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<br /> -- :J b /Z <br /> - <br /> -- <br /> Specifications for the QuikValveTM Tapping Sleeve <br /> meral: The sleeve is fabricated to assure a 360° seal around the pipe under working pressures up to 150 <br /> psi. (Test pressure: 225 psi) It is designed to accommodate the equipment and fixtures necessary to <br /> drill and ream the pipe and install the QuikValveTW insertion valve without any Interruption in water <br /> service <br /> Materials: The sleeve is made of ASTM A-36 steel. expoX)' coated to 10 - 12 mils. <br /> Flange: A special flange is used that makets wiîh the Quil<ValveT>i installation equipment and insertion valve. <br /> Neck: The neck is manufactured to precision tolerances that assure proper alignment. support, and sealing <br /> of the QuikValveTW insert <br /> Lugs: Lugs on the sleeve are configured to properly align the sleeve haJves dring Installation. provide a <br /> bolting surface. and assure a 360" sea1. The tugs are designed 10 prevent excessive stress on the <br /> pipe. and minimize distortion of soft (PVC) pipe. <br /> . <br /> 1olts and Nuts: High strength low alloy steel (Cor-tenrw ) bolts and nuts meeting Aw.NA standard C- 111. Type 304 <br /> stainless ste~ botts with SDC nuts are optional. <br /> Gaskets: All gaskets are made of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SEA) compounded for potable water service in <br /> ,-. accordance wittl ASTM 02000 3 8A715. The gaskets provide a posJ1!ve 360° seal on the pipe and <br /> assure a tight. durable. and resi1îent seal at the pipe sleeve. vatve insert junction. <br /> Coating: The sleeve is lined and coated with fusion bonded epoxy. Epoxy meets the requirements of AWNA- <br /> C213 <br /> ,rmors: Heavy gauge type 304 stainless steel armor plates are used 10 tr1dge the gap between the sleeve <br /> halves. <br /> Manufacturer: The QuikValveN installation equipment. sleeves, and insertion vaNes are offered by Transmate, a <br /> division of Romac Industries Inc. in Seattle Washington. <br /> 15- <br />