VALTIR Triton Barrier TL-2, Инструкция по сборке

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www.Valtir.com 22 Revision C February 2023
Hot Glue Gun
Relatively good success in patching the Triton Barrier
®
can be accomplished with a standard
hot glue gun using general purpose adhesive. This type of patching will deteriorate over an
extended period of exposure to the sun, etc. The best results will be obtained by using
patience and large amounts of glue.
Field Patching
Initial preparation as outlined above should be accomplished whenever feasible. No
materials are available that adhere properly when applied to a wet barrier. Duct tape (silver,
fiber reinforced tape) sticks to the bar rier well, and Butyl caulking (gray, sticky pads or rolls)
works fairly well to fill gaps for temporary patching.
The black and white Triton Barrier
®
decals stick well to the barriers. Spare decals can be
kept on hand and cut to size with scissors for effective temporary patch. The decal will need
to be placed smoothly without air pockets or creases to obtain the best results. Smaller
holes on smooth faces will seal while larger gashes can be reduced to minor trickles. Should
the decal begin to leak, it will deteriorate rapidly.
Either fiberglass resin or epoxy can be used to fill and plug leaks. Epoxy's liquid consistency
makes it more difficult to keep in any hole during its cure, but is effective if this shortfall can
be overcome. Fiberglass resin and sheeting/cloth can be used on larger areas. The exterior
of the matte must be completely covered with resin. Otherwise, any exposed fibers will
quickly act like wicks and the patch will fail. The resin or epoxy will require a curing time
before the barrier may be refilled with water.
Any repaired barriers should be marked for easy identification. It is recommended to
periodically check the repairs for leaks.
Figure 12
Water level indicator