7 Mounting
PIOX S72* 7.2 Transducers
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UMPIOX_S72xV1-9EN, 2022-05-15
Quick release clasp
• Insert the tension strap into its clamp and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.42 and Fig. 7.43).
• Position the clasp, the tension strap clamp and the metal spring on the pipe (see Fig. 7.41):
– On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap clamp laterally to the pipe, if possible.
– Mount the metal spring opposite the tension strap clamp.
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and insert it into the clasp (see Fig. 7.43).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Tighten the clasp screw.
Ratchet clasp
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Insert the tension strap into its clamp and the metal spring (see Fig. 7.45).
The metal spring does not have to be mounted on:
– steel pipes
– pipes with an outer diameter < 80 mm
– pipes that are not subjected to significant temperature fluctuations
• Position the ratchet clasp, tension strap clamp and metal spring (if necessary) on the pipe (see Fig. 7.41):
– On a horizontal pipe, mount the tension strap clamp laterally to the pipe, if possible.
– Mount the metal spring (if necessary) opposite the tension strap clamp.
• Place the tension strap around the pipe and pass it through the slot of the clasp screw (see Fig. 7.46).
• Tighten the tension strap.
• Cut off the protruding tension strap (see Fig. 7.46).
• Tighten the clasp screw.
Fig. 7.42: Tension strap with clamp Fig. 7.43: Tension strap with quick release
clasp and metal spring
1 – tension strap clamp 1 – clasp screw
2–metal spring
Fig. 7.44: Tension strap with band clamp
clasp
1 – clasp screw
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.