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    www.ccpco.com

    Installation Guide

    CanusaTube™- PLA
    Tubular sleeve for pipeline corrosion protection
    Product Description Storage & Safety Guidelines Equipment List
    1 2 3
    C
    To ensure maximum performance, store
    AN

    Canusa products in a dry, ventilated area. Keep


    USA

    products sealed in original cartons and avoid


    exposure to direct sunlight, rain, snow, dust or
    -CPS

    other adverse environmental elements. Avoid


    prolonged storage at temperatures above 35°C

    SOLVENT
    (95°F) or below -20°C (-4°F). Product
    installation should be done in accordance with
    local health and safety regulations.
    CanusaTubes™ are shipped with an inner release These installation instructions are intended as a Propane tank, hose, torch & regulator
    liner for protection from contamination. guide for standard products. Consult your Canusa Appropriate tools for surface abrasion
    representative for specific projects or unique Knife, roller, rags & approved solvent cleanser
    applications. Digital thermometer with suitable probe
    Standard safety equipment; gloves, goggles, hard hat, etc.
    Surface Preparation
    4 5 6
    h m
    idt 0m
    SOLVENT

    v e W e+5
    e v
    Sle Slee
    1m mm
    +
    50

    Before welding together the carrier pipe, slide the Ensure that the PE coating edges are beveled to 30°. Ensure that the pipe dry before cleaning. Prepare the
    CanusaTube sleeve at least 1 m away from the Clean exposed steel and adjacent pipe coating with a steel joint area to a minimum of St3 /SP3. Lightly
    cutback area of the joint solvent cleanser to remove the presence of oil, abrade the pipe coating adjacent to the weld area to a
    grease, and other contaminants. distance of 50mm (2") beyond each end of the
    sleeve width.

    Sleeve Installation Flame Intensity & Torch Size


    7 8 9

    Use moderate flame intensity for


    pre-heating and shrinking.
    Minimum Torch Size: 150,000 BTU/hr.

    Wipe clean or air blast the steel and pipe coating to Ensure that there is no dirt or moisture inside the tube
    remove foreign contaminants. and that the tube is not cut. If the sleeve is not
    useable, a one-piece Wrapid Sleeve or Canusa Wrap
    sleeve should be used.

    Pre-Heat Sleeve Installation


    10 11 12
    60°C
    140°F

    Pre-Heat the joint area to a minimum of 60°C (140°F). Completely remove the inner release liner from the Using the appropriate sized torch, begin at the
    Using a temperature measuring device, ensure the sleeve and centre the sleeve over the area to be centre of the sleeve and heat circumferentially
    correct temperature is reached on the steel and at sealed. around the pipe. Use broad strokes.
    least 50mm (2") on each side of the sleeve.
    For Sales & Information, Call Toll Free: (888) 532-7937
    CANUSA-CPS is registered to ISO 9001:2000. Part No. 99060-012
    www.farwestcorrosion.com
    www.ccpco.com
    Sleeve Installation
    13 14 15
    2

    1
    2
    1

    Continue heating from the centre toward one end of Shrinking has been completed when the adhesive While the sleeve is still hot and soft, use a hand
    the sleeve until recovery is complete. In a similar begins to ooze at the sleeve edges all around the roller to firmly roll the sleeve surface and push any
    manner, heat and shrink the remaining side. With a circumference. Finish shrinking the sleeve with trapped air up and out of the sleeve, as shown
    yellow backing, a pink-orange shade will appear long horizontal strokes over the entire surface to above. If necessary, reheat to roll out air.
    when the proper temperature has been reached. ensure a uniform bond.

    Inspection Backfilling Guidelines


    16 17
    After shrinking is complete, allow the sleeve to cool for 2 hours prior to lowering and backfilling. To
    prevent damage to the sleeve, use selected backfill material, (no sharp stones or large particles)
    otherwise an extruded polyethylene mesh or other suitable shield should be used.

    Visually inspect the installed sleeve for the following:


    • Sleeve is in full contact with the steel joint.
    • Adhesive flows beyond both sleeve edges.
    • No cracks or holes in sleeve backing.

    For Sales & Information, Call Toll Free: (888) 532-7937

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