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SECTION 1 ♦ Storage anRlandling is PART ONE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIMARY tive end caps are in place to protect the spigots and insides PRODUCT PIPING of the bells from weathering. Use black polyethylene or x�V other ultraviolet ray blocking material to cover all factory- �ANDLING prepared bonding surfaces if end caps are missing or not available. and Shipping Information 1.1.4 Transporting 15 and 22-25 ft. (5 and 6.7-7.6 meter)ran- 9'gths. The number of lengths per bundle varies Use reasonable care in handling the pipe and fittings. F the pipe diameter. Table 1.1.1 shows standard pack- When transporting from storage to the job site, do not al- aging for each pipe size. low pipe to extend more than 10 feet(3 m)beyond the end of the truck or trailer bed;permanent damage can re- TABLE 1.1.1 Standard Packaging of Pipe sult from excessive bending stress (see Fig. 1.1.3). Protect pipe to prevent Pipe Size Random Length Lengths impact and point- (in.) Aman) (ft) ( e Per Bundle loading damage. 2 54 15 or 22-25 orb:7- s 8 NOTE: During 3 75 15 or 22-25=.5 ter z;.G 6 transport, strap 4 `100 15 or 22-25 �or 6.,=7.4 4 the pipe down with nylon or2m) hemp rope tie 1.1.2 Packaging downs. This will — help prevent ab- Smith Fiberglass Products pipe is furnished factory pack- normal movement aged in compact, easy-to-handle bundles complete with of the pipe during FIGURE 1.1.3 protective end caps transportation. (see Fig. 1.1.1). Leave Wood or padded supports are essential for truck or trailer these caps in place un- beds that have sharp edges(such as metal plates on the til installation time to back of a flat-bed trailer). When transporting the pipe on protect the pipe ends trucks with narrow overhead piping racks(134"to as well as to prevent 2'/40mm to 50mm in width or diameter), it is essential dirt or other material that padded supports be used to prevent point loads. If from getting into the chains are used during transport, they must also be well- pipe. Fittings and ad- padded to prevent damage to pipe walls. hesives are packaged a in cardboard boxes FIGURE 1.1.1 1.1.5 Loading and Unloading and should be stored in a dry area. If fit- When the pipe is not specially packaged, it should be tings are removed from the boxes, protect machined bells loaded and unloaded by hand(see Fig. 1.1.4). When and spigots from exposure to direct sunlight. properly pal- letized or oth- 1.1.3 Storing erwise ade- quately You can safely store bundles on level ground or on racks protected, with 10 foot(3 m) or less support spacing(see Fig. 1.1.2). forklifts can Avoid point loads. Use supports with a minimum of four- be used. inch (100 mm)wide bearing area to prevent damage to the pipe. Do Do not throw not store on or drop pipe rocks or other and/or fittings hard objects from the truck FIGURE 1.1.4 that could to the ground. cause point- Protect pipe and fittings from point-loading or impact loading dam- damage at all times. See para. 1.1.3. age. When out- door storage is required, check to see that the pipes'protec- FIGURE 1.1.2 4 t Installation Instructions