Airedale OptiChill FreeCool 500kW - 1365kW - Manual (Page 115)

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Technical Manual : 7197700 v1.2.0 02_2013
Grooved & Clamped
Type Connection 1 Place Grooved Ends Together 2 Locate Rubber Gasket
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Note that an expansion gap of 5mm is
shown here
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The gasket should be checked for
compatability and damage prior
to installation.
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A thin coat of sealing lubricant should
be applied to both the inside and
outside mating surfaces.
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Slip the gasket fully onto one of the
pipe ends, align the second pipe and
slide the gasket into place.
3 Place Clamp over Gasket 4 Secure Clamp
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Wrap the 2-halves of the clamp over
the gasket.
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Ensure the gasket fits snugly within the
grooved recess inside the clamp and
that the clamp seats correctly.
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Tighten the bolts incrementally and
evenly at both sides until a leak free
seal is formed.
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The gasket should not be visible
beneath the clamp when the bolts are
properly tightened.