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1ZI ul 11:04 4441fdo Ll: StKVlth5 SECTION 7 ♦ Resting Recommendations In buried applications, it is suggested that long pipe runs YOUR SMITH PIBE LASS PRODUCTS RE'PliF.ti1:N'1:' be partially backfilled at various points to secure theta in OR CALL SMITH PI WRGLASS PRODUCTS AT 501 -Si place. All joints and connections should be left exposed M Nps EXCEEDING T11 V ll f►tl for inspection. pRFCCO FOR THE C R MENT OF THE SYS 1M, OR IF YOU CONTL•MP1,A'1 I SMITH FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS RECOMMENDS USING AIR OR GA N SPITE OF THIS WARNIN(i. I ANY VIEW SAFETY RE THAT YOU DO 0WITH UTIONS, PARA. 1.7,1, 13 F,1 C�itt FETY 13AZ- STARTING THEION AIR OR GA5B£CAUSE OF THE SAST TF ARDS CREATED. The light weight, flexibility, and elastici- ty of fiberglass pipe create different conditions than are If testing with air c r gas is required or requestcol to I -ca" present with steel pipe. If a failure should occur while formed, the follow g testing procedures and tilt testing fiberglass pipe with air or gas, the system would must be followed. be subject to considerable whipping and other shock - As In system here is employed, adegl. induced conditions due to the sudden release of stored any pressure energy. The violent release can cause severe personal safety precautions aiust be exercised. EXERCISE 171 ,mE injury or death to personnel in the area and can also CARE IN INSTALL rIG AND TESTING P11'INt i I cause property damage to the pipe or other property. TEM. DO NOTA ME THE RISK Or INJURY Olt ERTY DAMAGE. if a line is tested with air or gas, Smith Flbetglass products will not be responsible for any resulting injury to person- 1. visually lnspe4 t all bonded joints for proper it) nel or damage to property, including the pipe. If there is and adhesive a prior to pressurizing the Pill" no alternative to testing with air or gas, Smith Fiberglass tem. A gap be ween the adhesive bead and tht Products will recommend test procedures and precautions shoulder indic ites that the possibility of iolni I to minimize possible hazards, but will not bear responsi- exists. Make a iy necessary repairs before pre-im bility fox damage or injury under any circumstances. the piping Sys R m. See Paxa. 1.6.9 for potential Such testing is done entirely at the risk of those in- of joint fatlur volved. 2. Check the int i rity of the joints by pzes5.uiizi,t• 1.7.2 Test Procedures system to 25 (0.172 MPa) sand holding the sure for a m um of one minute, then soap Installed Smith Fiberglass Products pipe systems should be to test for lea tfsted prior to use to assure soundness of all joints and in I connections. in testing, sudden pressure s ges or "wattt 3. If there are nleaks, tem to a max ILlum raise the tine pressure of 50 prig (0.345 MPI). A hammer" must be avoided;ls iri some in noes surge or hammer can produce press�i s of several times the rating hold the pres a for at least one minute, antl of the pipe and fittings. Locaste pressure gauge in close joints to the for leaks. proximity to the pressurizing equipment -not directly on the piping system. Pressure gauge with the test pressure at 4. As serI4 Js personal injury or death cats 1 midscale is recommended. the pif inspector should take precaM it, his(he ersonal safety and protection a The normal recommended procedure is to conduct a hy- flying debris, d also against the whipping; it, drostatic cyclic pressure test. The piping system is subject- the pipe, wh can result from the sudden r+ ed to 10 pressurization cycles at 1% times the anticipated stored ener Goggles should be wnnl tit qtr or design operating pressure. Note: For low pressure ap- against flyin ebris. plications, it is best to use the pressure rating of the pipe as the design operating pressure, i.e. test at 19 times the S. Avoid xsorial contact With the piping; cyclic rating. The test pressure should not exceed 1Y, © while t is pressurized during testing, t'.\ times the maximum rated operating pressure for the the ac L at checking of the joints for k -it lowest rated element in the system. Pressure is then Absolutely n one should be in the trench wl kept on the system for 1-8 hours while the line is inspect- pipe is being irliftially pressurized For leak to+st'. ed fox leaks. Notify all sit rsonnel before begfrining Ih- proceduie. 1.7.3 Air Test Procedures and Safety Precautions(t) 6. Do rt straddle the pipe Diming tc;tin-.: TESTING WITH AIR OR GAS 15 EXTREMELY DAN- A check rg © the piping system for possihl, GEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE. CONSULT (t) ib not use these testing procedures and safety pr cAUtMs for smith Section 5 of this mar�s�I for mating procrdi+nes fin .+ +:e•n i irr fiberglass Nodu0s secondary contalnmeot piping systems. Sec Part Two, piping systems. ' i! 18 .0 _ � _ Installation fns: