Grinnell Mechanical Products Figure 61 Flange Adapter For Joining Copper Tubing (CTS) Installation / Assembly Instructions

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Figure 61 Flange Adapter
For Joining Copper Tubing (CTS)
Installation / Assembly Step 4. The edges and outer surfaces
of the gasket must be covered with a
Instructions fine layer of lubricant. In order to re-
tain the NSF 61 certification, an NSF
The following instructions apply to Figure 61 Flange Adapt- 61 certified lubricant must be used
er described in Technical Data Sheet G515. The installation for the intended service. (e.g., LA-CO
is based on tube grooved in accordance with Roll Groove for Industries Lubri-Joint or Dow Corn-
Copper Tubing Specifications. See Tech Data Sheet G720. ing† No. 7, both offered through Tyco
Fire & Building Products). To prevent
deterioration of the gasket material
NOTES a petroleum lubricant should not be
Always read and understand the instructions. Never remove used on Grade “EN” EPDM gaskets.
any piping component without verifying that the system is
depressurized and drained.
Step 1. Inspect exterior groove and Step 5. Place the gasket into the
ends of the tube to verify all loose gasket pocket with the gasket
debris, dirt, chips, paint and any oth- marking side in first.
er foreign material such as grease
are removed. The sealing surfaces
of the tube ends must be free from
projections, indentations, or other
markings.
Step 6. Bring both the Figure 61

Flange and the opposite Flange to-
Step 2. Verify that the gasket se- gether. Ensure proper alignment
lection is correct for the applica- and slide each of the remaining
tion intended. Please refer to Data flange bolts (not supplied) in the re-
Sheet G610 for additional gasket maining bolt holes. Tighten all nuts
information. uniformly to bring the flange faces
Insert one flange bolt (not supplied) firmly together and check that the
in hinge section of Figure 61 Flange nuts are sufficiently torqued.
Adapter. Place the hinged assembly
into the groove on the pipe. Notes
For proper bolt torques please refer to Table A on Page 2.
Phenolic Type “F” Flange Washer Adapters are required
when the Figure 61 Flange Adapter is used against surfac-
Step 3. Close the flange with anoth- es such as:
er bolt. To ease in the closure of the 1. Rubber surfaces
flange, two tabs are provided. Take
an adjustable wrench and place it 2. Adapting to AWWA cast flanges
over the two tabs as shown. Move 3. Rubber faced wafer valves
the wrench parallel to the tube until
the holes align. Once the holes align 4. Serrated flange surfaces
insert a bolt. Verify that the hous- Figure 61 Flange Adapters are not recommended for appli-
ing keys are fully engaged into the cations that incorporate tie rods for anchoring or on stan-
groove. dard fittings within 90° of each other.
Page of 2 APRIL, 2006 G970

Page of 2 G970
A C
F B E D

Copper Tube Size Nominal Dimensions Bolts**
Nominal Bolt Approx. Weight
O.D. A B C D* E* F
ANSI Size Torque Lbs. (kg)
Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Qty.
Inches Lbs. - Ft.
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Nm)
DN
2 2.125 6.38 4.75 0.75 2.13 3.41 7.25 90 4.1
DN50 (54,0) (162,1) (120,7) (19,1) (54,0) (86,6) (184,2)
4 ⅝x3 (122) (1,9)
2½ 2.625 7.00 5.50 0.88 2.63 3.91 7.88 90 5.7
DN65 (66,7) (178,0) (140,0) (22,0) (67,0) (99,0) (200,0)
4 ⅝x3 (122) (2,6)
3 3.125 7.50 6.00 0.94 3.13 4.53 9.88 90 6.7
DN80 (79,4) (190,5) (152,4) (23,9) (80,0) (115,1) (251,0)
4 ⅝x3 (122) (3,0)
4 4.125 9.00 7.70 0.94 4.13 5.53 9.90 90 8.5
DN100 (104,8) (228,6) (190,5) (23,9) (105,0) (140,5) (251,5)
8 ⅝x3 (122) (3,9)
5 5.125 10.00 8.50 1.00 5.13 6.72 11.38 150 10.3
8 ¾ x 3½
DN125 (130,7) (254,0) (215,9) (25,4) (130,0) (170,7) (289,1) (203) (4,7)
6 6.125 11.00 9.50 1.00 6.13 7.78 11.88 150 11.5
8 ¾ x 3½
DN150 (155,6) (279,4) (241,3) (25,4) (156,0) (197,6) (301,8) (203) (5,2)
* Dimensions D and E represent minimum and maximum sealing surfaces.
** Bolts are not supplied. Bolt lengths shown are standard; it is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify correct length for the intended
application.
Note: Phenolic Type “F” flange washer adapters are required when the Figure 61 Flange Adapter is used against surfaces such as:
Rubber surfaces, Adapting to AWWA cast flanges Rubber faced wafer valves Serrated flange surfaces. Figure 61 Flange Adapters are not
recommended for applications that incorporate tie rods for anchoring or on a standard fitting within 90° of each other.
Table A
Figure 61 flange adapter
FOR JOINING COPPER TUBING (CTS)
Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire & Building Products In no event shall TFBP be liable, in contract, tort, strict lia-
(TFBP) are warranted solely to the original Buyer for ten (10) bility or under any other legal theory, for incidental, indirect,
years against defects in material and workmanship when special or consequential damages, including but not limited
paid for and properly installed and maintained under normal to labor charges, regardless of whether TFBP was informed
use and service. This warranty will expire ten (10) years from about the possibility of such damages, and in no event shall
date of shipment by TFBP. No warranty is given for products TFBP’s liability exceed an amount equal to the sales price.
or components manufactured by companies not affiliated The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of any and all other
by ownership with TFBP or for products and components warranties, express or implied, including warranties of mer-
which have been subject to misuse, improper installation or chantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
maintenance, corrosion, or other external sources of dam-
age. Materials found by TFBP to be defective shall be either This limited warranty sets forth the exclusive remedy for
repaired or replaced, at TFBP’s sole option. TFBP neither claims based on failure of or defect in products, materials
assumes, nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any or components, whether the claim is made in contract, tort,
other obligation in connection with the sale of products or strict liability or any other legal theory.
parts of products. TFBP shall not be responsible for system This warranty will apply to the full extent permitted by law.
design errors or inaccurate or incomplete information sup- The invalidity, in whole or part, of any portion of this warran-
plied by Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.
ty will not affect the remainder.
† Registered Trademark of Dow Corning Corporation

General Notes: It is the Designer’s responsibility to select products suitable for the intended service and to ensure
that pressure ratings and performance data are not exceeded. Always read and understand the installation instructions
(IH-1000). Never remove any piping component or correct or modify any piping deficiencies without first depressurizing
and draining the system. Material and gasket selection should be verified to be compatible for the specific application. Certified Company
TYCO FIRE & BUILDING PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale Pennsylvania 19446

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