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VESDA Pipe Network Installation Guide VESDA by Xtralis
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3.3 Bends and Elbows
Bends and elbows are used to change the direction of the pipe. Bends having a wider radius are preferred,
though elbows are also acceptable.
A. B. C.
Figure 3-3: A wide radius bend (A), 45° bend (B), and 90° elbow (C)
3.4 Tees, Y-Pieces and J-Pieces
Tees, Y-Pieces and J-Pieces are used for branching a sampling pipe or for attaching capillaries and drop pipes
to the air sampling pipe.
A. B. C.
Figure 3-4: Y-Piece (A), Tee (B) and J-Piece (C)
Note: It is important that the air sampling pipe is branched in the direction away from the detector.
3.5 Reducing Connectors
Reducing connectors are used to attach pipes having different internal/outer diameters. These are typically
used to connect capillary tubes and drop pipes to the sampling pipe.
Figure 3-5: Reducing Connector
3.6 Pipe Adaptors
The pipe adaptor is used to connect imperial size pipes to the detectors pipe Inlet manifold. All detectors
shipped to U.S.A. include pipe adaptors where applicable.
Figure 3-6: Pipe Adaptor