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Petersen® 154-Series Gas Plug

Operation and Maintenance Instructions

WARNING!
Read and understand before using Petersen® Plugs. Failure to do so
may result in property damage, serious injury, or death!

1. Immediately upon receipt of gas plug:


a. Remove plug from shipping carton and examine for any damage sustained in transit. Report any such
damage to delivering carrier.
b. Mark directly on plug in a conspicuous location with indelible ink in large figures the date of receipt on the
equipment.

2. Proper storage of gas plug:


a. Storage area must be cool, dry, dark, and not subject to excessive changes in temperature. NEVER
store any gas plugs in direct sunlight or expose to weather.
b. DO NOT place anything on top of gas plug while being stored.
c. All inflatable gas plugs must be stored lying FLAT and NOT FOLDED, WRINKLED, or ROLLED UP. DO
NOT kink inflating tubes.

3. Before each use of gas plug:


a. Insert all inflatable gas plugs in a clean, empty test pipe of the inside diameter in which it will actually be
used.
b. Inflate plug to recommend pressure which is on the tag attached to the plug or is listed in other literature.
DO NOT OVER INFLATE as this may cause plug to burst. Leave inflated for three hours. If plug does
not retain recommended inflation pressure, notify supplier IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT USE IF DEFECTIVE.
4. Instructions for use:
a. Always use gas plugs in series with a vent pipe extending vertically between them on either side of the
area to be isolated as shown in the accompanying illustrations.
b. Inflate to recommended pressure. DO NOT OVER INFLATE gas plug as this may cause it to burst.
c. Always use a pressure calibrated gauge on a gas plug to insure that it is not over inflated and it is
retaining pressure. Use a test gauge to determine if the gauge on gas plug is accurate.
d. The size marked on all inflatable plugs always refers to plug/stoppers inflated diameter. While gas plug is
inflated or in the open position in the test pipe, compressed air at the pressure that will actually be in the
live main – not exceeding the recommended line pressure for that particular type of gas plug in the
literature – should be fed into test pipe. DO NOT USE gas plug if any air gets past the back gas plug.
The back gas plug is the one closest to the open end of the main.
e. Leave inflated gas plug in test pipe for at least one-half hour. If the pressure reading on the gauge drops,
DO NOT USE GAS PLUG. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT. Return gas plug to Petersen® for
inspection and testing.
f. Test all inflatable gas plugs to be used on live gas mains in this matter.

Petersen Products • P.O. Box 340 • 421 Wheeler Avenue • Fredonia, Wisconsin 53021-0340
Tel: 800-926-1926 / (262)-692-2416 • Fax: 800-669-1434 / (262)-692-2418
Email: [email protected] • www.petersenproducts.com
5. Actual use of gas plug on live main:
a. Inflate gas plug just prior to inserting in main to recommended pressure and observe for leaks. Leave
inflated for one-quarter hour before using. If pressure drops DO NOT USE. DO NOT OVER INFLATE.
b. All gas plugs should be examined and tested to be sure all moving parts work properly and that no cuts,
tears, or worn parts are present.
c. Use test gauge to determine accuracy of pressure gauge on gas plug just prior to insertion in main and
during step (a.) above.
d. Always use gas plugs in series with a vent pipe extending vertically between them on either side of the
area to be isolated when actually working on live mains. See illustrations for recommendations regarding
these procedures. Examine gas plugs for any leakage past the back plug. The back plug is the one
closest to the area to be isolated. DO NOT use equipment if there is any leakage past the back plug.
Clean the interior of the pipe thoroughly before inserting the gas plug into the main.
e. Inflate the gas plug with inert gas when used as PURGE DAMS in stainless steel pipe during MIG or TIG
welding.
f. Be sure no sharp objects touch gas plug at any time. Remove all burrs from inside of tap hole. Be
careful not to tear bag or stopper on tap hole threads.
g. Do not use any gas plug on live mains having line pressure in excess of recommendations for that
particular type of equipment.
h. Be sure ALL vent pipes extend at least 8 ft. above top of excavation – higher if necessary – to carry away
any vapors that may bypass from gas plug.
i. Be sure that ALL vent pipes are installed in such a way that blow-off vapor is directed AWAY from all
sources of ignition.
j. DO NOT attempt to use gas plug in a live main unless you have been instructed in the proper use of
equipment and have actually used the equipment on an empty practice main first.
k. DO NOT allow sparks or hot metal of any kind to touch gas plug.
l. DO NOT use gas plug where temperature will exceed 150˚F or will be lower than -20˚F.

6. After each use of gas plug do the following:


a. Wash gas plug thoroughly with MILD soap and warm water and dry.
b. Hang gas plug in shaded area with air circulation. Be sure gas plug is THOROUGHLY dry before storing.
c. Lubricate all metal surfaces and moving parts of gas plug.
d. Remove all dust and dirt from equipment before storing.
e. Inflate gas plug to recommended pressure using a test gauge to determine accuracy of pressure gauge
on gas plug. Do not over inflate gas plug. Leave inflated 1 hour before storing: then deflate.
f. Any gas plug found to be defective in any way should be returned to the manufacturer for repairs. DO
NOT attempt to make any repairs yourself.

Petersen Products • P.O. Box 340 • 421 Wheeler Avenue • Fredonia, Wisconsin 53021-0340
Tel: 800-926-1926 / (262)-692-2416 • Fax: 800-669-1434 / (262)-692-2418
Email: [email protected] • www.petersenproducts.com

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