Continental Industries (CI) 0000-34-4834-49-fasttap Installation guide

  • Hello! I have reviewed the provided operating instructions for the Fasttap. This document describes how to properly install Fasttaps using band straps, including cleaning, placement, connection, and completion of the tap, with specific details for different outlet types. I am ready to answer your questions about the installation process described in the document.
  • What should be done before mounting the saddle?
    What nut should be backed off?
    What should be done with pipe ends before connecting service line?
    What is the correct way to tighten compression type outlets
    How to allow flow thru the service?
The Ultimate Connection
CONTINENTAL INDUSTRIES
The Ultimate Connection
FASTTAP®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FASTTAPS WITH BAND STRAPS
1. CLEAN MAIN OF ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE AREA WHERE THE SADDLE IS TO BE MOUNTED. PAY
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE AREA WHERE THE GASKET WILL MAKE ITS SEAL.
2. BACK OFF NUT ON BANDSTRAP STUD UNTIL IT IS FLUSH WITH END OF STUD.
3. PLACE BANDSTRAP AROUND MAIN IN THE DESIRED POSITION. PLACE STUD BETWEEN STRIP ON
OPPOSITE END OF BANDSTRAP. TIGHTEN UNTIL LEAK TIGHT.
4. CUT PIPE ENDS SQUARE, DEBURR OUTSIDE AND INSIDE, CLEAN THOROUGHLY TO ASSURE THERE IS NO DIRT,
GREASE, OIL, ETC. ON ASSEMBLY AREA OF PIPE.
5. CONNECT SERVICE LINE. IF OUTLET IS SOLVENT WELD OR THREADED, FOLLOW YOUR COMPANIES
PROCEDURES. IMPORTANT - ON COMPRESSION TYPE OUTLETS, TIGHTEN COMPRESSION NUT ALL
THE WAY TO SHOULDER OF OUTLET.
6. REMOVE O-RING AND CAP, THEN INSERT DRIVE KEY (33-2940-00) INTO PUNCH. GUIDE BUSHING SHOULD BE
SEATED IN TOP OF SADDLE AFTER BEGINNING TAP.
7. SCREW PUNCH DOWN UNTIL STOP ON DRIVE KEY CONTACTS THE TOP OF THE TEE. (THE TAP IS NOW
COMPLETE)
8. TO ALLOW FLOW THRU THE SERVICE, BACK PUNCH UP UNTIL THE TOP OF THE PUNCH IS FLUSH WITH TOP
OF TEE. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE PUNCH DOES NOT PROTRUDE ABOVE THE TEE.
9. REPLACE ORING AND CAP. SCREW DOWN 1/4 TURN PAST HAND TIGHT OR 2025 FOOT POUNDS.
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