CiDRA SONARtrac GVF-100 - Manual (Page 34)

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Tension the band until the resistance on the tool handle is constant
(i.e. the band does not slide easily through the buckle). The boot
gasket should be tight against the process pipe under the gasket
protector plate. Verify the band buckle and splice protector plates are
still in place.
Tighten the setscrew to lock the band in place. The band will be
dimpled by the setscrew.
Figure 23 Final Alignment and Securing of Gasket Band
Once the set-screw has been fully tightened, loosen the tensioning
tool and bend the tool and band up and over the buckle. It is not
necessary to cut excess band material (allows for re-tightening of
band if necessary).
Repeat the band installation procedure for the opposite end of the
cover.
Figure 24 Band Termination
7.6.2.2 Boot Gasket Fender Assembly Installation
The stainless steel cover uses four boot gasket fender assemblies
(two per end) to protect the boot gaskets. The fender should be
installed such that the retaining clasp is next to the cover handles.
The completed cover assembly is shown in Figure 17.
Boot gasket tight against pipe
Buckle over protector plate
Allen wrench tightening
set screw on buckle
Band bent back
over buckle