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1 Volume I: Vinyl Process Piping Systems Industrial technical Manual Series S E V E N T H E D I T I O N. I P E X V I N Y L P RO C E S S P I P I N G S Y S T E M S. X i r t e c 1 4 0 P V C S c h e d u l e 4 0. X i r t e c 1 4 0 P V C S c h e d u l e 8 0. Corzan cpvc . IPEX Vinyl Process Piping Systems Industrial technical Manual Series Vol. 1, 7th Edition 2017 by IPEX. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission. For information contact: IPEX Management Inc.

2 , 1425 North Service Road East, Unit 3, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 1A7. ABOUT IPEX. At IPEX, we have been manufacturing non-metallic pipe and fittings since 1951. We formulate our own compounds and maintain strict quality control during production. Our products are made available for customers thanks to a network of regional stocking locations throughout North America. We offer a wide variety of Systems including complete lines of Piping , fittings, valves and custom-fabricated items. More importantly, we are committed to meeting our customers' needs.

3 As a leader in the plastic Piping industry, IPEX. continually develops new products, modernizes manufacturing facilities and acquires innovative Process technology. In addition, our staff take pride in their work, making available to customers their extensive thermoplastic knowledge and field experience. IPEX personnel are committed to improving the safety, reliability and performance of thermoplastic materials. We are involved in several standards committees and are members of and/or comply with the organizations listed on this page.

4 For specific details about any IPEX product, contact our customer service department. SAFETY ALERTS. Engineered thermoplastics are safe inert materials that do not pose any significant safety or environmental hazards during handling or installation. However, improper installation or use can result in personal injury and/or property damage. It is important to be aware of and recognize safety alert messages as they appear in this manual. The types of safety alert messages are described below. This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual.

5 When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read and fully understand the message that follows. WARNING CAUTION. WARNING identifies hazards or unsafe practices that CAUTION identifies hazards or unsafe practices that can result in severe personal injury or death if can result in minor personal injury or product or instructions, including recommended precautions, are property damage if instructions, including not followed. recommended precautions, are not followed. NOTE: The use of the word NOTE signifies special instructions which are important but are not related to hazards.

6 For the materials described in this manual, the following warning applies. CAUTION. WARNING. NEVER use compressed air or gas in PVC/ cpvc /PP/PVDF. pipe and fittings. NEVER test PVC/ cpvc /PP/PVDF pipe and fittings with compressed air or gas, or air-over-water boosters. ONLY use PVC/ cpvc /PP/PVDF pipe for water and approved chemicals. Use of compressed air or gas in PVC/ cpvc /PP/PVDF pipe and fittings can result in explosive failures and cause severe injury or death. Vinyl Process Piping Systems i NOTES. ii CONTENTS. Vinyl Process Piping Systems Manual About IPEX.

7 Safety Alerts ..i Section One: General Information Overview ..7. Benefits ..8. Material Description ..10. Applications ..11. - Industrial and Process Piping - Pulp and Paper - Food Processing - Water and Sewage Treatment - Irrigation Section Two: Process and Drainage Piping Design Introduction ..13. Design Process ..14. Establish system Requirements ..14. Determine Appropriate Sizing ..14. A) Pressure Limitations ..14. B) Temperature Limitations ..23. C) Pressure/Temperature Relationship ..23. Design Considerations ..24. Expansion and Contraction.

8 24. Water Hammer / Surge ..32. Thermal Conductivity ..33. Vacuum Service ..34. Deflection ..37. Drainage ..37. Fittings ..38. Valves ..40. Section Three: Installation Introduction ..43. Handling and Storage ..44. Prolonged Outdoor Exposure ..44. Joining Methods Solvent Cement ..45. Solvent Welding Instructions for PVC and cpvc Pipe and Fittings ..47. Vinyl Process Piping Systems iii Joining Methods Threading ..54. Characteristics ..54. Tools & Equipment ..54. Making the Pipe Thread ..55. Installation Guidelines ..55. Joining Methods Flanging.

9 57. Introduction ..57. Dimensions ..57. Installation Guidelines ..57. Corzan Full Pressure Flange Kit ..58. Joining Methods Roll Grooved or Radius Cut Grooved (PVC only) ..61. Introduction ..61. Features ..61. Installation Guidelines ..61. Supports and Restraints ..63. Thrust ..63. General Principals of Support ..63. Supporting Pipes ..64. Installation of Buried Pipes ..69. Introduction ..69. Trench Preparation ..69. Trench Depth ..69. Trench Bottom ..70. Placing the Pipe ..70. Snaking the Pipe ..70. Assembly ..70. Resisting Thrust.

10 70. Initial Backfilling ..71. system Testing ..71. Compacting the Final Backfill ..71. Testing ..72. Site Pressure Testing ..72. Hydrostatic Test Procedure ..72. Repairs ..73. Repairs Below Ground ..73. Joint Repairs ..73. Repairing Thermoplastic Pipe Joints ..74. iv Vinyl Process Piping Systems Installation Considerations ..76. Entrapped Air ..76. Ultraviolet Light ..77. Ozone ..77. Chemical Resistance ..77. Heat Tracing ..77. Static Electricity ..77. Tapping ..78. Section Four: Specialty Piping Products PVC Well Casing - ASTM F480.