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Retention System Provider Training Instructions and Documentation Worksheet Reflects Discontinuation of FGTP
Versions 4.1 & 5.0
Dow Automotive Aftermarket 2014
Column A
Current AGRSS Standard sections and Column B Column C
language that requires instruction from the Retention System Provider instruction Identify the location within your current,
retention system provider to help ensure response to Column A written, comprehensive training instructions
AGR technician compliance. where your instruction response from
Note that only those sections of the Standard (List the response that an AGR Technician should provide Column B can be identified.
pertaining to the required support of the in order to match the instructions your company provides
retention system provider are listed. pertaining to the subject identified in Column A) (Document name, page and paragraph)
3.01 Those engaged in automotive glass FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
replacement shall not undertake or complete (page 3)
If conditions that would prevent a safe installation are
such installation when any related condition Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record
observed prior to glass installation, the job shall not be
would compromise the retention system and the Appendix FGTP Version 5.1 may be used to
completed until the condition is corrected. The
owner/operator shall be so notified. document conditions observed prior to
customer/owner/operator must also be notified.
completing the glass installation.
FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
4.01 Those engaged in automotive glass (page 3) (page 3)
replacement shall use retention systems that
are produced under documented quality Dow Automotive ANSI/AGRSS Accreditation Assistance Dow Automotive ANSI/AGRSS Accreditation
assurance standards Package form - 299-50948-1205 HMC available on Dow Assistance Package form - 299-50948-1205 HMC
Automotive Aftermarket Website available on Dow Automotive Aftermarket Website
Dow Automotive or any other glass cleaner containing Product use instructions are included in each
adhesive brochure for the specific adhesive being
water should not be used at below freezing applied
temperatures or below without following special cold
weather steps
All EZ Kit Packaged adhesives include current
Dow Automotive instructions recommends the use of instructions for use in box
lint-free paper towels. This is a goal, not a specific
requirement. Many paper towels that might be
considered lint-free are not labeled as such and some
labeled as lint-free are not.
2. GLASS PREP/PRIMING: Glass Prep/Priming: Dow Automotive BETASEAL Advanced
Cure Adhesives Brochure
Product requirements BETABRADE F1 MAY be used instead of wet-
Application requirements scrubbing glass & fritted bonding surfaces when
Storage requirements contamination is visibly detected 1. Glass Cleaning:
Shelf-life (opened & unopened)
Adverse weather conditions BETASEAL 0ne and Express can be used with Follow instructions in specific
BETAPRIME CLEAR or 5504G(sa) glass primers adhesive brochure for each adhesive.
Additional requirements
- Used Glass
- Pre-primed glass BETASEAL U-400HV must be used with BETAPRIME
5504G(sa) glass primer 2. Glass Prep/Priming:
- PAAS
- Non-traditional contamination
- Other BETASEAL U-418, U-418HV, 428plus & 838 do not Follow instructions in specific
require glass primer, but can be used with BETAPRIME adhesive brochure for each adhesive.
5504G(sa) for additional cosmetic appearance and/or
extra UV protection. *
Dow Automotive Primers, Cleaners &
Shelf life of primers is up to the expiration date marked Accessories Brochure
on the package when stored according to the
requirements on the specific product brochure All Dow
packaging is being updated to match current literature.
Storage temperatures on current literature supersedes
all previous requirements.
Product requirements References to protect customer vehicle is not a Follow instructions in specific adhesive
Application requirements requirement for a safe installation, it is an industry best brochure for each adhesive.
Storage requirements practice.
Shelf-life (opened & unopened) Additional information on corrosion
Shelf life of primers is up to the expiration date marked treatment can be found:
Adverse weather conditions on the package when stored according to the
Additional requirements requirements on the specific product brochure FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
- Corrosion treatment
Pages 18 thru 20
- Gasket Sets Open life on primers in cans is 10 or 14 days depending
on product, when properly sealed after use.
All references in adhesive instructions to dry fitting and Dow Automotive BETASEAL Advanced
the use of tape guides in the installation of glass is for Cure Adhesives Brochure 299-52230
convenience and is NOT necessary for a safe
installation.
Dow Automotive BETASEAL
Reference to trimming existing adhesive to a height of 1- Conventional Cure Adhesives Brochure
2 mm is a recommendation but a layer of
299-52231
uncontaminated, well bonded, freshly cut urethane as
thin as 1/64 is acceptable.
Dow Automotive
Recommendation to avoid priming existing urethane is U428+/838 Brochure 299-51722
not mandatory as BP 5404a or BP 5504G is acceptable
as a PAAS Primer.
Product requirements References to use BETACLEAN 424 is a Follow instructions in specific adhesive
recommendation and as long as it is not used on a brochure for each adhesive.
Application requirements
bonding surface, the solvent used to clean the exterior
Storage requirements
of the vehicle is up to the specific user Safe Drive Away Times are also on Dow
Shelf-life Product Specific Brochures:
Adverse weather conditions
References to application of adhesive at a 90 angle is a
Additional requirements recommendation and a means of giving perspective to Dow Automotive BETASEAL Advanced
- SDAT identification the term vertical with regards to the applicator. Cure Adhesives Brochure
- Non-conductive considerations Application of adhesive at lower angles are not
- High modulus considerations considered a safety issue.
- Other Dow Automotive BETASEAL
Recommendation to back paddle urethane after setting Conventional Cure Adhesives Brochure
the glass is to minimize leaks and is not required for a
safe installation. Dow Automotive
U428+/838 Brochure
All Dow packaging is being updated to match current
literature.
4.05 Those engaged in automotive glass Refer to Dow Automotive product brochure for instructions for Referenced in product use instructions in brochure for
replacement shall require that lot numbers and specific product used. specific adhesive in use on last page under "shelf life"
expiration dates be printed on appropriate and printed on each product package
Demonstrate presence of lot numbers and expiration dates
products printed of each product package EZ Kit packaging includes Master Lot Code Stickers
that record all primer lot codes and adhesive lot code
from the EZ Kit and have a place to record DOT
number from glass
5.0 Installation Standards- Adhesive
Bonded
5.01 Those engaged in automotive glass Use instructions included in EZ Kit box, individual adhesive Product use instructions are included in each adhesive
replacement shall follow the adhesive box or included in specific adhesive brochure brochure for the specific adhesive being applied. All EZ
manufacturer's application instructions as Kit Packaged adhesives include current instructions for
use in box
provided by the manufacturer directly, or
through the private labeler. All in-shop or
Dow Automotive BETASEAL Advanced
mobile installations shall be performed under
environmental and other conditions that are Cure Adhesives Brochure
compatible with the application instructions
required in Section 5.
5.02 Products must be stored and controlled Refer to product storage temperature referenced on each Referenced in product brochure for specific adhesive in
according to manufacturers' requirements as brochure for specific adhesive or primer being used use on last page under "shelf life".
provided directly or through a private labeler.
5.03 No automotive glass replacement shall be Refer to drive-away time chart on brochure for specific Drive-away chart in product brochure for specific adhesive
undertaken using an adhesive glass retention product being used in use
bonding system that would not achieve
Referenced in combined drive-away sheet for all adhesives FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
minimum drive-away strength by the time the available on Dow Website
vehicle may be reasonably expected to be Appendix FGTP Version 5.0 & 5.1
operated.
5.04 The vehicle owner / operator shall be Notify the customer/owner/operator of the appropriate safe FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
advised of the minimum drive-away time under minimum drive away time referenced in the last section of the Appendix FGTP Version 5.0 & 5.1
the circumstances of the replacement. adhesive specific instructions in each adhesive brochure
5.05 Adhesive must be applied so that the Product use instructions are included in each adhesive Product use instructions are included in each adhesive
finished bead cross section profile and brochure for the specific adhesive being applied brochure for the specific adhesive being applied
dimensions meet or exceed original equipment
Refer to any Fixed Glass Training Booklet FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
configuration.
Pages 22 & 23
5.06 If the OEM installation was polyurethane, Always use urethane to match existing bonding adhesive and Product use instructions are included in each adhesive
then the glass must be replaced with use urethane to upgrade installations of other adhesives to brochure for the specific adhesive being applied
polyurethane or an equivalent adhesive urethane bond
bonding system. If the OEM installation was Refer to Dow Automotive product brochure for instructions for
butyl, polysulfide, or other non-polyurethane, specific product used.
and the vehicle is licensed for highway use,
adhesive bonded stationary glass installations
shall be performed using polyurethane or an
equivalent retention system unless in conflict
with current OEM specifications.
5.07 All adhesive system component lot Record the lot number from the glass primer if required), Referenced in product brochure for specific adhesive in
numbers must be traceable to each job. pinchweld primer and adhesives used in the installation. use on last page under "clean up"
Optional: Use Master Lot Code Stickers in GEZ Kit Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record
packaging that records all primer lot codes and adhesive lot 299-51724-0810BBI
code from the GEZ Kit and have a place to record DOT
number from glass FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
Appendix FGTP Version 5.0 & 5.1
Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record 299-
51724-0810BBI may be used to document the lot
numbers of the products used
5.09 No product that has exceeded its All products can be used up to and including the date printed All products are labeled with expiration date and lot
expiration date, open shelf life, or active shelf on the product if unopened. Bottled BP 5404a primer can be number on each individual container
life shall be used. used for up to 10 days and BP 5504G for up to 14 days after
opening if within shelf life printed on product container. Referenced in product brochure for specific adhesive in
use in section 2 of installation instruction sheet
5.11 When inappropriate replacement If inappropriate replacement materials or methods are FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
materials or methods are detected, those detected prior to glass installation, the job shall not be Appendix FGTP Version 5.0 & 5.1
engaged in automotive glass replacement shall completed until the condition is corrected. The
report their findings to the vehicle customer/owner/operator must also be notified. Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record
owner/operator. 299-51724-0810BBI
Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record 299-
51724-0810BBI may be used to document conditions
observed prior to completing the glass installation.
5.12 When those engaged in automotive glass If inappropriate replacement materials or methods are FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
replacement correct inappropriate glass detected prior to glass installation, the job shall not be Appendix FGTP Version 5.0 & 5.1
installations, they shall remove any completed until the condition is corrected. Adverse glass
inappropriate materials that would compromise installation related condition(s) caused by the use of Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record
the retention system. They shall fully correct inappropriate materials or methods shall be fully 299-51724-0810BBI
any adverse glass installation related corrected and appropriate methods described elsewhere
condition(s) caused by the use of inappropriate within Section 5 of this document shall be adhered to.
materials or methods, and they shall use The customer/owner/operator must also be notified.
appropriate methods described elsewhere
within Section 5 of this document. Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record 299-
51724-0810BBI may be used to document conditions
observed or corrected during the completion of the glass
installation.
5.13 When sealing air or water leaks within a To avoid future contamination problems encountered with non- NOTE- may be in conflict with existing OEM service
polyurethane retention system, only compatible urethane adhesives and sealants, use urethane according to bulletins
polyurethane adhesive shall be used. (No preparation and application instructions specific to that
adhesive Use instructions specific to adhesive in adhesive brochure
silicone or butyl may be used).
5.14 Only the full cut method should be used Follow adhesive system installation instructions in product Use instructions specific to adhesive in adhesive brochure
for polyurethane retention systems. brochure specific to adhesive being used. "Full-cut" method is under "trim urethane"
trimming existing adhesive to within 1-2 mm in height
6.01 If the OEM utilizes the combination of a When sealing and bonding gaskets with urethane, follow glass Use ANSI/AGRSS Standard directive on Pg. 5, Paragraph
rubber gasket and polyurethane as a retention preparation procedures in appropriate adhesive instructions in 1
system, an equivalent adhesive bonding adhesive brochure
Use glass preparation instructions specific to adhesive in
system must be used in the installation. In adhesive brochure
cases when the OEM didn't include
polyurethane or an equivalent adhesive
system, such systems shall be used if later
production models included the addition of
adhesive systems without body style
modification.
6.02 If the OEM gasket installation did not When sealing and bonding gaskets with urethane, follow glass Use ANSI/AGRSS Standard directive on Pg. 5, Paragraph
include adhesive and the vehicle is licensed for preparation procedures in appropriate adhesive instructions in 2
highway use, the installation shall include adhesive brochure
Use glass preparation instructions specific to adhesive in
polyurethane or an equivalent adhesive adhesive brochure
bonding system. The following are permissible
exceptions: egress applications, antique
restorations, or in cases in which this practice
conflicts with current vehicle manufacturer
specifications.
When sealing and bonding gaskets with urethane, follow glass Use ANSI/AGRSS Standard directive on Pg. 5, Paragraph
6.03 When sealing air or water leaks within a preparation procedures in appropriate adhesive instructions in 3
rubber gasket/polyurethane ADHESIVE adhesive brochure
SYSTEM only compatible polyurethane shall Use glass preparation instructions specific to adhesive in
be used. (No silicone or butyl may be used). adhesive brochure
When sealing and bonding gaskets with urethane, follow glass Use ANSI/AGRSS Standard directive on Pg. 5, Paragraph
6.04 When sealing air or water leaks within a preparation procedures in appropriate adhesive instructions in 4
rubber gasket/SEALANT SYSTEM only OE adhesive brochure
compatible sealant shall be used. Use glass preparation instructions specific to adhesive in
adhesive brochure
7.04 Whenever OEM retention systems are When sealing and bonding gaskets with urethane, follow glass Use glass preparation instructions specific to adhesive in
modified on later production models without preparation procedures in appropriate adhesive instructions in adhesive brochure
body style modification, the most current adhesive brochure
retention system shall be used in the
replacement unless otherwise specified by the
OEM.
7.05 The failure of any product used in the Report any product that does not appear to perform properly to Use ANSI/AGRSS Standard directive on Pg. 5, Paragraph
glass installation process that the installer the manufacturer of the product and company supervisor or 5
believes could jeopardize customer safety shall management
be reported promptly to the manufacturer or
supplier of the product.
7.06 Those engaged in automotive glass When sealing and bonding gaskets with urethane, follow glass Use glass preparation instructions specific to adhesive in
replacement shall not introduce any chemical preparation procedures in appropriate adhesive instructions in adhesive brochure
agents, such as cleaners, solvents, lubricants, adhesive brochure
release agents, or utilize any installation
practice, which will adversely affect the glass
retention system.
7.07 Those engaged in automotive glass Those engaged in automotive glass replacement shall Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record
replacement shall maintain documentation to maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance with 299-51724-0810BBI
demonstrate compliance with this standard. this standard.
Optional: Dow Fixed Glass Replacement Record 299- FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA
51724-0810BBI may be used to document conditions Appendix FGTP Version 5.0 & 5.1
encountered and materials used.
Retention System Provider Deliverables:
Identify your organizations current quality FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA & 299-52257-OIA FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA &
assurance standard and how this should be - Copy Page 3 299-52257-OIA - Copy Page 3
identified by your glass shop customers.
Dow Automotive response: All Dow Automotive materials
are manufactured according to internal American Standard Testing
Method (ASTM) and International Standardization Organization
(ISO) procedures.
4.02 Those engaged in automotive glass replacement Dow Automotive ANSI/AGRSS Accreditation
must use either an OEM approved retention Assistance Package (Form - 299-50948-1205 HMC,
system or equivalent retention system as certified Page 6) Yes
in writing by the equivalent retention system
manufacturer directly or through a private labeler. Dow Automotive response: Dow Automotive supplies the FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA &
urethane adhesives used to originally install windshields in nearly 299-52257-OIA - Copy Page 3
Provide validation to this requirement and how your all domestic autos and two thirds of all vehicles manufactured
worldwide. Adhesive systems from Dow Automotive have passed
glass shop customers would demonstrate your all Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler and transnational manufacturer
compliance to this section of the Standard. durability, vibration, cold impact and fogging resistance
performance tests, including the two-year Michigan exposure test
required exclusively by DaimlerChrysler. When used as directed,
all Dow Automotive adhesives meet or exceed all of the OEM
strength requirements outlined in glass bonding specifications.
5.03 Those engaged in automotive glass replacement Dow Automotive ANSI/AGRSS Accreditation
shall obtain and follow written comprehensive and Assistance Package (Form - 299-50948-1205 HMC,
current application instructions from the retention Page 7) Yes
systems manufacturer or private labeler. These
instructions shall include at least the proper use of Dow Automotive response: We update and FGTP Manual 299-52144-OIA &
the retention system storage specifications, distribute product brochures like the following 299-52257-OIA - Copy Page 3
minimum dive-away time charts containing regularly. These contain:
temperature and humidity variables if applicable,
and any special procedures required for adverse Application details and requirements
weather conditions.
Drive-away time charts with temperature and
Identify the name and publish date of the humidity variables
document(s) fitting the description of current,
comprehensive, written application instructions Step-by-step installation instructions
that are to be on hand and utilized by your
companys glass shop customers. Safety precautions
Contact Information:
Your Name: Dale Malcolm Technical Manager
Your Phone Number: 937-296-0179
Your Email Address: dmalcolm@dow.com
Unit 121, 6077 Far Hills Ave.,
Your Mailing Address:
Centerville, OH 45459-1923