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Flexible Entry Boot Flexible Entry Boots These rubber boots are designed to seal pipe and conduit entries for both The recommended size hole saw size must correspond with the Flexible Entry underground and above ground applications. For proper installation, the Boot size. appropriate size fabrication template should be used for accurate hole drilling. Step #1 5/16" Bit Step #2 Locate the center entry point in the After the bolt hole circle has been flat wall section of the sump base and drilled,drill the entry boot opening by drill a 5/16" hole. Install the Entry using the appropriate size hole saw. Boot Template to the sump base wall After opening is drilled, clean any using a 1/4"bolt and nut. Drill out the rough edges with a razor knife. appropriate bolt hole circle for the size boot to be installed using the Hole Saw Flexible Entry Boots same 5/16" drill bit. After drilling Fastener 2-3/8' FEB-3050,3150,3075,3100 remove the template from the sump 4-1/4' FEB-6150,FEB/GFB-6200 base wall. 4-1/4' FEB-6300,6350 Entry Boot 5-1/2" FEB-7390,7400 Template 5-1/2' SAB-7400,GDB-7450 Sabre Saw FEB-8600 Step #3 Step#4 Install the rubber boot from outside Using a 7/16"nut driver,tighten all of the sump by inserting the studs the nuts evenly and firmly.To prevent through the bolt holes. From the ll�I deforming boots do not over tighten inside of the sump, install the com- IM nuts. If a torque wrench is used, the pression ring over the studs and setting should be 60 in.lbs. install nuts by hand. -- IY Step #5 Angled Entries Insert the appropriate sized pipe or Band Clamp The flexible entry boot is flexible conduit into the flexible boot from out- enough to permit angled pipe or con- side of the sump. After the pipe or duit entries up to 30' angle (15' in conduit has been positioned, install each direction). Angles greater than the band clamp around the boot and 30'could prevent the boot from seal- r tighten to 30 in.lbs. ing around the pipe or conduit. Round Surface Installations i Sump Access Boots Flexible Entry Boots may be installed on An optional"plug'style boot is available, �� 4 round surfaces which have a radius diame- designed to seal holes that are purpose- ter greater than 30". The installation pro- ' ly drilled in the side of a dispenser sump = ' cedures are the same as described above for easier access to the sump's plumb- except the 5/16"bolt holes should be made II ing. See Step 2 for proper hole saw size slightly larger after initial drilling. This can (Part#SAB-7400). be accomplished by moving the 5/16" bit from side to side in each bolt hole after the Entry Boot Template has been removed. WARNING This will enable the entry boot studs to 1. Keep all fiberglass cleaning solvents away from boots. move slightly inward when tightening down the nut fasteners. Tighten down each nut These types of solvents could cause severe damage. in stages so the boot flange and compres- 2. The recommended hole saw size must always be used sion ring can evenly conform to the round- ; for proper installation of the Flexible Entry Boot. ' ed surface.