The release liner can easily be removed from the PH3, however it is essential to avoid touching the exposed adhesive with fingers or other sources of contamination. For best results the exposed PSA should be centered on the component and pressed into place with firm finger pressure of about 5 PSI for approximately 5 seconds. It is important to note that bond strength will increase as a function of time as the adhesive continues to wet out the bonding surface. This process can be increased by increasing any of the application variables, such as pressure, temperature and time. This is, however, not necessary for optimal performance.