CiDRA SONARtrac PW VF-100 - Manual (Page 48)

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Figure 29 BAND-IT
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Model C00169 Tool Use
Verify the band is still aligned within the grooves on the boot gasket
and over the first wrap of the band, and the band buckle is positioned
in line with the cover handle.
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 seal
should be tight against the process pipe. Verify the band is in the boot
seal groove. Tighten the band set screw to lock the band in place.
The band will be dimpled by the set screw.
Figure 30 Boot Seal Clamp Tightened
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 the
band if necessary). Place a reverse bend on the end of the band
clamp as a safety measure using needle nose pliers.
Figure 31 BAND-IT
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Tool Bending Over Retaining Clip