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WESTERN FIBERGLASS, INC. 1-800-688-3375 FIBERGLASS SUMP REPAIR PROCEDURE If repair becomes necessary to a FRP sump because of damage or a misplaced hole or penetration, repair can be effected easily. If damaged, remove the damaged area by cutting out with a suitable tool; Saber saw, Saws-All, diamond tipped cutting wheel or hole saw. NOTE: FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES BEFORE ENTERING OR OPERATING POWER EQUIPMENT WITHIN A SUMP. Order replacement piece of material that is 2" larger, length and width or diameter. For example, If you cut a 12" X 12" hole, overlay a 16" X 16" piece. If you cut a 6" diameter hole, overlay a 10" circular piece of the same material. You must use the same material as the sump you are repairing. Attach repair piece with self tapping screws, supplied with piece by Western Fiberglass, Inc. and follow the bonding procedures as outlined in the tank sump installation instructions. You must use the same resin and fiberglass cloth material as was used in the manufacture of your sump. The resin and fiberglass materials used to manufacture Western Fiberglass sumps are specifically designed for use with fuels and are not the same as fiberglass used for boats, cars or other uses. After positioning sumps onto tank collar or after placing reducer on sump riser tube,use disc sander,with medium to heavy grit sand paper,to scuff up all seam areas a minimum oft"each side of the point where the components join.It is very important that this be done fully,as the bonding materials will not adhere to any surface which has not been sanded BE SURE TO WEAR A DUST MASK Brush sanding dust from'- seam areas. IC"L SEAM LAMINATIONS SfDt Use one plastic bucket with r SAND/BOND AREA acetone to clean roller, SusPT brushes and squeegee. Return tools to this bucket SAND/BOND AREA between use to prevent TANK COLLAR — — bonding materials from drying on them. BE SURE TANK TO SHAKE THE ACETONE OUT OF TOOLS BEFORE RE-USE.