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3.2. Preparing the Flex sleeve
Inspection
• Check the QL Flex and the EPDM-rubber for visible damage.
• The EPDM rubber is put onto on the sleeve at the factory.
Oil the sleeve
• Spray the area of the locks and the metal overlap of the QL Flex
with an environmentally friendly contact spray.
• Important: Do not use rubber-dissolving lubricants!
• In addition, spray the central flexible area of the Quick-Lock Flex sleeve
to ensure even run-on and avoid any malfunctions and / or defects in the
stainless-steel sleeve.
Carefully pull the EPDM rubber part of the way downwards.
Cutting the transport tapes
• Cut half-way through the adhesive tape applied for safe transportation.
Put the rubber back into its correct position on the sleeve.
Affixing the EPDM rubber
• To prevent displacement of the EPDM
on the QL Flex during transportation to the
damaged area, affix the seal on both sides
of the stainless steel sleeve and at the ends
above the locks with a drop of super glue.
• Warning: Under no circumstances should
the glue drip onto the metal overlap,
otherwise it will not longer be possible
for the sleeve to expand.
• Warning: If the rubber is not properly
affixed, there is a risk that it might bunch
up at a constricted point in the pipe without
you noticing.
Position: 6 o‘clock
Position: 12 o‘clock
