User manual 3M BONDING CERAMIC COOK-TOP TO STEEL U-CHANNEL IN RANGE COOK-TOP

[. . . ] Application Profile Market: Household Appliance Application Description: Bonding the ceramic cook-top to the steel U-channel in a range cook-top. 3MTM VHBTM Tape 4929 3MTM Single Coated Foam Tape (Cross-section View) U-channel Key Application Requirements High initial and ultimate bond strength, easy to apply, ability to damp vibrations, able to withstand shocks and elevated temperatures. PRODUCT 3MTM VHBTM Tape 4929 Product or Process Replaced An RTV silicone that had been previously used to bond the ceramic surface to the channel. Benefits/Advantages To Customer Easy to use/quick to apply: Die-cut pieces of VHB tape are applied to the cleaned top surface of the ceramic cook-top and pressurized. The liner is removed and the ceramic cook-top is inserted into the U-channel. [. . . ] Improved production rate: The immediate handleability of the taped assembly without waiting for a cure-time, helps improve the production rate. Withstands environmental conditions: VHB tape withstands the operating temperatures of the range (up to 200º F). 3M Industrial Business Surface Preparation IPA/Water should be used to clean all surfaces to be bonded. Abrasion is sometimes suggested, depending on the adhesion level determined in testing. Testing for adhesion levels is very important. Note: Carefully read and follow solvent manufacturer's precautions and directions for use when using cleaning solvents. SIC Code 3631 ­ Household Cooking Equipment Key Decision Makers Product Manager Design Engineer Plant Manager Production Engineer For Additional Information To request additional product information or to arrange for sales assistance, call 1-800-362-3550. Address correspondence to: 3M Industrial Business Customer Response Center, Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue, St. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of application. Please remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. The materials to be bonded with the product, the surface preparation of those materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in which the product is used, and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, some of which are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user's application. [. . . ] 3M shall not otherwise be liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including, but not limited to, contract, negligence, warranty, or strict liability. Important Notice Limited Warranty Limitation of Remedies and Liability Industrial Business Building 21-1W-10, 900 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 55144 "VHB" is a trademark of 3M Printed in the USA Arct4929. pdf © 3M 2004 [. . . ]