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Installation:
1) Cut main pipe to facilitate boss junction
All that is required is to make 2 cuts parallel to the center line of the pipe that are equal to the width of the small internal diameter of the oval branch line. The length of the cuts is equal to the large internal diameter of the branch line. These cuts can be done with a angle grinder, a plasma cutter, a gammer saw etc.
2) Remove the excess material
The small piece of pipe can be knocked out with
a small hammer, if it is required that the scrap pipe does not drop down the main
line a hole can be drilled into it and a piece wire used to hook it out before knocking
the scrap out.
3) Attatch the Boss junction to the main line
Ferro compound is used to glue the Cast Iron Branch connector
onto the main line. The Ferro compound is a 2 part epoxy that curers under water
A layer about 2mm thick is all that is required after gluing the Boss Junction is
strapped on to the main pipe with 2 stainless steel worm drive clips ( radiator
hose clips ).
4) Smoothing the compound
The inside of the Boss Junction & the main pipe should be smoothed so that there are no snags to cause blockages. The Ferro compound can be effectively smoothed using rubber gloves dipped in water
5) Curing
Leave the ferro to cure it will take 8 to 24 hours.
The new branch line can be connected straight away as the
worm drive clips will hold the boss junction in place while the ferro cures, however
it is best to let the Ferro to cure first.