Brochure
Gastite Division, Titeflex Corporation
1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN 37148
800.662.0208 / www.gastite.com / gastite@gastite.com
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April 2015
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1.1 General User Warnings
e installation of FlashShield™ Flexible Gas Piping must be performed by a qualified installer who has successfully
completed the FlashShield™ training program. FlashShield™ certifications are valid for 3 years. Certification training
is available through qualified distributors, and at www.gastite.com. e installer must meet all qualifications and
requirements to install gas piping as required by the local administrative authority. Improper installation or operation
of a FlashShield™ Flexible Gas Piping system may result in fire, explosion or asphyxiation.
is document provides the user with general guidance when designing and installing fuel gas piping using FlashShield™
Flexible Gas Piping. is guideline must be used in conjunction with all applicable building standards and codes. In the
event that there is a conflict between this guideline and local code the more stringent requirement will take precedence.
e use of fuel gas can be dangerous. Special attention must be given to the proper design, installation, testing and
application of the gas piping system. Sound engineering practices and principles must be exercised, as well as diligent
adherence to the proper installation procedures to ensure the safe operation of the piping system. All installed systems must
pass customary installation inspections by the local building official having authority prior to being placed into service.
Only the components provided or specified by Gastite® as part of the FlashShield™ flexible fuel piping system are to be
used in the installation. Use of components from other flexible gas piping systems other than those specified as part of
the FlashShield™ system is prohibited and may result in poor system performance and serious bodily injury or property
damage. Where additions, repairs or replacements involve corrugated stainless steel tubing systems from manufacturers
other than Gastite Division, the systems should be joined using standard pipe fittings at the interface.
is manual cannot take into account all situations or locations in which FlashShield™ flexible gas piping will be installed.
Accordingly, installers should also take into account guidance provided by the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA-54, National Standard of Canada, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA-B149.1, the Uniform
Plumbing Code, the International Code Series, the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards,
24 CFR Part 3280, the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards, ICC/ANSI 2.0 or the Standard
on Manufactured Housing, NFPA 501. Gastite Division shall have no responsibility for any misinterpretation of the
information contained in this guide or any improper installation or repair work or other deviation from procedures
recommended in this manual, whether pursuant to local building codes or engineering specifications or otherwise.
Gastite Division makes no representation or warranty, and nothing contained in this manual shall imply that this manual
contains the best or the only approved method for installing corrugated stainless steel piping systems or that this manual’s
contents are appropriate for all circumstances. In the event that there is a conflict between this guideline and local code the
more stringent requirement will take precedence. Performance of accessory devices, such as pressure regulators and shut
off valves should be reconfirmed by contacting the accessory device manufacturer and receiving the latest technical data on
sizing, installation and performance.
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Section 1: Introduction