JM Eagle EAGLE LOC 900 User manual

DELIVERING GOOD WATER TO YOU
EAGLE LOC 900™
INTERNAL JOINT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION GUIDE

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSPECT EAGLE LOC HARDWARE
CLEAN
INSTALL THE INSERTION STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALIGN AND ASSEMBLE
PREVENT OVER ASSEMBLY
COLD WEATHER INSTALLATION OF EAGLE LOC 900. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFE PULLING FORCE FOR HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
EAGLE LOC 900™
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
2.0
3.0
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WARRANTY
J-M Manufacturing Company Inc. (JM Eagle™) warrants that its standard
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), conduit/plumbing/solvent weld
and Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) pipe products (“Products”)
are manufactured in accordance with applicable industry specifications
referenced on the Product and are free from defects in workmanship
and materials. Every claim under this warranty shall be void unless in
writing and received by JM Eagle™within 30 days of the date the defect
was discovered, and within one year of the date of shipment from the
JM Eagle™plant. Claims for Product appearance defects, such as sun-
bleached pipe etc., however, must be made within 30 days of the date of
the shipment from the JM Eagle™plant. This warranty specifically excludes
any Products allowed to become sun-bleached after shipment from the
JM Eagle™plant. Proof of purchase with the date thereof must be presented to
the satisfaction of JM Eagle™, with any claim made pursuant to this warranty.
JM Eagle™must first be given an opportunity to inspect the alleged defective
Products in order to determine if it meets applicable industry standards, if the
handling and installation have been satisfactorily performed in accordance
with JM Eagle™recommended practices and if operating conditions are
within standards. Written permission and/or a Return Goods Authorization
(RGA) must be obtained along with instructions for return shipment to JM
Eagle™of any Products claimed to be defective.
The limited and exclusive remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty shall
be, at JM Eagle’s sole discretion, the replacement of the same type, size
and like quantity of non-defective Product, or credits, offsets or combination
of thereof, for the wholesale purchase price of the defective unit.
This Limited Warranty does not apply for any Product failures caused
by user’s flawed designs or specifications, unsatisfactory applications,
improper installations, use in conjunction with incompatible materials,
contact with aggressive chemical agents, freezing or overheating of liquids
in the Product, and any other misuse causes not listed here. This Limited
Warranty also excludes failure or damage caused by fire stopping materials,
tread sealants, plasticized vinyl products or damage caused by the fault or
negligence of anyone other than JM Eagle™, or any other act or event beyond
the control of JM Eagle™.

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JM Eagle’s liability shall not, at any time, exceed the actual wholesale
purchase price of the Product. The warranties in this document are the
only warranties applicable to the Product and there are no other warranties,
expressed or implied. This Limited Warranty specifically excludes any
liability for general damages, consequential or incidental damages,
including without limitation, costs incurred from removal, reinstallation,
or other expenses resulting from any defect. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED AND JM Eagle™SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN
THIS RESPECT NOTWITHSTANDING JM Eagle’s ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE
THE PRODUCT’S INTENDED USE.
JM Eagle’s Products should be used in accordance with standards set
forth by local plumbing and building laws, codes or regulations and the
applicable standards. Failure to adhere to these standards shall void this
Limited Warranty. Products sold by JM Eagle™that are manufactured by
others are warranted only to the extent and limits of the warranty of the
manufacturer. No statement, conduct or description by JM Eagle™or its
representative, in addition to or beyond this Limited Warranty, shall constitute
a warranty. This Limited Warranty may only be modified in writing signed by
an officer of JM Eagle™.

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The Eagle Loc 900™ Installation Guide is a supplement to the Blue Brute™ Installation Guide.
1.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Proper assembly of Eagle Loc 900 requires:
•A clean bell and spigot
•Inspecting the Eagle Loc Hardware
•Installing the Insertion Stop on the spigot (Required)
•A pplication of the recommended lubricant (a container of lubricant is
typically provided with each shipment of pipe)
•Maintenance of straight alignment during assembly
•In serting the spigot into the bell until the reference mark is even with
the lip of the bell
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1.2 CLEAN
As with conventional bell-and-spigot pipe, the gasket and the groove area
behind it should be wiped clean. If mud, dirt, silt, or other foreign material is in
the sealing area, it may prevent the gasket from sealing against the spigot. In
addition to cleaning the gasket area, the restraint hardware needs to be clean.
Debris in this area may prevent the hardware from engaging and keep the
restraint mechanism from activating.
Figure 1:The sand andgrit shown above must becleaned fromthe restraint hardware.
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Figure 3
Occasionally, the grip ring may have a gap that is too small. The picture to
the right in Figure 3 shows a grip ring with an excessively narrow gap and
demonstrates how the grip ring sits too low at the 3:00 o’clock
position. (Note: The grip ring was wedged to a much smaller diameter
with steel shims. The situation was greatly exaggerated to better illustrate
the point.)
To make an easy installation even simpler, the product comes supplied
with end plugs. The end plugs make it easier to keep the bell, gasket area, and
restraint hardware clean. The plugs should be left in place as long as
possible. Remove them just prior to assembling the joint.
Figure 2: The end plugs in these pipes keep dirt and other foreign material out of the bell.
1.3 INSPECT EAGLE LOC HARDWARE
There are a few items to check that are unique to Eagle Loc. Checking these
items prior to assembly will help ensure that the job goes smoothly. The grip
ring and casing should be clean with the ring teeth pointed toward the back of
the bell. The grip ring should sit at the back of the casing and be easy to rotate
inside the casing.
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In Figure 3, the grip ring may become cocked inside the casing when it
comes in contact with the spigot during assembly. If this occurs, assembly
forces increase dramatically.
If the gap in the grip ring is too narrow, the grip ring should be removed from
the casing. Then, the gap can be increased by manually springing the ring
apart as shown in Figure 4. Thick gloves are recommended as the teeth on the
grip ring are quite sharp. Once the gap has been increased, re-install the grip
ring in the casing.
Figure 4
Note, when re-installing the grip ring, the grip ring should be oriented such
that the tapered end of the grip ring matches the tapered end of the casing
pocket. If the grip ring is installed backwards, it will not be able to be
rotated easily inside the casing. Moreover, it will not be possible to make the
joint.
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1.4 INSTALL THE INSERTION STOP (REQUIRED)
The Eagle Insertion Stop will greatly reduce the possibility of over insertion of
the spigot into the bell when assembling PVC pipe.
Figure 5: JM Eagle Insertion Stop
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Ensure that the spigot is clean removing all dirt, dust, water, pipe lubrication,
etc. Eagle Loc 900 comes with two assembly mark lines on the spigot end of
the pipe. These dual lines indicate the maximum and minimum depth of
insertion of the spigot into the bell. The Insertion Stop should be placed
centered on top of the assembly line furthest from the spigot (Ex. Dashed red
line below).
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Figure 6:JMEagle Insertion Stop Location
1.5 LUBRICATE
The lubricating technique is different from standard C900 pipe. Prior to
assembly, apply lube to the gasket only (Do not apply lube to the spigot or grip
ring. After applying lube to the gasket, inspect the grip ring to ensure it is free
of lube. Wipe any lube from the grip ring). Use only lubricant supplied or
recommended by JM Eagle.
1.6 ALIGN AND ASSEMBLE
Deflection is not allowed at the joint. Straight alignment is a key element for
proper assembly. Misaligned pipe greatly increases the assembly force
required to make the joint. This is especially true for Eagle Loc 900 due to
the hardware in the bell of the pipe. When properly aligned, the pipe joint
can be assembled manually using a pry bar.
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