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Flexible Pipe Connections Pipe Coupling Connections After all containment sumps have been interconnected with all of the flexible pipe sections, Crossover Supports (if required) and the Test Boots have been installed, then connection of the Pipe Couplings to Fittings or Adapters may proceed. Comply with the following connection procedures for profiler Installation. Step #1 Step #2 Step #3 Step #4 Remove the protective cap from the Remove the plastic protective cap Push the Pipe Coupling onto the Using two Swivel Wrenches, tighten Pipe Coupling and verify that the from the Filling or Adapter. Inspect male threaded Fitting or Adapter and the coupling to 60 ft. Ibe.. It is not Gasket is seated in the back of the the Fitting or Adapter to be sure that hand tighten. Be sure that the piping necessary to use a wrench swivel. Insure that the Test Boot it is free of sand or debrls. does not twist while hand tightening. extension to achieve rated torque. has been properly Installed as When completed, tighten the Band outlined on page 14. Clamps on the Flexible Entry Boots. Test Boot Connections In order to perform an air pressure Integrity test on the interstitial space of GeoFlex Pipe the entire interstitial space must be interconnected. There are two types of required connections made to the Test Boots. This will vary depending on which type of containment sump the Test Boot is installed. Standard Connector Tubes These nylon lubes are 12` (300mm) in length and fitted at each end with a nylon speared elbow. Each comes with two stainless steel band clamps. F Test Tubes These nylon tubes are 36" (900mm) in length and fitted on one end with with a nylon speared elbow and the other end with 1/4' NPT threaded lining. Each comes with one stainless steel band clamp. Custom Connector Kits For custom length connector tubes a kit containing a 50' (15.24m) roll of nylon tubing, with 50 nylon speared elbows, and 100 stainless steel band clamps is available. Custom lengths can also be made upon request. Interconnecting Test Boots Tank Sump Connections Test Boots installed in these sumps should be connected to the 36" (900mm) long Test Tubes. The fitting on the end will accept the Test Gauge used for air pressure testing. Manifold Sump Connections Test Boots installed in these sumps should be Inter -connected with a custom length Connector Tube:' In-line Piping Sump Connections Test Boots installed in these sumps should be inter -connected with a custom length Connector Tube. Junction Dispenser Sumps Test Boots installed in these sumps should be inter -connected with the 12" (300mm) long standard Connector Tubes. Terminating Dispenser Sumps Test Boots installed in these sumps should be connected to the 36" (900mm) long Test Tubes and plugged on the end when conducting the air pressure test.