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SERVICE LETTER
SL-042820 REV A
ICA009717-E
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**NOTE**
Ensure that the work area is ready for the adhesive to be applied and that all tools,
consumables, PPE, etc. are quickly within reach. AC-251 B-1/2 adhesive has a minimum
application life of 30 minutes at 77°F with a relative humidity of 50%. The application life is
dependent on the temperature and humidity of the work environment
2.
Mix AC-251 adhesive
per manufacturer instructions:
a.
Holding the cartridge, grasp the dasher rod and pull back approximately one inch
b.
Insert the ramrod into the hollow of the dasher rod, break the piston loose, and inject
about 1/3 of the contents into the cartridge. Do not inject all of the catalyst in one
location. Distribute evenly throughout the base material
c.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all the contents of the rod are emptied into the cartridge.
Remove the ramrod.
d.
Mix for the required number of strokes (hand mix: 50-75 strokes) or for the required
amount of time (Machine mix: 37 strokes [1.5 minutes at 25 strokes/min])
e.
When mixing is complete, remove bottom cap
f.
Pull the dasher rod back to the neck of the cartridge, grasp the cartridge firmly at the
neck, unscrew the dasher rod and remove
g.
Screw the nozzle into the cartridge, insert into the extrusion gun and use as required. For
hand extrusion, press the used dasher rod against the plunger to force the material from
the cartridge.
FWD
FWD
Figure 3 Carnauba Wax Application to Fuselage
