Operating instructions for proper installation of FITT Bluforce and FITT Bluforce RJ piping.
Before commencing installation, check for defects, and make sure the parts to be assembled are clean.
Step 1
Remove the protection caps fitted on the smooth end as well as on the pipe socket based joint
Step 2 FITT Bluforce
Using a dry cloth or brush, clean the smooth end and, above all, clean the socket based joint and gasket thoroughly to remove any impurities
Step 2 FITT Bluforce RJ
Using a dry cloth or brush, clean the smooth end and, above all, clean the socket based joint and gasket thoroughly to remove any impurities; check that the tensile resistant ring is positioned correctly
Step 3 FITT Bluforce
Apply food-grade gel with a brush to the smooth end as well as to the gasket and sealing ring
Step 3 FITT Bluforce RJ
Apply food-grade gel with a brush to the smooth end as well as to the gasket and sealing ring; do not apply the gel to the mechanical seal ring
Step 4 FITT Bluforce
Check that the end of the smooth pipe is chamfered correctly; check the insertion limit marks. Insert the smooth end into the socket based joint: the two pipes must be aligned.
Step 4 FITT Bluforce RJ
Check that the end of the smooth pipe is chamfered correctly; check the insertion limit marks. Insert the smooth end into the socket based joint: the two pipes must be aligned.
Step 5
If piping is being cut on site, measure the distance from the end of the pipe to the first insertion limit mark on the smooth end of an uncut pipe, then replicate it on the smooth end of the cut pipe; chamfer the newly cut pipe.
Step 6 FITT Bluforce
Push the pipe all the way in (1st insertion limit mark); up to DN 250, this can be done using pry bars, while for bigger DN sizes, pipe pullers or earthmoving machinery will be required.
Caution!
do not over-insert the pipe beyond the first insertion limit mark!
Step 6 FITT Bluforce RJ
Push the pipe all the way in (2nd insertion limit mark); up to DN 250, this can be done using pry bars, while for bigger DN sizes, pipe pullers or earthmoving machinery will be required.