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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR FABRIC EXPANSION JOINTS
STORAGE:
Do not place heavy objects on the expansion joints and protect them from fire and sparks. Transportation Frames , if any, must be taken off after installation, before bringing to service.
T.C.I fabric expansion joints are delivered in properly packaged condition.
They must be stored in a dry and clean place and may not be subjected to solar radiation.
Avoid contact with sharp-edged objects during storage.
The expansion joints may only be removed from the packaging just before assembly.
BEFORE ASSEMBLY:
Please check the following first :
1, Quantitied of delivery are correct .
2, Flange dimension & drilling pattern are correct (expansion joints and steel parts)
3, Actual installation length corresponds with expansion joint dimensions
4, Steel parts are clean, free of sharp edges and pollution
5, Installation without torsion and with no lateral off-set is possible
6, All elements in contact with the expansion joints are rounded(minimum radius 3mm)
DURING ASSEMBLY:
Please consider the following points:
1, During installation of the expansion joints make sure no welding, grinding, scaffolding is going on.
2, Don’t apply torque to the expansion joints during installation and protect the expansion joints against sharp-edged objects or tools.
3, Fabric expansion joints may never be subjected to pipe loads, they can only take movement.
4, Correct positioning of intermediate and fixed anchors is essential.
5, Make sure that inside and outsides of the expansion joints are correctly positioned.
6, Expansion joints with PTFE-foils have to be handled with extreme care.
7, Use copper grease for all bolt assemblies.
8, Tighten the bolts equally and try to avoid folds in the expansion joint
9, Please fix the bolts with the threads facing outside.
10, For application with over pressure, always use sunken head bolts.
AFTER START-UP:
Please consider the following points:
1, 4 Weeks after installation or after the first hot run all the bolts have to be re-tightened.
2, Fabric expansion joints must not be painted or coated.
3, Fabric expansion joints must not be cleaned with a high pressure hose, a steam cleaner, caustic cleansing agents or cleansing agents containing solvents.
4, The expansion joints don’t need any weather-protection.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE:
Expansion joints are wear-and-tear parts. No expensive maintenance is required. We recommend a routine inspection at least every 3 months. If deterioration is spotted, spare-parts can be ordered in time so that the expansion joints can be exchanged during the first shut-down to come.
If an installed expansion joints has to be removed from its position temporarily, we recommend replacement.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. | 
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