When using accelerator (hot working, 3-hour system)

2011 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N52, Automatic, GA6L45RSECTION When using accelerator (hot working, 3-hour system)
  • Temperature (min. 80 ± 5°C) of cartridge oven must be checked every morning. Connect temperature sensor to diagnosis system
  • Heat adhesive for one hour in cartridge oven (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department) to 80 ± 5°C
    • Write date and time on cartridge when inserting into cartridge oven
    • Insufficient heating (< 1 hour) results in the formation of bubbles/blisters (bonding not permitted)
    • Temperature < 80 ± 5°C results in the formation of bubbles/blisters (bonding not permitted)
  • Remove hardened adhesive prior to further processing.
  • Mistake in mixing in event of an interruption in application > 1 minute (bonding not permitted)
    • A sample bead of 50...70 mm must be rejected after an interruption in application
  • Expiry dates of accelerator and adhesive must not be more than 3 months apart
    • Expiry date >3 months results in the formation of bubbles/blisters (bonding not permitted)

Sealed adhesive:

  • May only be stored for a maximum of 8 hours once it has been heated up to 80 ± 5°C
  • The adhesive will be damaged if this time is exceeded (bonding not permitted)
  • Damaged adhesive must not be used and must be disposed of in compliance with national regulations
  • The glue cartridge may only be heated up once
    • If the lower label is black, this adhesive may only still be used cold without accelerator while adhering to the expiry date.
    IMPORTANT: Not all window glass may be bonded with accelerator (hot working).
    If hot working is not permitted, this is described in the relevant service information.
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