Test Port Saddles
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Using Hot Tap Tool with a Saddle with Test Port
Some saddles may have a test port used to pressure test
the fusion of the saddle to the main pipe.
When testing is complete, the saddle must be prepared
before fusing the Hot Tap Tool to the saddle by removing
the test port. If the test port is not removed, the hot tap
cutter could drop the cut coupon into the main pipe.
Use a compact pipe cutter and insert the cutter around the test
port with the cutter flush against the saddle.
Rotate the cutter until the test port has been cut
completely around the port.
Remove the cut piece of the port.
Remove any debris from inside the outlet of the saddle.
The saddle is now prepared for tool make-up calculations
and fusion of the Hot Tap Tool to the saddle.
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