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r � , ' h Fes § i ° ° 4 t ., , � <.. 1 ' P. . 1\ mss,. ` I o >. *,: 0a , N is, z C'``£, a� ° 4 "S,1n a a z T iaF 1. The Series 1100 MEGALUG joint re- just prior to slipping the gasket onto 4.* Push the gland toward the socket straint is designed for use on ductile the plain end for joint assembly. and center it around the pipe with iron pipe conforming to ANSI /AWWA Place the gland on the plain end the gland lip against the gasket. C151/A21.51 (all thickness classes) with lip extension toward the plain Insert bolts and hand tighten nuts. when restraining mechanical joint end, followed by the gasket. Make deflection after joint assembly pipe fittings. but before tightening bolts. NOTE: In cold weather it is preferable to warm the gasket to facilitate assembly of the joint. 2.* Clean the socket and the plain end. Lubrication and additional cleaning should be provided by brushing both 3•* Insert the pipe into the socket and the gasket and the plain end with press the gasket firmly and evenly soapy water or an approved pipe into the gasket recess. Keep the lubrication meeting the requirement joint straight during assembly. of ANSI /AWWA C111/A21.11, , 4. (cont.), ., 4 s §4�� ' 5" 6- ,� , y ' 5 5.* Tighten the bolts to the normal In large sizes (30 -48 inch), five or 7. If removal is necessary, utilize the 5 /8 range of torque as indicated [3 inch more repetitions may be required. inch hex heads provided. If reas- 45-60 ft -Ibs., 4 -24 inch 75 -90 ft- The use of a torque- indicating sembly is required, assemble the lbs., 30 -36 inch 100 -120 ft -Ibs., and wrench will facilitate this procedure. joint in the same manner as above, 42 -48 inch 120 -150 ft -Ibs.] While at by tightening the wedge bolts to 90 all times maintaining approximately 6 Tighten the torque limiting twist- ft -Ibs. If the series 1100 restraint the same distance between the off nuts in a clockwise direction is removed from the pipe, be sure gland and the face of the flange at (direction indicated by arrow on that all the collar bolts and wedges all points around the socket. This top of nut) until all wedges are in are in place before the restraint is can be accomplished by partially firm contact with the pipe surface. reassembled. tightening the bottom bolt first, then Continue tightening in an alternat- top bolt, next the bolts at either ing manner until all of the nuts have * These steps are requirements of side, finally the remaining bolts. been twisted off. AWWA. AWWA Standard C600 Repeat the process until all bolts are within the appropriate range of torque. For More Information F or more information about MEGALUG restraints call EBAA IRON Sales, Inc. EBAA today and request P.O. BOX 857 Eastland TA 76448 "EBAA Connections Bulletin DI -1" concerning use of I I the MEGALUG restraint on grey iron pipe, or "EBAA Connections Bulletin DI -2" covering the background ,. ** * 1 _ H Tel: (254) 629.1731 * , ** and operation of the MEGALUG system of restraint. . _ _ *:*, ° `1 Fax (254) 629.8931 "Restraint Length Calculation" Software is available (800) 433.1716 within US and Canada for PC /Windows applications. Support documenta- contact @ebaa,com lion a bout the software can be found in "EBAA Con- nections Bulletin PD -1 through PD -5 ". www,ebaa.com