Romac Industries 101S-H, 101N-H, 202S-H, 202N-H Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ROMAC
INDUSTRIES,
INC.

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Read installation instructions rst before installing. Check parts to ensure that no damage has occurred during transit and that no

parts are missing. Also check the diameter of the pipe and the range marked on the clamp to ensure you have the proper size.

LIMITATIONS: For product limitations see reverse side. For more detailed information see the HDPE Products sec-

tion of the Romac Product Catalog, or phone Romac Engineering Department at 1-800-426-9341.

101S-H/101N-H &

202S-H/202N-H

Ductile Iron Service Saddles

for HDPE Pipe

Spring Washers must be installed

in these congurations

Four washersThree washersTwo washers

Step 1 • Thoroughly clean the pipe surface that will be cov-

ered by the saddle.

Step 4 • Install strap(s)

on saddle body, and tighten
nger tight. Make sure the
gasket has seated itself
at onto the pipe face.

Step 5 • Tighten all

nuts evenly in 20 ft-lbs.
increments. Use a
wrench with at least a
12 inch handle.

Step 2 •

Back off nut to
the end of the bolt.
Remove strap(s) from
saddle body.

Step 3 • Position the

saddle body on the pipe
such that the outlet is in
the correct location.

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Note:

40 ft-lbs. torque = 12" wrench w/40 lbs. force

Nom. Pipe

Diameter

All Diameters 30-40 ft-lbs.

For best results, wait 10 minutes and then re-tighten to
proper torque.

Pressure test before tapping. Max. test pressure is 225 psi
or test pressure of the pipe, whichever is less.

Backll and compact carefully around saddle and service line.

Torque

ROMAC
INDUSTRIES,
INC.

101S-H/101N-H & 202S-H/202N-H

PRECAUTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check diameter of pipe to make sure you are using the

correctly sized saddle.

2. Clean pipe to remove as much dirt and corrosion as

possible from the surface.

3. Make sure no foreign materials stick to the gasket as it

is brought around the pipe, nor become lodged between
gasket and pipe as nuts are tightened.

4. Avoid loose tting wrenches, or wrenches too short to

achieve proper torque.

5. Keep threads free of foreign material to facilitate tight-

ening.

6. Bolts are often not tightened enough when a torque wrench

is not used. Take extra care in this situation to make sure
proper tightening occurs.

7. Always pressure test for leaks before backlling.

8. Backll and compact carefully around saddle.

9. When reinstalling, be sure to inspect all parts for

damage and apply additional lubricant to the fasteners.

COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

1. Bolts are not tightened to the proper torque.

2. Rocks or debris cutting gasket.

3. Dirt on threads of bolts or nuts.

4. Installing in the heat of the day.

PRODUCT LIMITATIONS

High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) has a lower modules of elasticity and higher coefcient of thermal expansion than
other pipe materials. These properties cause HDPE pipe to expand and contract much more from changes in temperature
and/or pressure than other piping materials. Because of these and other properties, great care must be taken when installing
conventional tting on HDPE.

This product has been provided with the proper number of spring washers for the conditions described in the following limita­tions.

HDPE LIMITATIONS:

• Pipe must be manufactured in accordance with AWWA Standard C906-90.

• Operating temperatures are limited to 85° F maximum and 32° F minimum.

• Operating pressure is limited to 150 psi or the rating of the pipe, whichever is less.

• Pipe systems must be designed to compensate for pipe movement so as to prevent ttings from migrating or rotating on the
pipe.

• Products are intended for use in underground service only.

• Products are not to be used on pressurized HDPE pipe with an SDR greater than 26.

ROMAC CANNOT WARRANT PRODUCTS USED IN APPLICATIONS THAT ARE OUTSIDE ONE OR MORE OF
THESE LIMITATIONS. CONTACT ROMAC’S ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-426-9341 IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF OUR PRODUCTS ON HDPE PIPE.

HDPE PRECAUTIONS:

Try always to install ttings when pipe is at its coldest.

Be sure that spring washers are stacked properly (see draw­ing at right).

This product is designed for a 53° F temperature range maxi­mum.

Four washersThree washersTwo washers

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