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3M™ Diamond Grade™ Conspicuity Markings Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers

April 2018

 

5.2 Storage

Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers markings should be stored in a cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight, at a

temperature of 65-75º F (18-24º C) and a relative humidity of 30-50%. Rolls should be stored horizontally in their

shipping cartons or original packaging.

5.3 Shelf Life

Apply Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers within two years of date of manufacture.

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Durability

Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers will provide maximum durability when:

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All 3M recommended procedures are followed and

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Markings are applied to vertical surfaces (within ± 20º of vertical orientation).

Series 983 marking durability depends on use. Failure to follow 3M-required techniques may reduce durability.

Below are some conditions and processing examples that may lead to reduced durability:

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Failure to cut markings around rivets, seams, and body panels

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Improper use of high pressure cleaning

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Contact with non-recommended chemicals or solvents

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Improper application or surface preparation

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Horizontal exposure

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Open cells along the edges of a marking may collect dirt, which will not reduce marking performance

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Damage due to external conditions may reduce adhesion and reflectivity near the damaged area

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Health and Safety Information

Read all health hazard, precautionary, and first aid statements found in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Article

Information Sheet, and/or product labels of chemicals prior to handling or use. Consult local regulations and

authorities for possible restrictions. Visit us at www.3M.com/us and select SDS search to obtain current Safety

Data Sheets.

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Warranty Information

8.1 3M Basic Product Warranty

3M Diamond Grade Conspicuity Marking Series 983 for Trucks and Trailers (“Product”) is warranted (“Basic

Warranty”) to be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of shipment and to meet the

specifications stated in this product bulletin. If the Product is proven not to have met the Basic Warranty on its

shipment date, then a buyer's exclusive remedy, and 3M's sole obligation, at 3M's option, will be a replacement of

the Product only.

8.2 Additional Warranty

3M warrants (“3M Warranty”) that Product sold by 3M to be used for conspicuity markings on trucks and trailers

(“Vehicles”) in the United States and Canada will:

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Remain visible by resisting excessive fading, cracking, peeling, lifting, and discoloration and

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Meet the minimum values for coefficient of retroreflection, as given in Table 5, for ten (10) years (“Warranty

Period”) measured from the date of initial application onto the Vehicle (“Installation Date”).

a. All measurements are at 0.2

cleaning the Product according to 3M recommendations and measured in accordance with ASTM E810.

Integral Product Color

White

250 (FMVSS 108 Requirement)

Red

60 (FMVSS 108 Requirement)