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NATCEM TANK
Method of use
Preparing the surface Mixing NATCEM TANK is designed to give
Do not use on frozen or over For optimum results, mix using a fluid mix but this only develops
heated substrates (Outside the conventional mixing machines. after sufficient mixing.
range of 0°c-30°c). Prepare the Always place the water in the The mix will appear dry at first.
surface in advance to provide mixer or mixing container and add Continue mixing until fluidity
an adequate key. On glazed the powder. Gradually add the develops. If greater fluidity is
brickwork the joints should be NATCEM TANK to no more than 3.6 required, more water up to a total
raked out and the surface bush litres of clean water per bag whilst of 4 litres may be used. Exceeding
hammered to form a key. The continuously mixing the material. If this ratio will lead to lower strength,
surface to which the NATCEM one bag or less is to be used the longer setting time and the risk of
TANK is applied should be clean, NATCEM TANK can be mixed with surface cracking appearing. In cold
free from dust and thoroughly a rose bud type paddle attached to weather the set can be accelerated
dampened. Where necessary an electric drill (900rpm, 1000w). Mix using warm water, likewise in hot
steel or aluminium mesh can vigorously for at least 2 minutes after weather cold water can be used to
be used. Ensure that a 10mm adding all the mixture to the water. slow down the set.
minimum thickness of material
is obtained. One bag
Priming
There is no need to prime any
reinforcement, but if priming
is preferred, any conventional
system may be used.
Rose bud paddle in electric Place 3.6 litres of water into
drill 900rpm 1000w. a container.
Add the NATCEM TANK to After the NATCEM TANK has
water mixing all the time. been added mix for at least
2 minutes.
