INSTRUCTIONS

ConServ 600 STRUCTURAL EPOXY REPAIR is a high strength, low viscosity, multipurpose epoxy system for casting, making structural repairs and for structural consolidation and stabilization.  The systems versatility is enhanced during casting applications by using sand and or fine aggregate as an additive to stretch the epoxy while improving the performance.

NOTICE: Instructions, labels, technical data and MSDS sheets are color coded to ensure proper identification of the component and corresponding literature.  Please take time to aquaint yourself with all available labels, instructions and precautions before mixing.  Due to the variety of uses, methods of application and types of conditions, the results of this product cannot be anticipated.  NO warranty is written or implied.

WOOD PREPARATION involves cleaning and keeping dry the surfaces being adhered to (less than 20% moisture content.)  Epoxy must not be subjected to freezing temperatures within 48 hours of application.

MIXING EPOXY is easily done by combining equal volumes of component A with component B.  Mix thoroughly for three minutes using a power mixer or by hand.  When used for casting or as an epoxy/concrete, combine dry washed sand and or sand and fine aggregate at a ratio of 3 to 9 parts by volume.  To facilitate handling, a thixotropic material such as fumed silica or calcium carbonate may be used as a thickener.  These thickening agents will help to prevent stratification of the aggregate fillers during curing.  Fumed silica is available on request from ConServEpoxy at a reasonable cost.

APPLYING STRUCTURAL REPAIRS should only be undertaken when the temperature ranges between 55º and 90º degrees F.  Keep treated areas dry and out of direct sunlight before and during the procedure until the epoxy has set. When using ConServ 600 in heavy duty consolidation applications it may be applied using a squirt/spray bottle and brush.  Temporary molds or forms may be used to restrain epoxy from leaking out of affected areas and onto adjacent wood.  As with the ConServ 100, drilling holes in and around the area to be stabilized can help to promote deep penetration.  Reapply as required until maximum saturation has been attained.  For surface repair of damaged areas after consolidation ConServ 600can be thickened and applied as a putty-like filler or left thin and poured and cast using a mold.  Surface patches are best repaired with a putty like mixture applied using a putty knife or caulk tube (PN#911-1) and gun.  These areas should be overfilled to a small extent to facilitate finishing later with conventional carpentry tools.  However, in larger areas of missing or heavily damaged wood the original shape is better maintained by casting the part using a mold.  This will require some planning but in the end will produce a repair or joint more closely resembling the original and requiring less trimming to finish.  Plywood forms wrapped with poly film or faced with paste wax will work well.  Potters clay or silicone caulk work well to seal small openings.  The addition of sand and or aggregate becomes more cost effective as the molded area becomes larger, thus requiring, but also saving considerable amounts of epoxy.

CURING ConServ 600 will vary depending on temperature.  It is normal for considerable heat to be given off as the exothermic reaction of the two components occurs.  Normal curing begins to set up in approximately one day at 70º-75º F.  Allow 2-5 days for full curing to occur under these conditions.

EPOXY STORAGE should be done at room temperature.  DO NOT let epoxy freeze.  Use epoxy within 1 year.

EPOXY SAFETY is a function of common sense and good housekeeping.  Wear rubber gloves, eye gear and old clothing.  DO NOT get epoxy on your skin or clothes.  Work with good ventilation.