Install Instructions

GASTITE DIVISION, TITEFLEX CORPORATION / 1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN 37148
800.662.0208 / www.gastite.com / [e-mail]
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION / JANUARY 2019
1.1 GENERAL USER WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
A FlashShield™ Flexible Gas Piping system offers advantages over other gas delivery systems because of its corrugated
design. In contrast to rigid steel pipe, FlashShield™ does not require intermediate joints in most installations because the
tubing is capable of being installed in one continuous run, reducing not only the total number of joints, but also the
potential for leaks at joints. FlashShield’s flexibility also affords more installation options because an installer can avoid
existing obstacles, and it eliminates the repetitive measuring, cutting, threading and joint assembly that is common with
installation of rigid steel piping systems. FlashShield™ flexibility offers even further safety advantages in geographic areas
that are prone to seismic activity because the tubing is able to move as the ground or the structure shifts.
While FlashShield™ provides significant advantages over more rigid gas delivery systems, its flexible design may make it
more likely than steel pipe to be punctured by a nail or other sharp objects, or damaged by other extraordinary forces such
as lightning strike, depending on the circumstances.
Corrosive substances: Steel piping, brass fittings and valves can be corroded by various chemical substances which may be
present on a jobsite or in a structure. Chlorinated compounds can cause pitting and crevice corrosion of stainless steel.
Ammonia and other nitrogenous compounds can cause stress corrosion cracking of brass. FlashShield's jacket system
provides protection from many harmful substances and should remain intact over the lengths of stainless steel tubing to
maintain this protection.
While not exhaustive, the list below provides guidance of substances which should not come into contact with stainless
steel or brass. If there is a question about the suitability of a certain substance in the environment, the user should refer to
the ingredient list or contact the manufacturer.
Chlorinated compounds (chloride, chlorite, chloric, chlorous, chloro, chlorate):
• Some household soaps*
• Masonry cleaner (Muriatic acid)
• Soldering flux
• Bleach
• Pool chemicals
• Ice melt
• Soils, soil water, concrete
Amonia and ammonium containing compounds:
• Household cleaners
• Fertilizers
Nitrogenous compounds, such as amines:
• Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, insecticides
* Some household soaps that contactors have used to make leak check solution may contain chlorides which can cause
corrosion to metallic components. Only use leak test solution which are labeled as non-corrosive, for gas piping systems.
Caution: Tube ends are sharp, use care when handling.