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armacell Arma-Chek D Applications Manual

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  • Page 1 application manual...
  • Page 2 APPLICATION MANUAL © ARMACELL UK LTD.

  • Page 3: Health And Safety

    APPLICATION MANUAL 1 - General >> Working with Arma-Chek D WORKING WITH ARMA-CHEK HEALTH & SAFETY • The installer should have a general knowledge of the • When using adhesive and mastic sealants, the manu- installation techniques relating to Armafl ex tube and facturer’s...
  • Page 4 fl at surfaces, vessels and piping diameters above 3. All seams and joints to have an allowance of a 500mm. The Arma-Chek D covering is to be fi xed and minimum of 10 mm wide and 3 mm thick mastic secured immediately, no “tack “time is required.
  • Page 5 APPLICATION MANUAL 1 - General >> Working with Arma-Chek D CORRECT USE OF ARMA-CHEK D TAPES The following procedures are applicable for Arma-Chek self-adhesive matching tape with 20 mm, 50 mm and 100 mm width. • Self-adhesive tapes are to be used for internal...
  • Page 6 APPLICATION MANUAL 1 - General >> Working with Arma-Chek D (4) D © ARMACELL UK LTD.
  • Page 7 APPLICATION MANUAL 2 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Tubes ARMA-CHEK D PRE-COATED TUBES Arma-Chek D pre-coated tubes are supplied with a self- adhesive seal in 1 metre lengths. The covering fi nishes approximately 10 mm before the end of the tube in order to guarantee that the insulation material is installed “un-...
  • Page 8 APPLICATION MANUAL 2 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Tubes INSULATING FITTINGS WITH PRE-COVERED TUBES BEND WITH 45° ANGLE USING ARMAFLEX TUBE 1. Cut the pre-coated tube to the correct length for the bend. 22.5° 2. Carefully close the longitudinal seam of the tube.
  • Page 9 APPLICATION MANUAL 2 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Tubes INSULATION OF PIPE REDUCER USING SEGMENT BEND ARMA-CHEK D PRE-COVERED TUBES WITH 3 MIDDLE PARTS - 2+3 11,25° USING ARMAFLEX TUBE 10 - 50mm 11.25° 11/25° 11.25° 11/25°...
  • Page 10 APPLICATION MANUAL 2 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Tubes INSULATION JACKET COVER (small bore valves/unions etc.)all valves / unions etc.) 1. On cold lines, apply a small piece of Armafl ex tube completely glued on the spindle (or Armafl ex self- adhesive tape).

  • Page 11: General Procedures

    APPLICATION MANUAL 3 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Sheets GENERAL PROCEDURES PIPEWORK OFFSET BEND ANGLES Arma-Chek D pre-coated sheet material is available in a 1. Determine the dimension c. continuous roll form and can be used for large bore pipe work, ductwork, vessels and fl...
  • Page 12 APPLICATION MANUAL 3 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Sheets CONCENTRIC REDUCER - EQUAL ECCENTRIC REDUCER - FLAT BACK 1. Determine the measurements d1 and d2 (pipe 1. Determine the measurements d1 and d2 (pipe dia- diameter + 2 x insulation thickness) of the small and meter of the bare small and large pipe), the height h large pipe and the height h.
  • Page 13 APPLICATION MANUAL 3 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Sheets the fl ange with a strip of Arma-Chek D. 3. Transfer the measurements determined to the appropriate pre-coated Arma-Chek sheet. 5. Completed Arma-Chek eccentric reducer made of Install the valve covering and securely bond all areas factory-coated Arma-Chek D sheet material.
  • Page 14 APPLICATION MANUAL 3 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Sheets FLANGE COVERINGS DUCTWORK RECTANGULAR Fabricate fl ange coverings following the same principles 1. Insulate the area of the ductwork which borders as for valve coverings. directly on the fl ange with a 100 mm wide strip of Armafl...
  • Page 15 APPLICATION MANUAL 3 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Sheets VESSELS 100 mm Arma-Chek D self-adhesive tape with the same overlap as butt joints. 1. First insulate the vessel jacket with Arma-Chek D b. Secure butt joints and edges on outdoor applications pre-coated sheet material.
  • Page 16 APPLICATION MANUAL 3 - Insulating with Arma-Chek D >> Using Pre-Covered Sheets (14) D © ARMACELL UK LTD.
  • Page 17 2. For Arma-Chek D covering adhesive is only required dry, ”use fi ngernail test“ and fi x down making sure the on the Armafl ex and on the overlapping area. A short overlap is completely fi...
  • Page 18 RECTANGULAR BODIES (ductwork, vessels) 1. Measure the length of the inner and outer ductwork To reduce labour time we recommend to install the bend. Cut the Arma-Chek D covering to the correct Arma- Chek D coverings to the ductwork in one dimension.
  • Page 19 CIRCULAR DUCTWORK 1. Measure the width of the throat and back of a seg- ment of the assembled segment bend and determine Apply the Arma-Chek D or Arma-Chek R covering as the circumference. you would for large bore pipework installations. (Refer to the section on large bore pipework installations on 2.
  • Page 20 1. Measure the length of the inner (throat) seam of around technique”. the bend and determine the number of segments. For this technique it is possible to use the Arma-Chek D The number of segments should be chosen to achieve covering bandage or self adhesive tape material (avail- an exact fi...
  • Page 21 (D) to which the offset angle connects. Arma- Chek covering and mark the circumference into 4 equal sections. Add an additional 50 mm over- 2. Transfer the circumference (U) to the Arma-Chek D lap on one side of this section. covering material. Halve the circumference.
  • Page 22 4 - Covering >> Using Arma-Chek D Covering VESSEL DOME END When covering an Armafl ex-insulated vessel dome end with Arma-Chek D covering material it is necessary to cut out segments. (Use enough segments to ensure that the material can be applied without wrinkles.) 1.
  • Page 23 3. Cut out and modify the covering, fabrication using the ”feathering“ technique. When installing use the correct type of Armafl ex adhesive! 4. For the quadrant overlap use Arma-Chek D self- adhesive tape (in the correct size for the overlap) on indoor applications, on outdoor applications the covering material (rolls), which can be cut into an approximate trapezium shape for the best fi...
  • Page 24 APPLICATION MANUAL 4 - Covering >> Using Arma-Chek D Covering (22) D © ARMACELL UK LTD.
  • Page 25 APPLICATION MANUAL © ARMACELL UK LTD.
  • Page 26 fi tness and suitability of the products, or combination of products, for any foreseeable purposes, applications and uses by the user and by any third party to which the user may convey the products. Since Armacell cannot control the end use of this product, Armacell does not guarantee that the user will obtain the same results as published in this document.