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• Use a hole saw (4-1/2" diameter for 3" coupling, 5-1/2" diameter for 4" coupling) or jig saw (both provided by contractor) to cut a hole at marked location. ❑ Although carbide tipped blade will last longer, any steel saw blade can cut hole. Step #2 - Sand and Clean Mating Surfaces • Use supplied sandpaper (60 grit) to sand an area around drilled hole on both inside and outside of turbine enclosure ❑ Turbine enclosure surface must be sanded "white" to ensure proper bond. ❑ Sanded area should radiate at least 3" out from hole edges. • Sand FRP fitting flanged surfaces. • Use clean, dry cloth to remove sanding dust from all sanded surfaces. • If surfaces are contaminated with grease or piping dope, use clean solvent to thoroughly clean bonding surfaces, then resand surfaces. Field Installed FRP Coupling _,, Turbine Enclosure Interior Female Section Male Section' 0 Sand these surfaces first, then apply adhesive to these surfaces just before final assembly. 'Male section to be inserted from the inside of the turbine enclosure. Step #3 - Mix and Apply Adhesive Note: Adhesive shelf life is six months. Check production date on box. • Confirm bonding surfaces of turbine enclosure and FRP coupling are dry, clean, and sanded. • Thoroughly mix two part adhesive in accordance with detailed mixing instructions contained in adhesive kit. • Apply adhesive with supplied putty knife to prepared surfaces on both Fiberglas turbine enclosure and FRP fitting flanges. Step #4 - Attach FRP Coupling • Insert male threaded coupling section from inside of turbine enclosure. • Screw female threaded section from outside of turbine enclosure. • Tighten down both sections by hand tightening until adhesive is squeezed out from flange faces. Note: Hand tighten only. • Use flat stick or putty knife to fill in all gaps around coupling flange and turbine enclosure wall. 26 Step #5 - Curing • Allow minimum of four hours for adhesive to harden. ❑ Mating parts must not be moved before adhesive is fully cured. • For outside ambient temperatures below 60°F, apply supplemental heat to initiate adhesive curing process. ❑ See Adhesive Application Guidelines in section F5. • Test coupling. ❑ See section F7, Hydrostatic Water Test for details. ❑ After successful test, install secondary piping into FRP coupling. Step #6 - Disposal of Unused Catalyst, Adhesive. • Mix unused tubes of catalyst and any unused catalyst or adhesive to form a solid for safe disposal. • Dispose.of resulting solid as a non -hazardous waste in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. G4. Rubber Grommet Installation Note: Grommets are not intended to be used for primary piping connections to the turbine enclosure. Note: Grommets should not be used in sealable turbine enclosures. When rubber grommets are used: • Electrical fittings and secondary pipe fittings are installed using same procedure. • Grommets are dimensionally compatible with FRP pipe manufactured by either Ameron or Smith Fiberglass. ❑ Contractor provides secondary FRP Pipe which is placed in grommet. Optional grommet kit for electrical connections include: • Grommets. • One hole saw with arbor. • Sandpaper. Optional grommet kit for secondary piping fittings include: • 8 grommets. • One hole saw. • Sandpaper. How to Install Grommet Note: To insure a water resistant seal, only use supplied hole saw. Step #1- Drill and Sand Hole • Drill hole. • Ensure hole is clean cut with defined edges. • Use supplied sandpaper to clean edge of cut hole to remove loose fibers or burrs. • Sand smooth any chipping or irregularities.