Tac-Pads

• Footpaths
• Uncontrolled crossing points
• Controlled crossing points
• Cycle routes
• Approach to any hazardous areas

Tac-Pads must be applied to a level surface. Surfaces must be dry, clean and free from dust, oil and fuel spillage. Premark Primer is required for concrete, stone and worn macadam surfaces.

Clean application area thoroughly by removing all sand, dirt, chemicals and oily substances.

Remove all moisture present (if any) in the surface with a gas burner.

Position both adhesive and Tac-Pad layers in a position ensuring that the beaded side of the Tac- Pad sheet is uppermost and that the individual pieces are positioned correctly and with no gaps in-between. Sheets may be cut to shape using tinsnips or a stanley knife if required.

Remove the Tac-Pad layer and heat the adhesive layer using a powerful gas burner (pressure min. 3 bar). Move the flame slowly but steadily 10 to 30 cm over the material in a sweeping motion so that heat is evenly applied. The material must be heated until all the material is liquid (approx. 200°C). Immediately after heating place the Tac-Pad on top of the adhesive layer with the beaded top coat facing up.

Applying insufficient heat will result in inadequate bonding and failure. If overheated, superficial scorching of the material can occur resulting in brown blotching, but this discolouring will soon disappear once the marking is exposed to traffic and weather.

For application on non-bituminous surface (e.g. concrete) follow the same steps as above but in addition, apply Premark Primer (sealer) to the entire surface area where the Tac-Pads are to be installed. Allow the primer to dry until it is no longer sticky before applying the Tac-Pads.

Follow steps in the first paragraph above.

Apply Premark Primer (sealer) on to the entire surface area where the marking is to be installed. Allow the primer to dry until it is no longer sticky.

The more porous the surface, the more primer is required.

Both the Tac-Pad and the adhesive layer are 400mm x 400mm.

Tac-Pads are supplied in flat pack cardboard boxes each box contains 10 sets.

• Keep flat and store in a cool, dry place between 2ºC and 32ºC.
• Maximum of 25 packs high.
• Shelf life in sealed packaging is 12 months.
• In cold weather, the application will be assisted by storing overnight at room temperature.

Complies to EN 1436 Classes: S3, Q3, R3.

SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS (when hot)

• Wear suitable protective clothing (heat resistant gauntlet gloves, overalls, protective footwear, face visor)
• DO NOT allow water to contact hot material
• DO NOT exceed maximum safe heating temperature

     If molten material contacts skin:

• DO NOT attempt to remove
• Immerse affected area in cold running water for at least 10 minutes

      Seek medical advice without delay

For full safety information, please request the Tac Pads Safety Data Sheet 106 using the contact information on this webpage.