Preparing Roof For Installation

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Grind both sides of connecting flanges of roof in the marked areas until bare.

Fig 1: Preparing Roof
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Preparing bonding areas (structural adhesive).

Fig 2: Preparing Roof Bonding Areas (Structural Adhesive)
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Preparing bonding areas (support adhesive).

Fig 3: Preparing Roof Bonding Areas (Support Adhesive)
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Do not apply zinc powder paint to the bonding areas.
Coat all spot-weld flange areas with zinc powder paint.