Flange Band-It

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

·Flange Leak Detector (“FLD”)

·Installation Instructions - Recommended

Prior to practicing the following, confirm that the equipment is in the “SAFE” mode, that all flammable, combustible, hazardous and other detrimental fumes, gases, materials and the like have been fully evacuated from the service area. It is the responsibility of the installer to wear appropriate safety equipment, including protective eye wear, and other coverings as may be required under applicable standard.

Before breaking apart the flanges, remove all loose tape and debris (Figure 1).

Figure 1

·2.For the flanges where the tape is still pliable, try to unwrap the tape and remove it from the flanges, using recommended procedures and following appropriate safety guidelines. If this is not successful, cut or sever the tape between both flanges so that you will be able to split the flanges apart (Figure 2). This can be done with a knife or sharp object. Be careful not to cut yourself or one of the previously installed FLDs. Be careful to not make a burr on the flange; that could then cut a FLD when it is to be installed.

Figure 2

When the tape between the flanges is separated and all loose tape and debris has been removed, blow out the area between the flanges to remove any material that remains down and around the gasket. A visual inspection may not be sufficient to assure the area around the gasket is clean; when the flanges are separated the debris that is around the gasket may be pulled or blown into the process piping. DO NOT USE ANY FORM OF COMPRESSED AIR UNTIL YOU ARE USING THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

·4. After cleaning the area thoroughly, evenly loosen the bolting and take the flanges apart.

·5. After breaking apart the flanges, properly prepare the flanges for the installation of the FLDs. Before doing this, seal off the ends of the flanges. This will prevent any floating debris being removed from the flanges from becoming lodged in the process piping or the machine. Upon removal of the temporary seal, any residual material should be removed and the surface must remain clean.

·6.All the sealing surfaces around the flanges MUST be smooth and free of burrs, sharp edges, tape residue, oils, solvents or moisture. The sealing surfaces are where the FLD comes into contact with the flange. If not properly cleaned and de-burred, the edge of the flanges may cause the FLD to be cut as it is slid into the proper position.

The FLD may have clear tape, used in the manufacturing process, remaining on the inside diameter. Prior to installation of the FLD be sure to remove this tape, if present. FAILURE TO REMOVE THE CLEAR TAPE MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER SEALING OF THE FLD.

When the surface preparation is complete and all foreign material has been removed, slide the FLD past the flange and on to the process piping and reassemble the flange. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

9.Connect the flanges together using the manufacturer’s instructions on proper flange alignment and bolt torque.

·9. Once the flanges are assembled and the bolting properly torqued, gently slide the FLD over the first flange. This should be done in a manner so that the FLD is stretched evenly around the outside of the flange. Do not pull the FLD on one side at a time as that could result in tearing of the FLD.

·10. Once the FLD as been positioned over the first flange, carefully and evenly slide it over the open gap between the flanges onto the next flange. When starting to slide it over the second flange, do so evenly. Stretching the FLD unevenly may result in tearing. (Figure 4)

Figure 4

·11. No locking washers, bolt heads or nuts can come in contact with the FLD during installation. This may result in pinching or cutting the edge or any part of the FLD during installation.

12. Align each side of the FLD with the edge of the flanges.

Figure 5

·The Leak Detection Hole MUST BE CENTERED between the flanges. (Figure5)

·FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE FLD.

13. Once the proper alignment is made, take care not to move it from this position. It is recommend that the hole be positioned so that when cleaning nearby flanges, debris does not contaminate the FLD through the Indicator Hole.

14. IF THE FLD IS PINCHED OR CUT DURING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION, PERMANENT FAILURE CAN OCCUR (FIGURES 6 and 7). BE AWARE OF PIPING, PIPING INSULATION OR ANY OTHER OBJECTS NEAR THE FLANGES THAT CAN PINCH FLANGES WITH FLDS’ INSTALLED.

Figure 6 Figure 7

FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THESE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FLD.

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