RUS
accepts decals divided into four types:
numbers, letters, warning, and symbols.
All four decal types may have a non-reflective
or reflective surface. The main purpose
of the decals is to identify service
area interface housings and buried plant
pedestals.
In
addition to the requirements shown under
the general listing procedures, the
following information is required in
a request for RUS product acceptance
of decals:
1.
Data indicating compliance with the
following:
(a)
The decal film shall exhibit no loss
of gloss, cracking, crazing, fading,
lifting, blistering, or loss of adhesion
and shall not be removed without destroying
the film.
(b)
The film shall be vinyl coated with
pressure sensitive adhesive. Other materials
may be permitted if they are acceptable
to RUS.
(c)
Screen and press printing shall be clear
coated.
(d)
Decals for cable warning-type applications
shall be of a minimum size of 3 inches
x 6 inches and have a minimum thickness
of 0.002 inch.
(e)
The decal colors shall have black lettering
on an orange background for the following
types of decals:
(1)
Cable warning decals;
(2)
Cable route decals; and
(3)
Numerals decals; and
(4)
Letters decals.
For
further information or clarification on
the above acceptance procedures, please
contact:
Norberto
Esteves
norberto.esteves@usda.gov
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