Seam Sealing

Sealing

Fig 1: Apply Weld Sealant Symbol

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-- Apply sealant.

Fine Seam Sealing

Fig 2: Fine Seam Sealant Symbol

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-- For fine seam sealing, the sealing compound must project at least 3 mm and a height of 2 mm must be ensured.

Coarse Seam Sealing

Fig 3: Coarse Seam Sealant Symbol

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-- For coarse seam sealing, the projection of the sealing compound must be a total of 20 mm and a height of 2 mm must be ensured.

Smoothing the Seal

Fig 4: Identifying Smoothening The Sealing

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-- The designated area must be smoothed after applying sealant.

NOTE:

Make sure that the protected areas do not become uncovered when smoothing the seam seal. A PVC layer that is thick enough must cover the panel.

Spreading the Seal

Fig 5: Identifying Spreading The Sealing

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-- After applying the sealant the specified areas must be spread.

NOTE:

When spreading, pay attention that the protecting panel edges are not exposed and a sufficiently thick PVC layer covers the panel.

Sealing Fold Areas

Fig 6: Identifying Sealing A Hinge Tab

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

NOTE:

Make sure that the protected areas do not become uncovered when spreading the seal seam. A thick enough layer of PVC must cover the area, so that the fold area remains sealed.