Pipe Installation; Pipe Specification; Fixings; Bends - Xtralis ICAM ILS-1 Product Manual

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4 Pipe Installation

A simple guide to pipe installation follows with examples of standard configurations.

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transport times, dilution effects etc. for all installations beyond the scope of this guide.

Use 25 mm (or ¾") Red ABS pipe with sampling point holes drilled along its length. The pipe run is

terminated with an end cap that has a hole drilled in its center.

The position of each individual sampling point should adhere to guidelines for positioning point

detectors. It is important to note that the smoke concentration from an individual sample point will be

diluted by the clean air from the other sample points and the end cap hole.

For EN54-20 compliance, the pipe should be Red ABS to EN 50086-1 (Crush 1, Impact 1, Temp 31)

with a nominal outer diameter of 25 mm (or ¾"). The sampling pipe is normally supplied in 3 m lengths

and is cut as required and joined by solvent welded sockets (permanent), or socket unions (removable).

Note: The ILS-1 inlet port is tapered to allow a push fit of the sampling pipe. The pipe should be cut

squarely to ensure a good, airtight seal. Solvent adhesive should not be used for this joint.

The normal fixing methods are pipe clips, saddle clamps or even tie wraps. Fixing centers are typically

1.5 m apart.

Bends are either 45° or 90°. For 90° bends it is very important that swept bends are used and not sharp

elbows, as sharp elbows introduce unacceptable pressure losses and significantly increase the

response times from holes beyond the bend.

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Figure 4-1: 45° bend and 90° swept bend

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and should be used to calculate

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