Manual
Instructions for use
Thermoplastic Masks
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MacroMedics ®
5. Installation Instructions
5.1
ASSEMBLY OF THE CARBON FIBER PROFILES
Attach the Thermoplastic Mask to the Carbon Fiber Profiles by screwing the bolts and nuts into
each other as shown below.
Make sure that the Quickfasteners in the Profiles are set to their released position when the mask
is stored.
5.2
HOW TO MAKE THERMOPLASTIC MASKS FLEXIBLE
Different types of Thermoplastic masks require different heating time in the water bath.
The appropriate times and temperatures are presented in the table below.
Keep the Carbon Fiber Profiles out of the water!
Ensure that the material has turned completely from opaque to translucent before removing it
from the water.
Perforated
MacroCast
Thermoplastics
Non-perforated
MacroCast
Thermoplastics
Selective perforated
Thermoplastics
(S-Type & U-Frame)
Time of immersion
in the waterbath
45 - 60 s
2 - 4 min
2.3 mm = 2 min
3.0 mm = 4 min
Temperature of
the waterbath
68°C - 70°C / 158°F
68°C - 70°C / 158°F
68°C - 70°C / 158°F
Released
Position
Locked
Position
Incorrect
Position (locked)
