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Secondary Containment System Installation of the containment pipe.. the fitting body. ---- --------- 3- Using a sander,coarse c. If needed,mix adhesive with filler to grout in any ---- -----—- file, or 30-40 grit emery gaps or voids in the bond line or to create a smooth cloth,remove surface gloss wrapping surface from both ends of the nip- d. Per instructions in the 8088 repair kit,apply adhe- Cut pies and the containment sive to the sanded area.Wet out glass and wrap pipe. Sanded area must be around the fitting as though it were a section of a minimum of 3 inches(75 pipe,centering the first layer over the joint and ex- mm)in length. tending 2"past the end of the fitting onto the pipe. 4. Position the nipples be- Apply tension to squeeze adhesive through the tween the new contain- glass layer.For elbows and tee,slits may have to ment elbow and contain- be cut in the center section for glass to lie flat. C° 11W, ment sleeve couplings. e. Repeat previous step on the center of the joint and C."t.k.—t St.-C—P" NOTE: It may be neces- then the other side of the fitting extending 2"over sary to remove additional the end of the fitting.When starting the glass,you sections of the contain- must overlap the first wrap a minimum of 2" ment pipe to provide f. Repeat two previous steps until three layers of clearance for the cou- glass have been placed over the fitting. pling. g. Cure per the time listed in the adhesive kit. 5. Bond the elbow and con- tainment sleeve couplings into place according to in- structions. B. Repairing Minor Pipe Damage to Pipe D. Repairing Extensive Pipe Damage Follow the pipe patching instructions on page 15,of this When damage is less than two inches(50 mm)long,but manual when the damaged area is two inches(50 mm)or more than two inches around the circumference of the pipe, less in diameter. the following repair procedures should be followed: If the pipe is buried, excavate a working area large enough to allow for repairs to be made. A secondary contain- ment sleeve coupling should be used to make this type of re- pair. Containment sleeve couplings are 14 inches(350 mm) long;therefore,do not remove more than 7 inches(175 mm) Patch barrage of containment pipe. CAUTION: When cutting out extensive damage in the containment pipe(only),be extremely careful not to damage the internal product piping. C.Repairing Minor Damage to Fittings 1. Small repairs(pin hole leaks and leaks up to one-inch 1. After cutting free the damaged section of containment in diameter)using 8088 Repair Kit. pipe(no more than 7 inches/175 mm long),slit the a. Take pressure off the system and dry the area section of pipe in half and remove. around the leak. 2. Using a sander,coarse file,or 30-40 grit emery cloth, b. Sand an area 3"minimum on each side of the remove surface gloss from both ends of the pipe. leak. Sanded area must be a minimum of 3 inches(75 mm) c. Cut three 3'x3"patches from the glass supplied in length. If contaminated,clean the sanded surfaces with the 8088 repair kit. with solvent. d. Mix adhesive per instructions supplied in the Wit 3. Mix the adhesive with filler. Assemble and bond the e. Paint adhesive on the sanded area of the fitting. containment sleeve coupling into place,and heat cure f. Apply the first layer of glass and wet out with adhe- the bond. sive.The glass may be wet out before it is applied 4. After the repaired section has cured,pressure test the to the leak area. system following the procedures on page 25. g. Repeat the previous step and apply another layer of glass. If damage is beyond these repair procedures,immediately h. Cure per the time listed in the adhesive kit. contact your local Smith Fibercast distributor for information and assistance. 2. Flange section or joint leak repairs(overwrapping entire fitting)using 8088 Repair Kit. a. Take pressure off the system and dry the area around the leak. b. Grind or cut flange sections off the clam shelf secondary containment fitting and sand flush with RED THREAD IIA Pipe & Fittings 26