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1. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE MANUAL
-ThisManualprovidesinformationonsafelyusingtheproduct,beingbindingforpreservation,storage,handling,trans-
port,installation,commissioning,operation,maintenance,repairanddisposal,andmustbethoroughlyobservedatany
step.
-PleasecontactthesupplierorthemanufacturerincaseofissueswhichcannotbesolvedbyreferencetothisManual.
-AnydeviationfromthisManualandsoundengineeringpracticeormodicationontheproductshallbenotiedtoma-
nufacturer for advice or approval.
-Inaddition,regionalsafetyrequirementsmustbealwaysappliedandobservedatanystep.
-All the work related to the product must be carried out, supervised and inspected by specialist personnel. It is the
owner’sresponsibilitytodeneareasofresponsibilityandcompetenceandtoensurethepropermonitoring.
-Themanufacturerreservestherighttomaketechnicalmodicationsatanytime.
2. NOTES ON POSSIBLE DANGERS
2.1Signicanceofsymbols
ATTENTION!
. . . Warning of general danger.
2.2Explanatorynotesonsafetyinformation
In this Manual dangers, risks and items of safety information are highlighted to attract special attention.
Informationmarkedwiththesymbolabovedescribespractices,whichiffailtocomplywith,canresultinseriousinjuryor
danger of death for users or third parties or in material damage to the system or the environment. It is vital to comply with
these practices and to monitor compliance.
TherestofinformationnotspecicallyemphasizedinthisManual,alongwithDataSheetandproductmarking,mustalso
beobservedandcompliedwithforsafelyusingtheproduct.
3. PRESERVATION, STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
ATTENTION!
- Use proper packing for transportation.
-Keepstorageprotectionbeforeinstallation.
-Protecttheequipmentfromsharpobjectsthatcouldeasilydamagetherubberfaces.
- In order to prevent damage, corrosion or rust on the surface, avoid extreme temperatures (keep at 5ºC to 50ºC), avoid
highenvironmentalhumidityorcorrosiveenvironment.Keeptheproductawayfromdirectsunlight,dust,amesorrain.
ProtectrubbersalsoagainstUVlight.Donotpileupexcessiveweight.Incaseofseverebumpinginspectthematerialfor
any damage and replace if necessary.
-Longstorageperiodshaveinuenceinthelifeexpectancy.
4. DESCRIPTION
4.1GeneralDescription.AreaofApplication
TORAFLEX®RubberJointsaredevisedforpipingworks,consistingofaexiblemainshellmadeofsyntheticrubberwith
innerreinforcementstoprovideconsistency,andpipeconnectionsbymeansoflooseangesorthreadedunions.They
canbeusedeithertoabsorbvibrationanddampennoisecausedbyequipmentsuchaspumpsorcompressors,orto
balancethermalmovementsinpipesystemsduetotemperaturechanges.Theyalsohelpatinstallationtobalanceslight
misalignmentsorlengthdeviationsandreducetheeffectscausedbywaterhammerstoacertainextent.Theyarewidely
used in HVAC, water treatments, process industry, ships, etc.
AdrawingofeachtypecanbeseenattheendoftheManual.
4.2Technicaldata-remarks
Checkproductselection,materialcompatibility,pressureandtemperaturelimitsandotheressentialparameters.Ensure
proper safety devices/measures are implemented to prevent exceeding intended use of the product. Refer to Data Sheet
for data such as main features, duties/limits of use, dimensions, weights, etc and consult the manufacturer for further
information.
- Protect against external force (impacts, vibrations, etc.).
- Allow only skilled personnel; suitable handling and lifting equipment must be used. See Data Sheet for weights
or consult manufacturer. Use gloves and other protection equipment to avoid cutting with sharp edges of ends
or rods.
- Always use suitable protection equipment, and minimize the use of human body force at any step to avoid
injuries.
- There is a risk of body member (hand, nger, arm…) crushed against any other solid element (wall, pipe, oor,
etc.) during handling. Take this into account and handle with care.
