Victaulic FireLock Vic-Strainer 732H Series Release note

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions
before attempting to install, remove,
adjust, or maintain any Victaulic piping
products.
• Depressurize and drain the piping
system before attempting to install,
remove, adjust, or maintain any
Victaulic products.
• Wear hardhat, safety glasses, and foot
protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury, property
damage, and/or product damage.
CAUTION
• To ensure maximum gasket life, make sure the strainer is
installed with a Victaulic-supplied gasket grade that is suitable
for the intended service.
• Strainer baskets must be cleaned out prior to obtaining 10-psi/
0.7-Bar/69-kPa pressure differential across the basket.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause joint leakage and
property damage.
The information contained in this instruction sheet must be referenced
to ensure proper installation of Series 732H FireLock Wye-Type Vic-
Strainers. NOTE: Maximum service life is dependent upon proper
gasket selection and installation. Refer to Victaulic publication 05.01,
“Gasket Selection Guide,” for details.
ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE
• SelectalocationfortheVic-Strainerthataccommodatestheminimumclearancerequirementsforremovingthestrainerbasket(refertothetable
below). NOTE: Series 732H FireLock Vic-Strainers are shipped fully assembled.
Minimum Clearance Requirements for Removal of Strainer Basket
Size
“C” Strainer Basket Minimum Clearance
Dimensions inches/mm
Nominal Size
inches or mm
Actual Pipe Outside
Diameter inches/mm
22.375 8.00
60.3 203
2½ 2.875 9.00
73.0 229
76.1 mm 3.000 9.00
76.1 229
33.500 10.00
88.9 254
44.500 12 .0 0
114 . 3 305
C
Series 732H FireLock Wye-Type Vic-Strainers
Typical 2 – 4-inch/60.3 – 114.3-mm Sizes
INSTALLATION OF THE VIC-STRAINER
1. Theoutsidesurfaceofthepipe(fromthepipeendtothegroove)
mustbesmoothandfreefromindentations,projections(including
weld seams), and roll marks to ensure a leak-tight seal. All oil,
grease, loose paint, and dirt must be removed prior to installation.
FLOW FLOW
2. Align the Vic-Strainer to the piping system so that the flow into
and out of the strainer matches the directional arrows cast into
the strainer body. Install the Vic-Strainer by using two Victaulic
couplings that are suitable for the intended service. Always refer
totheVictaulicFieldInstallationHandbook(I-100)forcomplete
couplinginstallationrequirements.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
• Strainer baskets must be cleaned out prior to obtaining 10-psi/
0.7-Bar/69-kPa pressure differential across the basket.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause joint leakage and
property damage.
REMOVAL OF STRAINER BASKET
WARNING
• Plug and coupling/access cap assembly
may be under pressure.
• Always depressurize and drain the piping
system completely before attempting to
loosen the plug on the access cap or the
coupling/access cap assembly.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
1. Make sure the system is depressurized and drained completely.
Remove the pipe plug from the access cap to drain the system.
2. While supporting the access cap, loosen the bolts and remove the
access coupling.
2a. Be prepared to support the strainer basket while removing the
gasket and access cap. Rinse the gasket with clean water to
remove any debris. Inspect the gasket for damage. If any damage
is present, replace it with a new, Victaulic-supplied gasket grade
that is suitable for the intended service.
3. After removing the strainer basket, rinse the basket with clean
water to remove any debris that has accumulated. Inspect the
basket for damage. If any damage is present, replace it with a new,
Victaulic-supplied basket.
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INSTALLATION OF STRAINER BASKET
1. Align the angled end of the strainer basket for proper insertion into
the strainer body, as shown above.
2. Rotate the strainer basket, if necessary, to keep the amount of
protrusion beyond the strainer body to a minimum.
3. Follow the “Coupling Installation” section on this page.
COUPLING INSTALLATION
AlwaysrefertotheVictaulicFieldInstallationHandbook(I-100)for
completecouplinginstallationrequirements.
1. Inspect the gasket, as described in Step 2a on the previous page.
2. Apply a thin coat of Victaulic Lubricant or silicone lubricant to the
gasket sealing lips and exterior. DO NOT use petroleum-based
lubricants on Grade “E” gaskets.
3. Position the gasket over the grooved end of the Vic-Strainer body.
Make sure the gasket does not overhang the end of the Vic-
Strainer body.
3a. Install the access cap. Center the gasket between the groove in
the Vic-Strainer body and the access cap.
3b. Using the “swing-over” feature, install the housings over the
gasket. Make sure the housings’ keys engage the groove in the Vic-
Strainer body and the outside surface of the access cap.
WARNING
• For Victaulic rigid, angled-bolt-pad couplings, the nuts must
be tightened evenly by alternating sides until metal-to-metal
contact occurs at the bolt pads.
• For Victaulic rigid, angled-bolt-pad couplings, equal offsets must
be present at the bolt pads.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause joint failure,
serious personal injury, and property damage.
Instructions continued on following page
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4. Install the remaining bolt, and thread the nut finger-tight onto the
bolt. NOTE: Make sure the oval neck of each bolt seats properly in
the bolt hole.
4a. Tighten the nuts evenly by alternating sides until metal-to-metal
contact occurs at the angled bolt pads. Make sure the housings’
keys engage the grooves completely on the Vic-Strainer body and
the outside surface of the access cap and that the offsets are
equalattheboltpads.Equal,positiveoffsetsarenecessaryto
ensure a rigid connection. NOTE: It is important to tighten all nuts
evenly to prevent gasket pinching.
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FireLock®Wye-Type Vic-Strainer®
SERIES 732H