Flex RhinoBond Project User Manual

How to Run a Flex RhinoBond

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Job

THINK OUTSIDE THE SEAMS

With the Flex RhinoBond system, you

have to think differently when it comes to

scheduling and running your job, par-

ticularly when compared to a traditional

mechanically attached installation.

These Best Practice recommendations

are based on several years of Flex

RhinoBond project observation and

Best Practices

evaluation.

It should also be noted that for

improved productivity, a minimum of

two Flex RhinoBond tools should be

used.

FASTENER INSTALLATION

Fasteners MUST be in a straight row in at least
one direction. The more even the spacing, the easier

they are to find under the membrane, and the faster

the installation.

Straight – good

Random – harder to find

Snap chalk lies to layout grid pattern for corners,
perimeter and field. Build an 8' template bar with grid
measurements marked on it to speed up marking for

chalk lines.

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Fasteners must not be overdriven. They should be

tight enough that you can not turn the plates with your
hand. Overdriven fasteners are harder to find, and may

result in a poor or partial bond.

Proper installation

Best Practices

Each Flex RhinoBond tool should run on a dedicated

20A circuit, with no more than 100 feet of good quality
(12 ga. min.) extension cord per tool. Do not plug the
tools into a pigtail, and do not plug them into a 15A

GFCI adapter. Generator power usually works better

than house power because house power often requires
longer extension cords. The tools are designed to run on
105-130V. If the cycle time lasts more than 8 seconds,

check the power source.

Generators should be 5,000 watt (min.) with one 20A
GFCI circuit per tool. Two tools (max.) per 5,000 watt
generator. NO OTHER TOOLS SHOULD BE PLUGGED

INTO DEDICATED FLEX RHINOBOND TOOL
GENERATOR DURING OPERATION.

Overdriven

Position membrane so seams do not pass
directly over Flex RhinoBond plates. It is best to

install the membrane so that the seams are between
the rows of Flex RhinoBond plates. If a seam does

pass directly over a plate, weld the seam and then

bond the membrane to the Flex RhinoBond plate.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: Do not plug Flex RhinoBond tool
into generator until the generator is running
at full speed and delivering stable power.

Unstable power during start-up increases the risk
of damage to the Flex RhinoBond tool.

One cord per circuit and per tool

Do not use pigtails

Static interference. If there is a radio on the job

site, you may hear interference (i.e. static) when the
tool is operating. Don’t worry, this is normal. The tool
meets FCC transmission requirements for industrial
tools, but can cause static interference under certain

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