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Product Data SheetEdition 06.2011/v2SikaFix Kit

SikaFix KitInjection Repair Kit for Leaking Foundations

Description The SikaFix Kit is an injection package for the repair of leaking cracks, static joints and voids, such as those in foundations. The kit includes a two-part polyurethane grout which expands in the presence of moisture to form a tough, flexible foam that firmly bonds to surfaces and seals against water.

Where to Use The SikaFix Kit permanently stops the flow of unwanted water penetrating into or through: Foundationandbasementwalls. Crackedorhoneycombedconcrete. Concreteandmasonrysurfaces. Pipeandutilitiesintrusions.Wastewaterorseptictanks.

Advantages Economicalandeasytoapply. Completekitsupplied,noothermaterialsneeded. Doesnotrequirespecializedequipment. Hydrophobic-onlyasmallamountofwaterisneededforreaction. Lastingadhesiontowetanddrysurfaces. Zeroshrinkagemaintainswatertightness. Permanentlyflexibleandtoughseal. Environmentallyfriendly;curedproductisinert.

Technical DataPackaging Kit includes: 250mL(8.45USfl.oz)cartridgeofSikaFixPUpolyurethanegrout

1kg(2.2lb)bagofSikasetPlugquick-setmortar20 Sika Injection 'T' ports with plugsInstructionSheetandDVD

Colour Mortar:ConcreteGreyGrout:LightAmber

Yield 2cracksmeasuring2.4m(8ft)longx200mm(8in)deepx3mm(1/8in)wide.Shelf Life 12monthsinoriginal,unopenedpackaging.Storebetween10-32C(50-90F)

inadryplace.Protectfromfreezing.Iffrozendiscard.Properties at 23C (73F) and 50% R.H. (SikaFixPU)Open Time Approx.5hours,providingnomoistureentersthecartridge.Shrinkage ASTM D1623 0%Elongation 25%Water Absorption 0.19kg/m2

How to Use Surface Preparation

Forcracks,jointsorvoidslessthan6mm(1/4in)wide,createaVnotchatleast6mm(1/4in)wideand13mm(1/2in)deepusingananglegrinder,disccutterorsharp,handchippingtool.

Cleanallcrackswellwithawirebrush to removealldust, laitance(thincement film),curingcompounds, loose, friable and foreign particles, grease and any material which would obstruct bond of mortar and penetration of grout.

Substrates should be clean and sound and moisture must be present to bond the mortar and activate the grout.

Application Fixing of Sika Injection 'T's - Starting from bottom of the crack/joint/void and using finishing nails, warm glue or silicone, fix Sika Injection 'T'portsat15-20cm(6-8in)intervals.

Ensure each port is centered across crack and port is not blocked. Temporarily place plastic plugs supplied into the ports if there is potential for anything to enter and block injection ports.

Plugging the Crack - Wetcrack/joint/voidthoroughlywithcleanwatertoensureadhesionofSikasetPlug.Surfacesmustbesaturatedbutclearofstandingwaterwhenpluggingmortaris applied.

Mix SikasetPlugpowderwithclean,coldwaterinratioof1partwaterto3partspowderbyvolume and to the consistency of stiff putty.

Applywithoutdelayalayerthicknessof6mm(1/4in)aroundSika Injection 'T'portsand3mm(1/8in)alongcompletefaceofthecrack.

Note:Mortardriesrapidly(11/2-2minutes)soitisrecommendedthatitismixedandappliedinmanageablequantities.

Allowthequick-set,pluggingmortartosetandhardenforatleast30minutesbeforeinjecting.

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The information, and in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in goodfaithbasedonSikascurrentknowledgeandexperienceoftheproductswhenproperlystored,handledandappliedundernormal conditions, within their shelf life. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that nowarrantyinrespectofmerchantabilityoroffitnessforaparticularpurpose,noranyliabilityarisingoutofanylegalrelationshipwhatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The proprietaryrightsofthirdpartiesmustbeobserved.Allordersareacceptedsubjecttoourcurrenttermsofsaleanddelivery.UsersshouldalwaysrefertothemostrecentissueoftheProductDataSheetfortheproductconcerned,copiesofwhichwillbesuppliedonrequestorcanbeaccessedintheInternetunderwww.sika.ca.

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Preparation of Grout - Unscrew threaded cap from SikaFixPUcartridgeandthenremoveplasticplug.Bothcapandplugmustbekeptifnotusingallgroutincartridgeatonetime.

Attachthestaticmixingnozzlesuppliedandreplacethethreadedcapoverthenozzle.Screwcap tightly to prevent leakage.

Load the cartridge into a suitable caulking gun.

Wheninjectionworkiscompleted,removethreadedcapandthestaticmixingnozzle.Replaceplastic plug and cap to allow future use.

Injecting the Crack - IMPORTANT: Thoroughly pre-wet crack/joint/void with clean water to ensure Sikafix PU will expand and form a sealing foam, as required. SikaFix PU WILL NOT EXPAND WITHOUT WATER. RemoveanytemporarilyplacedplugsfromportsandinserttipofcartridgenozzleintolowestSika Injection 'T'(No.1)tostartinjecting.

Pump the trigger 3 timesand then stop to allowSikaFixPUgrout to penetrate.Wait 3 - 4minutesfortheliquidresintoexpand.Asthegroutentersthecrack,waterisdisplacedaheadof it.

Once all water is released, SikaFixPUwilloccupypartof thecrackandpartiallyexpandedresin will exit from the next Sika Injection 'T'up(No.2).

WhenresinstartstoexitfromSika Injection 'T'(No.2)above,placeaplasticplugintoSika Injection 'T'(No.1).

Inject grout into Sika Injection 'T'(No.2),pumpingtrigger3timesandwaiting3-4minutesforreaction, until partially expanded resin starts to exit Sika Injection 'T'(No.3)above.

PlaceplasticplugintoSika Injection 'T'(No.2)andcontinueinthesamemanneruntilallSika Injection 'T' ports have been injected and securely plugged to prevent leakage of unreacted grout resulting in unfilled cracks.

Excess SikaFix PUappearingonthesurfaceofcrackscanbeeasilyremovedusingasharpknife when grout has stopped foaming.

Note: Owing to there being two resin containers within the grout cartridge, it may appear that onlyhalfoftheliquidhasbeendispensedwheninfactthecontainerisempty.

Clean Up Useeitherasolvent-basedcleanerorcleanclothtoremoveun-reactedgrout.Curedresincanonly be removed mechanically.

Limitations Minimum substrate temperature 5C(41F). Minimummaterialtemperature15C(59F). Curedfoamshouldbeprotectedfromsunlight. Confined,reactingSikaFixPUcanproduceupto3100KPa(450psi)pressure. Caremustbetakenwhenhandlingcement-basedmaterialsandresins. Foranyapplicationincontactwithpotablewater,consultSikaCanadaTechnicalServices.

Health and Safety Information

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