Pvc is used for a variety of projects from plumbing and construction to sprinkler systems and more. Pvc pipe is made from the plastic polyvinyl chloride. The following considerations become even more important. Pvc pipe must be cut square with a wheeled cutter, miter saw, or power saw designed for that use. Pvc cleaner and cement it is important to both clean and cement each pvc joint. Gasketed joint pvc pressure pipe installation guide national pipe. Installation guide for solidwall pvc sewer pipe 11 sewer pipe field cutting. Recommendations for installation of awwa c900 4 thru 60.
Design and construction provides additional guidance on pvc pipe design and installation. Bevel the end with a beveling tool, wood rasp, or power sander to the same angle and length as provided on the. For information on this publication, please contact unibell. After pipe installation and prior to backfilling, plugs shall be installed from the exterior of the pipe or box culvert and snugly seated. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english. Pipe ends must be deburred, chamfered, and wiped clean and dry. Wherever installation of plastic valves into metal piping systems is necessary, it is recommended that at least 10 pipe diameter in length of plastic pipe be installed upstream and downstream of the plastic valve to compensate for the factors mentioned above. Pvc pipe design and installation, awwa manual m23, second. When putting pipe into a slip fitting, the connection may seem tight, but to transport any liquid media, it. Installation guide for gasketedjoint pvc pressure pipe. The unibell pvc pipe association, formed in 1971, funds pvc pipe research and development, provides technical service and support, develops. Pipeline installation methods have significantly changed over the last twenty years. This manual provides the user with both general and technical information to aid in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of pvc pipe and fittings.
Installation requirements change, and failure to address these differences may result in your plumbing system failing. This document has been developed by the unibell pvc pipe association for design and installation of. This is just one reason that most pvc fittings have slip ends. Installing pvc pipe in underground applications charlotte pipe. Failure to block pipe may result in stack collapsing, pipe damage, or personal injury. In fact, an easytouse product like pvc pipe becomes even.
Install pvc pipe and fittings in strict accordance with the installation recommendations of the pipe and fittings manufacturer, appendix x1 of astm d2265 storage and installation procedures for pvc plastic drain, waste, and vent piping and for buried pipe astm d2321. Because of pvc pipes ease of installation, it is ideal for drain applications under kitchen sinks and. There should be no more trench prepared than the footage of pipe which can be laid in a day. Measure from the socket of the fitting you are using each day.
Its used in drains, as vents, and to handle waste in buildings. Minimum trench width will depend on site conditions and embedment materials. Install pipe the grade of the pipe should always be monitored during installation. Use securing timbers or blocks to ensure the stockpile does not collapse. When groundwater levels are expected to reach above the pipe, the secondary initial backfill should be a continuation of the primary initial backfill in order to provide optimum pipe support. All types of pipe, regardless of material, must be installed as specified to perform as expected. Nonpalletized pipe may be temporarily stockpiled on a flat, clear area. Quick burst test randomly selected samples tested in accordance with. Standard specification for pvc plastic pipe, schedules. In 1990 it took one relatively old pipelay vessel to install the.
Pipe installation and usage shall be in compliance with jm eagle publication jme06b i. Proper installation procedures and trench preparation are essential to successful pvc pipe performance. At lowes, we have all the pvc pipe fittings you need from pvc drain pipe fittings and pvc sewer pipe fittings to miscellaneous pieces like elbows, adaptors and cross tees to complete any project. This is pertinently enforced by the recent replacement of the bp forties 170km trunkline. General informa on regarding the correct installa on of gasketedjoint pvc pressure pipe is included. Anvil pipe fitters handbook 3 gruvlok installation. Drain shall be fitted with 25mm access plug for cleaning purposes and shall be of the same material as the pipe connected to it.
Installation of pvc pipe systems section 1 scope and general 1. During pipeline installation, the bending stress in the pipe should be checked against that which is allowable by the code or specification. Largediameter pipe s combination of size, weight and wall thickness means that cutting techniques that have been used for smaller pipe may no longer be safe or efficient. Pressure and irrigation pipe installation guide and unibell publication unipub0807, tapping guide for pvc pressure pipe.
Ocal pvc coated systems installation practices for pvc. Geethere are a lot of imported fittings out there so always witness mark the pipe to match your fitting before you install pipe into a socket. Polyvinyl chloride pvc pressure rated pipe priced by the weight of the pipe materials for pipes with diameters less than 18. Supreme pvc pipes and fittings catalogue pdf download. Each floor drain shall be of upvc construction with 700mm water seal. Two critical areas both awwa c605 and the handbook of pvc pipe provide a wide range of information on installation and postinstallation processes. Pdf 9 users english, pdf 5 users english, pdf 3 users english, pdf 1 user english more info on product formats. Lppseries pipe to pipe joint restraints page 14 lg, lgd, dlgseries pipe to pipe valve joint restraints page 15 lgk, lgkd, dlgkseries pipe to fitting valve joint restraints page 16 lmj, lmjd, dlmjseries pipe to mj or flange valve joint restraints page 17 selfrestrained fittings installing pipe into a selfrestrained.
To see if a fitting is acceptable for bonding, hold a short piece of the pipe in a vertical position and insert the fitting on the end. Read the manufacturers instructions for using the gluing products, primers, cements, and joint assembly, including safety warnings and set and cure times vs. Special pipe spears flameguard cpvc fire sprinkler piping systems. Method statement for installation of pvc upvc drainage piping. Awwas pvc pipe and fittings standards define the basic properties of pvc com pound, using the. Parkers pvc plastic fittings are used in many applications where acids and. Do not use plumbers fittings or dwv fittings drain, waste, vent. Chemical and tasteandodor evaluations of pvc compounds for potable water.
Installation and construction this chapter provides information on the handling and installation of corrugated polyethylene pipe and fittings in nonpressure applications including most sewers, culverts and subdrainage systems. Supreme pvc pipes and fittings catalogue pdf download download c2ef32f23e lowest prices huge pvc warehouse. Easy installation sss tee reducing s slip connection f female pipe threads m male pipe threads b blind flange pvc plastic fittings schedule 40 part number size in. Pvc dual rated pipe 35 pvc schedule 40 pipe 254 hydromaxx 179 charlotte pipe 7 set custom price range. When it was first installed in 1974 it took two lay barges more than two summers, and each lay barge suffered 60% downtime due to weather. Plastic piping systems must be designed, engineered, installed, and operated in accordance. Pvc fittings use pvc schedule 40 pressure rated fittings to match your pvc pipe. Special pipe spears labwaste cpvc corrosive waste drainage. Prior to installation, the following will be observed and checked, as applicable. Pvc pipe and fittings the chemical resistance information for pvc pipe provided in the following tables is based on shortterm immersion of unstressed strips of pvc in various chemicals usually undiluted, and may be useful in assessing the suitability of pvc under unusual or specific operating environments. If the fitting falls out of the pipe, do not assemble. Pvc pipe itself does not usually have threaded ends.
Backfill and compact carefully around pipe and fittings. Standard specification for pvc plastic pipe, schedules 40. Anvil pipe fitters handbook 5 gruvlok installation pipe and flange data weld fitting and steel flange data table of contents gruvlok tech. Another source of information is unibells handbook of pvc pipe, chapter 11 pvc pressure pipe installation. When unloading units, follow these instructions carefully. Because of pvc pipes ease of installation, it is ideal for drain applications under kitchen sinks and bathroom vanities. Large diameter sewer pipe pvc pipe is now available in sizes up to 60inch for sewer and nonpressure applications. If the pipe bottoms in the fitting with no interference but not loose, a satisfactory joint can be made provided the pipe and fitting are not out of round.
Solvent cementing of pvc pipe and fittings is a multistep process. F female pipe threads m male pipe threads b blind flange pvc plastic fittings schedule 40 part number size in. Properties such as stress crack resistance, tensile strength, and stiffness are all affected by the base resin density of the polymer as shown in table 11. A foundation is necessary only when native soils are unstable. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Pipe wrenches with extra fine teeth, strap type wrenches and slipjoint pliers with special jaws should be used to avoid damaging the pvc coating. Polyvinyl chloride pvc plastic pipe, schedules 40, 80, and 1201 this standard is issued under the. Awwa unites the drinking water community by developing. Trench preparation procedures for pvc pipe do not vary substantially from procedures used with other piping products. This manual presents a discussion of recommended practices. This document has been developed by the unibell pvc pipe.
This document has been developed by the unibell pvc pipe associa on for use as a. Guide for pvc pressure fittings pvc pipe association. Specifications for pvc installation could be significantly strengthened by referencing the installation instructions of the pipe and fittings manufacturers whose. Recommendations for installation of awwa c900 4 thru 60 pvc. Astm f1674, test method for joint restraint products for use with pvc pipe awwa c605, underground installation of polyvinyl chloride pvc and molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride pvco pressure pipe and fittings awwa c900, polyvinyl chloride pvc pressure pipe and fabricated fittings, 4inch through 60inch.
Chapter 7 underground installation of pe piping 267 figure 1 pipe trench note. Pvc pipe trench construction january 2009 installation figure 1 pvc pipe trench as shown in figure 1, a pvc pipe trench is separated into several zones, each with a different function. Ocal installation instructions 19 ocal pvc coated systems ocal pvc coated systems assembly tools installation pvc coated conduit requires special wrenches to protect the coating. Largediameter pipes combination of size, weight and wall thickness means that cutting techniques that have been used for smaller pipe may no longer be safe or efficient. Pvc class pipe ips size less than astm d 2241 class 160 3 12 rating of pipe 45 60 ftlbs 30 40 ftlbs. Method statement for installation of pvc upvc drainage. Pvc pipe can be easily cut with a power handsaw or powerdriven abrasive disc. Installing pvc pipe in underground applications switching a commercial plumbing system from cast iron to plastic takes more than just changing materials. Restrain is manufactured in accordance with asnzs 1260 pvcu pipe for drain, waste and vent applications. Installation guide for gasketed s joint pvc pressure pipe. Density affects many of the physical properties associated with the performance of the finished pipe.
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