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36-272 (5) STARSTONE IS WARRANTED FOR TEN(10)YEARS AGAINST DEFECTS IN THE MATERIAL. THIS WARRANTY ALSO COVERS CRACKS AND SEPARATION OF ANY SEAMS ON THE MATERIAL. DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD STARSTONE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE (AT OUR OPTION) ANY DEFECTIVE MATERIAL OR SEAM. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER ONLY AND IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM STARSTONE. THIS WRITTEN PERMISSION MAY BE GIVEN AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE STARSTONE BY A STARSTONE REPRESENTATIVE. CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO SET SHARP OBJECTS ON THE STARSTONE OR DRAG OB- JECTS ACROSS IT. DO NOT SET EXTREMELY HOT OBJECTS ON THE STARSTONE. CLEANING CARE FOR PRISTINE STARSTONE(GRANITE COLORS). I. FOR NORMAL EVERYDAY CLEANING, ANY TYPE CLEANER MADE FOR KITCHEN USE EXCEPT ONE WITH ABRASIVES MAY BE USED. 2. TO REMOVE MINOR SCRATCHES OR STAINS USE AN ABRASIVE CLEANER OR A SCOTCH-BRITE PAD COLOR MAROON OR EQUIVALENT. DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE DIRECTLY OVER THE SCRATCH BUT USING A CIRCULAR MOTION LIGHTLY RUB A LARGE AREA DIRECTLY OVER AND AROUND THE SCRATCHED AREA AND THEN POLISH OUT THIS AREA WITH A.WHITE SCOTCH BRITE PAD OR FINE CAR POLISH. THEN GO OVER THE ENTIRE COUNTER AREA WITH PASTE WAX OR GEL GLOSS. 3. ONCE A WEEK GO OVER ENTIRE STARSTONE SURFACE WITH PASTE WAX OR GEL GLOSS. CLEANING CARE OF STARSTONE (SOLID COLORS). I. FOR NORMAL EVERYDAY CLEANING USE ANY DETERGENT CLEANER OR CLEANSER MADE FOR KITCHEN USE. 2. LIGHT SCRATCHES OR HARD TO REMOVE STAINS CAN BE REMOVED WITH AN ABRASIVE CLEANER OR SCOTCH-BRITS PAD MAROON COLOR OR EQUIVALENT. 3• EXTREMELY STUBBORN STAINS OR DEEPER SCRATCHES CAN BE REMOVED WITH A SCOTCH- BRITE PAD COLOR BROWN OR EQUIVALENT. THEN GO OVER THE ENTIRE COUNTER AREA WITH A SCOTCH-BRITE PAD MAROON OR EQUIVALENT. 4. DO NOT USE SOFT SCRUB. SOFT SCRUB WILL SCRATCH YOUR MATTE FINISH STARSTONE. WITH NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND CARE YOUR STARSTONE WILL PROVIDE YEARS OF DURABLE ELEGANCE. REVISED 11-1-94 Houston: P.O. Box 1709, Tomball,TX 77377-1709, (713) 351-7195 1 Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. P.O. Box 1709 Tomball. Texas 77377-1709 (713) 351-7195 CULTURED MARBLE GUARANTEE BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE INC. CULTURED MARBLE PRODUCTS ARE QUARANTEED FOR FIVE YEARS AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS. ALL BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE INC. CULTURED MARBLE PRODUCTS ARE CERTIFIED TO MEET OR EXCEED REOUIREMENTS OF HUD/FHA UM 73.ANSI 124 AND IAPMO. DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD. BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE INC.. WILL, AT ITS OPTION. REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE MATERIALS. YOUR CULTURED MARBLE PRODUCTS ARE VERY DURABLE. BUT. A FEW BASIC GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED; 1. NEVER SUBJECT YOUR CULTURED MARBLE TUB OR LAVATORY TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES. TUBS OR LAVATORIES SUBJECTED TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. 2. NEVER USE ANY TYPE OF ABRASIVE CLEANERS. A GOOD GLASS CLEANER, FURNITURE POLISH OR A FOAM CLEANER SHOULD BE USED. �- INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES Inc. Report No. 93-03-01135B Page 3 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.2 1987 Test Description/Results Comments 5.6 — Ignition 1st Burn 2nd Burn Test (con't.) sec. sec. Sample #1 3 7 Sample #2 7 10 Sample #3 7 12 Sample #4 6 16 Sample #5 9 12 Performance Requirement: Specimens should cease to burn within 30 seconds after removal of the burner. Pass 6.3 — Water The bathtub was subjected to 250 cycles Resistance of thermal shock exposure. Each cycle Test consisted of 1 .5 minutes of 1500F water flowing at one gallon per minute, followed by a 30 second drain period, followed by 1 .5 minutes of 500F water flowing at one gallon per minute and another 30 second drain period. The water struck the receptor surface in the area near the drain where it would normally strike in a normal installation. At the conclusion of 250 cycles, there was no cracking, crazing, blistering or spalling. Performance Requirement: No cracking, crazing, blistering or spalling. Pass CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the tests conducted and the observations made, it is our opinion that the subject bathtub submitted CONFORMS with the applicable ANSI sections noted above. Respectfully submitted, K4t�'- Angel Krebs Mechanical Engineer AK/hj INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES inc. Report No. 93-03-011356 Page 2 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.1 1987 Test Description/Results Comments 4.3 — Point Impact A 1-1/211, 1/2 lb. steel ball was dropped Loads from a height of 36" on three different flat areas on the bottom of the unit and three points on radii in the bottom of the unit. Examination of the impact areas revealed no cracks or chips. Performance Requirement: No cracks or chips in the finish surface at each impact area. Pass 5.6 — Ignition Five specimens were cut from the tub Test floor. The specimens were mounted vertically in a laboratory hood and the flame of a propane torch was applied to the back side of each specimen for 30 seconds. The flame was inclined upward at a 45 degree angle to each specimen, with the tip of the blue portion touching the specimen at its center. The visible portion of the flame was adjusted to one inch in length. After the exposure period, the torch was placed two feet away and the time required for the specimen to stop burning was noted and are tabulated below. One minute after the burning stopped, the flame was re—applied for 30 seconds. Again, the burn time was noted and are tabulated below. INDUSTRIAL Chemists TESTING LABORATORIES Engineers I Metallurgists nc . 2360 Seventh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63104 314/771-7111 Report No. 93-03-01135B April 19, 1993 Short Test evaluation of one (1) bathtub submitted. Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. P. 0. Box 1709 Tomball , TX. 77375 Attn: Mr. Phil Bolfing TEST REPORT Test Specimen Identification: One cultured marble bathtub manufactured by Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. Test Method: ANSI Z124. 1-1987, American National Standard for Plastic Bathtub Units; Sections 4.2, 4.3, 6.3. Test Results: Section, ANSI Z124. 1 1987 Test Description/Results Comte 4.2 — Drain Fitting A 50 lb. weight was applied to the Connection drain fitting by means of a 24" horizontal lever arm. The load was left in place for one minute in each of three radial positions, two of which were 180 degrees apart. At the conclusion of this test, no cracks were found in the surface of the tub f I oor. Performance Requirement: No cracks or chips in the finish surface at each impact area. Pass INDU-S"rRIAL Chemists TESTING Engineers LABORATORIES lI7. 0 Metallurgists . 2350 Seventh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63144 314/771-7111 Report No. 93-03-01135A Short Test evaluation of one (1) shower receptor submitted. Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. P. 0. Box 1709 Tomball , TX. 77375 Attn: Mr. Phil Bolfing TEST REPORT Test Specimen Identification: One cultured marble shower receptor manufactured by Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. Test Method: ANSI 2124.2-1987, American National Standard for Plastic Shower Receptors and Shower Stalls; Sections 4.2, 4.3, 6.3. Test Results: Section, ANSI Z124.2 1987 Test Description/Results Comments 4.2 - Drain Fittinb A 50 lb. weight was applied to the Connection drain fitting by means of a 24" horizontal lever arm. The load was left in place for one minute in each of three radial positions, two of which were 180 degrees apart. At the conclusion of this test, no cracks were found in the surface of the shower floor. Performance Requirement: No visible cracks in the floor surface with load in place. Pass INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 9 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.3 Comments 1986 Test Description/Results 6.3 — Water The unit was subjected to 500 cycles Resistance of thermal shock exposure. Each cycle consisted of 1 .5 minutes of 150 degrees Farenheit water, a 30 second drain period, followed by 1 .5 minutes of 50 degree Farenheit water, and another 30 second drain period. The water struck the bowl surface in the area near the drain where it would strike in a normal installation at a rate of one gallon per minute. At the conclusion of 500 cycles, there was no cracking, crazing, blistering or spalling. Performance Requirements: No cracking, Pass crazing, blistering or spalling. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the tests conducted and the observations made, it is our opinion that the subject lavatory submitted CONFORMS with the applicable ANSI sections noted above. Respectfully submitted, .� Angel Krebs Mechanical Engineer AK/hj INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES Inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 8 Test Results - continued: Section, ANSI 2124.3 1986 Test Description/Results Comments 5.5 - Chemical Two drops of the following reagents Resistance were applied to the surface of the Test unit: -Naptha -Ethyl Alcohol -Amyl Acetate -10% Ammonia Solution -10% Citric Acid Solution -6% Urea Solution -3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution -Sodium Hypochlorite Solution -5% Phenol Solution -Toluene -Ethyl Acetate -1% Lye Solution -Acetone One test was conducted with each reagent uncovered and the other with each reagent covered with a small watch glass to prevent evaporation. The reagents were removed after 16 hours and the sample held for a period of 24 hours at a temperature of 740F and a relative humidity of 50%. The surface of the unit was unaffected by the reagents. Performance Requirement: The reagents should not affect the surface beyond super- ficial changes which are removable by sand- ing with 600 grit wet sandpaper. The damage should not impair the serviceability of the unit and should be repairable to approximate the original finish. Pass INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES Inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 7 Test Results - continued: Section, ANSI Z124.3 Comments 1986 Test Description/Results 5.3 - Wear and Cleanability continued Performance Requirement: Each specimen, after 10,000 cycles, shall pass the cleanability test with an absolute percentage loss of white- light reflectance of not more than 5% after the cleaning with standard liquid detergent and an absolute percentage loss of white-light reflec- tance of not more than 2% after the additional Pass cleaning with abrasive slurry. 5.4 - Cigarette Three different types of cigarettes were ignited Test and set on three specimens cut from the unit. The cigarettes were removed after two minutes. The specimens did not ignite or glow during or after contact with the cigarettes. Slight yellow- ing in the contact areas was removed with 400 grit sandpaper. The areas were polished in order to restore the original finish. Performance Requirements: No ignition or progressive glow of surface; no damage great enough to impair serviceability of the unit. Pass All damage must be repairable. INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES Inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 6 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.3 1986 Test Description/Results Comments 5.3 — Wear and Three test specimens were removed from the Cleanability unit. The specimens were scrubbed in a modified heavy duty wear tester. An abrasive slurry consisting of 3000 ml of tap water, 15 grams of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, 60 grams of trisodium phosphate, and 270 grams of ground quartz was used. The slurry was mixed with a motordriven stirring apparatus. A hog bristle brush with holes through the brush block was used to allow the abrasive slurry to feed through each bristle area. The samples were scrubbed at a rate of 37 cycles per minute for 10,000 cycles. Throughout the cycling, the slurry is pumped through the brush at a rate of approximately 3 ml per minute. The machine was stopped at 2,500, 5,000, and 7,500 cycles to wash excess slurry from specimen tray and to switch brushes. On completion of 10,000 cycles, all samples were removed, rinsed in tap water, dried and measured for white—light reflectance. The white— light reflectance was measured with a colorimeter using a 1/2" instrument aperture. The samples were then rubbed with standard dirt and allowed to dry for one hour; then cleaned, rinsed, and dried. The white—light reflectance was again measured and the absolute percentage loss in reflectance was determined to be 2.4%. . The specimens were then given an additional cleaning with the abrasive slurry for about 50 cycles. The white—light reflectance was measured as before and the absolute percentage loss in reflectance was 1 .2%. INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 5 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI 2124.3 1986 Test Description/Results Comments 5.2 — Stain The rim of the unit was conditioned by Resistance rubbing it with a wet scouring compound Test for 20 scrub cycles. One test was conducted with each reagent uncovered and the other test with each reagent covered with a small watch glass to prevent evaporation. Two drops of each of the following reagents were left on the conditioned area for 16 hours. —Black Crayon —Genetian Violet —Black Liquid Solution Shoe Polish —Red Lipstick —Blue Washable Ink —Iodine Solution (1%) —Hair Dye The stains were then washed with tap water. Any stains removed by tap water were given a rating of 1 . The remaining stains were then scrubbed with alcohol . The stains that were removed by this process were given a stain rating of 2. The remaining stains were then scrubbed for 20 cycles with household scouring powder. The stains that were removed by this scrubbing were given a stain rating of 3. The remaining stains were scrubbed for an additional 40 cycles with household scouring powder. Stains removed by this second scouring received a rating of 4. Any remaining stains received a rating of. 5. The depth of the stain was measured by sanding to remove the stain and measuring the depth of the sanded area. This depth never exceeded 0.005" The individual stain ratings were added to yield an overall stain rating of 27. Performance Requirements: Maximum stain resistance rating of 50. Maximum allowable thickness of material to be removed: 0.005". Pass INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES Inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 4 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.3 1986 Test Description/Results Cents 4.3 — Point Impact A 1-1/211, 1/2 lb. steel ball was dropped from Loads a height of 201' on three different locations on the top of the lavatory and three different locations in the bowl area. After inking the impact areas, no cracks or chips were found. Performance Requirement: No cracks or chips. Pass 4.4 — Loads on A 300 Ib. weight was applied to the top of the Lavatory unit at each side of the bowl . The load was Tops applied by means of an 8" weight distribution disk resting on a 1/2" sponge rubber pad. Before each test, the unit was first subjected to a 2-1/2 min. pre—load b a 15 min. rest period. The test load was then applied for 1-112 min. Ten minutes after the removal of this load, the residual deflection was measured with a dial indicator. A residual deflection of 0.001" was observed. No cracks were observed in the surface of the unit. Performance Requirement: No surface cracks; no residual deflection greater than 0.010". Pass 5. 1 — Colorfastness A specimen was removed from the lavatory and exposed for 200 hours in a Xenon—Arc weatherometer in accordance with ASTM D-2565-85. At the conclusion of the exposure period, the test specimen showed no significant change in color or surface texture when compared to an unexposed control specimen. Performance Requirement: No significant change in color or surface texture. Pass INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 3 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.3 iption/Results Comte 1986 Test Descr 3.3 — Surface Test Surface rubbed with ink solution in in order to detect cracks, chips or blisters. No such irregularities were found. Performance Requirement: No cracks, Pass chipped areas or blisters. 3.4 — Subsurface Suspected areas sanded with 600 grit Test sandpaper and then rubbed with standard dirt, cleaned and inspected. No subsurface porosity greater than 1/16" was observed. Performance Requirement: No visible void larger than 1/16" diameter below Pass the original surface. 4.2 — Drain Fitting A 25 lb. weight was applied to the drain Connection fitting by means of a 24" lever arm. and The load was left in place for one minute Overflow in each of three radial positions, two of which were 180 degrees apart. At the conclusion of this test, no cracks were found. The test was repeated while the lavatory was full of water. No leaks were found. Performance Requirement: No visible cracks Pass or leaks in the unit interior surface. INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES Inc. Report No. 93-03-01135 Page 2 Test Results — continued: Section, ANSI Z124.3 1986 Test Description/Results Comments®e 2.3 — Units for Taken from finished goods Testing inventory In Compliance 2.4 — Installation Unit supplied with written Instructions installation instructions In Compliance 2.5 — Care and Care and maintenance instructions Maintenance affixed to unit in conspicuous Instructions location In Compliance 2.6 — Identification Manufacturer's name permanently marked on unit In Compliance 3. 1 — Unit The unit was installed according In Compliance Preparation to manufacturer's installation instructions so as to simulate conditions of permanent installa- tion, excluding fittings & pipings. The unit was washed with a standard liquid detergent and water solution, rinsed and dried. 3.2 - Method of The surface of the unit was inspected In Compliance Inspection of with the unaided eye for defects and Unit Surface blemishes from a distance of between 1 and 2 feet after being inked or soiled in accordance with the ink test and the standard dirt test. INDUSTRIAL Chemists TESTING LABORATORIES Engineers Metallurgists inc . 2350 Seventh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63104 314/771-7111 Report No. 93-03-01135 April 19, 1993 Evaluation of vanity top submitted. Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. P. 0. Box 1709 Tomball , TX. 77375 Attn: Mr. Phil Bolfing TEST REPORT Test Specimen Identification: One cultered marble vanity top manufactured by Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc. V� Test Method: ANSI Z124.3-1986: American National Standard for Plastic Lavatories Test Results: Section, ANSI Z124.3 , 1986 Test Description/Results Comte 2. 1 — Materials Plastics of suitable grade In Compliance Fillers of suitable grade In Compliance Finish: Type Five, cast filled In Compliance polyester Adequate support structure In Compliance