6. Commissioning, operation
Figure 1: Welding details
Fillet
weld
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weld
6.9 Tube clip welding
Attach clips at predetermined locations. Preheat area before welding, if required.
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Weld the first tube clip at 100 mm (4") from the guide channel, weld only on the opposite
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side of the guide channel (see figure 2).
Weld tube clip on one end only and ensure there is a loose fit (no friction)
between the mineral-insulated cable and the clip.
The tube clip should allow axial expansion of the mineral-insulated cable.
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Weld clips maximum every 300 mm (12") to 450 mm (18") of run (see figure 2) alternating
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on opposite sides of the sheath.
Force tube clips down after the thermocouple installation to ensure good sensor to tube
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contact.
Figure 2: Tube clip welding
Fillet
weld
WIKA operating instructions model TC59-X (XTRACTO-PAD
First clip
maximum
100 mm (4")
Maximum
300 mm to 450 mm
(12" to 18")
MI
cable
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weld
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