Smith Blair 913 Flanged Coupling Adapter Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Smith-Blair
Table of Contents
Smith Blair 913 Flanged Coupling Adapter
Product Information
The 913 & 914 Flanged Coupling Adapter (FCA) is a product used for connecting pipes in water installations. It ensures a secure and leak-free connection between pipes.
Installation Instructions
- Clean the outside surface of the pipe approximately 12 inches from the end of the pipe. Make sure the gasket bearing surface is free of any blemishes that may affect the seal.
- Lubricate the pipe surface and gasket(s) using a soap and water solution. If necessary, anti-freeze can be added to the lubricant solution. Ensure that the lubricant solution meets the requirements of the water and pipe supplier.
- Place the follower flange, gasket, and adapter body (in that order) on the spigot end of the pipe.
- Bolt the adapter body to the companion flange.
- Slide the gasket into position against the adapter body and place the follower flange against the gasket.
- Install the follower flange bolts and torque them to an initial torque of 50 ft-lb. Then, torque the bolts to a final torque of 70 ft-lb for 5/8 bolts and 90 ft-lb for 3/4 bolts. Ensure that all bolts are torqued to the recommended values using a calibrated torque wrench.
- Recheck all torque values after fluid pressure is applied and torque if required.
- If the FCA contains anchor studs, follow steps 8-12:
- Follow the standard installation procedure for 913/914 FCAs, ensuring that all bolts are properly torqued. Insert the pipe a minimum of 1″ past the anchor stud boss. Once the anchor studs are installed, the pipe cannot be moved.
- For 5/8 anchor studs, thread a standard 1/2 NPT pipe nipple into the anchor stud boss. For 1″ anchor studs, use a 1 NPT pipe nipple.
- Using the pipe nipple as a drill guide, drill a 41/64″ hole (for 5/8 anchor studs) or a 1-3/64″ hole (for 1″ anchor studs) completely through the pipe.
- Remove the pipe nipple and install the anchor stud using a good quality pipe thread compound that acts as both a lubricant andsealant. Do not use tape-type products. The thread compound should meet the requirements of the water supplier.
- Repeat the above procedure for each anchor stud.
INSTALLATION
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STEP 1
Clean outside surface of pipe approximately 12 inches from the end of the pipe. Be sure the gasket bearing surface is free of blemishes that may impair seal. -
STEP 2
Lubricate the pipe surface and gasket(s) using a soap and water solution (anti-freeze may be required). All lubricant solutions should meet the requirements of the water and pipe supplier. -
STEP 3
Place follower flange, gasket, and adapter body (in that order) on spigot end of pipe. -
STEP 4
Bolt adapter body to companion flange. -
STEP 5
Slide gasket into position against adapter body and slide follower flange into place against the gasket. -
STEP 6
Install follower flange bolts to initial torque of 50 ft-lb. Then torque bolts to final torque of 70 ft-lb for 5/8” bolts and 90 ft-lb for 3/4” bolts. Be sure all bolts are torqued to the recommended values with a calibrated torque wrench. -
STEP 7
Recheck all torque values after fluid pressure is applied. Torque if required.
Recommended End Gap
Adapter
Body Length
| Gap
Maximum
| Gap
Minimum
7” to 9”| 3”| ½”
10” to 15”| 5”| ½”
Maximum pipe deflection 2° with 3” pipe engagement
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STEP 8
Follow standard installation procedure for 913/914’s making sure all bolts are properly torqued. Pipe must be inserted a minimum of 1” past the anchor stud boss. (Pipe cannot be moved after anchor studs are installed.) -
STEP 9
For 5/8” anchor studs, thread standard 1/2” NPT pipe nipple into the anchor stud boss. For 1” anchor studs, use 1” NPT pipe nipple. -
STEP 10
Using the pipe nipple as a drill guide, drill a 41/64” (for 5/8” anchor studs) or 1-3/64” (for 1” anchor studs) diameter hole completely through the pipe. -
STEP 11
Remove pipe nipple and install the anchor stud using a good quality pipe thread compound that is both a lubricant and sealant (also called pipe dope, paste, etc.). Do not use tape type products! Use a thread compound that meets the requirements of the water supplier. -
STEP 12
Repeat the above procedure for each anchor stud.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT RESTRAIN PIPE MOVEMENT. Anchor studs are required to prevent pipe pullout. Failure to anchor or improper anchoring can result in dangerous pipe content escape, property damage, serious injury, and/or death. Read the product installation instructions prior to installing this product.
WARRANTY
Smith-Blair, Inc. warrants its products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by Smith- Blair, Inc. (the “Warranty Period”). Dated proof of purchase, such as a bill of sale, is required to establish warranty eligibility. If a product fails to perform due to a defect in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Period, Smith-Blair, Inc. will repair or, at Smith Blair, Inc.’s option, replace the product with the same or comparable item. In the event that the product cannot be repaired and a suitable replacement item is not available, Smith-Blair, Inc. will refund the original purchase price shown on the proof of purchase. In all cases, the customer is responsible for returning the allegedly defective product to the factory or warehouse designated by Smith- Blair, Inc. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, OR THOSE ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SMITH-BLAIR, INC. BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
CORROSION & PRODUCT SELECTION NOTICE
Metal products are subject to corrosion, particularly when used outdoors and/or underground. A large number of factors and local conditions affect the rate of corrosion. Consult a local corrosion expert determine the life expectancy of this product when used with your pipeline content, soil, and environment. Also, consult your system designer to determine the suitability of this product in your piping system. Failure to determine the suitability of this product in your application, soil, and/or environment can result in premature product failure. Smith-Blair will provide additional information about this product’s material specifications at your request. You may also obtain product information at www.smith-blair.com.
Questions:
- Call 1-800-643-9705 or
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