INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

PAD-A, PAD-IBP, PAD-I, AND HIGH PRESSURE PAD-A & PAD-I

Fike P/N A8051-X, A8658-X, A8170-X, A9754-X AND A9569-X
06-296-1

Warning
• Read these instructions carefully and completely before
attempting to unpack, install or service the PAD.
• Do not vent the PAD to an area where it would endanger
personnel.
• Install the PAD in such a way that equipment in the area
will not prevent the rupture disc from opening or be
damaged by system discharge.
• Do not touch, poke or scratch the rupture disc.

Materials
• PAD-A, PAD-IBP, PAD-I, High Pressure PAD-A or
High Pressure PAD-I
• 1/4 hex key
• O-ring

Inspection/Preparation
• Carefully remove the PAD from the packaging container.
• Verify the part number, burst pressure, temperature and
burst direction.
• Inspect the rupture disc for damage.
• Look for dents, scratches or dings in the dome of the
rupture disc and o-ring groove.
• If foreign material is present, carefully clean the PAD with
petroleum based solvent and air dry.
• The o-ring is supplied by others.
• The o-ring material should be based on pressure,
temperature and media.
• The recommended o-ring size, material and durometer are
2-013, Viton, 90D.

Installation
• Reference Figure 1 for o-ring installation on the PAD.
• Reference Figure 2 for the PAD hole dimensions.
• Thread the PAD in to the tapped hole using a 1/4 hex key
and torque to a maximum of 120 in-lb.

Removal
• Remove the burst PAD using a 1/4 hex key.
• Dispose of the burst PAD.
• Clean the tapped hole before installing a new PAD.

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P/N 06-296-1-5 July, 2013 Specifications are subject to change without notice.