APPLICATION
Pre-wetting
The prepared concrete substrate must be thoroughly saturated with clean water for a recommended 4–8 hours before application of the grout. The surface must not be allowed to dry within this time. Prior to application of the grout, all water must be removed from within formwork, cavities or pockets and the final surface must achieve a dark matt appearance (saturated surface dry) without glistening.
Placing
Apply the material shortly after mixing to take advantage of the expansion properties. Immediately after mixing pour or pump the mixed grout into the header box or hopper ensuring continuous grout flow during the complete grouting operation to avoid trapping air.
For large volume placement, grout pumps are recommended. Equipment trials should be considered to ensure product can be pumped satisfactory.
Surface finishing
Finish exposed grout surfaces to the required surface texture as soon as the grout has started to stiffen. Do not add additional water on the surface. Do not over work surface as this may cause surface discolouration and cracking. After the grout has initially hardened, remove formwork and trim edges while concrete is ‘green’.
Cold weather working
Consider using warm water to assist with achieving strength gain and maintaining physical properties.
Mechanical application of SikaGrout®-3170 R see "Ausrüstungsplaner Inotec Pumpe".