Prior to the installation of an AIRpipe compressed air distribution system, the installar should ensure that the installation area complies with any regulations applicable to explosive hazards (in particular the effect of static electricity in a silo area.) AIRpipe should be installed downstream of the compressed air receiver, or after the dryer. Flexible AIRpipe hose can be installed at the start of the system in order to eliminate any sources of vibration and to facilitate maintenance operations. When miantaining or modifying an AIRpipe system, the relevant section should be vented prior to the commencement of any work. Installers should use only AIRpipe components and accessories, in particular AIRpipe pipe clips and fixture clamps. The technical properties of the AIRpipe components, as described in the AIRpipe catalog, must be respected.

AIRpipe aluminum pipe is supplied ready for use. No particular preparation (cutting, deburring, chamfering, etc.) is required.

Thanks to the rigidity of AIRpipe aluminum pipe, temperature-related expansion/ contraction is reduced to a minimum. The AIRpipe system retains its straightness, and hence its performance, over time (reduction of pressure drop caused by surface friction).

AIRpipe aluminum pipe is calibrated and fits perfectly with all AIRpipe components.

AIRpipe components are provided with assembly instructions for their correct use-simply follow the methods and recommendations stated in this document.

Expansion amd constraction of the system should be calculated prior to installation. The system designer and installer should calculate the elongation or retraction of each AIRpipe line according to the recommendations in this installation guide.