IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions
before attempting to install, remove,
adjust, or maintain any Victaulic piping
products.
• Depressurize and drain the piping
system before attempting to install,
remove, adjust, or maintain any
Victaulic products.
• Wear hardhat, safety glasses, and foot
protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury, property
damage, and/or product damage.
CAUTION
• To ensure maximum gasket life, make sure the strainer is
installed with a Victaulic-supplied gasket grade that is suitable
for the intended service.
• Strainer baskets must be cleaned out prior to obtaining 10-psi/
0.7-Bar/69-kPa pressure differential across the basket.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause joint leakage and
property damage.
The information contained in this instruction sheet must be referenced
to ensure proper installation of Series 732H FireLock Wye-Type Vic-
Strainers.
NOTE:
Maximum service life is dependent upon proper
gasket selection and installation. Refer to Victaulic publication 05.01,
“Gasket Selection Guide,” for details.
ASSEMBLY CLEARANCE
•
Select a location for the Vic-Strainer that accommodates the minimum clearance requirements for removing the strainer basket (refer to the table
below).
NOTE:
Series 732H FireLock Vic-Strainers are shipped fully assembled.
Minimum Clearance Requirements for Removal of Strainer Basket
Size
“C” Strainer Basket Minimum Clearance
Dimensions inches/mm
Nominal Size
inches or mm
Actual Pipe Outside
Diameter inches/mm
2
2.375
8.00
60.3
203
21/2
2.875
9.00
73.0
229
76.1 mm
3.000
9.00
76.1
229
3
3.500
10.00
88.9
254
4
4.500
12.00
114.3
305
C
Series 732H FireLock Wye-Type Vic-Strainers
Typical 2 – 4-inch/60.3 – 114.3-mm Sizes
INSTALLATION OF THE VIC-STRAINER
1.
The outside surface of the pipe (from the pipe end to the groove)
must be smooth and free from indentations, projections (including
weld seams), and roll marks to ensure a leak-tight seal. All oil,
grease, loose paint, and dirt must be removed prior to installation.
FLOW
FLOW
2. Align the Vic-Strainer to the piping system so that the flow into
and out of the strainer matches the directional arrows cast into
the strainer body. Install the Vic-Strainer by using two Victaulic
couplings that are suitable for the intended service. Always refer
to the Victaulic Field Installation Handbook (I-100) for complete
coupling installation requirements.
I-732H_1
FireLock
®
Wye-Type Vic-Strainer
®
SERIES 732H
I-732H
INSTALLATION & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
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