It is critical that the appropriate amount of CIM Activator be mixed with the appropriate amount of CIM Premix. Therefore, each CIM product comes packaged with pre-measured quantities of Activator and Premix.
Each pre-measured container has a color-coded label to assist with identifying the appropriate Premix and Activator.
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Requirements:
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One-gallon can of Premix are to be mixed with the appropriate bottles of Activator, and five-gallon pails of Premix are to be mixed with the corresponding jugs of Activator.
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One and only one bottle/jug of Activator must be used for each can/pail of Premix product.
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For 5 gallons pail a ½· drill (at least 5 amp and 500-900 rpm) and appropriate mixing paddle should be used to mix all CIM products. One gallon kit can use a smaller drill.
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One-gallon cans should be mixed with a 3" spiral blade (see Figure 1) and five-gallon pails with an 8" mud mixer (see Figure 2).
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All products are to be mixed for three minutes.
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To assure proper and thorough mixing with minimal manpower, C.I.M. Industries recommends using a Mixing Jig and Timer (mixing Jigs can only be used for 5-gallon kits and cannot be used for CIM 1000 TG). When using a Mixing Jig, cut the mixing paddle shaft so the bottom of paddle is between one quarter inch and three-quarter inches from the bottom of the pail. Different CIM Premix products may have different pail heights.
More requirements:
- Fan blade or rod style mixers are not to be used (see Figure 3).
- Spiral mixers may be used only for one-gallon cans (see Figure 1).
- Never mix CIM products by hand!
- Mixing Jigs should not be used on CIM 1000 Trowel Grade.
- Do not thin! If material is too viscous, it should be warmed to 75 F to 95°F.
- Do not mix water or air into the pail.
- CIM Activator is not a catalyst! Do not add more or less than one bottle of Activator to each pail of Premix! Changing the ratio will alter coating or liner performance.
- Keep Premix and Activator at 75°F to 95°F for lower viscosity and easy mixing.
