Caravan Flex Joint Assembly Instructions
1.Slip the metal retainer on the system piping with the larger diameter side facing the end of the pipe to be joined. The 3" flex joint has a single piece serrated metal retaining ring. This retaining ring should be seated in the recess in the inner diameter of the gasket with its mounting tabs overlapping slightly where the ring splits. The
Work the gasket with the serrated metal retaining ring onto the pipe. When installing the gasket be sure the retaining rings seat properly around the pipe. On the
2.The gasket must be fully seated in the metal retainer (press together with pliers if necessary). BE SURE THE GASKET IS SEATED ON AN UNTHREADED SECTION OF PIPE AT LEAST 1" FROM THE END. Slip the flared end of the Slant/Fin header tube over the pipe and seat against the gasket. Follow illustration a or b for cast end cap or piping.
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3.Open hinged metal clamp and slip over joint. Be sure that the flared end of the steel tubing, the retainer ring and the gasket are enclosed within the clamp.
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NOTE: On 3” schedule 40 pipe, spacing between clamps is approximately 3/8” when properly torqued.
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