Monarplan
®
Installation manual
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6 Membrane Application
6.1 Tools and Equipment
The following is intended as a basic list of tools and equipment
and their operation necessary to install a Monarplan® Roof
System. Depending on the project, other tools and equipment
may be required.
Additionally, these instructions are provided as recommended
guidelines to follow to ensure proper performance of the
equipment and successful installation of the Monarplan®
membrane. Icopal does not endorse or recommend any particular
brand of equipment.
Welding Machine
This is a self-propelled, electrically powered machine with attached
air blower and heating unit. There are several models available,
and proper operating instruction in the use of each model is the
responsibility of the manufacturer/supplier of the machine.
Always read and/or ask the manufacturer of the equipment for
the operating procedure. The following should be either checked
or the routine followed daily to ensure proper splicing.
Alignment
- Check the machine set-up to ensure proper alignment
of the heating nozzle and pressure wheels or moving parts to see
they move properly or are free-spinning.
Air Intake
- Make sure the air intake is open. Clean out the air
intake for the blower unit regularly.
Repair
- Check the machine for worn or broken parts which need to
be replaced. Take care to protect the pressure wheel from notches
or cuts to prevent incomplete sealing of the welded splice.
Power-up
- Before the machine is connected to the power source,
make sure it is switched off to prevent a power surge that could
damage the unit. Turn on the unit and allow the blower/heater
unit to reach the necessary welding temperature. Always carry
out a test weld on a sample piece of membrane each morning
prior to welding.
Cleaning
- Occasionally clean the heat nozzle with a wire brush to
remove any build-up of membrane material.
Hand Welder
These tools are used for detailing and making welds not accessible
by welding machines. The hand welder should be set to the
appropriate welding temperature. Many of the care and operating
notes for the welding machines apply to the hand welders as well.
Tool Kit
A typical tool kit should include the following:
• A 40 mm seam roller
• A penny roller
• A seam probe
• Hot-air Handheld Welder
• A 40 mm flat nozzle
• A 20mm flat nozzle
• A 20mm angled nozzle
• A pair of scissors
• A wire brush
