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PART ONE installation Instructions for Primary Product Piping t'' I iiill 1.1.1. Packaging, ordering and ship- ping information Pipe comes in 15 and 30 -foot (5 and 9 -meter) random lengths. The num- ber of lengths per bundle varies with the pipe diameter. Table1.1.1.shows standard packaging for each pipe size. 1.1.2 Packaging Smith Fiberglass Products pipe is fur- nished factory packaged in compact, easy -to -handle bundles complete with protective end caps (See figure 1.1.1). Leave these caps in place until instal- lation time to protect the pipe ends as well as to prevent dirt or other mate- rial from getting into the pipe. Fittings and adhesives are packaged in card- board boxes and should be stored in a dry area. If fittings are removed from the boxes, protect machined bells and spigots from exposure to direct sunlight. 1.1.3 Storing Bundles can be safely stored on level ground or on racks with 10 -foot (3 - meter) or less support spacing (See Figure 1.1.2). Avoid point -loads. Use supports with a minimum of four - inch (100mm) wide bearing area to prevent damage to the pipe. Do not store on rocks or other hard objects that could cause point -loading dam- age. When outdoor storage is re- quired, check to see that the pipes' protective end caps are in place to protect the spigots and insides of the bells from weathering. Use black polyethylene or other ultraviolet ray blocking material to cover all fac- tory -prepared bonding surfaces if end caps are missing or not available. 1.1.4 Transporting Use reasonable care in handling the pipe and fittings. When transporting from storage to the job site, do not allow pipe to extend more than 10 feet (3 meters) beyond the end of the truck or trailer bed; permanent dam- age can result from excessive bend- ing stress (See Figure 1.1.3). Protect pipe to prevent impact and point - loading damage. NOTE: During transportation, strap the pipe down with nylon or hemp rope tie downs. This will prevent abnormal move- ment of the pipe during transporta- (3 m! •®: Figure 1.1.3 E 11 tion. Wood or padded supports are essential for truck or trailer beds that have sharp edges -such as metal plates on the back of a flat-bed trailer. When transporting the pipe on trucks with narrow overhead piping racks �1-1/2" to 2"/40mm to 50mm in width or diameter), it is essential that padded supports be used to prevent point - loads. If chains are used during trans- port, they must also be well -padded to prevent damage to pipe walls. 1.1.5 Loading and Unloading When the pipe is not specially pack- aged, it should be loaded and un- loaded by hand (See Figure 1.1.4). When properly palletized or other- wise adequately protected, forklifts can be used. Do not throw or drop pipe and/or fittings from the truck to the ground. Protect pipe and fittings from point - loading or impact damage at all times. See Paragraph 1.1.3. TABLE 1.1.1 STANDARD PACKAGING OF PIPE Pipe Size (in.) ` {mm);: Random Length (ft) Lengths Per Bundle 2 SO `` 1s or 3o Sar 4. 8 3 75 is or 30 5ory 4 4 t00 15 or 30 S or 4 ; 4