N/A For maintaining alignment of piping through its axial expansion and contraction cycles. Normally, two or more pipe alignment guides are used on a single piping run to avoid a pivoting effect within the piping system. It is recommended that the first guide be located a maximum of four pipe diameters from an expansion joint. The second guide should be placed a maximum of 18 pipe diameters from the expansion joint. Additional guides should be employed in accordance with the guide spacing data on next page. Supports are usually required between the intermediate guides to comply with standard support practice.

N/A (1) Attach outer housing to structure by bolting or welding.
(2) Remove upper section of housing to open position.
(3) Attach spider clamp to pipe and completely insulate.
(4) Set pipe and spider clamp into outer housing.
(5) Replace upper section of housing to closed position and secure.