Taps & Takeoffs · Taps & Takeoffs
Factory gasketed tap collar
Rectangular/round main
ConnectionGasketed factory collar
SupportBranch support
Before you start
- Confirm the exact factory collar, gasket, clips, fasteners, mating surface, and manufacturer instructions.
- Inspect the gasket for cuts, flattening, contamination, or displacement.
- Do not mix clips or components from another system.
- Clean the mounting surface.
Tools and materials
Factory gasketed tap collar, matching clips or fasteners, manufacturer tool if required, clean cloths, branch support, level, and current installation instructions.
Lay it out
- Mark the opening and collar orientation.
- Keep the gasketed base on a clean, flat surface.
- Align the branch centerline.
Set and support it
- Support the main and branch independently.
- Hold the collar straight.
- Keep the gasket clean.
Make the connection
- 1
Inspect and clean the gasket and mounting surface.
- 2
Set the collar straight.
- 3
Engage clips or fasteners in the required sequence.
- 4
Verify the gasket has not rolled or pinched.
- 5
Seat the collar fully.
- 6
Connect and support the branch.
- 7
Inspect all clips.
Check the install
- The gasket remains continuous.
- The collar is fully seated.
- No clip is loose or missing.
- The branch does not load the collar.
Common mistakes
- Mixing factory components.
- Installing over dirt or burrs.
- Rolling the gasket.
- Using extra screws not permitted by the system.
Stop and ask
Stop if the gasket is damaged, components are mixed, the collar will not seat fully, or manufacturer instructions are unavailable.