3M™ Textured Surface Applicator TSA-1, For Large Surfaces Details
Heat resistant foam roller.
Before using this tool, read and following these important notes, cautions and warnings to ensure personal and mechanical safety.
Use with a high temperature, electronically-controlled heat gun and 3M recommended films.
Application tool designed specifically for conforming large areas of selected films to textured surfaces. 3M Textured Surface
Applicator TSA-1Use for conforming large areas of film
onto a textured surface. 1. Wear a heat-resistant glove on the hand that holds
applicator TSA-1. 2. Gently tack the top few inches of the film to the
substrate. Use tapping motion with your fingers or
lightly roll it, without heat, using applicator TSA-1. 3. Set the heat gun to the temperature specified in
Instruction Bulletin 5.37.
To set edges, quickly and lightly pass the TSA-1 tool
and the heat gun over the edges of the film to set the
edges, but do not seal or conform the film; it is critical
that air have an escape path during installation. This is
especially recommended when using overlaminate
8524. 4. Direct the heat gun toward the top corner of the
graphic. Heat the film until warm, which usually
takes only about 2 seconds and immediately begin
rolling the film with the applicator TSA-1. Notice
that the roller is positioned about 2 inches above
the top edge of the graphic for the first pass. 5. With the applicator closely following the heat gun,
move continuously at about 2 inches per second
and completely past the outer open edge of the
graphic.