Instructions for Use 3 mm - Varicor

4. REPAIRING VARICOR® 3 MM
In the event of damage must first be analysed and then the causes must be
eliminated. A few examples are given below:
4.1 SCRATCHES IN THE VARICOR ® 3 MM SURFACE:
In this case, it suffices to polish the surface of the unit as well as
appropriately inform the end user about handling Varicor ® 3 mm.
4.2 BRAND MARKS OR FADE OUTS
If these marks are only superficial, it suffices to polish the surface
of the unit as well as appropriately inform the end user about handling
Varicor ® 3 mm
If the marks are however deeper, they can only be eliminated by
repair. Depending on the size, insert a matching coloured piece of
Varicor ® 3 mm.
Two methods are suited for the elimination of smaller spots
(< approx. 2 cm²) (Fig. 23, 24):
Small damages can be repaired with a repair kit.
• Mill out the damaged spot 3 mm deep with a groove cutter.
• Pour in matching repair kit so that the material overflows somewhat.
• Use a tooth pick to trace the contours and remove closed air bubbles.
• Hardening of the repair kit is at least 24 hours.
• Remove excess repair kit by grinding.
If the damage is very large, a so-called inlay must be used.
The damage spot is fully cut out with a 15° slant cutter so that the
substructure
remains. Please drill a hole with Ø 5 mm in the substructure to allow
closed air to escape when the inlay is inserted. Glue in an identically
coloured piece of material according to the counter profile with Varicor ®
adhesive.
After the adhesive has completely hardened, grind the area until it is flush
(Fig. 25, 26).
4.3 CRACK OR OPEN JOINT IN VARICOR ® 3 MM
Determine and eliminate the cause. Causes are frequently mechanical
stress, knocks, thermal stress, insufficient substructure, deficient
insulation of the hot top, missing expansion joints, missing connection
to the substructure as well as processing procedures which do not comply
with the instructions stated in the processing manual.
If the cause can be eliminated, repair is possible. If the cause cannot be
eliminated, it is not possible to guarantee a lasting repair.
A lasting repair can only be guaranteed when processing was conformity
in compliance with the instructions enclosed in the repair set.
4.4 ORDERING AND USING A REPAIR SET
In order to guarantee a repair which is almost identically coloured, it
is absolutely required to state the production code (red label) of the
involved part when ordering the repair set. If a scrap of the used
material is available it should be sent in to us, minimum size 10 x 10 cm.
Before you send us this scrap, grind it as the part of the unit requiring
repair and compare the parts while they are wet for deviations in colour.
The repair set will be matched in colour to the sample. Slight deviations
in colour may occur during repair on site.
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