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4 a � <br />1.2.1 Inspection <br />While handling, storing, and trans- <br />porting the pipe, it can sometimes <br />incur rough treatment. Therefore, <br />inspect all pipe surfaces for possible <br />damage to the pipe wall, spigot, and <br />bell ends. Inspect fittings for any <br />signs of damage. Damaged sections <br />of pipe must be repaired or cut out <br />and replaced. Damaged fittings must <br />be replaced. If in doubt about dam- <br />age, contact your local Smith Fiber- <br />glass Products' distributor or repre- <br />sentative. <br />Exposing machined surfaces to direct <br />sunlight can result in loss of joint <br />bonding strength (See Figure 1.2.1). <br />because the degree of weathering, <br />surface degradation, and subsequent <br />effect on bond strength varies greatly <br />depending on geographic location <br />and related factors such as cloud <br />cover, seasonal hours of daylight, <br />intensity of sunlight, humidity, etc., it <br />is difficult to place a fixed time limit <br />on the acceptable amount of expo- <br />sure. <br />Therefore, in all instances where pro- <br />tective coverings were removed from <br />machined surfaces and ultravioletex- <br />V/ <br />Figure 1.2.1 <br />posure was in excess of one day, <br />corrective action must be taken. See <br />paragraph 1.8.1. <br />1.2.2 Installation crew size and orga- <br />nization <br />Each installation is different, and re- <br />quirements change depending on <br />whether the installation is simple— <br />consisting of long, straight runs— or <br />complex. Requirements are also af- <br />fected by pipe size, installation tem- <br />perature, and similar influences. For <br />guidance for specific circumstances, <br />consult your Smith Fiberglass Prod- <br />ucts' distributor or representative. <br />S 1111T <br /><t <br />Following are general guidelines that <br />are applicable to most piping instal- <br />lations: <br />For most average -size service sta <br />tions, a two -worker crew is the <br />minimum recommended crew <br />size. It is suggested that the crew <br />size be increased as the pipe diam- <br />eter increases or when installing <br />secondary containment piping. <br />2. Organize the crew so that the <br />adhesive is spread on the bonding <br />surfaces as quickly as possible af- <br />ter mixing the adhesive— particu- <br />larly in extremely hot weather. <br />Before beginning any installation, it <br />3. Plan adhesive kit usage so that the <br />is important that all crew members be <br />crew won't have to wait while one <br />familiar with the installation proce- <br />member goes to get another kit. <br />dures described in this manual. It is <br />4. Plan ahead so that a sufficient <br />also important that a "Fiberglass Pip- <br />number of bonds are available to <br />ing Systems Installation Checklist for <br />use up one whole adhesive kit <br />Underground Petroleum Pipe" be re- <br />before that kit is mixed. <br />viewed by the crew and filled out as <br />.7 <br />the job progresses. A completed copy <br />S. Make plans that allow for positive <br />of the checklist should be retained to <br />heat curing of all field -made joints <br />document that the installation com- <br />by the end of the work day when <br />plies with current federal regulations. <br />ambient temperature is below 70° F <br />Installation checklists are available <br />(21 °C). See page 4 for UL Listed <br />from your local Smith Fiberglass Prod- <br />adhesives, requirementsandrestric- <br />ucts' distributor or representative. <br />tions. <br />TABLE 1.2.1 <br />SUGGESTED UNITS OF LABOR FOR INSTALLATION <br />Pipe Size <br />(in.) <` {J ` <br />Cutting <br />(minJoper.) <br />Ta erin <br />Joint Make-up <br />(minutes) <br />Hand Tool <br />(minJoper.) <br />Power Tool <br />iminJoper.) <br />3 75 <br />2.0 <br />25 <br />.7 <br />2.0 <br />4 <br />5 <br />1.5 <br />3.0 <br />L <br />