Skinner Service Saddle Clamp Iom Installation Guide (+ PDF)

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1 Skinner Service Saddle Clamp IOM

2 SERVICE SADDLES

3 Installation Procedure

4 Documents / Resources

4.1 References

5 Related Posts

Skinner Service Saddle Clamp IOM

SERVICE SADDLES

The Skinner SERVICE SADDLES are designed for use on Steel, Ductile and Cast Iron pipes to allow use to connect secondary line to main line. These Service Saddle can be used on pipes for Gas, Water, Oil, or Ammonia. Sizes and pressure ratings are as follows:

Size	Bolt Torque	Max. Working Pressure
1 1/4”	50 ft/lb	500 psi
1 1/2”	50 ft/lb	500 psi
2” x 1” & smaller	60 ft/lb	500 psi
2” x 1 1/4” & larger	60 ft/lb	200 psi
3” x 1” & smaller	60 ft/lb	200 psi
3” x 1 1/4” & larger	60 ft/lb	250 psi
4” x 1 1/4” & smaller	60 ft/lb	300 psi

Size	Bolt Torque	Max. Working Pressure
4” x 1 1/2” & larger	60 ft/lb	200 psi
6” x 1 1/4” & smaller	60 ft/lb	200 psi
6” x 1 1/2” & larger	60 ft/lb	200 psi
8” x 1 1/4” & smaller	150 ft/lb	200 psi
8” x 1 1/2” & larger	150 ft/lb	250 psi
10” all	150 ft/lb	250 psi
12” all	150 ft/lb	200 psi

Installation Procedure

Step #1	Thoroughly clean the selected area with a wire brush. Remove all pipe scale, rust, and foreign material. This will help insure a “bubble tight” seal.
Step #2	Make sure the gasket is properly positioned and firmly bonded to the top half of saddle before you place your saddle on pipe or gas line. If gasket is not properly positioned or loose, dangerous or even fatal gas leakage may occur.
Step #3	Place the Saddle in position and then tighten the bolt to the proper torque (see above table).
Step #4	Make the service line connection with the method chosen, eg. Drilling Device, etc.
Step #5	Pressure test the complete installation for leaks.
Step #6	Check for leaks before leaving repair site.