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ITEM#171 -FLEA =1 NG- FIREFLEX FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS - . . Requirements — Installation Instructions — DO NOT COMPRESS OR EXTEND AXIALLY PROVIDE SUPPORT • Must be used in a liquid tight sump Corrugated metal hose installed in-line with the longitudinal When installing the assembly in a horizontal axis of the piping should not be subject to axial movement. loop,provide support for the arms to prevent the hose from sagging. • Must be used with operational leak Carets Wrong detection O • Must not come in contact with Brine, Saltwater, Saltwater splash, saltwater spray and/or chlorine .b.r..• Its` • You must visually inspect the flex connector for any defect or damage that wrong may have occurred during shipping • If you find a damaged flex connector, you must return it to FLEX-ING or the AVOID SHARP BENDS MAINTAIN MINIMUM CENTERLINE authorized distributor Use elbows to avoid sharp bends near the end of BEND RADIUS the metal hose assembly. Flex connectors must be used in a liquid tight sump with operational leak detection. • Flex connectors must be replaced when ;Wrong the dispenser has been hit or disrupted I[f,_Correct �(Z, ' Nrong • Replace the flex connector if the shear valve has broken. Shear valve must remain properly mounted Correa • Tags are an integral part of the connector and must remain intact • Do not remove tags or labels DO NOT ALLOW MOVEMENT DO NOT TORQUE • Never coat a flex connector with a IN MULTIPLE PLANES DURING INSTALLATION Flexing a metal hose in two separate planes ofmovement Do not use to compensate for bolt hole misalign- non-approved coating will torque the hose assembly. Always install the metal ment. Floating flanges will help to minimize hose assembly so that flexing occurs in one plane only,the twisting of the metal hose. Pipe unions will help • Do Not torque flex connector plane in which bending occurs. to reduce twisting during connection to the piping. The use of two wrenches will help to keep the I hose from twisting when tightening the pipe union. • Install in one plane of motion t i 1 • Do Not exceed minimum bend radius 1174 j 1 • Do Not compress or deform I • You must be OSHA trained and have �-, OSHA approved equipment U U w o.. Correct Wrong ..pr...a o...o�pr...• in plane out of plane ne.r..p n•.rno flexing flexing Installation Instruction Tags are an integral part of the flex connector. If you receive a Flex-connector without an installation tag contact us immediately at 1-800-333-3599. Removal of this tag voids the warranty and the UL Listing. All metal hose assemblies are custom made. We do have standard catalog products but they are considered non-stock. All returns require a Return Goods Authorization number and a re-stocking charge will be applied. Some products may be non-returnable.