How to Guide

1. Cut away damaged section(s) of rod with a ne-tooth hacksaw

or sharp knife. Strip jacket back about 1/2”. Do not cut into or crush

berglass core.

2. Use emery cloth to lightly roughen surface of berglass core end

(Fig. 1).

3. Clean end of berglass core with solvent such as lacquer thinner or

denatured alcohol. Allow it to dry completely.

4. Apply drop of adhesive to berglass core end (in case of a splice, do

one end at a time as in Fig. 2A) and spread over core with toothpick or

nail.

5. Twist ferrule while inserting rod (Fig. 2A and 2B). Clean off excess glue.

For end ferrule repair, use emery cloth to sand off excess rod extending

from end of ferrule

7. Allow sufcient time for adhesive to cure. It sets in seconds, but requires

24 hours for full cure.

Fig. 2B Splice Repair

Splicing Rod Or

Attaching New End Ferrule

ADHESIVE

Read manufacturer’s instructions before using adhesive. In case of eye contact,

ush with water and seek medical attention If skin contact occurs, apply solvent

(such as nail polish remover) to area and gently remove adhesive. Wash solvent

off with water. Solvents should not be used in case of contact with eyes or open

wounds.

Always wear safety goggles (ANSI Std. Z87.1) and gloves when working with

adhesive and/or unprotected berglass rod. See adhesive product label for

Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Fig. 2A End Ferrule Repair

Fig. 1

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Splicing Rod Or Attaching New End Ferrule A SPARTACO COMPANY ADHESIVE Read manufacturer’s instructions before using adhesive. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek medical attention If skin contact occurs, apply solvent (such as nail polish remover) to area and gently remove adhesive. Wash solvent off with water. Solvents should not be used in case of contact with eyes or open wounds. Always wear safety goggles (ANSI Std. Z87.
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Cómo empalmar varillas o unir un nuevo casquillo terminal A SPARTACO COMPANY Cinta buscadora de fibra de vidrio • Mantenga la vara dentro del carrete cuando no esté usando la cinta. Una vara descontrolada puede causar daños personales y puede averiar los bienes. • No doble ni pliegue la vara en un radio de más de 64 mm (2.5”). ADVERTENCIA – ADHESIVO Lea las instrucciones de la fábrica antes de usar adhesivos. En caso de contacto con los ojos, lávelos con agua y procure atención médica.