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1

Pipe surface shall be cleaned at least 1"

from the end of the pipe to remove any

coating, indentations, projections, and sharp

edges which could affect proper gasket sealing.

As a guide for installation, mark the pipe at a

distance of 1

1

/

2

" from the end for 1", 1

1

/

4

", and 1

1

/

2

"

size fttings and 1

3

/

4

" for the 2" & 2

1

/

2

" size fttings.

NOTE:

When Allied XL pipe is used it is necessary only to

remove sharp edges and burrs at the end of the pipe. No

additional cleaning is required.

2

Check all lock bolts to be sure they do not

extend into the I.D. of the Sock-It Fittings as

this would prevent proper insertion of the pipe.

3

Apply a light coating of GRUVLOK Lubricant

to the gaskets located in each end of

the Sock-It Fitting. Also apply a light coating

of lubricant to the pipe ends to further ease

insertion of the pipe into the Sock-It Fitting.

NOTE:

Use only Gruvlok Lubricants. Other lubricants may

affect gasket performance.

4

Insert the prepped and lubricated pipe end into the Sock-It Fitting

until the pipe end makes contact with the internal pipe stop. A

slight twist while pushing ftting and pipe together will ease the required

insertion force. The end of the Sock-It Fitting should be within

1

/

16

" from

the edge of the marking on the pipe. (See Step 1). Rotate the ftting until

the desired position is obtained. Tighten the lock bolt until the bolt head

bottoms against the threaded boss. (NOTE: The 2

1

/

2

" Sock-It ftting has 2

locking bolts for each pipe end.)

Install the other prepped and lubricated pipe end into the Sock-It ftting

in the same manner.

CAUTION:

Do NOT hammer ftting on.

5

Sock-It Fittings may be removed by loosening the lock bolts.

Reinstallation may be accomplished as described in Steps 1-4.

WARNING:

System pressure must be relieved and vented, and the system

drained of fuid prior to loosening the lock bolts to remove or reposition

the Sock-It Fitting.

Bolt end must be inspected to assure bolts ability to cut into pipe.

Replace bolts in cases where bolt end sharpness has been comprised.

Gruvlok Sock-It

®

Fitting

GL-2.10