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Flexible •und Piping Manual environ 13.6 Coupling Flexible Pipe Sections 13.6.5 Swaging The GeoFlexo piping system requires the use of the Environ Coupling To begin the swaging process, turn Machine for proper installation of the pipe couplings onto the GeoFlex the switch to the DOWN position. and GeoVent'"flexible piping sections. Both coax couplings&fittings Once the tapered swage passes and metallic couplings and fittings may be coupled with the Environ through the pipe coupling assembly, coupling machine providing the correct face plates are used. the motor will turn off. Remove the coupled pipe section. Turn the IMPORTANT: Using the coupling machine with piping andlor switch to the UP position to allow ." couplings not manufactured by Environ Products Inc.shall void the drive shaft to return to the ='" the coupling machine warranty. Before and after the coupling starting position. process the supplied dust cover should be kept on the coupling. This Precaution will lessen the Possibility of damage. 13.6.6 Inspection Inspect the installed pipe coupling 13.6.1 Machine Set-up assembly inside and out to make • Remove cover and install under the base. sure there was no damage to the insert, ferrule or swivel nut during • Install the correct face plate. the swaging operation. • Install the correct threaded shaft. IMPORTANT. Using this • Install the correct size swage kit. coupling machine with pipe or • Open the vent plug. couplings other than those manufactured by Environ • Plug in machine with extension cord. Products Inc. shall void the IMPORTANT. Connect the coupling machine to a product warranty. properly grounded outlet only. Piping must be held vertically throughout the coupling process. 13.6.7 Positioning Coax Pipe Coupling Install the appropriate size faceplate, 13.6.2 Positioning Swivel Pipe Coupling unscrew and remove the tapered swage from the threaded shaft. Lubricate the Install the appropriate size faceplate, inside of the coupling insert with lithium unscrew and remove the tapered swage grease. Insert the pipe coupling assembly from the threaded shaft. Lubricate the over the threaded shaft and push it down inside of the coupling insert with lithium onto the face plate. grease. Insert the pipe coupling assembly over the threaded shaft and seat it onto the face plate. 13.6.8 Installing The Tapered Swage 13.6.3 Installing The Tapered Swage Thread the tapered swage onto the threaded shaft until it meets the back of Thread the tapered swage onto the threaded the pipe coupling assembly. Lubricate shaft until it meets the back of the pipe the outside of the tapered swage using coupling assembly. Lubricate the outside of lithium grease. the tapered swage using lithium grease. NOTE: Do not use silicone based NOTE: Do not use silicone based - - lubricants. Be sure that the swivel lubricants. Be sure that the swivel nut of the pipe coupling assembly nut of the pipe coupling assemblyi - 13.6.4 is flush against the face plate. Inserting the Pipe is flush against the face plate. 13.6.9 Inserting the Pipe Insert the end of a flexible pipe section ,. Insert the end of a flexible pipe section inside the pipe coupling until it bottoms inside the pipe coupling until it bottoms out. Inspect the entire assembly,prior to out. Inspect the entire assembly, prior to ' switching on the machine.The coupling switching on the machine for the must be pipe are totally vertical. following: , • Finish the coupling process as • Swivel nuts are flush against the base described in 13.6.5 and 13.6.6 plate. ` • The coupling and pipe are totally IMPORTANT: For direct burial coax applications, loosely vertical. pre-install entry boot on pipe, studs facing downward, • The ferrule is snug against the insert shoulder. prior to inserting pipe on coupling. 17