Everbilt C633WHD34 Installation guide

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Review Date: 01/18/2012

Original Date: 06/24/1996

Document ID: NTB-0696-04

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Copper Unions

“Ground-Joint” Seal Preparation for Copper/Bronze Unions

1.) Make sure the ground-joint area is free of nicks and scratches.

2.) Spray the ground-joint area with a silicone spray or beeswax to enhance seating.

3.) Recommended torques (for ground-joint seal):

½” (nominal) unions – 35 ft./lbs. (minimum)

¾” (nominal) unions – 60 ft./lbs. (minimum)

1” (nominal) unions – 70 ft./lbs. (minimum)

1 ¼” (nominal) unions – 70 ft./lbs. (minimum)

1 ½” (nominal) unions – 80 ft./lbs. (minimum)

2” (nominal) unions – 80 ft./lbs. (minimum)

4.) Make sure alignment of line does not put lateral stress on the ground-joint seal.

5.) Make sure that excess solder (droplets) do not reach the ground-joint area.