PB-IB TSA & CMP Tools - 4

3M

™ Two-Handled

Textured Surface

Applicator TSA-4

Attach a heat gun to applicator TSA-4

and use the tool to conform large areas of

film to a textured surface.

Clamping Knob

Heat Gun Holder

Roller

Handle

Direction of Movement

for this tool orientation

Heat Gun Barrel

Mounting the Heat Gun

Consider this before mounting the gun: the gun must

heat the film before the roller contacts the film. In the

orientation shown in these photos, the applicator would

always be leading with the left hand and following with

the right hand. To lead with the right hand, rotate the

tool 180 degrees before mounting the gun.

Use a heat gun with a barrel of 1.53 to 1.55 inch (38.9

to 39.3 mm) diameter. Always mount the gun so the

electric cord is hanging down. Insert the gun barrel in

the heat gun holder and securely tighten the clamping

knob. The end of the gun should be about 1 inch (2.5

cm) above the substrate when the tool is in use.

To change directions, shut off and unplug the gun,

loosen the clamping knob, rotate the tool 180 degrees

and tighten the clamping knob.

WARNING Always wear heat-resistant gloves on both hands when

using this tool. The metal surfaces of the tool become

hot during use. Even after you shut off the gun, the

metal may burn unprotected skin until the tool cools.

Proper Tool Ergonomics

• Keep both handles parallel to the application

surface so the gun nozzle maintains an even

distance from the surface so there is uniform

pressure at both the top and bottom of the roller.

Keep the gun nozzle at an even distance from the

film.

• Walk along with the tool, staying centered in front

of it for even pressure rather than extending your

arms across a broad distance.

• Use enough pressure to conform the film to the

substrate.

How to Apply Film with Applicator TSA-4

1. Wear a heat-resistant glove on both hands.

2. Set the heat gun to the temperature specified in

Instruction Bulletin 5.37.

3. Lightly tack the film to the substrate. Use a tapping

motion with your fingers or lightly roll it, without

heat, using applicator TSA-1 or TSA-4.

4. Adjust the heat gun in the tool so the gun opening

is about 1 inch away from the textured surface.

To set edges, quickly and lightly pass applicator

TSA-1 or TSA-4 and the heat gun over the edges of the

film to set the edges, but do not conform the film; it is

critical that air have an escape path during installation.

Edge setting is especially recommended when

using overlaminate 8524.