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1. A pipe support for restraining a pipe at a position in close proximity to a joint formed by the pipe and a pipe fitting, the pipe support comprising:
a base configured to be secured to a support surface, the base comprising:
a planar platform having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, opposite first and second side edges, and a width extending between the first and second side edges, the platform being configured to engage an outer surface of the pipe;a first flange extending downward from the first side edge and extending along the length of the platform; anda second flange extending downward from the second side edge and extending along the length of the platform, the first and second flanges being generally perpendicular to the platform and configured to engage the support surface; a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe; and a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, and operable to facilitate movement of the clamp relative to the base between open and closed positions, wherein the first and second flanges position the platform at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface. |
