Skinner ST Saddle Tee Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Skinner
Table of Contents
Skinner ST Saddle Tee
SADDLE TEE
The Skinner-Seal Saddle Tee is particularly recommended for installing garden gas lights, gas grills, automatic home laundries and other appliances. It takes the place of a tee, union and nipple in one fixture. No pipe cutting or threading is necessary. Sizes and pressure ratings are as follows:
Size| Bolt Torque| Max. Working
Pressure
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1/2” x 1/4”| 60 ft/lb| 200 psi
1/2” x 3/8”| 60 ft/lb| 200 psi
1/2” x 1/2”| 60 ft/lb| 200 psi
3/4” x 1/4”| 60 ft/lb| 200 psi
3/4” x 3/8”| 60 ft/lb| 200 psi
3/4” x 1/2”| 60 ft/lb| 200 psi
Installation Procedure
Step #1| Thoroughly clean the selected area with a wire brush were the
Saddle Tee will be installed. Remove all pipe scale, rust, and foreign
material. This will help insure a “bubble tight” seal.
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Step #2| Place the Saddle in position and then tighten the bolt to the
proper torque
(see above table).
Step #3| Make the service line connection with the method chosen, eg. Drilling
Device, etc.
Step #4| Pressure test the complete installation for leaks.
Step #5| Check for leaks before leaving repair site.
GASKET Material: Buna-N (Nitrile Rubber) rated at 250 F Max to -20 F Min Temp.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT EXCEED TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE RATINGS!
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