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SECTION 3 SMITH TOOL AND EQUIPMENT LIST Following is a basic list of equip- power lost in the cord the pipe size used. Note: Use ment which should be available increases.Table 1.3.2 shows protective pads such as split before installation.Always be cer- maximum allowable length sections of the same size fiber- tain that appropriate tapering tools for various size cords. glass pipe or a sheet of 1/8-inch and adhesive kits are at the job site. b. Smith Heat Packsltl (3 mm) thick rubber to protect Note: Use the proper tapering tool the pipe from clamp or chainChemical heat packs are damage. for tapering each size of pipe. See available for use in locations Section 5. where it is impractical to use 2. Tapering tool (See Section 5) 1.3.1 Recommended equipment electric heating collars. 3. Felt-tip marking pen for cool weather (below 70° F/ Chemical heat packs may 21 ° C) pipe assembly leave residue on the pipe 4. Pipe cutting equipment 1. Heat source for prewarming surface and are best suited a. fine tooth (32 teeth/inch) for use where appearance is hacksaw, or a. electric heating collarfl), or not a concern. b. portable electric heat lamp, or Note: The overall effective- b. circular saw with a crushed c. hot air blower ness of chemical heat packs tungsten carbide or rein- 2. A means of maintaining adhe- depends on ambient temper- forced abrasive blade, or sive kits at 70-80° F(21-27° C). atures. Smith Fiberglass c. sabre saw with a fine-tooth j Use a box with a 25 watt light Products recommends using metal or tungsten carbide bulb, or keep the adhesive in a insulation when the ambient grit blade, or heated truck cab or building. temperature (still air) or the wind chill is 32° F (0° C) or d. jigsaw with carbide grit 3. Heat assisted curing source less. Insulation is offered as abrasive blade a. electric heating collars an optional item by Smith 5. Wrap-around (for marking pipe) When usingelectric heating Fiberglass Products.Each kit g is marked with an expiration 6. T.A.B.wrenches(See Section 6) collars, make sure that an date. Do not use kit after that adequate power source is 7. Shop hammer,3-6 lbs.(4-9 kg), available and that extension date. and a 2x4 block of wood cords are properly sized. 1.3.2 Recommended equipment 8. Adjustable pipe stands Wattage requirements are for installing 2"-4" (51-102 mm) as shown in Table 1.3.1. pipe 9. Power drive adapter (optional) As the length of the exten- 1. Chain vise (bench mounted or (See Section 5) sion cord increases, the portable) capable of securing 10. Electric heating collars TABLE 1.3.1 TABLE 1.3.2 WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC HEATING COLLARS EXTENSION CORD LENGTH Size 110V or 220V Heating Collar Wire Suggested Maximum (in.) _(rhm) (Watts) Size Length Length (AWG) (ft.) (m) 00 (m) 2 51 90 3 76 155 14 20 6 22 4 102 200 12 30 9 36 -b1 6 --152 285 10 50 - 15 571 4 (1)Available from Smith Fiberglass Products or your local distributor. 6