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{Sealing Your Kat Play-Around}
Read this entire section before you begin. The goal is to start in the back of the kennel and work your way out.
Having to walk into a freshly sealed kennel may compromise the sealant and may cause leaking.
Step 1
Using the Sikaflex Primer included with your
shipment, clean all the corners, cracks, edges
and all other areas that need to be sealed.
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This should remove any dust or oil that
would inhibit proper adhesion.
Step 2
Cut off the end of the Sikaflex Sealant at a 60°
angle. The hole should be about the diameter
of a ballpoint pen.
Step 3
Use a longer pin, nail or wire coat hanger to
poke a hole in the sealant tube to start the
flow.
SEaLInG tIp:
Running a strip of masking
tape approximately ¼
"
from both sides of
the seam being sealed will help to create a
professional look.
Step 4
Begin sealing at the back of the kennel
applying a solid, steady stream. Working top
to bottom, seal the corners where the Side
Panels meet the Back Panel.
Step 5
Smooth the sealant with the tip of your gloved
finger to ensure there are no gaps or pin holes
in the sealant.
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It may help to dip your gloved finger
into a bowl of dish detergent to prevent sticking.
Step 6
After applying and smoothing the sealant with your finger, peel off the masking tape using caution not to smear the
fresh sealant.
Step 7
Working back to front, seal the Side Panels to the floor. Smooth the sealant with the tip of a gloved finger.
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Once the entire kennel has been sealed, Shor-Line strongly recommends waiting at least 72 hours for the
sealant to cure completely before applying any water or using the kennel.
SEAL FROM TOP TO BOTTOM SEAL
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
FROM BACK TO FRONT
FROM SIDE TO SIDE ACROSS THE BACK
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Fig. 25
