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Plastics Technical Manual
Product Specifications
System: ABS Cellular Core (Foam Core) Pipe and ABS DWV Fitting System
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non-pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
Specification: Pipe shall be manufactured from virgin rigid ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) compounds with a
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Installation shall comply with the latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
and shall conform to all applicable plumbing, fire, and building code requirements. Buried pipe shall
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fire stopping materials, thread sealant, or other aggressive chemical agents not compatible with ABS
compounds. Systems shall be hydrostatically tested after installation. WARNING!/FWFSUFTUXJUIPS
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Referenced Standards*:
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Short Specification:
Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from ABS compound with a cell class of 42222
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All pipe and fittings shall be produced by a single manufacturer and shall be installed in accordance with
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system is to be manufactured by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company and is intended for non-pressure
drainage applications where the temperature will not exceed 140°F.
GENERAL INFORMATION