SCOPE
These specifications designate the dimensional requirements for manufacturing and installing Vinyltech’s Vinylguard Purple PVC Pipe for reclaimed water.
AWWA C900-97 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 in. Through 12 in. (100mm Through 300mm), for Water Transmission and Distribution
AWWA C905-07 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 14” Through 48” (350mm Through 1,200mm) for Water Distribution
ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid
Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
ASTM D 3139 - Standard Specification for Joints
for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
ASTM F 477 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets ) for Joining Plastic Pipe
ASTM D 2122 - Standard Method of Determining
Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D 2837 - Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic
Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Material
PIPE COMPOUND
The pipe shall be extruded from compounds meeting (PVC1120) the requirements of Cell Classification 12454-B, as defined in ASTM D 1784, Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.
PIPE
Vinyltech pipe shall be manufactured in accordance
with the dimensional standards of AWWA C905 or
AWWA C900.
GASKET JOINT
The gasket shall be reinforced with a steel band
and meet the requirements of ASTM F 477. Vinyltech pipe shall have an integral bell end with a locked-in factory installed gasket and shall meet the joint requirements of ASTM D 3139.
MARKING
Vinylguard is marked with two print lines on opposite sides of the pipe. Both sides read “CAUTION RECLAIMED WATER - DO NOT DRINK” in intervals not to exceed 5 feet. Additional marking information is also applied. The UL, FM, and NSF
designations do not apply and are not printed on reclaimed water pipes.
QUALITY CONTROL
Our full time quality assurance staff continually administers
a rigid program of Vinyltech’s standard tests to maintain the production of the best pipe products available.
INSTALLATION
Recommended installation procedure of Vinyltech Corporation and the Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association are outlined in AWWA C605, Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water. The Uni-Bell Handbook of PVC Pipe is also an invaluable resource guide for design and installation.
ASSEMBLING THE PIPE
Assembly of Vinyltech PVC transmission pipe is easily accomplished. A depth of entry mark is on each spigot end to serve as a visual check for rapid, accurate joint inspection. Do not over insert.
Remove any mud, sand, or other foreign
matter from the belled and spigot ends of the
pipe. Carefully clean the gasket area.
With a clean applicator (a brush or hand)
lubricate the entire surface of the pipe from
the spigot end to the depth of entry mark and
the contact surface of the gasket with
Vinyltech Brand Lubricant.
Brace the bell to avoid disturbing the already
installed joints. Align the pipe, insert the
spigot into the bell and push until the entry
mark is reached. Do not insert past the
entry mark line.
