Use and Care Manual

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Surface Preparation & Application:
1. Remove old caulk from surface. Prepare a clean, dry surface which is free of loose debris, dust, dirt, soap,
oil or grease.
2. Remove cap and puncture inner seal with other side of cap.
3. Screw on nozzle.
4. Cut nozzle at 45° angle to desired bead size.
5. Apply sealant to surface, pushing sealant ahead of the nozzle.
6. Apply 1/4" bead of sealant to edge of glass. The bead must cover the thickness of glass edge.
7. Set glass to base and repeat procedure on all sides. All joints must be GLASS TO SEALANT TO GLASS
with no entrapped air bubbles.
8. Apply additional sealant to inside joints.
9. Complete tooling within 5 minutes.
10. Remove excess sealant with a dry paper towel. Clean up excess uncured sealant from surfaces and tools
with mineral spirits. Do not use mineral spirits to clean skin. Excess cured sealant on the aquarium must be
cut or scraped away. Wash hands with soap and water.
11. Sealant cures and bonds in 24 hours. Allow sealant to cure 48 hours prior to using aquarium. Optimum
strength is achieved in 7 days. Sealant will not cure in totally confined spaces.
12. When applying to hard rubber or plastic surfaces, lightly sand or roughen surface before application to
maximize adhesion.
13. When bonding two surfaces together, always clamp until cured, if possible.
14. Reseal tube with cap for reuse.
For Best Results:
• Limitations: 30 gallons or less. 18” or less water height.
• Application temperature is between -35°F and 140°F.
• Joint width should not exceed 1/2”.
• Not paintable. Paint surfaces before sealing.
• Not recommended for use on oily woods, stovepipes or chimneys. Not for fireplace applications, tuck
pointing, butt joints, structural glazing or repairing surface defects.
• Not recommended for use on cementitious materials or surfaces that might bleed oils, plasticizers or
solvents. Substrates made of methylmethacrylate, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene and
polytetrafluoroethylene do not allow for best adhesion and compatibility with sealant. Try test area before
using.
• Not recommended for use on brass, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, galvanized metals or other surfaces
prone to attack by weak acids.
• Do not use where abrasion and physical abuse are encountered.
• Store in temperatures below 90°F in a dry place.
Physical & Chemical Characteristics:
Polymer: Silicone Rubber
Working Time: 5-10 Minutes
Tack Free Time: 10-20 Minutes
Dynamic Joint Movement: ±25%
Paintable: No
Odor: Vinegar-like
Consistency: Smooth, Paste
Specific Gravity: 1.03 ±-0.01
Solids: 97.0% ±-1.0% by weight
Density: 8.6 ±- 0.10 lbs./gallon
Temperature Service Range: -40°F to 400°F (after full cure)
Temperature Application Range: -35°F to 140°F
Freeze Thaw Stable: Yes