Installation; Mounting; Cleaning The Mounting Surface (For Adhesive Tape) - Acclaim Lighting Flex One Exterior Series User Manual

INSTALLATION

MOUNTING

Flex One Exterior tapes are fully sealed within a flexible UV stabilized silicon tube. Mounting
to surfaces is usually achieved either by using the ten silicone clips (plus screws) provided
or any of the optional aluminum channels or optional adhesive tapes. The recommended
aluminum channels all produce an interference fit when the Flex One Exterior tape is fitted
into them. We recommend you use Dow Corning® 799, 1199 or equivalent silicone to seal
the channels against moisture ingress and also ensure all Flex One connections, within the
channels, are fully encapsulated.
WHEN MOUNTING ON THE SIDES OF SURFACES
We recommend that you add small dots of silicone sealant along
Sealant
both sides of the Flex tape (to overlap the tape edge and mounting
dots
surface) using Dow Corning® 799, 1199 or equivalent. This will provide
additional stability and help to prevent any separation of the tape from
the mounting surface over time. The silicone dots are best applied once
the tape is fixed in place; then the whole installation should not be
disturbed until it the sealant has fully cured.
IMPORTANT: This product is not designed to be mounted underneath surfaces and
should never be installed in this manner, even if housed within a channel. See page
6.

CLEANING THE MOUNTING SURFACE (FOR ADHESIVE TAPE)

Most substrates are best prepared by cleaning with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (IPA)
and water* prior to applying the tape. Exceptions to this general procedure that may require
additional surface preparation include:
HEAVY OILS
A degreaser or solvent-based cleaner* (such as 3M™ Prep Solvent 70, 3M™ Citrus Base
Cleaner, mineral spirits, naphtha or similar, subject to suitability for the surface material)
may be required to remove heavy oil or grease from a surface and should be followed by
cleaning with IPA/water*.
OTHER CONTAMINATION OR OXIDATION
Abrading a surface, followed by cleaning with IPA/water*, can remove heavy dirt or
oxidation (e.g. galvanized steel) and can increase surface area to improve adhesion.
Abrasion often also helps adhesion to paints and plastics. Very small scratches in the surface,
generated with circular motion rather than straight-line motion, are most desirable.
* Note: These cleaner solutions contain greater than 250 g/l of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
Please consult your local Air Quality Regulations to be sure the cleaner is compliant. When using
solvents, be sure to follow the manufacturer' s precautions and directions for use when handling
such materials.
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