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Primary Piping System Installation <br /> installation complies with current federal regulations. 8. Adjustable pipe stands <br /> Installation checklists are available from your local Smith 9. Power drive adapter(optional) <br /> Fibercast distributor or representative. 10.Electric heating collars <br /> Following are general guidelines that apply to most piping Equipment for Cold Weather pipe assembly: <br /> installations: 1. Heat source for prewarming <br /> 1. For most average-size service stations,a two-worker crew a. electric heating collar, <br /> is the minimum recommended crew size. We suggest b. portable electric heat lamp,or <br /> that the crew size be increased as the pipe diameter in- c. hot air blower <br /> creases or when installing secondary containment piping. 2. A means of maintaining adhesive kits at 70"-80°F(21% <br /> 2. Organize the crew so that the adhesive is spread on the 27'C). Use a box with a 25 waft light bulb,or keep the <br /> bonding surfaces as quickly as possible after mixing the adhesive in a heated truck cab or building. <br /> adhesive-particularly in extremely hot weather. 3. Heat assisted curing source-Retract protective mesh <br /> 3. Plan adhesive kit usage so that the crew won't have to covering on 21'pipe prior to use of heating collars or <br /> wait while one member goes to get another kit. heat packs. <br /> 4. Plan ahead so that a sufficient number of bonds are avail- a. Smith Fibercast electric heating collars-When using <br /> able to use up one whole adhesive kit before that kit is electric heating collars,make sure that an adequate <br /> mixed. power source is available and that extension cords are <br /> properly sized. Wattage requirements and extension <br /> Following is a basic list of equipment that should be avail- cord lengths are shown in Tables 3 and 4. <br /> able before installation. Always be certain that appropriate b. Chemical Heat Pack <br /> tapering tools and adhesive kits are at the job site. <br /> NOTE, Use the proper tapering tool for tapering each size of TABLE 3.Wattage Requirements for <br /> pipe.See page 4. Electric Heating Collars <br /> Size 110V or 220V Heating Collar <br /> (in./mm) (Watts) <br /> 2 50 90 <br /> 3 75 155 <br /> 4 100 200 <br /> 6 150 285 <br /> 1. Chain vise(bench mounted or portable)capable of secur- <br /> ing the pipe size used. NOTE: Use protective pads such <br /> as split sections of the same size fiberglass pipe or a TABLE 4.Extension Cord Length <br /> sheet of 1/8"(3 mm)thick rubber to protect the pipe from Suggested Maximum <br /> clamp or chain damage. Wire Size Length Length <br /> 2. Power or hand tapering tool(see page 4) (AWG) (Ft.) (Ft.) <br /> 3. Felt-tip marking pen 12 20 22 <br /> 4. Pipe cutting equipment, 10 30 36 <br /> a. fine-tooth(32 teethAnch)hack saw, 8 50 57 <br /> b. circular saw with abrasive cutting blade(carbide grit or <br /> masonry blade), <br /> c. sabre saw with a fine-tooth metal or carbide grit blade, <br /> d. jigsaw with carbide grit abrasive blade,or <br /> e. chop saw <br /> 5. Wrap-around (for marking pipe) <br /> 6- T.A.B.or strap wrenches(seepages 9-10) <br /> 7. Shop hammer,3-6 lbs.(4-9 kg),and a 2x4 block of wood <br /> ii <br /> -,urlbe <br /> 31 Teeth <br /> P"l-h <br /> Blade <br /> Abrasl <br /> ewe <br /> �V Chop Saw <br /> 3 Installation Instructions <br />