLADDING SYSTEM

Technical Data Manual

Contents

Introduction 2

Design Criteria 3

Installation Guidelines 4

Technical Specifications 5

Installation and fixing details 6

Pre-render preparation 18

Render preparation 20

Primer/Sealer preparation 22

General Information 24

Warranty 24

Referenced Documents and Information 25

Technical Data Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Basic Description

RMAX Orange Board® is an Australian madeand distributed exterior insulation and finishingsystem (EIFS) and is manufactured from Isolite®.RMAX Orange Board® has been independantlytested by NATA accredited testing laboratoriesto meet and exceed relevant AustralianStandards for external building insulationcladding products. RMAX Orange Board® hasbeen approved and accredited by the BuildingRegulations Advisory Committe (BRAC) underBRAC certificate Number V10/03A.

RMAX Isolite® is a closed cell EPS (ExpandedPolystyrene) material that is a resilient, light-weight rigid cellular plastic.

Standard panel sizes and weight

The standard panel sizes are 2500mm x1200mm and 5000mm x 1200mm in nominalstandard thicknesses of 75mm and 100mm.

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Table 1: Nominal Surface Mass ( kg/m2 )

75mm 100mm

RMAX Orange Board® 1.43 1.90

Table 2: Panel Weight ( kg)

75mm 100mm

RMAX Orange Board® 4.30 5.70

DESIGN CRITERIA

Installation design

All installation, erection and fixing requirementsmust be in accordance with details contained inthis manual and the requirements of your localBuilding Authority.

Frame structure

The frame structure must be built in accordancewith the Building Code of Australia (BCA) andwith the relevant Australian Standards, forinstance, AS 1684-2006 Timber Frame, AS3623-1993 and AS/NZS 4600-2005 (Coldformed steel structures).

Fasteners

Each fastener is composed of:

n 1 screwn 1 washer

Details of each component are given in Table 3.

NOTE: Screw length is dependant on thethickness of the panel used. As a guide thescrew should be minimum 25mm longer thanthe panel thickness for timber frame constructionand 15mm longer than the panel thickness forsteel frames.

Wind pressure design

The capacity of the RMAX Orange Board ®

external insulated cladding system, evaluatedin accordance with the relevant AustralianStandards (AS 4040.0, AS 4040.2, As 4040.3),to resist against different categories of windfrom Regions A , B (Non-Cyclonic) and C and D(Cyclonic) as requested by the BCA and definedaccording to AS/NZS 1170.2:2011, AS/NZS1170.0:2002 and AS 4055-2006 was obtainedby several tests performed in accreditedlaboratories (ref. 1,2,3, and 5 - ref page 25).

RMAX Orange Board® is part of the Isolite®

family of panels marketed under the familyname Isolite®.

The limitations of the following fixing provisionsare:

n Building height to eaves or ridge < 10mn Buildings built in terrain categories 1 to 3

The provisions of fixing for the different windcategories in Regions A,B,C and D are definedin Table 4.

Table 3: Fixing Components Details

Fasteners Timber frame Steel frame

Screw 10G x 105mm CSK Head 10G x 90mm (75mm panel) Coarse Ribbed Class 3 Wing Tek Class 3

Screw 10G x 125mm CSK Head 10G x 115mm (100mm panel) Coarse Ribbed Class 3 Wing Tek Class 3

Washer 40mm diameter plastic RMAX Orange Board®

washer

Table 4: Minimum Stud & Fastener Spacing for RMAX Orange Board ® in accordance with AS/NZS 4055-2006

Non-Cyclonic Regions (A&B) Cyclonic Regions (C&D)

Wind category N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 C1 C2 C3 C4

Stud spacing (mm) 450 or 600 450 300

Fastener spacing (mm) 300 300 300 200 200 200 200 200 200 200(150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter (150 at perimeter

off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall ) off wall )

Number of fasteners/m2 12 12 12 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Cutting of panel

For a clean, fast, accurate and no mess cut, werecommend using a standard diamond masonryblade or fibre cement blade. For more intricatecuts a hot knife or handsaw can be used.

Planning

Prior to installing RMAX Orange Board®

panels,liaise with the builder to enable solid blockingto be installed where fixtures are to be fitted tothe finished construction; e.g. Balustrade -Handrails, clothes lines, large light fittings, hotwater services, air-conditioning units, etc.

Method of fixing

RMAX Orange Board®

panels can be installedeither vertically or horizontally. The panels arescrewed directly to the frame. Screw heads andwashers should be screwed flush to the surfaceof the panel.

All joints between RMAX Orange Board®

sheetsshould be glued with RMAX Orange Board

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Polychem Glue.

Sheets should not be bonded (glued) to studs.This allows the frame to flex without stressingthe external render.

Refer to Fastener Positioning detail on page 3.Typical Corner and Joint details are to be adheredto. Refer to pages 9, 10 and 11.

Back Blocking of off stud joints

Where sheet sides or ends do not finish on astud, solid back blocking must be installed tostrengthen and align joints.

Back blocks are cut from off cuts of stud material.The back blocks can be placed aligned with thejoint or placed at 300mm centres perpendicularto the joint. Back blocks are to be nailed securelyto the frame.

RMAX Orange Board®

panels are to be fixed toback blocks in the same manner as fixing panelsto the stud frame. Refer to Fastener Positioningdetail on page 8.

Typical Corner and Joint details are to be adhered to. Refer to pages 9, 10, and 11.

Aluminium beading

All corners must be protected with aluminium.Any exposed edges (roof line, windows, doors,edge of concrete slab, etc.) should be coveredwith fibreglass mesh and finished with a coverbead, which will protect the panel from moistureand provide a clean line for coatings.

Starter channels should include drainage weepholes to allow moisture to escape.

RMAX Orange Board®

Aluminium Beading andRMAX Orange Board

®Aluminium Starter Channels

are recommended for use.

Expansion (control) joints

Prior to installation determine expansion jointplacement by consulting with a Design Engineerto calculate the deformation/stress due tosoil/structure movement and to specify locationof expansion/control joints.

This technical manual provides some practicaldetails to perform the expansion joint. Refer topages 10 and 11.

Curved wall applications

RMAX Orange Board®

can be used in curvedwall applications. Please refer to Table 5.

Render and Sealers

As per RMAX Orange Board®

render application(pages 18-23), two coats of RMAX Orange Board

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render with embedded mesh is to be applied.One coat of RMAX Orange Board

®primer

sealer is then applied to finish off system. Forfurther technical details, please refer to pages18-23.

Approved Sealant

A sealant that is approved by the manufacturersto adhere to polystyrene should be used.

Table 5: Curved Wall Specifications

RMAX Orange Board®

Radius

75mm >4000mm

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Wrap

RMAX Orange Board®

expanded polystyrenehas a very low rate of water vapour transfer.However in line with good building practice,RMAX Orange Board

®Wrap must be installed

directly behind RMAX Orange Board®

panels.

Handling

Sheets should be stored elevated, under coverand laid flat. Edges and corners are to be protectedat all times. RMAX Orange Board

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rendered within 90 days of installation. Prolongedexposure to elements should be avoided.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Thermal Insulation

RMAX Orange Board®

Insulated Cladding SystemThermal performanceFrom calculations by thermal calculation coderecognised by CSIRO, the total for the completeRMAX Orange Board

®wall system (see fig. 1)

are given in Table 6.

Table 6: R value of RMAX Orange Board®

Panel

Thickness (mm) 75 100

Thermal conductivity 0.038

at 23oC (W/m.K)

R value at 23oC1.97 2.63

(m2.K/W)

Table 7: R value of RMAX Orange Board®

Insulated Cladding System

Thickness (mm) Total R value (m2.K/W)

75 2.45

100 3.10

Table 8: RMAX Orange Board®

Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw) Performance

Panel Thickness (mm) Construction Rw

75 Panel only 12dB

75 Panel +5mm render 27dB

Panel +5mm render 75 +10mm plaster 38dB Full Wall System

Table 9: Perceived Change in Decibel Level

Change in Sound Level Pereceived Change to the Human Ear

±1dB ........................................................... Not Perceptible±3dB ........................................................... Thershold of Perception±5dB ........................................................... Clearly Noticeable±10dB ....................................................... Twice (or Half) as Loud±20dB ....................................................... Fourfold (4x) Change

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INSTALLATION AND FIXING DETAILS

Structural Bracing Capacity

The RMAX Orange Board®

insulated claddingexternal wall system was tested in racking testsin accordance with AS 4040.0-1992, AS 4040.2-1992 and AS 4040.3-1992 for non-cyclonic andcyclonic conditions (Regions A, B, C & D) by anaccredited Laboratory (ref. 9 Refer page 25).

The obtained bracing capacity at 2.70m (as definedin AS 1684-1999 “Residential timber-framedconstruction” - Part.2: Non-cyclonic areas;Part.3: Cyclonic areas and Part.4; Simplified -Non-cyclonic areas), in serviceability conditionsare summarised in Table 9.

Table 9: Structural Bracing Capacity (kN/m at 2.70m height) of Wall Systems Applicable in Regions A & B (Non-cyclonic) and Regions C & D (Cyclonic)

Material Frame reinforcement Stud spacing (mm) Fastner spacing (mm)

300 200 150 120 100

RMAX Orange Board ® Nil 450 or 600 1.15 1.35 1.40 1.50 1.55

RMAX Orange Board ® Bracing Reinforcement 450 or 600 3.85 vertical 12mm diam. steel rod at at 500mm from the corner where the racking force is applied. Galvanised straps at the top only.

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Early fire hazard properties (AS/NZS 1530.3-1999)

From tests conducted by AWTA, Division ofBuilding Material - NATA Accreditation # 1356,the following indices given in Table 10 havebeen determined.

Table 10: Early Fire Hazard properties of RMAX Orange Board®

Material Ignitability Spread of Flame Heat Evolved Smoke Produced Index (0-20) Index (0-10) Index (0-10) Index (0-10)

RMAX Orange Board ® 0 0 0 4

An Australian Hardboard (4.75mm) -Bare 14 6 7 3 -Impregnated with fire retardant 4 0 0 7

An Australian Softboard (12.70mm) -Bare 16 9 7 3 -Impregnated with fire retardant 4 0 0 7

T&G Boarding (25 x 100mm) -Bluegum 11 0 3 2 -Oregon 13 6 5 3

Plywood, Coachwood Veneer (4.75mm) -Bare 15 7 7 4 -Impregnated with fire retardant 12 0 3 5

Note: the core material in RMAX Orange Board ® is expanded polystyrene. As with all other organic material, insulation products must be considered combustible and to constitute a fire hazard if improperlyused or installed. The material contains a flame retardant additive to inhibit accidental ignition from small fire sources.

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INSTALLATION AND FIXING DETAILSin Non Cyclonic Regions (A&B)

INSTALLATION AND FIXING DETAILSin Cyclonic Regions (C&D)

INSTALLATION AND FIXING DETAILSCorner Details

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INSTALLATION AND FIXING DETAILSExpansion (Control) Joints

HORIZONTAL CONTROL JOINT

Expansion (Control) Joints

Prior to installation determine expansion jointplacement by consulting with a Design Engineerto calculate the deformation/stress due tosoil/structure movement, deflection due to loadbearing on roofing structures and to specifylocation of expansion/control joints.

Placement Guide: The following is a guide onlyand does not negate the user’s responsibility toconsult a Design Engineer.

In line with good building practice, placement ofvertical expansion joints should not exceed5 metres where the wall length is greater than8 metres.

Joints should be placed to align with large doorand window openings and internal corners.

Double studs are necessary at all verticalexpansion joints.

Horizontal expansion joints should not exceed3 metres.

Expansion joints must occur where RMAX OrangeBoard

®meets other substrates/cladding materials.

Expansion (Control) Joints

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INSTALLATION AND FIXING DETAILSExpansion (Control) Joints


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OrangeBoard®


PRE-RENDER PREPARATION

PRE-RENDER PREPARATION

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Tools/Machinery Required: Hawk & steeltrowel, Polystyrene float, plastic floats,straight edge, sponge, power mixer, maskingtapes, drop sheeting. If spraying render useproper render spray application equipment.

Check panels are installed as per panelmanufacturer’s instruction.

Do not render over control joints.

Add one (1) 20kg bag of RMAX Orange Board®

Dry Mix Render to 3.5 - 4.0 litres of cleanwater using a power stirrer to mix until theconsistency is smooth and lump free. Allow themix to stand for 5 minutes, remix before use orbefore adjusting consistency if required.

Apply a 3-5mm basecoat of RMAX OrangeBoard

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Render onto the panel using a steeltrowel with enough pressure to adhere theproduct. Whilst the basecoat is wet embed afull layer of alkali resistant 160gsm (5mm x5mm), woven fibreglass mesh ensuring thatthe mesh pieces overlap by a minimum of100mm at mesh joints. Panel joints should beevenly covered with the same embeddedmesh (avoid overlap of mesh joints near themain panel joint). Strips of mesh at 45 degreeangle or equivalent, 300mm long by 150mmwide, should be embedded across the cornerof all window and door openings.

In the same sequence apply another coat ofRender at a thickness of 2-3mm on top of thefull mesh, embedding the mesh betweenthese layers of Render. On setting use astraight edge and screed surface or if using apolystyrene float, finish the surface to achievean even and true surface.

Pot Life

When the Dry Mix Render is mixed with waterthe maximum pot life is two (2) hours. Do notadd more water to extend pot life as this willreduce the strength and durability of thefinished render.

Clean up

Clean up with water.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Forming part of the RMAX Orange Board®

coatingsystem, RMAX Orange Board

®

Dry Mix Renderis a superior quality cement based, polymermodified render containing washed and gradedmedium silica sand, acrylic powder and proprietaryadditives. Dry Mix products are manufacturedto stringent quality standards, from the highestquality raw materials available, all of which areblended to accurate specifications to ensureproduct performance and reliability is “built intoevery bag every time!” RMAX Orange Board

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render provides the ideal base for the subsequentapplication of a variety of top coats.

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

RENDER PREPARATION

Areas not to be coated should be masked offand protected

All surfaces to be rendered must be clean,sound and free from contaminants including;oil, mould release, dust, dirt, silicone, mud,grease, salt, efflorescence, animal droppingsand any loose or flaking material.

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Clean up

Pot Life

Important Notes

Do not apply RMAX Orange Board®

Renderon unprotected surfaces when rain is antici-pated within 6 hours of completion of theday’s work, (longer in damp, cold &/or humidconditions).

Avoid application in full sun, on hot surfacesor in hot windy conditions.

Application should be carried out on a day withtemperatures above 10°C and below 30°C.

Coated area must be protected from damageuntil the completion of the project; finishedwork must be protected from rain, frost andsevere weather conditions until fully dried.

Primer/Paint coatings should not be appliedto the mineral coating until it is sufficientlyhardened and dried.

General Guide to hardening/drying - allow 1day per mm of thickness (will reach maximumstrength in 28 days from application).

Packing Type:

Paper Sack/BagWeight: 20kg net per bag

TECHNICAL DATA

Appearance: Powder, off white/grey withslight odour.

Application: Hawk & trowel, hopper gun,spray machine.

Specific Gravity: 2.57 - 2.6

Bulk Density: 1600 - 1850 kg/m3

Particle Size: <2mm

Flammability: Not applicable.

Solubility in Water: Slight, hardens on mixingwith water.

Top Coat: min 72 hrs

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Shelf-life - Unopened Bags:

Maximum 1 year from date of manufacturewhen stored in dry condition.

Transport & Storage:

Keep dry, off floor level and preferably on pallet.

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Coverage:

Render Type Sq. M/20kg Bag Application Thickness mm

RMAXOrange Board® 3.5 - 4.5 3-5

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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Shelf-life - Unopened Bags:

Transport & Storage:

RMAX Orange BoardTM

Primer/Sealer must betextured and top coated.

SAFETY, HANDLING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Refer to MSDS for RMAX Orange Board®

Primer/Sealer before use.

When working RMAX Orange Board®

Primer/Sealer, observe the usual precautions for han-dling acrylic water based products including:

Avoid inhalation of the vapour, prolonged skincontact and particularly eye contact.

Wear protective clothing to minimize skin contactand wear goggles where splatter is likely.

Where spills occur, soak up liquid spillage withsand/sawdust and dispose of in a sensiblemanner. Do not permit run-off to sewer, stormwater or open bodies of water.

Full pails are HEAVY. Wear protective footwearand seek assistance if necessary.

Storage - no specific issues, store away fromfood and drink.


Ensure the render surface has aged (dried) for 3days minimum. General Guide to hardening/drying - allow 1 day per mm thickness (RMAXOrange Board

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Render will reach maximumstrength in 28 days from initial application).

Areas not to be coated should be masked andprotected.

All surfaces to be coated must be clean, sound,free from contaminants including; oil, mouldrelease, dust, dirt, silicone, mud, grease, salt,efflorescence, animal droppings and any looseor flaking material.

APPLICATIONNo. of coats: Single coat application.

Application Method:

Roller:

The RMAX Orange Board®

Render surface mustbe primed prior to texture coating or painting.

Mix RMAX Orange Board®

Primer/Sealerthoroughly before use.

Apply one coat of Primer/Sealer evenly to therender surface using a 20mm medium nap rollerand let it fully dry before top coating.

Clean Up:Clean all equipment with water after use.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

RMAX Orange Board®

Primer/Sealer must onlybe applied in air temperatures between 10°Cand 30°C on a dry substrate and must beprotected from rain and frost for the first 24hours or finished work must be protected fromrain, frost and severe weather conditions untilfully dried.

Avoid application in full sun or hot, windyconditions.

Apply at recommended spreading rate to ensureoptimum performance.

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PRIMER/SEALER PREPARATION

Coverage:

Primer/Sealer Sq. M/15L Application Thickness uM

Type Pail Per Coat

RMAXOrange Board® 100 - 120 75-100

Dry Time Track Recoat / Fully (25ºC & 50%) (approx) Free Overcoat Dried

1/5 Hour After 1 hours 4 Hours

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Refer to MSDS for RMAX Orange Board®

Primer/Sealer before use.

When working RMAX Orange Board®

Primer/ Sealer,observe the usual precautions for handling acrylicwater based products including:

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Avoid inhalation of the dust, wear suitablerespiratory protection mask, avoid prolongedskin contact with wet mortar and eye contact(contains sand based crystalline silica).

Wear protective clothing to minimise skincontact and wear goggles where splatter islikely.

FIRST AID MEASURES

IngestionIf swallowed, wash out mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink at least two(2) glasses of water. Seek medical attention.

EyeWash with copious amount of water for 15minutes holding eyelid(s) open. Take care notto rinse contaminated water into non-affectedeye. Seek medical attention.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.

LIMITATIONS

The liability of RMAX for any loss, damage orother expenses (whether incurred directly or

indirectly) in connection with use of RMAX Or-ange Board

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Render is limited to as under;RMAX provides a material only replacementwarranty caused by any defect in manufacturewhen used in conjunction with the full RMAXOrange Board

®

System for a period of sevenyears when applied correctly by a skilled andexperienced applicator in accordance with allcurrent application recommendations as perthe RMAX Orange Board

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System compositionrecommendation, including but not limited to,substrate type and preparation, applicationrates and methods, prevailing weatherconditions and protection of finished work.Application dates, product batch numbersand quantities must be recorded and suppliedas a minimum to commence potential productfailure investigation.

RMAX provides no warranty, expressed orimplied, against damage due to movement ofthe substrate or structure.

Whilst RMAX takes every care to ensure thatany impurities in the product are eliminated atthe time of manufacture, components of theproduct are natural materials including sandsor mineral earths which may occasionallyresult in minor visual blemishes. RMAX shallnot be liable for any such blemishes.

Disclaimer:The information and recommendationscontained herein are based on tests and databelieved to be reliable and are issued foryour guidance. However we cannot acceptany responsibility for the results as the useand application of the products is beyondour control.

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This material is hazardous according tocriteria of NOHSC. Not classified asDangerous Goods by the criteria of theAustralian Dangerous Goods Code (ADGCode) for transport by Road and Rail.

Please refer to Material Safety DataSheet before use;When working with Render observe the usualprecautions for handling cement based mortars& renders including:

FIRST AID MEASURES

IngestionIf swallowed, wash out mouth with water. Do NOTinduce vomiting. Drink at least two (2) glassesof water. Seek medical attention.

EyeWash with copious amount of water for 15 minutesholding eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinsecontaminated water into non-affected eye. Seek medical attention.

Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.

LIMITATIONS

The liability of RMAX for any loss, damage orother expenses (whether incurred directly orindirectly) in connection with use of RMAXOrange Board

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Render is limited to the following;

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RMAX Orange Board® Appraisals

RMAX Orange Board®

building panels havebeen subjected to extensive testing and com-ply with relevant Australian building practices. Testing was completed under the family name Isolite

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Refer to page 24 for Referenced Document

Health and SafetyThink Safe. Act Safe.

To assist in maintaining a safe and healthyworkplace, take note of the following:

Ensure the workplace is safe. This includesattention to plant and equipment.

Insist that safe work methods are practiced.

Provide supervision and training whereappropriate.

Ensure everyone on site understands andaccepts their responsibilities to promote aworkplace that is safe.

Ensure that all health and safety requirementsare adhered to.

Consult your authorised Workplace Healthand Safety Officer for specific advice.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this manual ispresented as a guide to users of RMAX OrangeBoard

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products, and while to the best ofRMAX’s knowledge it is correct and reliable,no responsibility can be taken by the companyfor the applications in which RMAX OrangeBoard

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products may be selected or the wayin which they are used.

WARRANTY

RMAX, a division of Huntsman ChemicalCompany Australia Pty.Ltd, is the manufac-turer and supplier of RMAX Orange Board

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In-sulated Cladding System products.

RMAX Warranty

This is the sole extent of any warranty givenby RMAX.

RMAX warrants that the RMAX Orange Board®

products are free from defects caused byfaulty manufacture or faulty materials for aperiod of 10 years from the date of sale to thepurchaser.

These warranties are in addition to thePurchaser’s statutory rights, that it is a termof the sale to the Purchaser that to the fullextent permitted by law the liability of RMAXfor breach of the Purchaser’s statutory rightsis limited solely to any one or more of thefollowing as determined by RMAX in its solediscretion, namely:

(i) Supply of replacement productsor similar products

(ii) The repair of the products; or

(iii) to pay for the costs of replacement or repair of the products.

Except as provided in 3, RMAX will in nocircumstances be liable for any loss or damage,whether direct or indirect (including conse-quential loss, economic or financial loss) topersons or property howsoever arising andwhether from any defect in or unsuitability ofa product or from negligence on the part ofRMAX or any of its servants, contractorsor agents. In particular, RMAX will not beresponsible for any loss or damage arisingfrom normal wear and tear, weather conditions,any act of God, poor installation or renderingor caused by wildlife or organisms.

RMAX is not, and will not be, responsible orliable to any person in any manner whatsoeverfor incorrect fixing, joining, installing, finishingand/or rendering by any person.

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building panels havebeen subjected to extensive testing and complywith relevant Australian building practices. Testing was completed under the family name Isolite

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Refer to page 25 for Referenced Document.

Health and SafetyThink Safe. Act Safe.

To assist in maintaining a safe and healthy work-place, take note of the following:

WARRANTY

RMAX, a division of Huntsman ChemicalCompany Australia Pty.Ltd, is the manufacturerand supplier of RMAX Orange Board

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InsulatedCladding System products.

RMAX Warranty

RMAX Orange Board® - Wall Cladding CyclonicRegion Performance Test Report 300mmStud Spacing, 200mm Fastner Spacing VipacEngineers & Scientists Ltd 3/8/2011.

VIPAC RMAX Orange Board ® - Wall CladdingPerformance testing to AS/NZS 4284.27/5/2011.

Keith Altmann & AssociatesRMAX-75mm thick Orange Board ® Wind loadtesting region C as per AS 1170.2 5/5/2011.

RMIT UniversityRMAX Orange Board ® Sound reduction Indextest report to AS 1192-2002 for Full WallSystem 11/3/2011.

“Static Test Loads” on RMAX Isolite® wallpanels (RMAX Orange Board® ) - Keith Altmann& Associates, Civil & Structural Engineers -7/12/2009.

“Water Penetration” - AS 4284-2008.

“Thermal Insulation” - AS 1366.3 Rigid CellularPlastic Sheets for thermal Insulation. Part 3:Rigid Cellular Polystyrene - Moulded (RC/PS-M).

“Early Fire Hazard Properties” - AS 1530.3.

EXIN wall panels: Racking Capacity of Ecotex wallpanels Arup Facade Engineering -24/10/2001.

Tests 7, 8, 9 were completed under the previousname for RMAX Orange Board®.

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Expanded polystyrene does not contain anyozone depleting substances and none is used in its manufacture.

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RMAX and the Environment

EPS (Expanded polystyrene) is highly energy efficient. The energy savedover the lifetime of an EPS insulation panel in reduced heating demand,more that compensates for the raw material used in its production.

The effective application of EPS insulation can cut carbon dioxide emissionsby up to 50%. The energy used in its manufacture is recovered within sixmonths by the energy saved in the buildings when EPS is used to insulatethe building.

RMAX promotes the use of EPS, with its superior thermal insulation properties,to lower energy requirements and reduce the impact of buildings on theenvironment.

RMAX EPS is free from ozone depleting substances in manufacture andcomposition. EPS is made without CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs. Manufacturingis done with blowing agents that have Zero Ozone Depleting Potential(ODP).

Recycling EPSEPS products are recyclable and RMAX has established recycling facilitiesin all of its plants throughout Australia. RMAX is a member of PACIA(Plastics and Chemical Industries Association) and helped establish theEPS Industry Group, known as EPSA. RMAX, through EPSA play a majorrole in facilitating the collection and recycling of EPS in Australia.

Energy Efficient ManufactureThe manufacture of EPS is a low pollution process. There is no waste inproduction as all off cuts or rejects are re-used.

RMAX - Innovation Working for YouRMAX is a company driven by innovation. We have pioneered Rigid CellularPlastics product technologies, leading the development of innovative productsolutions for our customers and international partners.

In the Australian building industry, RMAX was the first to introduce termiteresistant expanded polystyrene (EPS) - Isolite PerformGuard

®

EPS. Theexclusive patented technology incorporates a safe, non-toxic inorganicadditive that is a deterrent to termites.

Identified by its grey colour, this material has been incorporated intoThermawall

®

. Other new and innovative products from RMAX areThermaWallSilver

®

and ThermaProof®

. For details on these and otherproducts in our range, visit www.rmax.com.au.

We are committed to working with our customers to deliver high qualitycreative solutions to construction problems. Contact us and see how ourinnovative approach using EPS in building construction can help you.

Developed in Australia. Made in Australia.RMAX Orange Board

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has been developed in Australia by RMAX specificallyfor Australian conditions and to meet the stringent Australian Buildingcodes in all States. It is manufactured in RMAX plants in Australia incontrolled production processes to maintain consistent quality.

The pictures and illustrations shown inthis brochure are for illustrative purposesonly to demonstrate creativity and designand construction flexibility. They do notimply that RMAX Orange Board

®was

used in their construction.

All Greenhouse Gasomissions associated withprinting this producthave been offset.