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Physical installation
4.1
Mounting the sensor
Procedure
1. Identify the location where the sensor should be fixed. Clean the area
where the sensor will touch the pipe, mainly to remove any particles
which might keep the transducer away from the pipe surface or
damage the face of the transducer. Use a permanent marker to show
exactly where each sensor is to be placed.
2. Remove the protective cap from the sensor. Ensure tools and
fastenings are kept away from the sensor when the cap is removed.
Ensure the metal ring and the rubber shoe are fitted before installing
the sensor. If either part is missing, do not proceed with the
installation.
3. Place the sensor in the required location on the pipe.
Note
The magnets used in the sensors have a high pull force. To avoid
damage, and to get the precise location for each sensor, put the
sensor at an angle to the pipe and then gently lower the shoe onto
the pipe.
4. Cut the strap to a suitable length. This will depend on the diameter of
the pipe. If the diameter of the pipe is D cm / inches, the length can
be approximated by 3 x (D + 10) cm (or 3 x (D + 4) inches).
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