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NDUSTRIES

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Since 1982

GripSafe Patents:
US – 9,927,058, 9,810,364 | CA – 3,004,787 | European Registration – 00626264-0001
Other US and Foreign Patents Pending

www.USAIndustries.com | (713) 941-3797

FRM-23.1 Rev.B

GripSafe is a registered trademark of USA Industries, Inc.

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Summary of Contents for GripSafe

Page 1: ...MANUAL GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00624264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending Large Double Block and Bleed DBB Plug www USAIndustries com 713 941...

Page 2: ...fe pipe plugging technology This manual covers the proper use of this technology to ensure safe operating conditions WARNING Do not use GripSafe equipment before fully reading and comprehending this m...

Page 3: ...nts prior to beginning a pressure test to ascertain and confirm that the maximum test pressure of your system is subjected to is in accordance with all applicable industry and site specific standards...

Page 4: ...tries com GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com 713 941 3797 2019 USA Industries Inc FRM 2...

Page 5: ...6 8721 info usaindustries com www USAIndustries com GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com...

Page 6: ...1 info usaindustries com www USAIndustries com GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com 713 9...

Page 7: ...usaindustries com www USAIndustries com GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com 713 941 379...

Page 8: ...2 MNPT 3425 2500 140 XX GS D S 1000 140 8 38 8 437 8 827 0 375 72 13 20 130 195 1 1 4 1 4 FNPT 1 2 MNPT 3475 2500 160 GS D S 1000 160 8 13 8 187 8 576 0 375 70 13 20 125 190 1 1 4 1 4 FNPT 1 2 MNPT 3...

Page 9: ...32 295 450 1 5 8 1 4 FNPT 1 1 2 MNPT 1600 2500 30 XS 80S GS D S 2000 XS 18 63 18 687 19 128 0 375 308 15 32 270 410 1 5 8 1 4 FNPT 1 1 2 MNPT 1650 2500 40 GS D S 2000 040 18 44 18 499 18 939 0 375 298...

Page 10: ...eparing the GripSafe DBB Plug for Installation 5 1 The GripSafe DBB should be in the Ready to Install position from the factory Figure 3 GripSafe Plug and Pipe Concentricity Page 10 of 24 If the pipe...

Page 11: ...age to equipment 6 Installing the GripSafe DBB Plug CAUTION Ensure pipe I D is clean and loose debris is removed to the deepest point the plug will be installed into If the pipe is lined or has an irr...

Page 12: ...can withstand 180 continuous and 225 Fahrenheit for short durations If high temperature seals are needed contact USA Industries for alternative sealing solutions Monitoring of pipe temperature at the...

Page 13: ...ual loss in pressure may be observed during this creep phase Seating the Seals is obtained by reapplying pressure until the pressure becomes stable This seal creep may also be observed when the system...

Page 14: ...sing a backpressure monitoring tee it may be useful to have a pressure gauge on the branch side of the tee while connecting the run side to the Backpressure Vent Port and a ball valve Further advantag...

Page 15: ...the reading on the measuring tape matches the difference found in Step 3 Example Testing a weld on a 14 Class 150 Weld Neck Flange Weld Zone Depth 5 00 12 Class 150 Plug Insertion Depth obtained from...

Page 16: ...be taken to not cover the weld area with the Seal as it could render a false outcome of a hydro test The plug may be out of center with the pipe To help center the plug in the pipe it may be desired t...

Page 17: ...r liquids through hosing can cause hose whip Take caution to avoid this failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or equipment 8 4 Loosen the Compression Hex Nuts in an even star pattern as t...

Page 18: ...ale and rust after several uses of the plug Inspection of this surface after use is necessary to keep the gripping strength of the Gripping Wedges at peak performance To clean simply use a mild dishwa...

Page 19: ...dustries com www USAIndustries com GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com 713 941 3797 2019...

Page 20: ...721 info usaindustries com www USAIndustries com GripSafe Patents US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com 713...

Page 21: ...into the GripSafe DBB plug Failure to follow this step may cause the Lifting Threads to fail under the load of the plug causing it to fall injuring personnel and or damage to the equipment 9 2 Instal...

Page 22: ...ing Device Bolts and Washers see Figure 15 NOTE There are 4 types of Telescoping Lifting Attachment 1 2 3 and 4 Each has different length and different hole locations to accommodate different size plu...

Page 23: ...ice Use one or two of the three anchor holes to orient the GripSafe DBB plug horizontally If none of the three holes comes close to the center gravity of the plug a Cheater Bar may be inserted in the...

Page 24: ...s US 9 927 058 9 810 364 CA 3 004 787 European Registration 00626264 0001 Other US and Foreign Patents Pending www USAIndustries com 713 941 3797 2019 USA Industries Inc FRM 23 1 Rev B GripSafe is a r...