IMPROPER SELECTION OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT CAN RESULT IN
EXPLOSION, FIRE, DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR HARM TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Do not use or select a PLIDCO Clamp/Strongback until all aspects of the application are thoroughly
analyzed.
Do not use the PLIDCO Clamp/Strongback until you read and understand these
installation instructions. If you have any questions, or encounter any difficulties using this product,
please contact: PLIDCO 440-871-5700
The person in charge of the repair must be familiar with these instructions and communicate them to all
personnel involved in the repair crew.
Read and follow these instructions carefully. Follow your company's safety policy and applicable
codes and standards
Whenever a PLIDCO product is modified in any form, including adding a vent, by anyone other
than the Engineering and Manufacturing Departments of The Pipe Line Development Company,
the product warranty is voided. Products that are field modified do not have the benefit of the
material traceability, procedural documentation, quality inspection and experienced workmanship
that are employed by The Pipe Line Development Company.
Observe the maximum load and temperature on the label of the PLIDCO product.
During the Pipe Preparation and Installation procedures, those installing the PLIDCO
Clamp/Strongback must wear, at minimum, Z87+ safety eyewear and steel toe safety footwear.
Verify the tightness of all threaded connections.
If the pipeline has been shut down, re-pressuring should be done with extreme caution. Re-
pressuring should be accomplished slowly and steadily without surges that could vibrate the
pipeline and fitting. Industry codes and standards are a good source of information on this subject.
The Pipe Line Development Company
11792 Alameda Drive, Strongsville, Ohio 44149, USA
Phone: (440) 871-5700 • Fax: (440) 871-9577
Toll Free: 1-800-848-3333
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PLIDCO
CLAMP/STRONGBACK
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
!! WARNING!!
READ CAREFULLY
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