Installation and connection
Figure: D |
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Recess | |
| for cable |
Adhesive surfaces between two grooves
•Note before starting glueing work that the optimal processing temperature of materials to be glued and the sealing glue is between +15 °C und +25 °C. Prepare all necessary fastening elements and tools.
•Prepare the tube of sealing glue in accordance with the instructions enclosed with the tube.
•Remove the roof duct (Fig. A) and apply the sealing glue evenly to the underside of the roof duct flange.
Replace the roof duct in the drilled hole and press it firmly against the roof of the vehicle.
•Apply the sealing glue evenly to the underside of the mounting plate, covering the whole area between the grooves (Fig. D).
This area must be completely glued onto the roof of the vehicle, in order to achieve the necessary adhesive force.
Place the mounting plate on the roof of the vehicle, as you have done already when marking the drilled holes.
Make sure that the arrow on the mounting plate points forward in the direction of travel.
The fastening holes must be perfectly aligned with the prepared holes in the roof.
•Fasten the mounting plate in place with the prepared screws, making sure that all six screws are evenly tightened across the diagonals.
Note: | The sealing glue used is capable of bridging | small gaps | caused |
| by the curve of the vehicle’s roof. However, | you should | ensure |
| that the mounting plate is not bent by tightening the screws. |
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•Remove any sealing glue that leaks out at the sides with a clean cloth or if necessary with Sikaflex® Remover (available from specialist dealers). Do not use a cleaning agent or thinner containing solvents, as this could damage the sealing glue applied under the mounting plate. Only wash your hands with washing paste and water.
•Secure the cable duct by
•Note that the setting of the sealing glue depends on the ambient temperature and the humidity. Final strength is reached after approx. five days. However, it is possible to carry out further installation work with no problems, as the mounting plate is held in place by the tightened screws.
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