Instructions for Use 3 mm - Varicor

Contents Page
1. Varicor ® 3 mm
1.1 Properties / Features 3
1.2 Material Limits 3
2. Before Processing
2.1 Inspection upon receipt of goods 4
2.2 Storage / Handling 4
2.3 Processing Tools 4
2.4 Dimensions / Tolerances / Density 5
2.5 Preparation for work 5
2.5.1 Inspection of colour consistency 5
2.5.1.1 Production numbers (red label) 5
2.5.1.2 Colour code (yellow label) 5
2.5.1.3 - Table for checking the colour consistency 6
of panels of the same colour
- Table for checking the colour consistency
for bending panels with moulded pieces
2.5.2 Tips prior to processing 6
3. General processing guidelines
3.1 Surface bonding with the substructure 7
3.2 Bonding Varicor ® 3 mm with Varicor ® 3 mm 7
3.3 Bonding Edges 8
3.3.1 Bonding the edge under Varicor ® 8
3.3.2 Bonding the edge in front of the sandwich panel 8
3.4 Straight worktop joints 9
3.5 Corner joints in worktops 9
3.6 Cutout 9
3.6.1 Hot top cutout 10
3.6 1.1 Gas hot top 10
3.7 Bonding Varicor ® moulded pieces 10 / 11
3.8 Drill holes / Connections 11
3.8.1 Drill holes 11
3.8.2 Screw connections 11
3.10 Surface finish 11 / 12
3.11 Back splash 12
3.12 Wall panelling 12
3.13 Bending 13
4. Repairing Varicor ® 3 mm
4.1 Scratches in the Varicor ® 3 mm surface 14
4.2 Brand marks or face outs 14
4.3 Crack or open joint in the 3 mm surface 14
4.4 Ordering and using a repair set 14
4.5 Components of the repair set 15
4.6 Using the repair set 15
4.6.1 Repairing a crack 15
5. Cleaning and Care of Varicor ® worktops
=> see www.varicor.com / English / Planning and Working)
6. Service 16
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