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ASSEMBLING THE PRIMARY cont'd) B) Pressurize the primary pipe to 60 psi (or that which is re- quired by local code). Allow C) Place the primary coupling the pipe to stabilize underpres- nto the mae mandrel the primary pipe sure approximately 15 minutes. onto the of the cou- Examine the gauge for any loss pling machine (CM1525). The in pressure which may indi- coupling should push onto the cate leakage in the assembly. shoulder and butt against the stop. Turn on the machine. C) After completing the pressure test,if there is a loss of Move the handle to the A port pressure,remove the test plug from the female fitting,look and push the peddle down un- for a misaligned washer,and try assembly sequence again. til you see the light go on or If pressure is lost again,cut off the coupling and recouple. hear the buzzer go off. After Note:After successful completion of the pressure test, re- the light or buzzer signals that move the test plug and copper washer.Copper washers can the expansion is complete, re- be reused for all pressure tests. lease the peddle and move handle to B port. Press peddle A NEW COPPER WASHER MUST BE USED FOR FINAL CONNECTION. down until coupled pipe can be removed from mandrel. Note: Make sure to hold the pipe ASSEMBLING THE PIPING COMPONENTS steady and straight (18') until coupling process is complete. A) Secure the 1-1/2"riser pipe D) Pull the coupling and pipe in a vise and coat the length of the threads thoroughly with assembly off the machine and product compatible pipe joint visually inspect the coupling compound. Pipe threads must for misalignment or damage. (Use a flashlight to illuminate be a maximum of 1"; longer the interior of the coupling if threads may result in the pipe necessary.) not sealing in the fitting. B) Thread the appropriate fit- • PRESSURE TESTING THE PRIMARY ting (tee, TE1500, or so', EL1500)onto the riser pipe and Pressure testing the primary pipe involves two procedures. tighten until a seal is obtained. The first procedure is to test each run of pipe individually before installation (should be done at this point). The second procedure is to test the primary pipe after the entire system is connected. C) On the opposing end of the Step One—Pressure Testing the Couplings - riser pipe,coat the threads with _ pipe joint compound. Thread A) Apply lubricant (non- on the impact valve and tighten granular,Moly Kote G or any until a seal is obtained. Make clean grease)to the inner sur- sure the impact valve mount- face of the copper washer, ing holes are parallel with the WS1000,to aid in keeping the fitting inlets. Note: Use boss copper washer aligned. Place PP g mount impact valves, U-bolts the copper washer on the cone cannot be used for mounting to seat of the test plug. Thread TCI dispenser sumps. the test plug(PA1500)into the coupling making sure the cop- D) Assemble the brackets i per washer is aligned correctly. °r. from the impact valve mount- Tighten the plug sufficiently ing bar onto the boss mount to deform the copper washer impact valves. , (use between 60 and 100 foot pounds of torque). • Page 3 -Omniflex Instructions