How to Guide
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Plastics Technical Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
Scope:
This specication covers PVC Standard Dimensional Ratio (SDR) pipe and ttings for pressure applications. This
systems is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
Specication:
Pipe and ttings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of
12454 as identied in ASTM D 1784.
PVC SDR pipe shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) conforming to ASTM D 2241 for plain-end pipe and ASTM D 2672
for belled-end pipe. PVC Schedule 40 (IPS) ttings shall conform to ASTM D 2466. Pipe and ttings shall be
manufactured as a system and be the product of one manufacturer. All pipe and ttings shall be manufactured in the
United States. Pipe and ttings shall conform to NSF International Standard 61 or the health effects portion of NSF
Standard 14.
Installation:
Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry and shall
conform to all applicable plumbing, re, and building code requirements. Buried pipe shall be installed in accordance
with ASTM F 1668 and ASTM D 2774. Solvent cement joints shall be made in a two-step process with primer
conforming to ASTM F 656 and solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2564. The system shall be protected from
chemical agents, re-stopping materials, thread sealant, plasticized-vinyl products or other aggressive chemical
agents not compatible with PVC compounds. The system shall be hydrostatically tested after installation WARNING!
Never test with or transport/store compressed air or gas in PVC pipe or ttings. Doing so can result in explosive
failures and cause severe injury or death.
Referenced Standards:
ASTM D 1784: Rigid Vinyl Compounds
ASTM D 2241 PVC Pressure Rated Pipe (SDR Series)
ASTM D 2672 Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement
ASTM D 2466 PVC Plastic Fittings, Schedule 40
ASTM D 2564 Solvent Cements for PVC Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D 2774 Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping
ASTM F 656 Primers for PVC Pipe and Fittings
ASTM F 1668 Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe
NSF Standard 14 Plastic Piping Components & Related Materials
NSF Standard 61 Drinking Water System Components–Health Effects
SUBMITTAL FOR CHARLOTTE PIPE
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PVC SDR PIPE AND FITTING SYSTEM
Charlotte Pipe and Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company are registered trademarks of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company.
FO-SUB-PVC-SDR (10-22-15)
Date: ________________
Job Name: ______________________________ Location: _______________________________
Engineer: _______________________________ Contractor: ______________________________
Not all tting patterns shown
Cap
Eighth Bend
Quarter Bend
Male Adapter
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company • P.O. Box 35430 Charlotte, NC 28235 • (800) 438-6091 • www.charlottepipe.com
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