Operating Guide

While Convenience Products low-pressure spray foams are safe for
homeowners to use, they are recommended for professional use. Read
and understand Safe Use, Storage and Handling, Safety Data Sheet
(SDS), Instructions for Use, and Tech Data Sheet prior to use!
Always wear recommended personal protective equipment. Refer
to the enclosed “Safe Use, Storage and Handling” guide for detailed
recommendations.
Polyurethane foam is temperature sensitive. Failure to follow
procedures and temperature guidelines may result in poor performance
and may affect foam quality.
Touch ‘n Foam
®
Professional and Touch ‘n Seal
®
two-component low-
pressure spray polyurethane foam (SPF) from Convenience Products
effectively seals and insulates energy-wasting air gaps throughout the
interior and exterior of residential, commercial and industrial facilities.
Section 1: Preparation and Set-Up
1. Store products at room temperature (60°–90°F / 16°–32°C) in a dry
area. Do not expose products to open flame or temperatures above 120°F
(49°C).
2. Check expiration date on carton to ensure product is current.
3. Cylinders and contents must be brought to between 70°–90°F
(21°–32°C) for use. This normally requires 36 to 72 hours at room
temperature. Application at higher or lower temperatures may reduce
foam performance.
4. For best results, ensure that chemical, ambient and substrate
temperatures are 60°–90°F (16°–32°C) before and during use.
5. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
6. Wear recommended personal protective equipment.
7. Remove hose and accessories bag from carton. Make sure spray foam
applicator trigger lock is engaged by pushing it into applicator body.
8. Attach hoses to cylinders; if not already attached.
a. Connect the red-striped hose to the red (A) tank and the white hose to
the white (B) tank.
b. Tighten hose fittings with wrench provided. Do not overtighten.
c. Insert hoses into carton holes or lay in carton slots where applicable.
9. Fully open valves on both cylinders by turning counter-clockwise until a
slight resistance is felt.
10. Close cartons.
11. Always dispense spray foam with cylinders in an upright position.
12. Do not pull or lift cylinders by hoses.
13. Unlock applicator trigger safety by pulling until it sets in open position.
14. Purge air from the chemical hoses by aiming the foam applicator into a
waste receptacle. Depress the trigger until two roughly equal chemical
streams exit the foam applicator barrel. This may take 5-15 seconds
depending on the hose lengths.
15. Wipe the applicator barrel with a clean rag to remove any liquid or
reacted foam.
16. Lubricate the spray foam applicator O-ring with lubricant provided.
17. Select the appropriate spray nozzle:
− YELLOW FAN NOZZLE for a wide spray pattern.
− CLEAR CONICAL NOZZLE for a narrow spray pattern.
18. Attach the nozzle by aligning slots on nozzle with notch on spray foam
applicator barrel. Push and twist nozzle clockwise to lock in place.
19. Spray a small amount of foam on scrap material to check chemical mix.
The foam should be off-white in color and be tack free within 30-60
seconds.
Section 2: Spray Application
The spray foam applicator controls the flow of the chemical components.
The following application instructions will help improve the efficiency and
performance of the spray foam application:
1. Application surface should be clean, dry, and free of oil or other
contaminants.
2. Cover surfaces in the area where foam will be sprayed with plastic sheet
to prevent accidental overspray.
3. Apply the foam on scrap material to become familiar with how the
product dispenses and to determine the best approach to applying to the
project.
4. For Full Cavity Fills: Spray up to 1" for the first layer of cured foam.
(NOTE: 1/2" of wet foam equals 1" of cured foam.) For best adhesion
to the substrate, a 1/2" first layer is recommended. The wet chemicals
normally expand two to three times the original volume. Apply additional
layers of up to 1 inch of foam until desired total thickness is reached.
Allow foam to cool between layers to avoid excessive heat and maximum
expansion.
For Perimeter or Bead Application: Spray an approximate 3" wide by
1/2"–1" deep continuous wet bead of foam around perimeters of rim
joists, wall cavities and/or other gaps and cracks to provide an air-tight
seal. The wet chemicals normally expand two to three times the original
volume.
For Flash & Batt Application: Spray an approximate 3" wide by 1/2"–1"
deep continuous wet bead of foam around perimeters of rim joists, wall
cavities and/or other gaps and cracks to provide an air-tight seal. Spray
a thin backfill (less than 1/2") along the full width of the wall cavity. The
wet chemicals normally expand two to three times the original volume.
Once foam has cured, fill remaining opening in cavity with batted
insulation.
5. NOTE: If spraying is stopped for longer than 30 seconds, the foam in the
nozzle will begin to cure and clog the nozzle. Replace the used nozzle
with a new, unused nozzle as follows.
a. Lock the trigger safety on the foam applicator.
b. Grasp the spray foam applicator in one hand and the used nozzle in
the other. Twist the nozzle counterclockwise and pull it off the barrel.
c. Clean the barrel of the spray foam applicator with a clean cloth.
d. Attach nozzle to applicator barrel. Align slots on nozzle with notch on
spray foam applicator. Push and twist nozzle clockwise to lock in place.
2-Component Polyurethane Spray Foam
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE PRODUCT PACKAGE