Spears Hot-Tap Instrucciones De Instalación

Installation Instructions
procedures thoroughly before starting. Suitability of the intended service
must be determined prior to installation. Plastic piping systems must be
engineered, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with accepted
standards and procedures for plastic piping systems. It is absolutely
necessary that all installation, operation and maintenance personnel be
trained in proper handling, installation requirements and precautions for
installation and use of plastic piping systems before starting.
See "Precautions and Warnings" for all installations in this
instruction.
ASSEMBLY
The Hot-Tap Saddle includes
the following components:
1. Cap
2. Upper O-ring
3. Hot-Tap Cutter
4. Bolt/Washer
5. Saddle Body
6. Lower O-ring
7. Saddle Bottom
8. Nut/Washer
Hot-Tap Saddle
HT-3A-1001
Hot-Tap Saddles are designed for adding
branch connections to piping systems
under live ("hot") pressure. Hot-Tap Saddle
branch outlets are either 3/4" socket (with
1" Spigot O.D.) or 1-1/2" socket (with 2"
Spigot O.D.) in saddle sizes 2" through
6" to fi t IPS pipe using a built-in O-ring
seal. Internal cutter is operated using
conventional ratchet and drive extension
and permanently retains coupon cut from
pipe. Maximum operating pressure at 73°F
is 235 psi for saddle sizes 2" - 4" and 200
psi for 6" saddles.
Read all applicable instructions and
1
STEP 1
Position Unit - Clean pipe free of dirt or debris where installation will be
made. Remove saddle blots, nuts, washers and saddle bottom. Check that
the lower O-ring is fully seated in the saddle body and place over pipe in
the desired position. Install saddle bottom with bolts, washer and nuts hand
tight. Important: washers must be used under each bolt head and under
each nut to avoid saddle damage.
STEP 2
Torque Saddle - Check desired positioning and alignment. Using and
alternating pattern, tighten all bolts to specifi ed torque.
Saddle
Size
2
3
4
6
STEP 3
Prepare Branch Connection - Prepare branch connecting pipe for installation into
saddle branch socket (Note: socket OD is pipe spigot dimension and will accept an
elbow, tee or other fi tting as an alternative branch take off confi guration). Pipe end
must be cut square at 90° using a wheel type cutter or a saw and miter box. Tighten
bolt assembly to specifi ed torques.
90°
90°
Recommended Bolt
Torque - ft. lbs.
8
8
8
10
2