Romac Industries LSS1, LSS1 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.

Style LSS1 Stainless-Seal Pipe Repair Clamp

Step 1 • Check the clamp parts to insure that no dam-

age has occured during transit and that no parts are missing.
Thoroughly clean pipe surface that will be covered by the
clamp. A suitable gasket lubricant should be used on rough
surfaced pipe (Iron and A/C) to assure proper seal.

Step 2 • Place reference marks on the pipe in line with

the crack or hole in the pipe slightly wider than the clamp.

Step 3 • Back

off nuts to end of bolts,
but DO NOT REMOVE
THEM. Separate clamp
and wrap it around the
pipe, positioning it so the
bolts are in a convenient
place for assembly and
tightening.

Note: If necessary
(because of water
pressure) Step 3 and
Step 4 can be performed
beside the pipe break. Slide
the clamp over the break after the lifter bars have been
snapped into place.

Step 5 • Tighten all nuts evenly in 20 ft-lbs. increments.

Start in the center and work toward each end, keeping torques
as evenly balanced as possible. Use a wrench with at least
a 12" handle.

Nom. Pipe Diameter Torque

4" and below 30-35 ft-lbs.
6" and above 50-60 ft-lbs.

Note:

35 ft-lbs. = 12" wrench w/ 35 lb. force
60 ft-lbs. = 12" wrench w/ 60 lb. force

Step 4 • Slide lifter bars

up the receiver lug prole and
snap into place over the
side-bar edge. Make sure
the gasket tails are
not folded under,
but are laying at
around the pipe. Tight­en nuts nger tight
so as to rotate clamp
into position and center

Document #10-9-LSS1-0018 05/05/03

the clamp over the crack or
hole being repaired (check
reference marks).

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For best results, wait 10 minutes and then retighten to proper
torque.

ROMAC
INDUSTRIES,
INC.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Stainless-Seal Pipe Repair Clamp

Style LSS1

PRECAUTIONS

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

2. Clean pipe to remove dirt and corrosion from the surface.

3. Place marks on the pipe to reference the leak. Use these marks to assure that the clamp is properly po-

sitioned.

4. 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.

5. Avoid loose tting wrenches, or wrenches too short to achieve proper torque.

6. Keep threads free of foreign material to facilitate tightening.

7. 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.

8. Pressure test for leaks before backlling.

9. Backll and compact carefully around clamp.

10. When reinstalling parts with stainless steel hardware there may be a loss in pressure holding ability due

to worn or damaged threads during the original installation.

COMMON INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

1. Bolts are not tightened to the proper torque.

2. Rocks or debris between pipe and gasket.

3. Dirt on threads of bolts or nuts.

4. Repair clamp too small for the size of damage to pipe.

5. Repair clamp not centered over damaged portion of pipe.

6. Repair clamps should not be used as couplings.

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