Installing the Non-Chip Strip

See below instructions for installing the non-chip strip(NCS) on the NGX Clamp Edge for use with the 544001 NGX Pro Saw Plate. These will reduce the risk of the NCS peeling up after install.

Prepping the Clamp Edge for Non-Chip Strip Installation

1. Prior to installing the NCS, you will need to make sure that the NGX Clamp Edge is cleaned properly to ensure there are no foreign objects or materials on the metal.
1. Lightly scuff sand the area the NCS is to be applied to using 80-120 grit sandpaper. This will create a better surface for bonding the adhesive to. (Figure 1)
2. Use cleaner and a lint free rag to clean the Clamp Edge.
1. Isopropyl Alcohol works well.
3. Do NOT use any cleaners that will leave a residue. Mineral spirits or paint thinner is an example of this.

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Prepping the NCS for Application

1. Because the NCS is stored in a roll for packaging, the plastic can gain a 'memory' where it wants to roll back up after it has been flattened out.
1. To ensure that the plastic stays flat once adhered to the NGX Clamp Edge, you need to remove it's memory.
2. This can be done a few ways:
1. Heating (Figure 2)
1. Use a heat gun on medium temperature to heat the bottom (the side without adhesive) of the NCS to allow it to straighten out more easily. Heat the plastic until it is flexible, then bend it backwards to counteract the tendency to curl up again. Repeat this along the entire length of the NCS. Once done, reheat the sections that have significant curling to straighten out.
2. Do not aim the heat gun in one place for more than a few seconds as it may melt the surface of the NCS
2. Bending (Figure 3)
1. Unroll the NCS, then working along from one end, bend the NCS back and forth to straighten the roll. 
3. Heating is the better option, as it results in a smoother strip when done. Bending the NCS will result in a slight waviness along the length of the NCS. This should not affect the performance.
2. Preparing end of NCS (Figure 4)
1. Using sharp heavy duty scissors or a sharp knife, cut any excess plastic from one end of the NCS
2. Cut off as little as possible, just enough so that the adhesive reaches all the way to the end of the NCS.

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Application of the NCS

1. Start liner removal (Figure 5)
1. Start removing liner from the end you have already cut a small section from
2. Make sure to only peel back about an inch or 2 of liner, do not peel the adhesive.
3. The liner is very thin plastic. If you feel more than a very small amount, you are likely removing the adhesive also
4. Do NOT peel all the liner off
2. Start application to Clamp Edge (Figure 6)
1. Once you have 1-1/2" of liner removed, you can start application to the Clamp Edge
2. Apply by pressing the end of the NCS against the clamp head, then press it down into the groove.
3. Make sure that the edge of the NCS is pressed against the thicker section of the Clamp Edge
3. Apply along the entire length of Clamp Edge (Figure 7)
1. Continue to apply the NCS to the rest of the Clamp Edge
2. Work in 2-3 inch sections, peeling the liner back a few inches then pressing it down with your hand
3. Do NOT peel all the liner from the NCS as it will make the job much more difficult
4. Finish application of NCS (Figure 8)
1. Work along to the end of the Clamp Edge
2. At this point you will remove the rest of the liner
3. Press the NCS down hard to make sure that the end of the adhesive is tight to the Clamp Edge
5. Cut excess NCS (Figure 9 & 10)
1. Using a shart knife, cut the NCS flush with the end of the Clamp Edge.
2. Once you have cut the excess, use the knife to shave the end of the NCS so that there is no noticeable bump between the end of the Clamp Edge and NCS
6. Finishing touches
1. Work back along the Clamp Edge and press the adhesive down tightly along the entire length, similar to how you would press the air bubbles out from under a screen protector on a phone

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