JCM Industries 301 Installation Manual

Installation Instructions

Model 301 Flanged Coupling Adapter

Read instructions before starting installation*
Review of “Tricks of the Trade” on the reverse will assist with installation.

For purposes other than water, contact JCM Industries for application and product assistance.

1. Clean and scrape pipe. Remove any scale, pipe wrap, debris or dirt that may interfere with the complete sealing of the

gasket. Inspect pipe for integrity, size, outside diameter and surface irregularities. Confirm the proper size a nd ran ge of
coupling and flange bolt pattern. Inspect fitting to ensure all parts are included.

Fittings furnished with stainless steel hardware; see reverse for fastener management.

2. Lubricate the pipe and the fitting gasket with soapy water. Do not use oil base pipe lubricant.

3. Install follower ring, gasket and flanged adapter body onto the plain end of pipe. NOTE: Flat side of the gasket face
meets the follower ring, the tapered side inserts into the adapter body. Insert the valve bolts into the flanged adapter
body facing toward the valve or flanged fitting end..

4. Insert the flanged coupling adapter bolts to make up the coupling side. Loosely make up the FCA on the pipe end
making certain the pipe extends past the gasket a minimum of one and one-half inch (1-1/2”) (38mm) after deflection
has occurred. Mark pipe to make certain FCA does not slide during tightening.

5. Align bolt holes of the adapter and connecting flange and loosely make up flange connection. Tighten flange bolts and
nuts, alternating bolts in a star pattern.

Recommended Torque: 5/8” Bolts 75 Foot Pounds

6. Lift the middle ring to insure that the gasket is evenly centered in the end. Tighten flange coupling adapter bolt s to
make up the coupling side, alternating from side to side drawing the follower flange in evenly until all bolts have been
tightened to 50 - 60 Foot Pounds. Check torque of bolts prior to completion.

Optional 301 Restrained Flange Coupling Adapter
Set Screws are NOT RECOMMENDED for Asbestos Cement, PVC, HDPE, Fiberglass or any other types of non-

rigid or brittle pipe materials. Inspection of pipe integrity is the respon sibility of the end user. Use of restraining

set screws eliminates flexibility. The fitting is a rigid joint that will not accommodate deflection or movement after fitting
installation.

7. Using a 12 point 7/16” socket wrench, evenly tighten all set screws until they are in contact with the pipe. Then
alternately tighten them in a star pattern to approximately 50 Foot Pounds of torque.

INT301-0115

*Ensure fitting is suitable for application (confirm size, materials, pressure ratings, line content, meets local governing & association standards, etc.).
Pipeline operation forces, including pressure fluctuations, thermal expansion/contraction, movement/shifting, etc. will influence the success of the
application. Proper anchorage, restraint, harnessing, thrust blocks or other devices must be provided to prevent pipe movement (lateral, angular, axial) or
pipe pullout from the bolt-on fitting. Inspection of the pipe integrity is the responsibility of t he end user. JCM recommends the use of calibrated torque
wrench. Failure to follow installation instructions will result in voided product warranty.

For application review or questions contact JCM Industries at 1-800-527-8482, 903-832-2581

Tricks of the Trade for Installation

Models 301 Flanged Coupling Adapter

JCM Quality Fittings Equipped With 18-8 Stainless Steel Bolts and Nuts

When not properly handled it is the nature of stainless steel fasteners to gall and freeze (seize up). This is due
to the inherent properties of the stainless material. Galling and freezing is often triggered by the presence of
metal chips, burrs and grains of sand on the threads of the bolts and nuts. Extra care has been taken by JCM
prior to assembly and packing of this fitting to assure a trouble-free installation.

1. The nuts and bolts are made from material of different hardness so that they have different strengths.

2. Standard 5/8” and 3/4” nuts are coated with a special blue or green (antiseize) coating. Additional lubricant
may be needed. Uncoated stainless steel hardware is provided without lubrication to prevent a build up of
dirt, sand or grit during shipment. A Molybdenum-Base lubricant is recommended.

3. Each nut is assembled by hand to be sure that it went on the bolt freely.

4. The bolts and nuts are handled carefully to avoid damage to the threads.

5. The bolts and nuts are made to exacting specifications to assure that the correct material is used and that
the thread form is correct.

Stainless hardware is especially susceptible to galling. JCM supplies specially coated nuts to eliminate the
galling caused by over torquing, but the bolt threads must be kept clean, free from nicks and not pitch ed or

thrown into the tool bucket during the installation process. Use of the JCM 901 Master Wrench or JCM
905 Torque Wrench with Deep Socket is highly recommended. Use of pneumatic wrench for installation

could cause hardware to seize and is not recommended.

Tricks of the Trade

Years of field experience, special applications and product testing have revealed many subtleties
regarding application and installation of bolted fittings. For maximum performance under adverse
conditions take advantage of the JCM “Tricks of the Trade.”

Always clean and lubricate pipe with water or soapy water. This helps overcome friction when installing the
gasket. Do not use oil base pipe lubricant; the oil does not disperse, leaves residue and prevents the gasket
from sealing/adhering to the pipe wall. Use water solvent lubricant. Alcohol may be added to water in freezing
weather.

Difficult to reach or cramped areas on the backside or underside of the pipe can be visually checked by using a
mirror.

Couplings perform at optimal effectiveness when centered over joint area.
Use of short shims will assist in keeping the follower centered on the pipe and can be removed as bolts are

tightened.
Lubricating coupling bolts will ease installation and assure proper torquing of bolts.
Tightening bolts a st ar rot ation p attern will compre ss the gasket evenly into the coupl ing ring and preven t leak or

blowout due to misaligned gasket.