If you would like a hard copy of this illustration, simply print this page. You can view an online animated version of this illustration if you have Shockwave installed. You can also download a self contained animated version of this illustration for offline viewing in Windows. Line stop equipment is installed on the temporary tapping valve and the valve is opened. Repair, alteration, or relocation of the pipeline is performed.
Temporary valve is closed and the line stop equipment is removed.
Completion plug is installed on the tapping machine. Tapping machine is installed on the temporary tapping valve. Temporary tapping valve is opened and the completion plug is installed in the branch of the line stop fitting and locked into position. Line stop equipment and temporary tapping valve are removed from the line stop fitting. Blind flange is installed on the line stop fitting.