SEADEK® APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SEADEK® APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

TOOLS:
- Sharp razor knife
- Isopropyl Alcohol 90% (Propan-2-ol)
- Blue Dawn Dish Soap
- Masking Tape
- Clean Lint-Free Rags 

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1) Only install SeaDek® in temperatures between 50° F to 100° F (10° C to 38° C)
2) Do not attempt to adjust or move once the installation process has begun.
3) To prevent distortion, avoid pulling, stretching, or compressing pads during installation.
4) Due to natural expansion and contraction of the foam, we recommend installing the parts with a minimum of ¼” gap between all pads. 

PREPARATION :
Use Blue Dawn dish soap and a high-quality, clean lint-free rag to remove all grease, adhesive, mold release, wax, dirt, and other substances from the areas where SeaDek® is going to be installed. Next,  use isopropyl alcohol and a new clean rag to remove all leftover residue. Ensure the area is completely dry before continuing. 

INSTALLATION :
1) Before pulling back any paper backing, lay out the pads in their designated locations to verify that the fit and spacing is correct.
2) Identify the first pad to install, then turn the pad over so that the adhesive backing is face up. With a sharp razor knife, carefully cut the paper adhesive backing from the center of the pad towards the edges (center to top edge, center to bottom edge) to ensure it does not rip. Be sure to completely cut through the adhesive backing but DO NOT cut into the pad.
3) Now, starting from the center cut you just made, peel back 2” (5 cm) of the paper backing and fold to crease it. Repeat on the other side. Fold both pieces of the paper backing in place to cover the adhesive.
4) Turn the pad back over and reposition it exactly where you want it installed.
5) Firmly secure one side of the pad to the surface area using masking tape. Taping prevents the pad from moving.
6) Lift up the side that is not taped down and peel the paper backing to the crease. Gently lay the pad back in place.

CONTINUED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
7) Firmly press down on the pad where the exposed adhesive is. Apply pressure from the center of the pad outward (center to top, center to bottom) to ensure no air is trapped beneath the pad.
8) Continue to line the pad and peel back the paper backing to expose an additional 2”- 3” (5cm –  7.5cm) and repeat step 7. Continue until one complete side of the pad is adhered.
9) Once the first side is complete, remove the masking tape and repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other half of the pad. Apply even pressure to the pad to ensure a firm bond between the pad and the surface area.