The following procedures are best accomplished wearing latex
or rubber gloves.
Do not burn or “Hot Shoe” this product.
Use only recommended Vettec mixing tips.
CARTRIDGE PREPARATION
To open the cartridge, remove the tip at line with nippers.
Insert cartridge into dispensing gun, label side up.
Before attaching the mixing tip, equalize the cartridge
by squeezing out a small amount to ensure that both sides
are dispensing evenly. Attach a mixing tip by pressing and
twisting clockwise.
When finished, do not release the pressure with the lever
on the back of the dispenser. Remove the mixing tip immediately,
discard, and replace the cap. The pressure can now be released.
Caps are available from your dealer.
For additional applications, re-equalize the cartridge,
and attach a new tip.
SHOE PREPARATION
Clips are highly recommended for stability and accurate
placement of the shoe. Have clips set before gluing.
Drill a 5/16” hole between the second and third nail
holes of both branches, beveled on the ground side. If possible,
enlarge the other nail holes also using a drill or pritchel.
Grind or rasp the top of the shoes to remove oxidation and
roughen the surface. Clean with denatured alcohol to remove
oil, grease, slag, dirt, and dry thoroughly.
Place 3 to 4 Adhesive-Spacers (REF # 46025) or pieces of
wooden matchsticks around the web of the shoe to maintain
approximately 1/8” space for Adhere. Optional: Apply Duct tape to the last 1” to
1 1/2” of the branches. This will prevent Adhere
from locking the heels.
HOOF PREPARATION
Trim, rasp, and level hoof as normal. Remove any weak
or soft material, especially at the white line area.
DRY HOOF THOROUGHLY using a heat gun or hair dryer.
Do not overheat. Note About Cleaning:Only if hoof is oily, wipe
the affected areas with a cloth moistened with DENATURED ALCOHOL
being careful not to saturate the hoof.
Dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ACETONE!
GLUEING SHOES
Apply Adhere to the shoe approx. 3/8’’ thick
and the width of the shoe.
Quickly and accurately place the shoe. Adhere will set in
approximately one minute.
Keep the hoof elevated taking care not to move the shoe
for 3 1/2 minutes until the Adhere cures. Hint: Wrap the hoof & shoe with pallet wrap
after 1 minute and set down. Remove wrap later.
HOOF WALL REPAIR
PLEASE NOTE
Areas of wetness, bleeding, or infection should not be
covered. Once healed, commence using the product.
Adhere can be applied with the shoe on or off, but will
bond to the shoe. A coating of oil or petroleum jelly to the
top of shoe will prevent this from occurring. Take care not
to get any on the area of the hoof being repaired.
Adhere may not bond to hooves that have been heavily treated
with products containing: oils, grease, pine tar, etc. In
these instances a thorough Denatured Alcohol scrub and drying
should be performed to ensure adhesion.
For a large application where heat transfer to the hoof
is a concern (above 150 °F), limit the initial layer to
1/4 inch. After the initial cure (2-3 minutes), apply to the
desired level and shape as necessary.
HOOF PREPARATION
Trim, rasp, and level hoof as normal. Remove any weak
or soft material, especially at the white line area.
DRY HOOF THOROUGHLY using a heat gun or hair dryer.
Do not overheat. Note: Only if hoof is oily, wipe the affected areas
with a cloth moistened with DENATURED ALCOHOL being careful
not to saturate the hoof.
Dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ACETONE!
PROCEDURE
Trim, rasp, balance, and clean the hoof around the damaged
area.
Using a hoof knife or Dremel™ tool, rout out the damaged
areas.
Create an undercut on the hoof wall.
Protect the coronary band with hoof tape or damp gauze.
Clean and thoroughly dry the prepped area per instructions.
If wet conditions exist, horse should be stalled overnight
with dry beding.
Dispense Adhere directly into damaged area over-filling
around the repair and onto sound hoof wall. Do not feather
or "thin-out" the material around the edges. This
will slow the set time and can lead to failure. Contouring
Plastic (REF #46904) can be utilized to push the material
into the void. Leave in place until Adhere cures, then peel
off.
Allow a working time of 55 seconds for molding and shaping.
Allow 7 to 8 minutes for a full cure, then shape by trimming
and rasping toward the hoof.
Nail shoe on. Nails will penetrate without damaging the
repair.
If necessary, after rasping and shoeing, fill any voids
or holes
COLD CONDITIONS (Below
65° F)
Failure to keep the hooves, shoes, and Adhere warm will
dramatically slow the cure time. Example: At 32° F the cure time advances
7 - 8 minutes.
Store the cartridges in an insulated “cooler” warmed
with microwaveable heat pads or 1 to 2 tightly capped gallon
jugs filled with hot water.
In freezing temperatures, 32° F or less, the shoes must
be warmed to keep condensation from forming on them and preventing
the bond.
HOT CONDITIONS (Above 85° F)
Adhere will set very quickly. To retard the set time,
store the material in an insulated cooler with 1 or 2 freezer
packs.
Limited Remedy: Follow instructions carefully. If your
application is not covered by these instructions, call 800/483-8832
before using this product. Buyer agrees that if Vettec products
are proved defective, the user’s exclusive remedy will
be, at manufacturer’s election, to replace the defective
Vettec product or to refund the purchase price for the defective
quantity. Manufacturer is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental
or consequential damages regardless of legal theory asserted,
including assertion of negligence and strict liability.
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