CCI Thermal Technologies Inc.
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E.4 SWITCHBLADE
®
HEATER(S) FOR GAUGE SIDE OF THE MOVING RAIL
The following instructions are for new switch designs and
made by only certain track system manufacturers. When
applying SwitchBlade
®
heaters to your switch, please
check to see if the clearance is on the gauge side of the
switching rail you will need for installation as shown in
these instructions.
Note:
If your switch is of a different design or
clearance is not there, please contact Fastrax
®
for
instructions on how to install the SwitchBlade
®
heaters
on the moving rail.
HEATER INSTALLATION COMPONENTS:
•
(1) FSE32408 Fastrax
®
Switchblade
®
Heater
(See Figure 1).
•
(5) XTC0193 Fastrax
®
Spring Clamp (See Figure 1).
•
(1) Stainless steel tie strap (See Figure 2).
Figure E.4.1 - SwitchBlade
®
Heater and Spring Clamps
Figure E.4.2 - Stainless Steel Tie Strap
1.
Inspect track switch construction to confirm that the
installed track switch appears as shown in Figure 3.
Note:
Proper heater clearance must exist above the
reinforcement bolts to allow for an unobstructed path
for heater element to extend at least 8 ft from the switch
point toward the switch heel.
Figure E.4.3 - Track Switch Construction
2.
Marking clamp locations:
a) Place heater next to the rail where it is to be
installed.
b) Mark clamp bolt locations.
Figure E.4.4 - SwitchBlade
®
Heater Clamp Locations
Note:
The switch clip adds approximately 1” thickness to
the rail from the switch point to approximately 2 ft back
(see Figure E.4.4). The heater will mount as shown over
the switch clip and will gradually offset to follow the D-bar
reinforcement as shown toward the switch heel.
Locating clamp bolts:
c)
Mark the first and last bolt for clamps on the
switch clip.
d) Mark the second bolt past the switch clip for clamp
past the heater offset.
e) Mark the third and fourth bolts approximately 24”
apart from other clamps. Locate the last clamp
approximately 10 to 14” from heater termination
end.