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If the pipes are not handled and supported carefully, serious damages or injuries can occur. The purpose of this installation manual is to make the users of the V-Sup aware of the risks and dangers resulting from the installation, use and maintenance of the system. This manual provides basic safety guidelines to cope with the risks and hazards and to guarantee a safe way of supporting pipes.
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One V-Sup stack may be loaded up to 12.000 kg (26.455 lbs) in a dynamic situation (work in progress). One V-Sup stack may be loaded up to 16.000 kg (35.274 lbs) in a static situation (no work in progress). Always keep in mind on what angles the V-Sup system is used. The pictures below show the maximum angle in a certain situation: 8°...
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Installation manual When using the V-Sup, the procedures listed below should always be regarded. The following list is only a brief overview of the procedures that should be respected, a complete elaboration can be found in the following paragraphs of this chapter.
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This means two beams will be placed directly on the ground after which a pipe can be placed on top of them. The V-Sup is capable of supporting pipes up to Ø2032 mm / 80’’. A pipe has to be supported by at least 2 V-Sup Stacks. Stackable Beam (Figure 2)
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A.2. Product check Before using the Dhatec V-Sup, all parts should be subjected to an extensive visual inspection. If any below listed defect is observed, discard the relevant part. For safe use of the V-Sup, check the beams on the following aspects: To make sure that the beams are not deformed too much to use them in a safe way, check all products before using them.
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Unevenness larger than 50 mm should be levelled out properly. − Make sure the surface on which the V-Sup will be installed is free of ice, snow, oil, mud, algae, or any other substances that have a negative influence on the friction.
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When an odd number of layers stackable beams have to be used, the bottom row has to be placed in the longitudinal direction of the pipe. The V-Sup may not be build up higher than 10 layers of stackable beams.
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Unevenness larger than 20 mm should be levelled out properly. − Make sure the surface on which the V-Sup will be installed is free of ice, snow, oil, mud, algae, or any other substances that have a negative influence on the friction.
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− Check if the V-Sup is build up properly. Give it a visible check but also push against it to feel any unevenness in the V-Sup stack. Also check the contact areas of the V-Sup with the bottom surface. Check for any unevenness which previously may have been overlooked.
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Guidelines to check if V-Sup is used properly Figure 12. Correct V-Sup stack Figure 13. Unevenness in terrain Figure 14. Beams on their sides Figure 15. Contamination in recesses...
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Figure 16. V-Beam in outer recesses Figure 16. Correct V-Sup Stack Figure 17. Beams placed next to recesses Figure 18. Stackable Beam left out of the stack...
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