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I. THE PRODUCT: The pipe is a
helical-spiral manufactured with a smooth internal and external
surface, inside diameter sized, hollow-wall closed profile, HDPE
pipe. Standard profile pipe shall exhibit a pipe stiffness of 46 psi
when tested in accordance with ASTM D-2412, and in accordance with
municipal and highway specifications including AASHTO design
specification, section 18, paragraphs 18, 4.0, 18, 4.1, etc. Low
profile pipe stiffness shall be in a manner to develop the tensile
strangth of the pipe; and to manage thermally induced seasonal
contraction. It is capable of being pushed (or jacked) into the host
pipeline, and being pulled into the host pipeline without joint
separation. The connection is the Thread-Loc® connection
which threads the helical spiral together forming an integral joint.
The OD and ID joint surfaces are substantially flush with the pipe OD
and ID.
II. THE MATERIAL: The material from
which the pipe is extruded shall be high density polyethylene "pipe
grade" material listed by the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) as a PE
3408 resin; and exhibiting the physical properties described within
the polyethylene material standard, ASTM D-3350, with a cell
classification of 345464C as follows:
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| The manufacturer shall provide certification that the
pipe was manufactured from one specific resin in compliance with these
specifications.
III. DIMENSIONS: Pipe sizes, inside diameter, and typical
dimensions shall conform with those listed. The outside and inside
diameter shall be hydraulically "smooth" and of consistent pipe
dimension along the pipe length.
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| V. INSTALLATION: For slip lining or insertion renewal, the
pipe shall be installed in compliance with the manufacturer's
guidelines. Completion of the joint shall be effected by use of a
strap wrench device with a suitable (4 foot minimum) bar or lever to
tighten the pipe. The pipe shall be kept level with support slings,
rollers or other devices as approved by the owner or engineer.
Chemical grouting or mastic sealing of the joint shall be done to
manufacturer's recommendations.
Direct burial, bedding, backfill, and general installation
requirements should comply with the specifications and guidelines of
ASTM D-2321. |