GE UTX878 Ultrasonic, User Manual

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Installation 1-7
March 2004
Installing the
Transducers on the Pipe
Note:
Some pipe preparation may be required before securing the
transducers to the pipe. Remove any paint or coating from the
surface in contact with the transducers. A flat, smooth surface
is ideal.
1. Apply the supplied couplant to the transducer faces, as shown in
Figure 1-3 below.
Figure 1-3: The Transducer Faces
2. Put the transducer fixture at the desired location on the pipe.
Secure it with the supplied stainless steel clamps. Figure 1-4
below illustrates a typical installation.
Note:
Installation on the sides (at 3 and 9 o’clock) of the pipe is
ideal. The top of the pipe might contain bubbles, while the
bottom might contain sediment.
Figure 1-4: A Typical Transducer Installation
Once on the pipe, an internal spring mechanism ensures proper
mechanical pressure by “pressing” the transducer face against the
pipe surface. Refer to the next page to wire the transducer cables to
the UTX878.