Omega OB-TL User guide

OMEGABOND® OB-TL

THINNING LIQUID

INSTRUCTION

SHEET

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M1243-0913

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The OMEGABOND® OB-TL Thinning Liquid is a soluble
sodium silicate solution used to dampen porous substrates
before application of mixed OMEGABOND 300, 400, 600
or 700 cements. Thinning Liquid has many exceptional
characteristics including:

• Quick-drying

• Odorless

• Fire-resistant

• Adhesive

• Conductsheat

• Oil-resistant

• Highresistancetoacids(excepthydrofluoric)

• Sealsporoussurfaces

• Nonflammable

OMEGABOND® Thinning Liquid is subject to freezing. If
frozen, the material cannot be restored and should not be

used.AvoidstoringOMEGABOND® Thinning Liquid in areas

exposed to freezing temperatures.

SHELF LIFE

OMEGABOND®ThinningLiquidhasashelflifeof(6)months
when stored in unopened, tightly sealed containers in a dry

locationat70°F.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

OMEGABOND® Thinning Liquid may be applied by brushing,
spraying or dipping.

HANDLING INFORMATION

CAUTION

• Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors-workinwell- 
 ventilatedarea

• Protectskinagainstcontamination

• Protecteyesagainstcontamination

• Donottakeinternally

OMEGABOND®ThinningLiquidisanalkalinematerial

andmayirritateeyesandskin.Avoidcontactwitheyesor
skinbywearingglovesandgogglesorafaceshield.Wash

thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before

eatingandsmoking.Keepcontainersclosed.

NOTE

TheMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)fortheOMEGA®
OB-TLisavailableatomega.com.

NOTES

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Servicing North America:

U.S.A.: Omega Engineering, Inc., One Omega Drive,

P.O. Box 4047, Stamford, CT 06907-0047 U.S.A.
Toll-Free: 1-800-826-6342 (USA & Canada only)
Customer Service: 1-800-622-2378 (USA & Canada only)

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]

Engineering Service: 1-800-872-9436 (USA & Canada only)

Canada: Toll-Free: 1-800-826-6342 (USA & Canada only)

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.omega.ca

Servicing Mexico and Latin America:

Mexico/ Tel: [phone] (Mexico only)
Latin America: Tel: [phone] (Outside Mexico)

Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Web: mx.omega.com

Servicing Asia:

China: Hotline: [phone]

e-mail: [email protected] Web: cn.omega.com

Servicing Europe:

France: Freephone: 0805 541 038 (France only)

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.omega.fr

Germany/Austria: Freephone: 0800 826 6342 (Germany only)

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.omega.de

Italy: Freephone: 800 906 907 (Italy only)

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Web: it.omega.com

Netherlands: Freephone: 0800 099 3344 (Netherlands only)
Benelux Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.omega.nl

Spain: Freephone: 800 900 532 (Spain only)

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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United Kingdom: Freephone: 0800 488 488 (United Kingdom only)

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.omega.co.uk

WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase.
OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and
shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.

If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR)
number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced
at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling,
improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows
evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or
vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components in which wear is not
warranted, include but are not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However, OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any
omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information
provided by OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by the company will be as specified
and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are
exclusive, and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order, whether based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification,
strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based. In no event shall OMEGA
be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.

CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a “Basic Component” under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used
in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical applications or used on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear
installation or activity, medical application, used on humans, or misused in any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic
WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER language, and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage
whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.

RETURN REQUESTS / INQUIRIES

Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO
OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN
ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any
correspondence.

The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following information
available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number under which the product was PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.

OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the latest in technology and
engineering. OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

© Copyright 2013 OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic
medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,
Have the following information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number to cover the COST of the repair,

2. Model and serial number of the product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.

consult OMEGA for current repair charges.