4”-12” nominal size for use with the hydra-q.i.k. ouick install kit (27 pages)
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Insta-Valve 250 Patriot 4”-12” Nominal Size Installation Instructions for use with the Hydra-Core Pipewall Sampling Kit IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018 Covered by United States Patent No. 9,829,141,B2 and United States Patent No. 9,644,779,B2. Additional patents pending.
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Insta-Valve 250 Patriot 4”-12” Insertion Valve Installation Instructions for use with the Hydra-Core Pipewall Sampling Kit Table of Contents SECTION ONE Page 1.0.0 General Safety Precautions SECTION TWO - 4-8” IV 250 Installation 2.2.0 Mount & Pressure Test Valve Body on Pipe 2.3.0...
PERSONAL PROTECTION to use. Never start an operation if the equipment is not in Hydra-Stop recommends that installers wear required per- proper working order. Contact Hydra-Stop if equipment is sonal protective equipment including but not limited to: not in working order.
Insert and thread both ¼-20 x ¾” set screws from the inside of the Figure 2 cutter. These set screws prevent the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
fi lls the housing and fl ows from the valve. coupon may be diffi cult to remove. Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
2.6.10) Loosen the packing nut assembly clamp lever and allow selection. Also see Appendix 2, “How to purchase the the pressure to slowly raise the cutter assembly fully into the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Insertion Valve” to select the proper cartridge for your requirements. 2.7.7) Remove cutter from saw mandrel.
2.9.7) Install the drive unit by lifting it above the saw mandrel and slide it into the three guide bars. 2.10.6) The tap is complete when the bottom of the stop collar Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
2.12.15 with the point of the pentagon valve body that is in line with the direction of the pipe. (See Figure 17). You may also 2.12.15) Make a reference mark on the insertion housing aligned Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
Wait for fl uid to reach the tapping housing ball valve and close ball valve. Allow the insertion / tap housings to fully pressurize. Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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2.15.12) Remove the equalization source. Slowly open the ¾” ball valve on the insertion housing to relieve the pressure in the insertion / tap housings. 2.15.13) Remove the feed screw. Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
Hydra-Tapper Coring Adaptor using ½”-13 x 2” until the opening covers the spindle on the Hardware. (See Figure 11). drive unit. Figure 11 Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
ID / cutter selection. Also see Appendix 2, “How to with the positive stop inside the IV 250 and you are no longer purchase the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Insertion Valve” to able to advance the feed screw. select the proper cartridge for your requirements.
3.9.5) Set the cutting depth by measuring from the top of the packing nut assembly to the lower side of the stop collar. Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
3.11.1) Relieve the pressure from the Hydra-Tapper and the P-20 bottom section. The top section and bottom section must be fi rm- housing by opening the ball valves and discharging the pressure. Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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(See Figure 23). Figure 21 Figure 23 3.12.10) Slide the stop collar over the knurled end of the insertion Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
The equalization source will determine the proper fi tting size and type. 3.15.9) Continue advancing the feed screw until the valve cartridge assembly is completely seated. The valve cartridge Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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3 full turns. 3.15.26) Order replacement parts, if necessary, to replace lost, damaged or worn components. 3.15.13) Remove the equalization source. Slowly open the ¾” Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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Centering Tool Set Pin / Co er 2.5” Centering Tool 6-8” Standard Tool List T-Handle Allen Wrenches (1/8, 5/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8) 3/4 inch open end wrench Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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Cu er A achment Hardware (not shown) Centering Tool Set Pin / Co er 4” Centering Tool 10-12” Standard Tool List T-Handle Allen Wrenches (5/32, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8) 3/4 inch open end wrench Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
1-5/16” Open End Wrench 1-7/16” Open End Wrench (NOTE: Have two sets of open end wrenches on hand to allow multiple people to assist in installation) 18” Pipe Wrench Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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fl ange. (See B.4) Tip and lay the insertion housing and Hydra-Tapper assem- Figure B-5 on next page) bly on its stand. (See Figure B-1) Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
In most cases, this measurement will be 7.5 inches for 4-8” installations and 4.25” for 10-12” installations. B.13) Confi rm the valve cartridge completion pin groove is still centered. Figure B-6 Figure B-5 Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Installation Instructions IV250MAN 4”-12” IV 250 PWSK v1.93 Revised 07/11/2018...
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2. Locate valve cartridge and box containing stainless steel mounting hardware. Store in a clean, safe location. 3. Measure pipe outside diameter where the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot is being installed to ensure the correct insertion valve is being used. 4. Thoroughly clean the pipe surface with a wire brush where the valve body will be installed to ensure all loose debris and material is removed.
13. Remove the Quick Pressure Test Plug or test flange. 14. Following the tightening pattern, re-torque carriage bolts to recommended torque before continuing. 15. Properly block (support) Insta-Valve 250 Patriot valve body and ensure pipe joints are Figure 6 properly restrained. Proceed with valve insertion operation.
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