FireWrap HRD Strength Fiber Reinforced Tape Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- FireWrap
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FireWrap HRD Strength Fiber Reinforced Tape
ATTENTION
Use fibre tape immediately after opening. Exposure to air hardens tape and
renders it unusable. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Package Contents
- 2 Rolls of Fiber Tape
- 10 Large Lacing Rings
- Sandpaper
- Compression Roll
- 2 pairs of Vinyl Gloves
HRD FORMULA CURES TO A ULTRA HARD SEMI-PERMANENT WRAP. REMOVAL WILL REQUIRE CUTTING TOOLS. Be sure to read the entire instructions before installing your Grip.
STEP 1
PREP INSTALL INSIDE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE , APX 65 TO 75 F.
Prepare the surface by cleaning the area where the grip will be installed.
Mark off the area where you want to place the grip. If installing on a wooden
handle, tape off the outside edges with masking tape to protect from resin.
STEP 2 – LACE
Stretch and place lacing rings to the desired spacing. Ensure that the rings are even and level on all sides. We recommend 1” to 1.5” spacing on handles and 3″ to 4″ spacing on long tools.
STEP 3 – WRAP
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Put on gloves and open the Fiber Tape package. Begin wrapping Fiber Tape
approximately 1” outside the first Lacing ring. Start from the working end of
the grip and try to end wrap towards the shaft of the tool/handle. Complete
two layers and begin wrapping on an angle with 1” of overlay per wrap. This
will provide 2 layers of Fiber Tape throughout the grip. WRAP TIGHT! Excess
Fiber Tape can be trimmed with a sharp disposable razor knife. Fold the cut
edge underneath itself before laying it flat.
STEP 4 – WET AND COMPRESS
START A TIMER OR WATCH THE CLOCK FOR ACCURATE TIMING. SPREAD EXCESS RESIN EVENLY ACROSS THE ENTIRE GRIP. Slowly add HOT water to wrap by dipping fingertips in water to wet gloves and begin rubbing onto fibre tape in rotational movements. Keep hands wet and briskly rub and compress your grip. Continually rub and compress, wetting hands often for 8 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, wrap the grip tightly with the included cohesive compression roll, FireWrap Logo facing out. Maximize the coverage of the roll by limiting overlap and avoiding wrinkles. The cohesive material will stick to itself and can be left in place. LEAVE IN PLACE FOR UP TO 2 MINUTES AND REMOVE.
LET CURE FOR 2 HOURS. WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS,
UNCURED RESIN WILL STAIN SKIN.
The resin may continue to react and expand while curing. Expanded resin
“fingers” can be sanded down or scraped off as needed.
CARE AND USE
FIREWRAP® HRD IS A HARD POLYURETHANE FIBER-REINFORCED TAPE THAT CAN BE USED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. WRAP CAN BE PAINTED OR COATED WITH A TOP COAT OF YOUR CHOICE. WASH DIRTY AND CONTAMINATED GRIPS WITH WARM WATER AND MILD SOAP. FIREWRAP® HRD WILL NEED TO BE MECHANICALLY CUT OFF TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REPLACE YOUR GRIP IF FIBER TAPE IS WORN THROUGH AND LACING RINGS ARE EXPOSED.