Plastics TECHNICAL AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ABS DWV PVC DWV RePVC® DWV Pipe with Recycled Content PVC Sewer & Pressure Pipe PVC Schedule 40 & 80 FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC ReUze® CTS CPVC Corzan® Schedule 80 CPVC (Updated March 28, 2013) TECHNICAL MANUAL TM-PL © 2001-2013 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co.
INTRODUCTION Monroe, North Carolina Plastics Technical Manual Charlotte Pipe® has been relentless in our commitment to quality and service for more than a century. Through the years we have broadened and enhanced our product lines to better serve our customers. As the leading full-line manufacturer of PVC, CPVC, and ABS piping systems for drainage and pressure applications, we welcome the opportunity to be the one-stop source for all your thermoplastic piping systems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Page Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2 Understanding Safety-Alert Messages ............................................................................... 5 Major Advantages of ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe ............................................................... 6 Handling and Storage of ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe ..........................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Plastics Technical Manual INSTALLATION Installation Procedures for ABS, PVC and CPVC Piping Systems ............................. 86-94 FlowGuard Gold and ReUze® CTS CPVC Pipe and Fitting Systems............................ 86-88 1/2”-4” ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe and Fitting Systems........................................... 88-90 6” and Larger ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe and Fitting Systems................................. 90-93 Solvent Cements.................................................
GENERAL INFORMATION Understanding Safety Alert Messages It is important to read and understand this manual. It contains information to help protect your safety and prevent problems. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid personal injury or death. “WARNING” Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe injury or death.
GENERAL INFORMATION Major Advantages of ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe To reduce the risk of death or serious injury from an explosion, collapse or projectile hazard and to reduce the risk of property damage from a system failure: • Always follow the warnings and procedures provided in this manual. • Only use PVC/ABS/CPVC pipe and fitting for the conveyance of fluids as defined within the applicable ASTM standards. • Never use PVC/ABS/CPVC pipe and fittings for the conveyance of gasses.
GENERAL INFORMATION Cost Effective • ABS, PVC and CPVC products are extremely light weight, convenient to handle, relatively flexible, and easy to install. These features lead to lower installed cost than other piping systems. Any damages must be observed by all parties involved, including the driver, and should be clearly noted on the bill of lading and/or delivery ticket. A copy of this document should be retained by the receiver.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Physical Properties of Charlotte Pipe® ABS and PVC Materials* PROPERTY UNITS ABS ASTM NO. Specific Gravity g/cc 1.05 D 792 Tensile Strength (73°F) Minimum Psi 4,500 D 638 Modulus of Elasticity in Tension (73°F) Minimum Psi 240,000 D 638 Flexural Strength (73°F) Psi 10,585 D 790 Izod Impact (notched at 73°F) Minimum ft lb/ in. of notch 6.
GENERAL INFORMATION Physical Properties of FlowGuard Gold®, ReUze® & Corzan® CPVC Materials* PROPERTY CPVC 4120 UNITS ASTM No. Specific Gravity 1.55 g/cc D 792 Tensile Strength (73°F) Minimum 7,000 psi D 638 Modulus of Elasticity in Tension (73°F) 360,000 psi D 638 Flexural Strength (73°F) 15,100 psi D 790 Izod Impact Cell Class 23447 (notched at 73°F) Minimum 1.5 ft lb/ in. of notch D 256 Izod Impact Cell Class 24448 (notched at 73°F) Minimum 5.0 ft lb/ in.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Product Specifications System: ABS Cellular Core (Foam Core) Pipe and ABS DWV Fitting System Scope: This specification covers ABS cellular core (foam core) pipe and ABS DWV fittings used in sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV), sewer, and storm drainage applications. This system is intended for use in non-pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Specifications System: PVC Schedule 40 Solid Wall Pipe and PVC DWV Fitting System Scope: This specification covers PVC Schedule 40 solid wall pipe and PVC DWV fittings used in sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV), sewer, and storm drainage applications. This system is intended for use in nonpressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Product Specification System: PVC Cellular Core (Foam Core) Pipe and PVC DWV Fitting Systems Scope: This specification covers PVC cellular core (foam core) pipe and PVC DWV fittings used in sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV), sewer, and storm drainage applications. This system is intended for use in non-pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Specification System: RePVC® – PVC Schedule 40 Pipe with Recycled Content and PVC DWV Fitting System Scope: This specification covers PVC Schedule 40 pipe with recycled content and PVC DWV fittings used in sanitary drain, waste, and vent (DWV), sewer and storm drainage applications. This system is intended for use in non-pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Product Specifications System: PVC Schedule 40 Pressure Pipe and Fitting System Scope: This specification covers PVC Schedule 40 pipe and fittings for pressure applications. This system is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F. Specification: Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of 12454 as identified in ASTM D 1784.
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Specifications System: PVC SDR Pressure Pipe and Fitting System Scope: This specification covers PVC Standard Dimensional Ratio (SDR) pipe and fittings for pressure applications. This system is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F. Specification: Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of 12454 as identified in ASTM D 1784.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Product Specifications System: PVC Schedule 80 Pressure Pipe and Fitting System Scope: This specification covers PVC Schedule 80 pipe and fittings for pressure applications. This system is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 140°F. Specification: Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) vinyl compounds with a Cell Class of 12454 as identified in ASTM D 1784.
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Specifications System: FlowGuard Gold® CPVC Copper Tube Size (CTS) Hot and Cold Domestic Water Distribution System Scope: This specification covers Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC manufactured to standard dimensional ratio (SDR) 11 for hot and cold domestic water distribution. This system is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 180°F at 100 psi.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Product Specifications System: ReUze® CPVC Copper Tube Size (CTS) Non-Potable Water Distribution System Scope: This specification covers Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC manufactured to standard dimensional ration (SDR) 11 for non-potable water distribution. This system is intended for pressure applications where the operating temperature will not exceed 180˚F at 100 psi.
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Specifications System: PVC SDR 35 Gravity Sewer Pipe Scope: This specification covers PVC Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) 35 PSM pipe for gravity sewer and surface water applications with a pipe stiffness of 46. This product is intended for gravity 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 of 12364 as identified in ASTM D 1784.
GENERAL INFORMATION Plastics Technical Manual Product Specifications 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 of 12454 as identified in ASTM D 1784.
GENERAL INFORMATION Product Certification This is to certify that all Plastic Pipe and Fittings manufactured by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company are manufactured in the United States and conform to the following standards: SCH. 40 PVC PIPE ASTM D 1784, ASTM D 1785, ASTM D 2665 FHA UM 79a FEDERAL SPECIFICATION L-P-320a NSF STANDARD 14 AND 61 SCH. 40 PVC DWV PIPE CELLULAR CORE ASTM D 4396, ASTM F 891 NSF STANDARD NO. 14 RePVC® DWV PIPE WITH RECYLED CONTENT ASTM D 4396, ASTM F 1760 NSF STANDARD NO. 14 SCH.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual Pipe Reference Guide DE I N MA U.S.A. Sizes Available 1 Product ⁄4 3⁄8 1⁄2 3⁄4 1 11⁄4 11⁄2 2 21⁄2 3 ChemDrain® CPVC Schedule 40 ★ FlowGuard Gold® CPVC CTS SDR 11 ReUze® CPVC CTS SDR 11 PVC Schedule 80 PVC Schedule 40 • • ••• • PVC Schedule 40 DWV ★ RePVC® Schedule 40 DWV with Recycled Content ★ PVC Schedule 30 ★ PVC DWV Foam Core ★ PVC Well Casing PVC SDR 13.
PRODUCT DATA ABS Foam Core DWV Pipe >> ABS Schedule 40 DWV Pipe ABS SCHEDULE 40 FOAM CORE (BLACK) PLAIN END FOR NON-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS ASTM F 628 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) WT. PER 611942- 100 FT. (LBS.) ABS 3112 11⁄2” x 10’ 03132 1.900 0.145 28.1 ABS 3112 11⁄2” x 20’ 03133 1.900 0.145 28.1 ABS 3200 2” x 10’ 03134 2.375 0.154 37.7 ABS 3200 2” x 20’ 03135 2.375 0.154 37.7 ABS 3300 3” x 10’ 03136 3.500 0.216 77.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual RePVC DWV Pipe ® RePVC is a registered trademark of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company. >> PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe with Recycled Content PVC SCHEDULE 40 (WHITE) PLAIN END FOR NON-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS ASTM F 1760 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # QTY. PER AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) WT. PER 611942SKID 100 FT. (LBS.) PVC 15112 11⁄2” x 20’ 11744 3440’ 1.900 0.145 50.7 PVC 15200 2” x 20’ 11745 1980’ 2.375 0.154 68.
PRODUCT DATA PVC Foam Core DWV Pipe >> PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe PVC SCHEDULE 40 FOAM CORE (WHITE) PLAIN END FOR NON-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS ASTM F 891 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) WT. PER 611942- 100 FT. (LBS.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe >> PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe PVC SCHEDULE 40 (WHITE) PLAIN END PVC 1120 ASTM D 2665 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) WT. PER 611942- 100 FT. (LBS.) PVC 7100* 11⁄4” x 10’ 03945 1.660 .140 42.4 PVC 7100* 1 ⁄4” x 20’ 03946 1.660 .140 42.4 PVC 7112* 1 ⁄2” x 10’ 03947 1.900 .145 50.7 PVC 7112* 1 1 ⁄2” x 20’ 03948 1.900 .145 50.7 PVC 7200* 2” x 10’ 03949 2.375 .154 68.
PRODUCT DATA PVC Pipe: Schedule 40 >> PVC Schedule 40 Pipe - Plain End PVC SCHEDULE 40 (WHITE) PLAIN END PVC 1120 ASTM D 1785 MAX WORK PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual >> PVC Schedule 40 Pipe - Bell End* PVC SCHEDULE 40 (WHITE) BELL END PVC 1120 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) 611942- * ** § † ‡ ASTM D 1785 MAX WORK PRESSURE BELL DEPTH AT 23° C OR 73° F (IN.) WT. PER 100 FT. (LBS.) PVC 4005B** 1 ⁄2” x 10’ 04986 .840 .109 600 PSI 2.00 15.9 PVC 4005B** 1 ⁄2” x 20’ 03923 .840 .109 600 PSI 2.00 15.9 PVC 4007B** 3 ⁄4” x 10’ 04987 1.050 .113 480 PSI 2.25 21.
PRODUCT DATA >> PVC Well Casing PVC SCHEDULE 40 (WHITE) BELL END WELL CASING PART NO. NOM. SIZE PVC 4020B PVC 4025B PVC 4030B PVC 9400B PVC 9600B PVC 9800B 2” x 20’ 21⁄2” x 20’ 3” x 20’ 4” x 20’ 6” x 20’ 8” x 20’ PVC 1120 UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) 611942- 03932 04206 03933 03964 03965 03967 2.375 2.875 3.500 4.500 6.625 8.625 ASTM F 480 BELL DEPTH (IN.) WT. PER 100 FT. (LBS.) 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 6.50 7.00 69.2 110.0 144.5 206.2 365.5 552.3 .154 .203 .216 .237 .280 .
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual FlowGuard Gold Pipe ® >> CPVC Copper Tube Size Pipe STRAIGHT LENGTHS PLAIN END SDR 11 CPVC COPPER TUBE SIZE PIPE ASTM D 2846 TRUCKLOAD MAX WORK PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # QTY. PER PERCENT QTY. PER AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL PRESSURE WT. PER 611942BUNDLE PER SKID SKID (IN.) AT 23° C OR 73° F 100 FT. (LBS.) CTS 12005 1 CTS 12005 1 ⁄2” x 10’ 04979 500’ 2.083 12,000’ .625 .068 400 PSI 8.3 CTS 12007 3 ⁄2” x 20’ 04993 1,000’ 5.
PRODUCT DATA ReUze Pipe ® ReUze is a registered trademark of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company. >> CPVC Copper-Tube-Size Pipe for Non-Potable Water Distribution STRAIGHT LENGTHS PLAIN END SDR 11 CPVC COPPER TUBE SIZE PIPE ASTM D 2846 TRUCKLOAD MAX WORK PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # QTY. PER PERCENT QTY. PER AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL PRESSURE WT. PER 611942BUNDLE PER SKID SKID (IN.) AT 23° C OR 73° F 100 FT. (LBS.) CTS 12005 RU 1 ⁄2” x 20’ 11642 1,000’ 5.000 24,000’ .625 .
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual PVC Schedule 80 Pipe >> PVC Schedule 80 Pipe, Type 1, Grade 1 - Plain End PVC SCHEDULE 80 (GRAY) ASTM D 1784 & ASTM D 1785 PLAIN END PVC 1120 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) 611942- PVC 10002 1 PVC 10003 3 PVC 10005 1 PVC 10007 MAX WORK PRESSURE WT. PER AT 23° C OR 73° F 100 FT. (LBS.) ⁄4” x 20’ 04920 0.540 .119 1130 PSI 10.0 ⁄8” x 20’ 04917 0.675 .126 920 PSI 13.8 ⁄2” x 20’ 03968 0.840 .
PRODUCT DATA PVC Schedule 80 Pipe >> PVC Schedule 80 Pipe, Type 1, Grade 1 - Belled End PVC SCHEDULE 80 (GRAY) ASTM D 1784 & ASTM D 1785 BELLED-END PVC 1120 MAX WORK PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) PRESSURE WT. PER 611942- AT 23° C OR 73° F 100 FT. (LBS.) PVC 10005B 1 ⁄2” x 20’ 04924 0.840 .147 850 PSI 20.3 PVC 10007B 3 ⁄4” x 20’ 04925 1.050 .154 690 PSI 27.5 PVC 10010B 1” x 20’ 04926 1.315 .179 630 PSI 40.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual Socket Dimensions For Belled-End Pipe NOM. Pipe size ASTM Standard SOCKET ENTRANCE (A) I.D. Min. I.D. Max. I.D. Min. I.D. Max. SOCKET LENGTH (C) SDR Schedule 40 Schedule 80 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 1 11⁄4 11⁄2 2 2 D 2672 D 2672 D 2672 D 2672 D 2672 D 2672 F 480 .844 1.054 1.320 1.665 1.906 2.381 2.380 0.852 1.062 1.330 1.675 1.918 2.393 2.392 0.832 1.042 1.305 1.650 1.888 2.357 2.357 0.840 1.050 1.315 1.660 1.900 2.369 2.369 2.000 2.250 2.500 2.750 3.000 4.000 — 2.
PRODUCT DATA CPVC Schedule 80 Pipe >> * CPVC Schedule 80 Pipe, Type IV, Grade 1 CPVC SCHEDULE 80 (LIGHT GRAY) ASTM D 1784 & ASTM F 441 PLAIN END CPVC 4120 PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) 611942- CPV 11005 1 CPV 11007 MAX WORK PRESSURE WT. PER AT 23° C OR 73° F 100 FT. (LBS.) ⁄2” x 20’ 04787 .840 .147 850 PSI 22.1 3 ⁄4” x 20’ 04788 1.050 .154 690 PSI 30.0 CPV 11010 1” x 20’ 04789 1.315 .179 630 PSI 44.2 CPV 11012 11⁄4” x 20’ 04790 1.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual PVC Sewer Pipe >> PVC SDR 35 PSM Pipe ASTM D 3034 & ASTM F 477 SDR-35 GASKETED - PS 46 TRUCKLOAD PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # QTY. PER PERCENT LAYING WT. PER AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) 611942SKID PER SKID LENGTH 100 FT. (LBS.) S/M 6004G 4” x 14’ 11920 840 5.556 14’-0” 110.4 4.215 .120 S/M 6004G 4” x 20’ 04012 1200 7.144 20’-0” 109.7 4.215 .120 S/M 6006G 6” x 14’ 11921 392 5.556 14’-0” 249.6 6.275 .
PRODUCT DATA PVC Sewer and Drain Pipe >> PVC ASTM D 2729 Pipe SOLVENT WELD BELLED END ASTM D 2729 TRUCKLOAD PART NO. NOM. SIZE UPC # QTY. PER PERCENT AVG. OD (IN.) MIN. WALL (IN.) BELL DEPTH WT. PER LIST PRICE 611942SKID PER SKID (IN.) 100 FT. (LBS.) PER 100 FT. PVC 30030 3” x 10’ 10903 810’ 3.125 3.250 0.070 1.50 52.8 $ 110.00 PVC 30040 4” x 10’ 10905 500’ 3.125 4.215 0.075 1.75 70.4 $ 130.
PRODUCT DATA Plastics Technical Manual FlowGuard Gold® and ReUze® CTS CPVC ASTM D 2846 Dimensions and Tolerances FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC pipe and fittings used in potable water systems and ReUze® CTS CPVC pipe and fittings used in non-potable water systems are manufactured to the dimensions and specifications shown in ASTM D 2846. This product is tan in color, and the pipe has the same outside diameter as copper tubing.
PRODUCT DATA ASTM D 2846 Standard Specifications for PIPE AND FITTINGS for HOT- AND COLD-WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Outside Diameters and Wall Thickness For CPVC 41, SDR 11 Plastic Pipe Nominal Outside Diameter, In. (mm) Wall Thickness, In. (mm) Size (in.) Average Tolerance Minimum Tolerance 1 ⁄2 0.625 (15.9) ± 0.003 (± 0.08) 0.068 (1.73) + 0.020 (+ 0.51) 3 ⁄4 0.875 (22.2) ± 0.003 (± 0.08) 0.080 (2.03) + 0.020 (+ 0.51) 1 1.125 (28.6) ± 0.003 (± 0.08) 0.102 (2.59) + 0.020 (+ 0.51) 11⁄4 1.375 (34.9) ± 0.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Pressure/Temperature Relationship Maximum Operating Temperatures For Various Piping Systems (de-rate operating pressure at temperatures in excess of 73°F) Piping System ABS PVC CPVC - FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC - Corzan® Sch. 80 CPVC - ChemDrain®* Max. Operating Temp. °F 140 140 180 200 220 * See the ChemDrain Technical Manual for more information on this product.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Temperature De-Rating for ASTM D 2846 CTS CPVC SDR 11 Piping Systems Temperature °F 73 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 De-Rating Factor 1.00 1.00 0.91 0.82 0.65 0.50 0.40 0.25 Pressure Rating, PSI 400 400 360 325 260 200 160 100 Source: PPFA Bulletin No. 2-80 (10/79) Example: Determine the maximum allowable operating pressure for a CTS CPVC piping system with an operating temperature of 140°F. The de-rating factor from the above chart is 0.50.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Fluid Flow Properties Gravity Flow Manning Roughness Factor (“N” Value) Fluid velocity, pipe size and hydraulic slope for gravity drainage can be determined using the Manning “N” value. This coefficient relates to the interior wall smoothness of pipe and is used for liquids with a steady flow, at a constant depth, in a prismatic open channel. The Manning’s equation is shown below: V = 1.486 R S N Where: V = Velocity of flow, ft.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Pressure Flow Water Velocities Friction loss through PVC pipe is normally obtained by using the Hazen-Williams equation shown below for water: Water velocities in feet per second may be calculated as follows: f = 0.2083 x 100 1.852 x Q 1.852 ( ) C di 4.8655 V = 0.408709 Q di2 Where: f = friction head loss in feet of water per 100 feet of pipe C = constant for inside pipe roughness (C = 150 for ABS and PVC pipe) Q = flow in U.S.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Water Hammer Water hammer is a term used to describe the sudden increase in pressure created by quickly stopping, starting, or changing the direction of the flow of fluid in a piping system. Typical actions which cause water hammer are: (1) Quickly closing a valve. (2) Quickly opening a valve. Plastics Technical Manual How To Use The Nomograph On The Following Page: 1. Liquid Velocity (feet/second), pipeline length (feet), and valve closing time (seconds) must be known. 2.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Water Hammer Nomograph 45
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Entrapped Air Source There are many potential sources for air in pipelines. Air may be introduced at the point where fluid enters the system or during initial filling of the system. Problem Air in a piping system tends to accumulate at high points in the system. As the flowrate increases, the entrapped air is forced along the pipeline by the moving water. These pockets of air cause flow restrictions reducing the efficiency and performance of the system.
(Friction head and friction loss are per 100 feet of pipe.) NOTICE: Flow velocity should not exceed 5 feet per second. Velocities in excess of 5 feet per second may result in system failure and property damage. FRICTION LOSS AND FLOW VELOCITY FOR SCHEDULE 40 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE Friction Head Feet Gallons Per Minute Friction Loss Pounds Per Square Inch 0.03 0.035 0.04 0.055 0.07 0.11 0.16 0.21 0.27 0.33 0.40 0.85 1.45 2.20 3.07 0.012 0.015 0.017 0.024 0.030 0.048 0.069 0.091 0.12 0.14 0.17 0.37 0.63 0.
(Friction head and friction loss are per 100 feet of pipe.) NOTICE: Flow velocity should not exceed 5 feet per second. Velocities in excess of 5 feet per second may result in system failure and property damage. FRICTION LOSS AND FLOW VELOCITY FOR SCHEDULE 80 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE 48 Velocity Feet Per Second Gallons Per Minute 0.045 0.05 0.075 0.09 0.14 0.20 0.27 0.34 0.42 0.51 1.08 1.84 2.78 3.98 0.019 0.022 0.033 0.039 0.61 0.087 0.12 0.15 0.18 0.22 0.47 0.80 1.20 1.68 0.90 1.14 1.36 1.59 1.81 2.04 2.
(Friction head and friction loss are per 100 feet of pipe.) NOTICE: Flow velocity should not exceed 5 feet per second. Velocities in excess of 5 feet per second may result in system failure and property damage. FRICTION LOSS AND FLOW VELOCITY FOR SDR 21 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE Friction Head Feet Velocity Feet Per Second Gallons Per Minute Friction Loss Pounds Per Square Inch Friction Head Feet Velocity Feet Per Second Friction Loss Pounds Per Square Inch 0.86 1.10 1.31 1.54 1.75 1.97 2.19 3.29 4.38 5.
(Friction head and friction loss are per 100 feet of pipe.) NOTICE: Flow velocity should not exceed 5 feet per second. Velocities in excess of 5 feet per second may result in system failure and property damage.
NOTICE: Flow velocity should not exceed 8 feet per second. Velocities in excess of 8 feet per second may result in system failure and property damage. (Friction head and friction loss are per 100 feet of pipe.) FRICTION LOSS AND FLOW VELOCITY FOR SDR 11 CTS CPVC THERMOPLASTIC PIPE Head Loss Feet of Water Per 100 Ft. Velocity Feet Per Second Gallons Per Minute Pressure Loss PSI Per 100 Ft. 0.22 0.79 1.67 2.84 4.29 6.02 8.01 10.26 12.76 15.50 32.85 55.97 Velocity Feet Per Second 0.48 0.96 1.44 1.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Support Spacing For ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe Adequate support for any piping system is a matter of great importance. In practice, support spacings are a function of pipe size, operating temperatures, the location of heavy valves or fittings, and the mechanical properties of the pipe material. To ensure the satisfactory operation of a DWV or pressure piping system, the location and type of hangers should be carefully considered.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA General Guidelines for Horizontal Support Spacing (in feet) Nom. PVC PIPE Pipe SDR 21 PR200 & SDR 26 PR160 Schedule 40 Size Operating Temp. °F Operating Temp. °F (in.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Expansion and Contraction of PVC Schedule 40, PVC Schedule 80, PVC PR 200 and PVC PR 160 ABS, PVC and CPVC pipe, like other piping materials, undergo length changes as a result of temperature variations above and below the installation temperature. They expand and contract 4.5 to 5 times more than steel or iron pipe.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Loop Offset (Figure 1) (Figure 2) L /4 L L 2L/5 L/4 6” MIN L/5 6” MIN L/2 Change of Direction (Figure 3) Long Run of Pipe L Hanger or Guide Restraint Thermal Expansion in DWV and Storm Drainage Stacks Plastic piping expands and contracts at a much greater rate than comparable metallic systems. Engineers, designers and installers should use resources such as the American Society of Plumbing Engineers Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook Volume 4, Chapter 11 (www.aspe.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Expansion and Contraction of CTS CPVC Basic expansion loop requirements for FlowGuard Gold® and ReUze® CTS CPVC are described below. One or more expansion loops, properly sized, may be required in a single straight run. The following charts can be used to determine expansion loop and offset lengths. Expansion Loop Length (L), inches for 100°F Temperature Change Length of Run in Feet Nominal Dia., In.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Permissible Bending Deflections for FlowGuard Gold® Pipe FlowGuard Gold® pipe is inherently ductile allowing it to be deflected around or away from obstructions during installation. This allows for greater freedom of design and ease of installation. NOTICE: DO NOT install fittings under stress. Pipe or tube must be properly restrained so that stress from deflected pipe is not transmitted to the fitting.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Rating For ABS, PVC and CPVC ASTM E 84 is the test protocol cited in the Uniform Mechanical Code and International Mechanical Code to determine a material’s suitability for installation in a plenum area. Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Rating for ABS • Per ASTM E 84, ABS does not meet the 25/50 flame and smoke requirement for plenum application.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended to provide a general guideline on the resistance of these materials to various chemicals.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Chemical Resistance The following table gives the chemical resistance of ABS, PVC and PVC, ABS and CPVC piping systems have very different CPVC thermoplastic piping materials and three commonly used seal chemical resistance. Review manufacturer's literature for materials. The information shown is based upon laboratory tests all chemicals coming into contact with the piping materials conducted by the manufacturers of the materials, and it is intended prior to use.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Reference Standards Plastics ASTM TITLE ASTM D 635 Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position SCOPE: This fire-test-response test method covers a small-scale laboratory screening procedure for comparing the relative linear rate of burning or extent and time of burning, or both, of plastics in the horizontal position.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Reference Standards Plastics ASTM TITLE ASTM D 2729 Specifications for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings “Sewer and Drain” SCOPE: This specification covers requirements for (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings. The pipe and fittings in this specification are designed for sewer and drainage applications outside the building.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Reference Standards Plastics ASTM TITLE ASTM F 477 Specifications for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe SCOPE: This specification covers elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joint of plastic pipe used for gravity application.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Reference Standards Plastics NSF INTERNATIONAL NSF / ANSI TITLE NSF 14 SCOPE: NSF 61 SCOPE: Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials This standard establishes minimum physical, performance, health effects, quality assurance, marking and record-keeping requirements for plastic piping components and related materials.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA Plastics Technical Manual Temperature Conversion Degrees Fahrenheit Degrees Centigrade Degrees Fahrenheit Degrees Centigrade -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 32 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 -23.3 -20.6 -17.8 -15.0 -12.2 -9.4 -6.7 -3.9 0 1.7 4.4 7.2 10.0 12.8 15.6 18.3 21.1 23.9 26.7 29.4 90 95 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 212 220 230 240 250 260 32.2 35.0 37.8 43.3 48.9 54.4 60.0 65.6 71.1 76.7 82.2 87.8 93.3 100.0 104.4 110.0 115.6 121.1 126.
DESIGN & ENGINEERING DATA The Conversion of Fractions to Decimals Fraction Decimal Fraction Decimal ⁄64 1 ⁄32 3 ⁄64 1 ⁄16 5 ⁄64 3 ⁄32 7 ⁄64 1 ⁄8 9 ⁄64 5 ⁄32 11 ⁄64 3 ⁄16 13 ⁄64 7 ⁄32 15 ⁄64 1 ⁄4 17 ⁄64 9 ⁄32 19 ⁄64 5 ⁄16 21 ⁄64 11 ⁄32 23 ⁄64 3 ⁄8 25 ⁄64 13 ⁄32 27 ⁄64 7 ⁄16 29 ⁄64 15 ⁄32 31 ⁄64 1 ⁄2 0.015625 0.031250 0.046875 0.062500 0.078125 0.937500 0.109375 0.125000 0.140625 0.156250 0.171900 0.187500 0.203100 0.218800 0.234375 0.250000 0.265625 0.281250 0.296875 0.312500 0.328125 0.343750 0.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Plastics Technical Manual Installation Procedures for ABS, PVC and CPVC Piping Systems With our reliable ABS, PVC and CPVC TrueFit systems, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is doing more than any other supplier to help contractors work more efficiently and productively. The following information contains suggested installation and testing procedures. These instructions, however, do not encompass all of the requirements for the design or installation of a piping system.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2. Remove Burrs and Bevel • • Remove all pipe burrs from inside and outside diameter of pipe with a knife edge, file or de-burring tool. 6. Coat Surface with Cement • Stir or shake the cement prior to use. • Apply a full even layer of cement to the pipe surface to a point ½” beyond the hub depth. Aggres- Chamfer (bevel) the end of the pipe 10° - 15°. 3. Clean and Dry Pipe and Fittings • 2 3 sively work the cement into the surface.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2. Remove Burrs and Bevel Primers and cements are extremely flammable and may be explosive. Do not store or use near open flame or elevated temperatures, which may result in injury or death. • Solvent fumes created during the joining process are heavier than air and may be trapped in newly installed piping systems. • Ignition of the solvent vapors caused by spark or flame may result in injury or death from explosion or fire.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 5. Applicator • Primer should conform to ASTM F 656. • Use an applicator that is one half the size of the pipe’s diameter. Daubers, natural bristle brushes or swabs are recommended. Rollers are not recommended. • The use of primer for ABS is not recommended. Check local code requirements. • Too large an applicator will force excess primer or cement into the inside of the fitting. Too small an applicator will not apply sufficient cement. 7.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Plastics Technical Manual ASTM standard for the piping system as shown in the accompanying table. All purpose cement is not recommended 8. Join Pipe and Fittings Primers and cements are extremely flammable and may be explosive. Do not store or use near open flame or elevated temperatures, which may result in injury or death. • Solvent fumes created during the joining process are heavier than air and may be trapped in newly installed piping systems.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2. Remove Burrs and Bevel • Remove all pipe burrs from inside and outside diameter of pipe with a de-burring tool. • Chamfer (bevel) the end of the pipe 10° - 15°. Powered and manual chamfering tools are available. 3. Clean and Dry Pipe and Fittings • Measure the fitting hub depth. Using a pipe wrap as a straight edge mark the insertion depth plus 2” in a heavy continuous line around the circumference of the pipe. 5.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES • Apply a second coat of primer to the fitting socket aggressively working it into the surface. • More applications of primer may be required on hard surfaces or cold weather conditions. • NOTICE: Pipe diameters 6” and larger must be installed using IPS P-70 or Oatey Industrial Grade primers. Primers and cements are extremely flammable and may be explosive. Do not store or use near open flame or elevated temperatures, which may result in injury or death.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES • To ensure joint integrity, once insertion is complete, the pulling tool can be used to hold the joint in place during set time and also to ensure that the pipe does not back out. • See table for recommended set and cure times. • Remove excess cement from the exterior. A properly made joint will show a continuous bead of cement around the perimeter. If voids appear sufficient, cement may not have been applied and joint failure may result.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Plastics Technical Manual Solvent Cements Pipe and Fitting System Diameter (in.) Solvent Cement Standard ABS DWV 11⁄2 - 6 ASTM D 2235 FlowGuard Gold® and 1 ReUze® CTS CPVC ⁄2 - 2 ASTM F 493 1 CPVC Sch. 80 ⁄2 - 2 ASTM F 493 CPVC Sch.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Joint Curing The joint should not be disturbed until it has initially set. The chart below shows the recommended initial set and cure times for ABS, PVC and CPVC in iron pipe size diameters as well as for FlowGuard Gold® and ReUze® CTS CPVC.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Flanges For systems where dismantling is required, flanging is a convenient joining method. It is also an easy way to join plastic and metallic systems. Installation Plastics Technical Manual 4. Sequentially tighten the bolts corresponding to the patterns shown below. New bolts and nuts should be used for proper torque. 5. Ensure that the mating surfaces are in direct contact. A gap between the flange face and mating surface may result in flange failure.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Threaded Joints and Threading of PVC and CPVC Pipe Charlotte Pipe generally recommends socket (solvent cement) jointing for thermoplastic piping systems. Threaded systems may be used for smaller-size, low-pressure plastic systems, if desired. Transitions to metal or other dissimilar materials may be completed using molded male or female threaded adapters or cut threads on Schedule 80 pipe or flanges. Only Schedule 80 PVC and Schedule 80 CPVC pipe can be threaded.
Plastics Technical Manual Procedure for Cutting Threads in Schedule 80 Pipe 1. Cutting The pipe must be cut square using a power saw, a miter box, or a plastic pipe cutter. Burrs should be removed using a knife or deburring tool. 2. Threading Threads can be cut using either hand held or power threading equipment. The cutting dies should be clean, sharp, and in good condition. Special dies for cutting plastic pipe are available and are recommended.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Notes on Threaded Connections: • Metallic male pipe threads exert high stress levels on female plastic pipe threaded fittings and should be avoided wherever possible. • Use plastic threaded CTS CPVC male adaptors in cold water applications only. • Make threaded connections on FlowGuard Gold® CPVC systems using Charlotte® brass transition fittings. These fittings are available in male, female and drop-ear ell configurations.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Plastics Technical Manual Taper Thread Dimensions *Per ANSI/AME B1.20.1 and ASTM F 1498 PIPE * EXTERNAL THREAD Nominal Outside Number Normal Size In Diameter In of Threads Engagement By Inches Inches Per Inch Hand In Inches (D) (A) ⁄4 ⁄8 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 1 11⁄4 11⁄2 2 21⁄2 3 4 6 8 1 3 .540 .675 .840 1.050 1.315 1.660 1.900 2.375 2.875 3.500 4.500 6.625 8.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Joining Roll-Grooved Pipe Roll-grooved PVC pipe is designed for use with conventional gasketed mechanical couplings. It offers a method of joining which is quick and convenient, and it can be used in applications where frequent assembly and disassembly are desirable. Installation 1. Consult with the manufacturer of the couplings for recommendations on the coupling style(s) designed for use with PVC pipe and the gasket material which is suitable for the intended service. 2.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Antifreeze Solutions for ABS DWV Systems by the design engineer based upon an evaluation of specific project conditions. In the absence of an engineering evaluation, Charlotte Pipe recommends referring to Section7.6 in ASTM D 2321 “Underground Installation of Thermoplastic pipe for Sewers and Other GravityFlow Applications.” Only the following antifreeze may be used with or in conjunction with ABS DWV foam core systems: • • • 60% glycerol, by weight, in water. Use undiluted.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES CTS CPVC Under-Slab Installations FlowGuard Gold® and ReUze® CPVC is suitable for underslab installations when approved by prevailing plumbing and building codes. When performing under-slab installations, it is important that the pipe be evenly supported. Charlotte Pipe recommends pressure testing with water prior to backfilling and pouring the slab.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Plastics Technical Manual successfully tested, it should be drained and the next section prepared for testing. Testing with or use of compressed air or gas in PVC / ABS / CPVC pipe or fittings can result in explosive failures and cause severe injury or death. • NEVER test with or transport/store compressed air or gas in PVC / ABS / CPVC pipe or fittings. • NEVER test PVC / ABS / CPVC pipe or fittings with compressed air or gas, or air over water boosters.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS The installation tips, warnings and technical information in this Special Considerations section are intended to help improve material selection and installation techniques. The information found in this section enhances but does not replace the information found in other sections of this Technical Manual.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS systems. If chemical compatibility with CPVC is in question, Charlotte Pipe recommends isolating the suspect product from contact with CPVC pipe or fittings.Please call Charlotte Pipe at 800/438-6091 or visit our web site www.CharlottePipe.com for the latest CPVC Chemical Compatibility sheet. Care should be taken to isolate CPVC piping systems from direct contact with heavy concentrations of termiticides.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Threaded Fittings Please see the section of this technical manual for complete information on Threaded Joints. maximum recommended temperature and de-rating of working pressure applies to both heat generated from fluid being distributed through pipe system and heat generated from sources external to the pipe system. CPVC can be connected to tankless gas water heaters using a CPVC-to-brass threaded transition fitting. Verify code requirements prior to installation.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 2. Short-term elevated pressure performance CPVC meets the quality control provisions of the ASTM D 2846 Standard (Table 5) which requires that CPVCCTS systems (pipe, fittings, and cemented joints) have the capability of withstanding short-term pressure tests at 180°F of at least 521 psi for 6 minutes and 364 psi for 4 hours. Flanges and Unions Please see the section of this technical manual for complete information on Flanges and Unions.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Cold Weather Considerations For CPVC Store pipe in a heated area whenever possible. Pressure Rating For derating of maximum working pressure at elevated temperatures please see the Pressure / Temperature in the Design and Engineering Data section of this manual.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS another in physical contact with it, without appreciable displacement of the particles of the body.” This definition leads to the commonly used “K” factor, which refers to thermal conductivity. Note that the units are “Btu per hour” for one square foot of surface and “one degree Fahrenheit per inch” of material thickness. Material Btu/h-Sq.Ft.-°/in CPVC 1.0 PVC 1.3 PEX 2.4 Steel 312.0 Cast Iron 360.0 Copper 2,616.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS • Visually inspect all joints for proper cementing. Don’ts • Allow for movement due to thermal expansion and contraction. • Do not test with air or any compressed gas. Compressed air or gas testing may result in injury or death. • Use pipe straps that fully encircle the tube. • • Drill holes ⁄4 inch larger than the outside diameter of the pipe or tube when penetrating wood studs. Do not use to convey compressed air or any compressed gas.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Hydronic Heating, Chilled Water or Geothermal Applications Prior to installing PVC or CPVC piping in hydronic applications, it is important to flush the interior of the heat exchangers and the exterior of the condenser coils thoroughly with a mild ionic detergent solution to remove incompatible oils. Failing to do so could result in system failure and property damage.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS and cold mixing devices. • Do not apply excessive solvent-cement to the joints. Puddling of solvent cement must be avoided. • Do not rely on an expansion tank to handle thermal expansion of the piping system. Expansion tanks accommodate expansion of the fluid, not longitudinal expansion of the pipe. The piping system must be designed to allow for thermal expansion.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Material Selection, Special System Design and Engineering Considerations Selection of Materials For Sanitary and Storm Drainage Engineers and designers today have a number of materials from which to choose as they design sanitary and storm drainage systems for residential and commercial projects. Due to its exceptional strength and combination of being non-combustible and extremely quiet, cast iron soil pipe is a very popular choice for commercial construction.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Unstable Soil Burial of pipe under slab in soils that are unstable is often accomplished by suspending the piping systems from structural slabs. The use of plastic pipe in such installations must be in accordance with ASTM F 2536. Cellular core pipe is specifically not permitted for these applications. Using Plastics in Multi-Story Construction Incorporating plastic piping systems into multi-story construction raises special design considerations.
LIMITED WARRANTY Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company® (Charlotte Pipe®) Products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects and to conform to currently applicable ASTM standards for a period of five (5) years from date of delivery. Buyer’s remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to replacement of, or credit for, the defective product. This warranty excludes any expense for removal or reinstallation of any defective product and any other incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
FLOWGUARD GOLD® CPVC CTS LIMITED WARRANTY Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company (Charlotte Pipe®) warrants to the original owner of the structure in which its FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC Pipe and Fittings (the “Products”) have been installed, that the Products will be free from manufacturing defects and conform to currently applicable ASTM standards under normal use and service for a period of ten (10) years.
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