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jj"! Underground Piping Manu Ff0,*VV0RKS BY DPW FUELING COIIITAINMENT SYSTEMS distance from the face of the one adapter/fitting to the next. 13.6.1 Positioning Swivel Pipe Coupling If swivel couplings and fittings are used,subtract 1"to allow Install the appropriate size faceplate,unscrew and remove for the length of the two pipe couplings and cut the piping to the tapered swage from the threaded shaft. that length. See Access Pipe installation instructions for Lubricate the inside of the coupling insert with complete information and installation steps. metal assembly paste or white lithium grease. 13.4 FlexWorks Pipe Cutting Insert the pipe coupling assembly,including When cutting the piping into pipe sections,cut the pipe at the ferrule over the threaded shaft and seat it Big the measured cut mark using the pipe cutter tool.This cut- onto the face plate. ting tool is designed to make clean and even cuts in the pip- Note: Do not place ferrule on the piping.Ferrule must be ing. Clean and even piping cuts are necessary for the proper inserted over the insert of the coupling. installation of the DPW pipe couplings. 13.6.2 installing The Tapered Swage 13.4.1 Cutter Positioning Thread the tapered swage onto the threaded Mark the pipe where it is to be cut. Next position the blade of shaft until it meets the back of the pipe cou- the pipe cutter over the mark. pling assembly. 13.4.2 Blade Activation NOTE:Do not use silicone based lubricants. Squeeze the handles up and down to activate the movement Be sure that the swivel nut of the pipe cou- Ilk of the blade. Continue until the blade will no longer continue pling assembly is flush against the face to activate.This procedure will cause the pipe to slightly com- plate. press. 13.6.3 Inserting the Pipe 13.4.3 Pipe Cutting Insert the end of a flexible pipe section inside Rotate the entire pipe cutter 1/4 turn to permit the blade to the pipe coupling until it bottoms out.Inspect penetrate the wall of the pipe. Continue to squeeze the han- the entire assembly,prior to switching on the dles up and down to complete the entire pipe cut.Inspect machine for the following: the cut to make sure it is even. • Swivel nuts are flush against the base plate. NOTE: Do not rotate blade more than 1/4"turn.Inspect 0 The coupling and pipe are totally vertical. edge of cut and inside of piping after cutting for any signs • The ferrule is snug against the insert shoul- of damage. der. 13.5 Coupling Flexible Pipe Sections 13.6.4 Swaging The flexible piping system requires the use of the DPW Cou- To begin the swaging process,turn the switch pling Machine for proper installation of the pipe couplings to the DOWN position.Once the tapered swage onto the flexible piping sections. passes through the pipe coupling assembly,the motor will 97 IMPORTANT: Using the coupling machine with piping and/ turn off.Remove the coupled pipe section. Turn the switch to or couplings not manufactured by DPW shall void the cou- the UP position to allow the drive shaft to re- pling machine warranty.Before and after the coupling pro- turn to the starting position. cess the supplied dust cover should be kept on the coupling. 13.6.5 Inspection y This precaution will lessen the possibility of damage. For complete instructions,please refer to the DPW coupling ma- Inspect the installed pipe coupling assembly chine installation instructions. and pipe,inside and out,to make sure there 13.6 Machine Set-up was no damage to the insert,ferrule,swivel nut or pipe during the swaging operation. • Remove cover and install under the base. Always replace the protective coupling cap after the coupling • Install the correct face plate. has been swaged onto the pipe end. • Install the correct threaded shaft. NOTICE:Before and after the coupling process,the pr tective • Install the correct size swage kit. coupling cover should be kept on the coupling. • Open the vent plug. This precaution will lessen the possibility of damage and con- tamination by dirt,sand and debris that could compromise • Plug in machine with extension cord. the sealing process. IMPORTANT: Connect the coupling machine to a properly IMPORTANT:Connect the coupling machine to a properly grounded outlet only. Piping must be held vertically grounded outlet only. Piping must be held vertically throughout the coupling process. throughout the coupling process. WARNING: OPW's coupling machine is not intrinsically IMPORTANT:Using this coupling machine with pipe or safe and can not be used in hazardous areas. couplings other than those manufactured by OPW will void the product warranty.