Vetotop EL383

The surface should be sound, clean, free from loose material, grease, laitance, dirt-curing compounds, etc. Laitance and weak surface layers must be removed using mechanical methods such as grinding or blasting to provide a sound, well-profiled surface. 

Materials should be preconditioned at 25°C to reduce the possibility of flash and slow setting. Make all necessary repairs before applying by using an epoxy mortar from the Vetorep ER range.

New concrete floors should be at least 28 days old with a moisture content of less than 5% (for earlier applications, test the moisture conditions of the substrate).

Prime the substrate with an insulating primer (Vetoprime EP691 or Vetoprime EP491) before the application of the conductive tape. 

Install a grid formation - at most 5m x 5m mesh - of notable self-adhesive copper bands (conductors) on the floor. Connect it to the ground through a perimetrical cable. Once the conductive tape is in place, immediately apply Vetoprime EP381 (conductive primer) in a continuous thin film using a brush or roller. Avoid over application and puddles. Allow Vetoprime EP381 to become tack-free before applying conductive coating (unless otherwise specified), but well within the open time specified for the given temperature. 

The hotter the substrate, the more quickly the primer will become dry. Apply Vetoprime EP381 at a rate of 5 - 6 m2/ liter in a single coat. 

Apply Vetotop EL383 within the following 24 hours.

Consult Saveto technical representative for proper installation procedure as per the established norms and guidelines for optimum connectivity and results.

Vetotop EL383 is supplied in two pre-weighed packs (base and hardener), ready for immediate on-site use. Do not mix partial quantities as it will affect both the finished floor’s performance and appearance. 

Carry out the mixing using either a forced action mixer or a heavy-duty mobile mixer fitted with a jiffy-type mixing paddle. All such equipment should be of a type and capacity approved by Saveto. Mix the components in a suitably sized mixing container. 

Stir the base and hardener components individually, then empty the components into the mixing container (we recommend scrapping the edges) and mix for 2 minutes.

Ensure sufficient labor and materials to make the mixing and the subsequent application process a continuous one for any given, independent floor area. 

Once the components are mixed, use the material within its specified pot life. Pour the material onto the prepared and primed substrate as soon as mixing is complete. Spread it to a thickness of 1.5 - 2 mm using a notched trowel or a gauged spreader. Do not overwork the resin and spread it evenly and slowly. 

After laying, roll the material immediately, using a spiked nylon roller to remove slight trowel marks and assist air release. Use a ‘back and forth’ technique along the same path for rolling. An overlap of 50% with adjacent paths is recommended. Further light rolling may be required to remove surface imperfections or for subsequent release of trapped air (This should be done before the product begins to set).

Remove Vetoprime EP491, Vetoprime EP381, and Vetotop EL383 from tools and equipment with Vetonit Solvent XX400 immediately after use. Remove hardened material mechanically.