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PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees02 Elster PerfectionPermaLock Mechanical Tapping TeesThe Elster Perfection PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tee offers gas lineinstallers a unique combination of speed, economy and security whenconnecting a service line to a gas main.Benefits Installs in as little as fiveminutes Cutter assembly locks into thegas main preventing rotationand axial movement of the teeon the main Full-encirclement designcreates extra connectionsupport Large gas port (.80" on 2"to 12" mains/.55" on 1-1/4"mains) for high flow capacity Saves money vs heat fusionor electro fusion tapping tees More than 20 years of safe,reliable operation Permits pigging of the main No special tools or costlyinstallation equipment Suitable for all polyethyleneservice tee to mainconnections (no “dissimilarfusion” concerns) Molded from industry leadingPE3408/PE4710 PermaTite cap handtightens for easy installation,improving safety andlong-term performancePermaLock tapping tees can be installedin as little as five minutes without theneed for expensive fusion equipment.The simplicity of its installation procedureeliminates the need for extensive trainingand multi-person crews. Additionally,PermaLock tees can be installed withoutshutting down the main.Our full-encirclement tapping tee isdesigned to ensure a reliable, gas tightconnection. The tee features a patentedratchet-style cutter that not only createsthe port for gas flow, but securely locksthe tee onto the gas main, preventingany movement or loosening of theconnection. In addition, the cutter’slocking sleeve is designed for minimalprotrusion into the main, therebyallowing efficient pigging of the line.Save Time and Moneyvs. Heat FusionIn today’s competitive environment,utilities and contractors are looking forthe most efficient method of installinggas services including tapping into anew or existing gas main. What theseinstallers are finding is that PermaLocktees take only one person as little as fiveminutes to install without any expensivefusion equipment or extensive training.Field studies prove PermaLockmechanical tees save as much as50% compared to fusion methods.

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees03 Elster PerfectionPermasert OutletsSimplify InstallationComplementing our PermaLock tappingtee is the Permasert coupling. AlthoughPermaLock tees are available with fusionoutlets, the vast majority are suppliedwith Permasert outlets. The reason issimple. The Permalock mechanicaltapping tee with Permasert couplingoutlet maximizes your installation costsavings. Permasert mechanical couplingsare the fast, easy, safe and cost effectiveway to connect PE piping. When thePermasert coupling is combined witha PermaLock tapping tee, you’ve gotthe fastest, least expensive method ofinstalling a service line.Full-EncirclementTapping TeeOther mechanical tapping tees dependprimarily on bolts to hold and seal thetee to the main. Over time, the effectsof soil-loading on the main or service linecan cause the tee to deflect or rotate thetee off center. Either of these occurrencescan result in reduced service flow orcreate an unsafe connection.The PermaLock tee eliminates thesepotential problems by incorporatinga double-locking design. First, thefull-encirclement tee is securelyattached to the main with four bolts(or two stainless steel straps for PMTT's6" and larger). Then, our patentedtwo-piece cutter assembly, with lockingsleeve, is installed. Together, they provideunsurpassed connection strengthand seal integrity.Tapping a main line in inclementweather is no problem with aPermaLock tapping tee.By-pass is made easy with a PermaLocktapping tee

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees04 Elster PerfectionPermaLock Main Line ConnectionsPermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees provide a simple, gas-tight,mechanical connection without interruption of gas serviceor special tools for assembly.Fast and Leak-freeConnectionsWhen you select the PermaLockMechanical Tapping Tee, you’ll havethe confidence of knowing you havechosen a reliable, safe mechanicaltee. Since the mid-80’s, PermaLocktapping tees have been in use in everyconceivable soil and climate conditionand have delivered safe, uninterruptedgas service. In addition, you will enjoythe benefits of making faster and lesscostly main line connections.1PermaLock full-encirclement tee is boltedonto the main.2Patented ratchet-style cutter assembly isthreaded into the main.Patented Cutter AssemblyLocks Into MainAfter the tee is bolted to the main, ourtwo-piece cutter assembly is threadeddownward into the gas main. The cutterassembly threads the locking sleeve intothe main. As the cutter is withdrawn,the cutter sleeve remains threaded intothe main, locking the tee to the mainand creating a permanent, gas tightconnection. This unique double-lockingdesign allows PermaLock MechanicalTapping Tees to withstand the inevitablesoil loading forces that occur over timeand provide years of safe gas delivery.The photographs illustrate how thePermaLock tee installs on the mainand actually uses its cutter assemblyto create this “double lock.”Permatite CapThe Permatite Cap's unique shaftseal design allows for easy handtightening of the cap, eliminatingthe stress associated with other teesthat require a wrench for cap assembly.Also, our unique manufacturing processprovides an o-ring gland free of potentialleak paths.3Cutter is reversed until flush with thetop of tower. Locking sleeve remainspermanently threaded into the gas main.4Cap is threaded onto tower. PermaLocktapping tees provide a .80" port for highgas flow (.55" in 1-1/4" mains).

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees05 Elster PerfectionImproving Gas Distributionintegrity with PE4710/Bimodal PE3408Elster Perfection is now molding itscomplete line of mechanical joiningproducts from PE3408/PE4710. This resinshares many of the same propertiesas PE2406 and PE3408, while offeringseveral significant performanceenhancements. PE3408/PE4710 providesexcellent resistance to Slow Crack Growth(SCG). In fact, it is 20 and 60 times moreresistant to SCG than typical PE2406 andPE3408. The resin also provides greaterthan 6,000 hours PENT (PE Notching Test),which is 60 times the ASTM D 2513requirement. In addition, PE3408/PE4710has a proven track record, having beensuccessfully used around the world formore than 20 years. All of which addsup to greater gas distribution integrity.PermaLock Sizes andMaterials Main sizes of 1-1/4", 2", 3", 4",6", 8", and 12" Permasert or fusion outlet sizesfrom 1/2" CTS to 2" IPS Molded from PE3408/PE4710materials that meet or exceedthe requirements of ASTMD 2513/ISO 4437 Metric sizes available (main sizesof 40 mm, 63 mm, 90 mm and110 mm with Permasert outletsof 20 mm to 63 mm) Meets or exceeds the requirementsof US DOT Part 192, ASTM D 2513and CSA B137.4.PermaLock tapping tees withPermaTite cap and EFV excessflow valves are an excellent wayto ensure the safe delivery of gas.PermaLock tapping tees allow fora much smaller excavation sitecompared to fusion tees.

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees06 Elster PerfectionPermaLock Mechanical Tapping TeeProduct CompanionsPermasert Saddle FusionTapping TeesBrass BaseService TeeExcess Flow Valves(EFV)For utilities and contractors committedto using heat fusion for main line taps,yet interested in an easy to install PEservice connection, we offer saddlefusion tapping tees with Permasertoutlets. These saddle fusion tappingtees are available in medium density(PE 2406/2708) and PE3408/PE4710polyethylene with a variety ofPermasert outlets. Brass base tee swivels afterthreading onto cast iron mains PermaTite Cap hand tightens foreasy installation, improving safetyand long-term performance Red brass base offers superiorcorrosion resistance 1" and 1 1/4" IPS base threads Molded from PE3408/PE4710polyethylene resin with Permasertoutlets in most sizesAs the natural gas industry looks forways to safeguard the delivery of gas byfinding ways to minimize the occurrencesof gas leakage due to pipe line breaksfrom third party damage or naturaldisasters, Elster Perfection’s EFV excessflow valves provide the easy, dependableand economical solution. They canbe incorporated into our PermaLockMechanical and Fusion Tapping Teesmaking them as easy to install as thetapping tee itself. Main sizes of 1-1/4", 2", 3", 4",6" and 8" Permasert outlet sizes from 1/2" CTSto 2" IPS Meets or exceeds the requirementsof US DOT Part 192, ASTM D 2513and CSA B137.4Multiple outlet configurations –standard straight outlet and90 outlet Meets or exceeds all DOT andASTM requirementsElectrofusionTapping TeesElster Perfection can supply most majorbrands of electrofusion tapping teeswith Permasert outlet sizes from1/2" CTS to 2" IPS. Economical means of installing EFVsinto new service lines without theneed for special tools Allows for EFV installation closestto the main for maximum serviceline protection

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees07 Elster PerfectionHOMENIST TEEEXISTING STEEL SLEEVEPRE-INSERTED EXISTING SERVICETIE IN SECTIONPINCH OFFTOOLSOLD MAINNon-Interrupt ServiceTransfer (NIST) PermaLock Mechanical Tapping TeesEXISTINGSERVICE TEENEW MAIN SERVICE TEENEW MAINThe transfer of 1" CTS and 1-1/4" CTSpolyethylene gas service lines to areplacement main line – withoutinterrupting the flow of gas – iseasily accomplished with PermaLockMechanical Tapping Tees and the NonInterrupt Service Transfer (NIST) Process.Tapping Tee or other service tee, and aconnection is made between the twotapping tees, creating a dual feed to theexisting service line. The connection ofthis “tie-in” section is made simple andeasy by the use of PermaLock tappingtees with Permasert coupling outlets.This process eliminates any temporaryinterruption to a customer’s gas service,as well as the need to gain entry intothe home for relights, thereby reducingoperating costs and increasingcustomer satisfaction.Finally, the gas feed from the old(existing) main is squeezed off on theold main side of the NIST tee connection,the line is cut and the ends are capped- completing the uninterrupted transferof service through an existing service linefrom an old main to a replacement main.The basic component of this processis a specially designed PermaLockMechanical Tapping Tee (PMTT) that isbolted onto the existing 1" or 1-1/4" CTSservice line (see illustration). The new(replacement) main is then tapped,using a standard PermaLock MechanicalThe final design of the NIST tee wastested and approved to ASTM standards,and, as with all PermaLock MechanicalTapping Tees, it can be used with bothmedium and high-density polyethylenepipes and can be installed in just minutes.

About Elster GroupA world leader in advanced meteringinfrastructure, integrated metering, andutilization solutions to the gas, electricityand water industries. Elster’s systemsand solutions reflect over 170 years ofknowledge and experience in measuringprecious resources and energy.Elster provides solutions and advancedtechnologies to help utilities more easily,efficiently and reliably obtain and useadvanced metering intelligence toimprove customer service, enhanceoperational efficiency, and increaserevenues. Elster’s AMI solutions enableutilities to cost-effectively generate, deliver,manage, and conserve the life-essentialresources of gas, electricity, and water.Elster has over 7,500 staff andoperations in 38 countries in Northand South America, Europe, and Asia.Elster Perfection222 Lake StreetMadison, OH 44057USAT 1 440 428 1171F 1 866 828 6862www.elster-perfection.com 2008 Elster Perfection. All rights reserved. Registered trademark of Elster Perfection Corporation.Information contained herein is subject to changewithout notice. Product specifications may change.Contact your Elster Perfection representative for themost current product information. Printed in theUnited States.EP-BR0011-EN-P - September 2008Supersedes LITB3-02200

PermaLock Mechanical Tapping Tees 05 Elster Perfection PermaLock tapping tees with PermaTite cap and EFV excess flow valves are an excellent way to ensure the safe delivery of gas. PermaLock tapping tees allow fo