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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Flame Intensity &
Torch Size
Epoxy Primer
Pre-Heat
Surface Preparation
Epoxy Primer Application
Sleeve Installation
GTS-65 (3-Layer)
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Ensure that the mainline coating edges
are beveled to 30°. If there is the pres-
ence of oil, grease, or other surface
contaminants; clean the exposed steel
and adjacent pipe coating with a solvent
cleanser.
Apply mixed epoxy to a minimum uni-
form thickness of 4 mils on all exposed
bare metal plus 10 mm (0.5”) onto the
adjacent pipe coating.
Centre the sleeve over the joint so that
the sleeve overlaps between the 10 and
2 o’clock positions. Press the underlap
fi rmly into place. Remove the remaining
release liner.
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Follow the Preparation, Mixing and
Application instructions provided with
the supplied Canusa Epoxy Pack. For
bulk quantities: mix the primer cure with
the primer base (4 parts base to 1 part
cure
by volume
). Stir for a minimum of 30
seconds to assure uniform mixture.
Partially remove the release liner and
gently heat the underlap approximately
150 mm (6”) from the edge.
Global Transmission Sleeve
Propane tank, hose, torch & regulator;
Appropriate tools for surface abrasion;
Epoxy application accessories & wet
fi lm thickness gauge; Knife, roller, rags
& Canusa approved solvent cleanser;
Digital thermometer with suitable probe;
Standard safety equipment: gloves, gog-
gles, hard hat, etc.
Using a dry, grease and lint-free cloth,
wipe clean or air blast the steel and
coated areas to remove foreign materi-
als. If necessary, provide additional heat
to ensure the surface temperature is
40-50°C (104-120°F).
Check the temperature to ensure the
preheat has been obtained on the
entire pipe circumference.
This preheat
will substantially cure the epoxy and
ensure proper fl ow and bonding of the
sleeve adhesive. Ensure that the epoxy
primer is dry to the touch prior to sleeve
installation.
Equipment List
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6
10
1
5
9
GTS-65 Global Transmission Sleeves
are shipped pre-cut with a pre-attached
closure. Bulk quantities are also avail-
able. The sleeve adhesive is protected
from contamination by an inner liner. The
joint completion system may also use an
epoxy primer.
Warm the joint area to 40-50°C (100-
120°F) before grit blasting. Thoroughly
clean the weld area with a sand or grit
blaster to “near white metal” SIS Sa
2½ or equivalent. Abrade the mainline
coating adjacent to the weld area to a
distance 50 mm (2”) beyond the sleeve
width.
Pre-heat the epoxy and the abraded
coating to 90°C ± 5° (195°F ± 10°) with
the appropriate propane torch. This will
substantially cure the epoxy and ensure
proper fl ow and bonding of the sleeve
adhesive.
Do not use an intense fl ame
on the mainline coating.
If a fi lm devel-
ops on the mainline coating because of
preheat, use a surface abrasion tool to
remove it.
Product Description
Pipe O.D.
≤ 450mm
(18”)
Slee
ve
Width
50 mm + Slee
ve
+ 50 mm
Cure
Base
Base
Epoxy CB
Epoxy BP
Cure
Minimum Torch Size:
150,000 BTU/hr.
Minimum Torch Size:
300,000 BTU/hr.
Use
moderate to high
fl ame intensity for pre-
heating and shrinking.
Use
moderate
fl ame intensity for pre-
heating and shrinking.
Pipe O.D.
> 450mm
(18”)
3
90°C
195°F
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SIS Sa 2½
SSPC SP 10
Epoxy
Epoxy
Cure
Cure
Base
Base
