IMPROPER SELECTION OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN RESULT IN
EXPLOSION, FIRE, DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR HARM TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use or select a PLIDCO Sole+Mates until all aspects of the application are thoroughly analyzed.
Do not use the PLIDCO Sole+Mates until you read and understand these installation instructions. If you
have any questions, or encounter any difficulties using this product, please contact PLIDCO.
The person in charge of the repair must be familiar with these instructions and communicate them to all
personnel involved in the repair crew.
Pipeline repairs can be made with the pipeline in operation or shutdown.
Read and follow these instructions carefully. Follow your company's safety policy and applicable
codes and standards.
Whenever a PLIDCO product is modified in any form by anyone other than the Engineering and
Manufacturing Departments of The Pipe Line Development Company, the product warranty is
voided. Products that are field modified do not have the benefit of the material traceability,
procedural documentation, quality inspection, and experienced workmanship that are employed
by The Pipe Line Development Company.
Verify the wall thickness of the Sole+Mates is suitable for the intended application.
When repairing an active leak, extreme care must be taken to guard personnel. Severe injury or
death could result.
During the Pipe Preparation and Installation procedures, those installing the PLIDCO Split+Sleeve
must wear, at minimum, Z87+ safety eyewear and steel toe safety footwear.
If the pipeline has been shut down, re-pressuring should be done with extreme caution. Re-
pressuring should be accomplished slowly and steadily without surges that could vibrate the
pipeline and fitting. Industry codes and standards are a good source of information on this subject.
Never exceed the design strength Sole+Mates. Personnel should not be allowed near the repair
until the seal has been proven.
The Pipe Line Development Company
11792 Alameda Drive • Strongsville, Ohio 44149
Phone: (440) 871-5700 • Fax: (440) 871-9577
Toll Free: 1-800-848-3333
web: www.plidco.com • e-mail: pipeline@plidco.com
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Check List
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