CiDRA SONARtrac PW VF-100 - Manual (Page 65)

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b. Wrap the elastomer strip 3/4ths of the way around the pipe.
Pull it taut so it lies smoothly and evenly on the pipe.
c. Apply a bead of the Teflon sealant along the seam at the
starting edge of the elastomer strip.
d. Continue to wrap the elastomer strip overlapping the previous
layer.
e. Once the wrap is complete, apply a bead of the Teflon sealant
along the seam.
f. Install the second strip per the above steps.
Figure 50 Elastomer Strip Installation on Pipes
Figure 51 Rubber Adapter Ring Kit
3. Wrap the rubber adapter ring around the pipe.
a. Install such that the seam of the ring is 90º from the cover
boot seal edge (Figure 49).
b. Apply RTV to seam of the rubber ring where the ends meet.
The rubber adapter ring faces will form a seal when the boot
seal band or clamp is installed.
Process
tube
Seams (may or
may not align
Wrap elastomer strip around pipe; apply
Teflon sealant to ends
Clean areas for
elastomer strips
and sensor
Distance between
elastomer strips
(cover end seals)