Thermon Heat Transfer Compounds - Manual (Page 5)

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
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T-80 and T-85 . . .
Installation on Straight Run Piping
Tracers are to be run parallel and in direct contact with the
process pipe where possible. Tracer location on pipe is to be
where most accessible. If more than two tracers are used,
they should be equally spaced circumferentially around the
pipe.
1. Install tracers as shown below. Pressure test tracing for
leaks with steam pressure equal to or greater than the normal
operating pressure or preferably with suitable hydrostatic
tests. Repair any leaks and retest until the tracing system is
free of leaks.
Illustration D: Fillet Application
Illustration E: T-80 and T-85
Triple Tracer Dual Tracer Single Tracer
Insulation
Tracer
T-80 or T-85 Heat
Transfer Compound
12 mm x 0.5 mm
Stainless Steel
Banding and Seals
2. Attach tracer to process piping with stainless steel banding
and crimp seals in accordance with Illustration A (see T-3 and
T-99 installation).
3. Apply fillet of compound along sides of the tracer as shown
on Illustration D below.
4. Insulate and weatherproof equipment.
Note . . .
T-80 and T-85 are not soluble in water. However, systems employing T-80 or T-85 which
are not insulated should be temporarily protected from the erosive action of rain or mois-
ture during the curing period.
D
2D
Typical Cross Section
Process Pipe
Fillet of T-80 or T-85 Heat
Transfer Compound
Hand Gun
Tracer
75 mm
Minimum
45°
120°
120°
Note . . .
For ease of installation and serviceability, all tracers shall be installed parallel to and
against the heated pipe or equipment and shall be placed on the most accessible sur-
face location in regard to supports, ease of installation, connection and thermal insula-
tion. Multiple tracers shall be equally spaced around the circumference of the pipe.
45°
120°