Installation Guide

Black Pipe & Nipple

General Assembly of Pressurized Threaded Pipe and Fittings

Black pipe is made of schedule 40 steel and is suitable for air, liquid propane, gas, and decor

applications. Pipes are hydrostatically tested and manufactured to ASTM A53 specifications.

Instructions

1. Turn off gas, air, or liquid propane supply before removing old pipes.

2. Before installation, check all male and female components for any damage, debris, or excess

threading oil. Clean or replace parts as necessary.

3. Apply pipe dope or thread seal tape to pipe and fittings. Follow manufacturer's instructions for

correct application.

4. Assemble the pipe and fittings. Hand-tighten as much as possible, then tighten an additional 4 to 5

turns with a pipe wrench.

5. Check for leaks.

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Black Pipe & Nipple General Assembly of Pressurized Threaded Pipe and Fittings Black pipe is made of schedule 40 steel and is suitable for air, liquid propane, gas, and decor applications. Pipes are hydrostatically tested and manufactured to ASTM A53 specifications. Instructions 1. Turn off gas, air, or liquid propane supply before removing old pipes. 2. Before installation, check all male and female components for any damage, debris, or excess threading oil. Clean or replace parts as necessary. 3.