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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIRS
Despite the durability of this product, occasionally accidents happen. This product includes
a repair kit with some matching repair materials to help. If you should need additional
repair materials or advice, check with your distributor or on our website, Aquaglide.com for
guidance. If you believe your product has a manufacturing defect, please submit a warranty
claim before making repairs.
This Product
is made of Duratex fabric-reinforced PVC. Inflate bladder fully and swab with
Windex or soapy water and a sponge to locate leak.
Self-Adhesive TPU Patch Repair (i.e. Tear-Aid – Type B) [NOT included]
– Ideal for
emergency repairs.
1. With leak located, cut supplied patch (or Tear-Aid, Type B) patch using sharp scissors.
Round corners (approximately ¼” radius). Patch should cover 1” (2.5cm) outside leak in all
directions.
2. Use solvent such as MEK, Acetone or Alcohol to clean patch area. Dry completely.
3. Peel back paper backing to expose adhesive. Align patch and apply pressure. Peel back
remaining paper backing. Avoid trapping air bubbles. Rub firmly from center outward.
Fabric Reinforced PVC with Glue Repair (included)
– Ideal for Duratex or dropstitch
repairs. Optional Adhesive: HH-66.
1. With leak located, deflate product. Arrange work surface so that repair is most accessible.
2. Cut matching PVC patch material using sharp scissors or razor knife. Round corners
(approximately ¼” radius). Patch should cover 1” (2.5cm) outside leak in all directions.
3. Use solvent such as MEK, Acetone or Alcohol to clean patch area and back of patch. Dry
completely.
4. Use sandpaper to roughen patch area and back of patch.
5. Use solvent again to quickly remove sanding residue.
6. Dry fit patch and use pencil to outline location.
7. Use a small disposable brush to apply a thin, even layer of glue to patch area. Glue evenly
up to pencil outline. Glue back of patch.
8. Allow glue to cure (30 - 60 seconds) – until surface glazes slightly.
9. Repeat 7-8 to add a second coat of glue in the same way.
10. Align patch using pencil outline as a guide. Once surfaces touch, bond will be immediate.
11. Apply patch, starting at one corner and working outward.
12. Rub firmly from center outward for 1 – 2 minutes.
13. Allow to cure for 2 hours, minimum. Cure 12 hours for full strength.
