PB-IB TSA & CMP Tools - 3

6. Move the applicator down 1.5 inches so that the

next pass overlaps the previous one by about

70%. Notice in the photo how the film conformed

to the texture during the first pass.

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Applicator TSA-2

Use TSA-2 to conform heated film to

mortar joints and inside corners.

Shown without film for detail

Using TSA-2 to work film into

mortar joints

1. Wear a heat-resistant glove on the hand that holds

applicator TSA-2.

2. Set the heat gun to the temperature specified in

Instruction Bulletin 5.37.

3. Direct the heat gun toward the mortar joint. Heat

the film until warm—usually takes only about 2

seconds—and immediately begin rolling the film

into the joint with applicator TSA-2.

4. Using applicator TSA-2, closely following the heat

gun, move continuously at about 2 inches per

second and completely past the outer open edge

of the graphic.

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Applicator TSA-3

Use to conform heated film around cut

edges and in corners. This tool is

particularly helpful for mosaic-type

applications.

1. Wear a heat-resistant glove on the hand that holds

applicator TSA-3.

2. Set the heat gun to the temperature specified in

Instruction Bulletin 5.37.

3. Direct the heat gun toward the top edge of the

film. Heat the film until warm—usually takes only

about 2 seconds—and immediately begin rolling

the film into the joint with applicator TSA-3.

4. With applicator TSA-3 closely following the heat

gun, move continuously at about 2 inches per

second and completely past the edge of the

graphic