Recommended surfaces
Please see the recommended materials for each type of wall surface, and follow the installation instructions.
| Surface | Type | Cleaning | Priming material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete | Concrete | IPA70% + Brush/Disc | Spray 80 |
| Fibreboard | IPA70% + Brush/Disc | Spray 80 | |
| Cemintel | IPA70% + Brush/Disc | Spray 80 | |
| Ceramic tiles | Promat | IPA70% | Spray 80 or Primer 94 |
| Ceramic Tile | IPA70% | Primer 94 + wipe | |
| Glass | IPA70% | Primer 94 + wipe | |
| Metal/Steel | Painted | IPA 70% + Sandpaper | Primer 111 |
| Corroded | IPA 70% + Brush/Disc | Zinc Spray 16-501 | |
| Clean | IPA 70% + Sandpaper | Primer 111 | |
| Powder coated | IPA 70% + Sandpaper | UV Primer | |
| Epoxy | Epoxy | IPA 70% | N/A |
Concrete wall
Required materials:
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
- Clean non-dyed cloth
- 3M Clean and Strip Disc CR-DA (black disc) 4.5 inch / Metal Brush
- 3M 80 Spray Adhesive
Installation steps:
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Clean the wall with 70% IPA + 3M Clean and Strip Disc.
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Remove dust and soot with the clean cloth.
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Apply 3M 80 Spray Adhesive and wait 1 minute for the spray to dry.
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Remove the Beacon’s tape adhesive liner.
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Install the Beacon where you applied the spray (ensure the logo is facing oncoming traffic and that the Beacon appears leveled).
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Push the Beacon firmly against the wall for 6 seconds.
Note: For concrete in bad condition, apply Concrete Repair DP600 first to damaged areas
Ceramic tiles / Glass
Required materials:
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
- Clean non-dyed cloth
- 3M Primer 94
Installation steps:
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Clean the wall with 70% IPA.
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Remove dust and soot with the clean cloth.
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Apply 3M Primer 94 and immediately wipe with a dry clean cloth.
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Remove the Beacon’s tape adhesive liner.
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Install the Beacon (ensure the logo is facing oncoming traffic and that the Beacon appears leveled).
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Push the Beacon firmly against the wall for 6 seconds.
Metal / Steel surface
Clean / Painted metal
Required materials:
- Clean non-dyed cloth
- 3M Scotch 7447
- 3M Primer 111
Installation steps:
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Carefully rub the surface using 3M 7447 scotch.
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Apply Primer 111 (wipe surface).
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Remove the Beacon’s tape adhesive liner.
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Install the Beacon (ensure the logo is facing oncoming traffic and that the Beacon appears leveled).
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Push the Beacon firmly against the wall for 6 seconds.
Corroded metal
Required materials:
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
- Clean non-dyed cloth
- 3M Clean and Strip Disc CR-DA (black disc) 4.5 inch / Metal Brush
- 3M Zinc Spray 16-501
Installation steps:
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Use Clean and Strip Disc to completely remove corrosion until you reach bare metal.
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Remove dust and soot with the clean cloth.
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Clean the surface with 70% IPA.
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Apply 3M Zinc Spray 16-501.
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Remove the Beacon’s tape adhesive liner.
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Install the Beacon where you applied the spray (ensure the logo is facing oncoming traffic and that the Beacon appears leveled).
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Push the Beacon firmly against the wall for 6 seconds.
Cable tray
Required materials:
- Heavy duty zip ties
- HS-519 Cable Tie Gun Tensioning and Cutting Tool
Installation steps:
- Place the Beacon on the outer side of the tray / mesh (logo facing traffic).
- Use zip ties and cable tie gun to firmly secure the Beacon.
