Installation Guide

Installation:
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AP ARMAFLEX SS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure pipe is clean and dry.
Wipe with a clean rag to remove
any contaminants or moisture
Snap the tubing over the pipe
with a gentle twisting motion.
The temperature of the air and of
the insulation should be between
40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C) at
the time of installation
PINCH
and gently LIFT
the pro-
tective release strips from the
adhesive surface.
Peel the protective release strips
from the adhesive surface in 8″
and 12″ intervals. The protective
release strips can be removed by
gently pulling at an angle.
Seal the 8″ and 12″ intervals by
applying firm pressure along the
joint.
Secure butt ends by aligning longi-
tudinal seams of the tube. Apply
Armaflex 520 or 520 BLV Adhesive
to both sides of the butt ends. Apply
firm pressure after the adhesive
has been allowed to become tacky.
INSTALLATION OF SELF-ADHERING SHEET AND ROLL INSULATION
Surface to be covered must
be clean and free of any loose
materials such as rust. A)
Prepare surface by cleaning
with rubbing or denatured
alcohol and a clean cloth. B)
Remove rust and prepare sur-
face with primer and paint
Peel back enough release liner
to start
Square off sheet along an edge
or corner.
Press the sheet to the surface
taking care not to trap any air.
The temperature of the air and of the
insulation should be between 40°F
(4°C) and 100°F (38°C) at the time of
installation.
Cut with a sharp knife.
Reach behind the Armaflex sheet
and peel liner back while press-
ing the sheet to the surface.
Remove the entire liner piece.
Press firmly. Butt joints require
the use of compression joints to
prevent the possible opening of
seams. Apply Armacell 520 or
520 BLV Adhesive to compres-
sion joints.
Measure