Thermon FAK-8 - Manual (Page 3)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Strip back insulation approximately 2.5 in. (64 mm) from the end of the Pre-
insulated Tube Bundle.
3.
Wrap tube(s) with 1 pass of heat refl ective tape (25% overlap). Then wrap with
3 passes of glass fi ber tape (50% overlap). Complete with 1 additional pass of
heat refl ective tape.
4.
Cut a strip of FAK-8 patch long enough to wrap completely around the bundle
and make a minimum overlap of 1" (26 mm). Wrap FAK-8 patch material over
splice area overlapping outer bundle jacket to a minimum of 1" (26 mm). Press
into place to form a water tight seal.
Tubing Bundle
For FAK-8
3"-6"
Heat Refl ective Tape FAK-8 Rubber Patch
Tubing Bundle
2-1/2"
(64 mm)
2-1/2"
(64 mm)
Tube Fitting Connection
(provided by others)
Heat Tracing 1
Do not cut or damage the heat trace.
(Found on TubeTrace SE/ME bundles)
CAUTION
2.
Make connections with appropriate fi ttings (provided by others). Test fi ttings
for leaks before proceeding. If tubing bundle includes heat trace, make splice
per kit instructions included with heat tracing.
Note 1:
Heat Tracing
Heat Tracing Connection
(if present)