Section 5: Maintenance
Repairs
2018 Insta-Berm (Frame) Operations Manual
(Version D)
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Gluing with Patches
If liquid is escaping or there is dampness around the damaged area, the item must be drained. If the damaged
area is still dry, it will be possible to obtain a good bond without draining the item.
Any loose coating should be cut back with scissors. Trim to a point where there is a solid bond between the
reinforcing fabric or scrim and the coating.
1.
Support the damaged area on a flat, solid platform. If the item is drained, the damaged area should
be supported above the rest of the item. This allows residual liquid to drain away from the dam-
aged area. This platform should be strong enough to support the fabric (flat) and allow the patch
to be rolled once it is in place.
2.
Scrub the damaged area with an abrasive
pad dampened with solvent (isopropyl rub-
bing alcohol is recommended). Scrub vig-
orously to remove the cured surface. The
area should be clean and dry with a dull
matte finish.
The damaged
area should
be supported
on a flat, solid
platform.
