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7.
Prior to setting an adjacent panel, apply sealant as explained in Step 2. Repeat for each tangential inlet body panel for the
bottom ring.
Note: When placing inlet sections next to each other, make sure the spiral deflector inside of the inlet section is continuous.
Refer to tangential body panels marked E, F, and G in Tangential Panel Assembly illustration.
8.
Once the panels for the bottom ring of the tangential inlet are joined and bolted, lift the assembly from the tubesheet and set
aside.
9.
Place the tangential inlet body panels which form the middle ring of the inlet onto the tubesheet, using the tubesheet as a
template. Do NOT apply sealant to the tubesheet.
10.
Prior to setting an adjacent panel, apply sealant as explained in Step 2. Repeat for each tangential inlet body panel for the
middle ring.
Note: When placing these inlet sections next to each other, make sure the spiral deflector inside of the inlet section is
continuous. Refer to tangential body panels marked B, C and D shown in Tangential Panel Assembly illustration.
Tangential Inlet
tangential inlet
tubesheet support
column mount
deflector plates
