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Instructions for using a heat gun or torch:
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Read important warnings on page 1 and follow safety
precautions provided with heat gun or torch.
•
When using a torch use a soft yellow, low-heat flame.
Apply just enough heat to do the job.
•
Keep torch or heat gun moving
continuously to distribute the heat
evenly to avoid overheating,
blistering or charring the
heating cable and heat-
shrinkable tubes.
•
Replace any heat-damaged
parts.
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Shrink tubes into position until
adhesive flows out ends.
•
Allow assembly to cool before
installing the expansion loop.
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Slide tubes over the heating cable as shown.
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Place one heat-shrinkable tube over each end
of the expansion tube.
Heating cable
Heat-shrinkable tube
6 in (152 mm)
4
2 in
(51 mm)
2 in
(51 mm)
4 in
(102 mm)
2 in (51 mm)
Expansion tube
24 in (610 mm)
Concrete
expansion joint
Heating
cable
Reinforcing
bars
Expansion tube
Sand
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