Female NPT One End/ANSI Pattern Flange One End

Flanged Connections:
1. Place the flange of the connector (floating flange, if used) over the exhaust outlet of the engine, with the gasket between the two facing surfaces and bolt holes properly aligned, so that the axial lines of the connector and mating orifice are concentrically aligned.

2. Secure the flange over the mating face of the outlet using appropriate Nut-Bolt-Gasket (NBG) kit, to aid in maintaining joint tightness over time. Higher grade fasteners may loosen as the system cycles or settles, which can potentially cause failure. Do not use spring lock washers, as operating temperatures and pressures will cause them to degrade or disintegrate. Apply high temperature anti-seize to bolts Ð Loctite¨ 34517 or equivalent is suggested (not included or supplied by inExhaust). Maintain regular maintenance records and check bolt torque and material integrity to avoid leaks.

3. Secure the opposite flange of the connector to the mating face of the receiving system, with the gasket between the two facing surfaces and bolt holes properly mated. Use the same grade of fasteners as previously described, ensuring that the axial lines of the engine outlet, connector, and mating orifice remain concentrically aligned.
Caution:
a) To avoid potential failure, do not handle or install this product in a manner or position such that torquing, or twisting can occur along itÕs axial line. The installation must be pre-aligned so that bolts for all mating surfaces can drop into place with no force, offsetting, bending, twisting or other form of distortion. Do not force-rotate one end of the expansion joint for alignment of the bolt holes.

b) Pre-loading flange connections due to misalignment will result in premature failure and will void the warranty.

c) The installation must produce no downward force or loads exerted on the engine exhaust outlet.

4. To ensure uniform flange pressure for flanged connections, tighten bolts in a star shaped pattern until all are snug.

5. Following the same star-shaped pattern, torque the bolts to the specified torque. Never torque bolts directly to the left or right of the previously torqued bolt.
a) Torque only after all nuts and bolts are hand tight.

Cuffed Connections:
1. Ensure the clamp is loosely attached to either the cuff or the exhaust piping prior to fitting the exhaust piping to the cuff.
2. Insert the exhaust piping securely into the cuffed portion of the connection, ensuring that the exhaust piping is uniformly bottomed out.

3. Position the clamp towards the edge of the cuff, allowing a min. of 0.5Ó from the edge of the clamp to the edge of the pipe.

4. Torque the clamp bolts until tight. Re-check tightness prior to and after initial engine start and system commissioning. Maintain regular maintenance records and check bolt torque and material integrity to avoid leaks.
¥ Ensure that the installation complies with maximum allowable lateral offset and axial movement in inches per foot as specified in Technical Specification Table.
¥ This product is rated at 5 PSIG (0.34bar). Hydrostatic test pressure shall not exceed 1.5 times the rated pressure.
¥ For maximum durability, allow the flex connector to operate as closely as possible to a free state.