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Section 3
3. If this is a horizontal pipe, place the track with the chain tension screws on top of the pipe (screws up,
the chains hanging down and the numbered scale facing you) where you have determined it would
be best to mount it.
4. Place the other track (with the centering stud on the bottom and the lettering on the scale toward the
same side as the top track) directly underneath it (180
0
). Hold in place while you wrap the chain
around the pipe; first onto the centering stud on the bottom track and then onto the hook under the
Tensioning Screw. With the chain in place, count the number of links between the beginning of the
chain and the centering stud; and then between the centering stud and the hook. They both should
have the same number of links. Arrange so they do and then loosely tighten. Do the same with the
other chain. For a vertical pipe installation, it will probably be much easier to tie, tape or bungee cord
the two tracks in place while chaining.
5. Wrap a length of the mylar spacing guide around the pipe and against the end of the track assembly.
Ensure that the edges on both sides align and tape to the pipe. Loosen the chains enough to allow
you to rotate the track assembly 90
0
until one track is in a 9 o’clock position and the other in a 3
o’clock position on the pipe (horizontal pipe). Tighten both chains but not too tight.
6. Insert an index pin into the REF hole of the track with the tensioning screws. Take one of the transduc-
ers and insert it between the track rails and to the left of the index pin with the cable connector
pointing away from the pin. Move the transducer right until the pin stops it. Hold it in this position and
move the transducer clamping screw over the transducer and tighten. Insert the other index pin into
the index hole (see step #1) on the other track marked “Direct Mode Spacing.” Insert the second
transducer (with its cable connector pointing away from the pin) between the track rails on the right
side of the pin and move the transducer left until it’s stopped by the pin and then follow the same
procedure as with the first transducer.
7. Mark a generous area around the transducers where they contact the pipe with a pencil or chalk.
Make a mark showing the center between the tracks on the mylar guide. Release the tension on the
transducers and remove them. Loosen the chains and rotate the track assembly on the pipe so you
can gain access to the areas marked.
8. Prepare the area you marked by degreasing the surface, if needed, and removing any grit, corro-
sion, rust, loose paint or surface irregularities with the abrasive pipe conditioning material provided.
9. Revolve the tracks on the pipe into the position they were originally in by using the edge of the mylar
guide as a stop for both the upper and lower tracks and the mark on the guide to center that track.
This time, before installing each transducer, apply a 1/8-inch continuous bead of couplant compound
along the center (the long way) of the contact surface of the transducer. Also, keep the transducers
lifted slightly from the pipe when installing until the transducer is against the pin; then push down
against the pipe. Remember to install the transducers with the cable connectors facing away from
each other. Once the transducer is in place, Secure it with its clamping screw. Do not overtighten.
Chain
Tension
Screw
Tension Screw
Hook
The center of this link is over
the locating stud. An equal
number of links on either side
of this stud ensures 180
degree opposed installation.
Xdcr
Clamping
Screw