How to Guide
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Plastics Technical Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
System: PVC D 2729 Sewer and Drain Pipe
Scope: This specification covers PVC D 2729 Sewer Pipe for drainage applications. This pipe is intended for
drainage applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
Specification: Pipe shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class
of12454asidentiedinASTMD1784.
PVCD2729SewerPipedimensionsandphysicalpropertiesshallconformtoASTMD2729.Allpipe
shallbemanufacturedintheUnitedStates.
Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Found-
ry and shall conform to all applicable plumbing, building, and fire code requirements. Buried pipe shall
beinstalledinaccordancewithASTMD2321andASTMF1668.Solventcementjointsshallbemade
inatwostepprocesswithprimerconformingtoASTMF656andsolventcementconformingtoASTM
D 2564. The system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials, thread sealant,
plasticizedvinyl products, orotheraggressivechemicalagents notcompatiblewithPVCcompounds.
Systemsshallbehydrostaticallytestedafterinstallation.WARNING!Nevertestwithortransport/store
compressed air or gas in PVC pipe or fittings.
Referenced Standards*:
ASTMD1784 RigidVinylCompounds
ASTMD2729 PVCSewerPipe
ASTMD2564 SolventCementsforPVCPipeandFittings
ASTMF656 PrimerforPVCPipeandFittings
ASTMD2321 UndergroundInstallationofThermoplasticPipe(non-pressureapplications)
ASTMF656 PrimersforPVCPipeandFittings
ASTMF1668 ProceduresforBuriedPlasticPipe
*Note:Latestrevisionofeachstandardapplies.
3” PVC30030 10903 Solid 3.250 0.070 810 52.8
3” PVC30030P 11814 Perforated 3.250 0.070 810 52.8
4” PVC30040 10905 Solid 4.215 0.075 500 70.4
4” PVC30040P 11815 Perforated 4.215 0.075 500 70.4
PVC Sewer and Drain ASTM D 2729
Nominal UPC O.D. Min. Wall Wt/100’
Size Part No. 611942- Type (In.) (In.) Ft/Skid (Lbs.)
Short Specification:
PipeshallbemanufacturedfromPVCcompoundwithacellclassof12454perASTMD1784.Pipe
dimensionsandphysicalpropertiesshallconformtoASTMD2729.
Allpipetobeproducedbyasinglemanufacturerandtobeinstalledinaccordancewithmanufacturer’s
recommendations and all applicable code requirements. Solvent cements shall conform to ASTM D
2564,primershallconform to ASTMF656.ThepipeistobemanufacturedbyCharlottePipeand
Foundry Company and is intended for drainage applications where the temperature will not exceed
140°F.
Perforation Detail
2-Hole 120 Degree
Product Specifications