Flexim FLUXUS WD - Page 42

6 Installation
6.2 Transducers FLUXUS WD
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Ratchet clasp
• Insert the tension strap into the tension strap clamp (2) and the metal spring, see Fig. 6.25 and Fig. 6.28. The metal
spring does not have to be mounted on:
– steel pipes
– pipes with an outer pipe diameter < 80 mm
– pipes that are not subjected to significant temperature fluctuations
• Position the ratchet clasp, tension strap clamp (2) and metal spring (if necessary) on the pipe:
• Mount the metal spring opposite to the tension strap clamp.
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and pass it through the slot of the clasp screw, see Fig. 6.29.
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Cut off the protruding tension strap, see Fig. 6.29.
• Tighten the clasp screw.
• Tighten the nut of the tension strap clamp (2), but not too firmly in order not to damage the tension strap, see Fig. 6.25.
Caution!
The edge of the tension strap is very sharp.
Risk of injury!
 Debur sharp edges.
 Wear the required personal protective equipment. Observe the applicable rules.
Notice!
In order to release the screw and the tension strap, press the lever down, see Fig. 6.22.
Fig. 6.28: Tension strap with metal spring and clamp
1–metal spring
2 – tension strap clamp
Fig. 6.29: Ratchet clasp with tension strap
1 – sense of rotation
2 – edge
3–lever
4 – clasp screw with slot
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