How to Guide

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Plastics Technical Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
Scope:
This specication 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.
Specication:
Pipe and ttings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of
12454 as identied 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 • [phone] • www.charlottepipe.com
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Coupling
PIPE REFERENCE GUIDE
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Sizes Available
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