Brochure

Gastite Division, Titeflex Corporation
1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN 37148
800.662.0208 / www.gastite.com / [e-mail]
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April 2015
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 General User Warnings (continued)
A FlashShield™ Flexible Gas Piping system offers advantages over other gas delivery systems because of its wall dimensions
and 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
are common with installation of rigid steel piping systems. FlashShield™’s 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.
Caution:
• Some leak test solutions contain chlorides which can cause corrosion to the CSST. Only use chloride-free leak test
solutions on FlashShield™ systems. Be sure to water rinse after the test and thoroughly dry all contacted material.
• Tube ends are sharp, use care when handling.