Revere 3SI SMLR-A I, Service Manual

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Jan 23/18
REPAIR AND SERVICE
MANUAL No.
9112
B. Repair limits
1. The limits of minor repairs are:
• Damage to the gelcoat only, which does not penetrate the fiber glass mat.
• Damage to the painted surface.
2. The limits of major repairs are:
• Holes or penetrating damage (i.e. through the fiber glass mat) over an
area of more than 12in
2
(77cm
2
) on the outer surface of the container.
• Holes or penetrating damage over an area of more than 9in
2
(58cm
2
) on
the inner surface of the container.
• Breakage of the rims on either half of the container shell.
NOTE:
The limits above, apply to the TOTAL area of damage, so that if, for
example, repair is required at both ends of the container, then the per-
missible areas of repair for each end must not TOGETHER total more
than the prescribed limits.
C. Gelcoat
WARNING:
WHEN WORKING WITH FIBER GLASS SURFACES, HANDS, ARMS
AND FACES MUST BE PROTECTED. WEAR A FACE MASK.
1. This is the outer surface of the container. Damage to the gelcoat does not
affect the GRP, although it may expose it to view. If only the gelcoat is
damaged, repair it with a GRP filler, such as Isopon:
• Clean the damaged area with acetone to remove all contamination.
• Spread the GRP filler until is higher than the adjacent surface of the
container.
• Cover the GRP filler with adhesive tape and allow it to cure.
• Remove the tape and abrade the repaired area. Rub down the surface
with abrasive papers until it is level with the container surface.