Common use of Mechanical Joints Clause in Contracts

Mechanical Joints. 1) When using mechanical joints, thoroughly wash bell sockets, spigots, gland, gasket, nuts, and bolts with soapy water before assembly. Keep these parts wet until the jointing operation is complete. 2) Tighten nuts within the torque range recommended by the manufacturer. Check the tightening tolerance with a torque wrench. 3) If effective sealing is not attained at the maximum recommended torque, disassemble, thoroughly clean, then reassemble the joint. 4) Do not overstress bolts to compensate for improper installation or defective parts.

Mechanical Joints. 1) When using mechanical joints, thoroughly wash bell ▇▇▇▇ sockets, spigots, gland, gasket, nuts, and bolts with soapy water before assembly. Keep these parts wet until the jointing operation is complete. 2) Tighten nuts within the torque range recommended by the manufacturer. Check the tightening tolerance with a torque wrench. 3) If effective sealing is not attained at the maximum recommended torque, disassemble, thoroughly clean, then reassemble the joint. 4) Do not overstress bolts to compensate for improper installation or defective parts.