Weld Sealant: Sealing

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-- Apply sealant.

Fine Seam Sealant

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-- For fine seam sealing, the projection of the sealant must be least 3 mm in diameter and a height of 0.5 mm must be ensured.

Coarse Seam Sealant

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-- For coarse seam sealing, the projection of the sealant must be a total 8 mm and a height of 2 mm must be ensured.

Smoothing the Seal

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-- After applying the sealant the designated area must be smoothed.

NOTE:

When smoothing the sealed seam pay attention that the protected areas do not become uncovered. Enough PVC layer must cover the area.

Spreading The Seal

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-- After applying the sealant in the designated area it must be spread.

NOTE:

When spreading the sealed seam pay attention that the protected areas do not become uncovered and that enough PVC layer covers the area.

Sealing the Folded Loop

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-- After applying the sealant to a folded loop these marked areas must be closed.

NOTE:

When spreading the sealed seam pay attention that the protected areas do not become uncovered. Enough PVC layer must cover the area, so that the folded loop remains closed.