Romac Industries Inc. FCA501 Installation Instructions

ROMAC
INDUSTRIES,
INC.
Read installation instructions first 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 coupling to ensure you have the proper size.
Style FCA501
Step 1 •
Check the flanged coupling parts and confirm
that no damage has occurred during transit and that no parts
are missing.
Step 2 •
Clean pipe end for a distance of 2" greater than
length of the coupling.
Step 3 •
Check area where gaskets will seat to make sure
there are no dents, projections, gouges, etc., that will interfere
with the gasket seal. Welds must be ground flush.
Step 4 •
Place end ring on
pipe end.
Step 5 •
Lubricate gaskets with a suitable gasket lubricant.
Place gasket next to end ring with beveled edge toward the
pipe end.
Note: Flanged Couplings without anchor pins do
not provide protection against axial force. Suitable
anchorage should be provided.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Flanged Coupling Adapter
4
5
Step 6A • Flanged Couplings with Anchor Pins:
i. Remove anchor pins from the body of the
6Ai
coupling.
ii. Slide the flanged coupling body onto
the pipe end.
iii. Position the flanged coupling against
the mating flange. Assemble the flanged
joint using flange and through bolts.
6Aiii
Insert the pipe the minimum amount as
shown in Table 1(below).
Table 1
MIN. PIPE INSERTION
Pipe
Without
Size
Anchor Pins
3" to 8" 2"
10" to 12" 3"
16" 3"
iv. Thread a short pipe nipple into the threaded anchor pin hole.
Using the largest drill bit that will fit into the pipe nipple, drill a
center mark on the pipe. Do not drill through.
v. Drill a / " hole through the center mark made in step iv.
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vi. Remove the pipe nipple, and complete the hole through the
pipe (see Table 2 for the hole size). Use care so as not to
damage the threads.
Table 2
Pin Size Thread Hole Size
for Pipe
Size
/ " / " NPT
1 3
2 8
/ " / " NPT
5 1
8 2
/ " / " NPT
7 3
8 4
vii. Install the anchor pins. Apply a
suitable thread sealant and tighten to
prevent leakage.
Installation Instructions continued on back
6Aii
With
Anchor Pins
3"
4"
NA
/ "
17
32
/ "
21
32
/ "
6Avii
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