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FRM-22.1-Rev.H-SMDBB
9.
Installing
and
Using
Safety Gag
9.1 Slide the loosely assembled Safety Gag over the pipe before inserting the plug.
9.2 Follow the plug installation instructions in Sections 5-7 to install the GripSafe ST DBB
before continuing to step 8.4.
9.3 Place the pear-shaped link over the
Back Pressure Vent Port(22)
.
9.4 Push the clamp further down the pipe to remove all slack in the chain. Ensure that the
chain is not snagged, twisted, or knotted, and is tight from the gag bolt to the pear-shaped
link.
9.5 Starting with the two bolts nearest the pipe, snug all of the bolts on the clamp. For the two
bolts nearest the pipe, turn an additional 1/3-1/2 turn.
•
When properly installed, the Safety Gag should be firmly clamped and not be able
to rotate, slide, or tilt in any fashion when pushed or pulled.
•
See Figure 9 for an example of a properly installed Safety Gag.
9.6 Reverse steps 9.1-9.5 to uninstall.
Figure 10: Properly Installed Safety Gag on Pipe
NOTE:
Safety Gags are not required but are recommended to provide a layer of
protection in the unlikely event of plug discharge.
