Specification 15212 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe And Fittings Page 2 of 3
January 2021 3066.21
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PVC PIPE HANDLING
A. PVC pipe and pipe fittings shall be handled carefully in loading and unloading.
They shall be lifted by hoists and lowered on skidways in such a manner as to
avoid shock. Derricks, ropes, or other suitable equipment shall be used for
lowering the pipe into well borings. Pipe and pipe fittings shall not be dropped
or dumped.
3.2 PVC PIPE INSTALLATION
A. PVC pipe installation shall conform to the requirements of this Section, the
Manufacturer’s recommendations, and as outlined in ASTM D2774V.
3.3. JOINING OF PVC PIPES
A. Pipes shall be joined in accordance with ASTM D2855.
B. All pipe shall be inspected for cuts, scratches, or other damages prior to
installation. Pipe with imperfections shall not be used.
C. All burrs, chips, etc., shall be removed from pipe interior and exterior.
D. All loose dirt and moisture shall be wiped from the interior and exterior of the
pipe end and the interior of the fitting.
E. All pipe cuts shall be square and perpendicular to the center line of pipe.
F. Pipe ends shall be beveled prior to applying primer and solvent cement so that
the cement does not get wiped off during insertion into the fitting socket.
G. A coating of CPS primer, as recommended by pipe supplier, shall be applied to
the entire interior surface of the fitting socket, and to an equivalent area on the
exterior of the pipe prior to applying solvent cement.
H. The solvent cement shall comply with the requirements of ASTM D2564 and
shall be applied in strict accordance with the Manufacturer’s specifications.
]. Pipe shall not be primed or solvent welded when it is raining, or when
atmospheric temperature is below 40°F, or above 90°F when under direct
exposure to the sun.
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