{"id":23117,"date":"2023-07-31T09:16:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T07:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluforce.fitt.com\/?page_id=23117"},"modified":"2023-08-31T11:29:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T09:29:28","slug":"guide-for-correct-installation-of-fitt-bluforce-and-fitt-bluforce-rj","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluforce.fitt.com\/en\/guide-for-correct-installation-of-fitt-bluforce-and-fitt-bluforce-rj\/","title":{"rendered":"Installation guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Installation guide<\/h1>\n

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Operating instructions for proper installation of FITT Bluforce and FITT Bluforce RJ piping.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Before commencing installation, check for defects, and make sure the parts to be assembled are clean.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Step 1<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Step 2 FITT Bluforce<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Step 2 FITT Bluforce RJ<\/span><\/h3>\n

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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<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 3 FITT Bluforce
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Apply food-grade gel<\/strong> with a brush to the smooth end as well as to the gasket and sealing ring<\/p>\n

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Step 3 FITT Bluforce RJ
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Apply food-grade gel<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

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Step 4 FITT Bluforce<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Step 4 FITT Bluforce RJ<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Step 5<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Step 6 FITT Bluforce<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Caution!
\ndo not over-insert the pipe beyond the first insertion limit mark!<\/h4>\n

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Step 6 FITT Bluforce RJ<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Caution!
\ndo not remove the sealing ring from its seat, or over-insert the pipe beyond the second insertion limit mark!<\/h4>\n

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FITT Bluforce video guide<\/span><\/h3>\n

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FITT Bluforce RJ video guide<\/span><\/h3>\n

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