ERICO CADWELD for Rebar Splicing System - Manual (Page 17)

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Addenda (continued)
Use of Sleeves out of their Normal Position
The only difference between vertical and horizontal sleeves
are the vent pins added to the horizontal sleeves. For this
reason, horizontal sleeves can be used in the vertical posi-
tion and vertical sleeves can be used in the horizontal posi-
tion without losing splice integrity, providing the following
procedures are followed:
1. Horizontal sleeves used in the vertical position require
plugging of the vent pins to eliminate filler metal leakage.
This can be accomplished by bending the vent pin over
or bubbling the bent pin closed with a torch.
2. Vertical sleeves used in the horizontal position require
the use of tie wire or nails to protrude underneath the
packing material and out beyond the end alignment
fitting. This will raise the sleeve off the bar surface and
also create an avenue for the air inside the sleeve to
escape. (Please see Venting Section on page 8.)
Repair of Bar-to-Bar Production Splice Samples or
Rejected Splices
Following the requirements of Regulatory Guide 1.10 for
removal of production splice test samples, it is necessary to
replace the removed test piece with one or two additional
splices. If the bar from which the sample was taken can be
conveniently moved, the bar ends should be repositioned and
spliced with a replacement splice. However, if the bar cannot
be conveniently moved, the test sample will have to be
replaced with two splices and a replacement bar the same
length as that which was removed. The same procedures can
be used for replacing rejected splices.
In congested areas, or for splices to short dowel lengths, it
may not be practical to cut the reinforcing bar to remove the
rejected splice. The only practical method may be to split the
original splice sleeve with a cutting torch, remove the sleeve
and filler metal and install another splice over the same length
of bar. When splitting the splice sleeve, care should be taken
to prevent damaging the reinforcing bar.
Traceability
ERICO ® provides for material traceability of splice sleeves and
filler metal. When required, splice sleeves are traceable to the
manufacturer’s original material certification.
Splice sleeves and their boxes and the filler metal cartridge
boxes are marked to provide traceability.
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representative. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO’s instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
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