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19k 0 <br /> SECTION 3 ♦ Tool and EqWprnent List <br /> 2. A means of maintaining adhesive kits at 70°-80°F (21% 1. Chain vise(bench mounted or portable)capable of se- <br /> 27°C). Use a box with a 25 watt light bulb, or keep the curing the pipe size used. Note: Use protective pads <br /> adhesive in a heated truck cab or building. such as split sections of the same size fiberglass pipe or <br /> a sheet of V (3 mm)thick rubber to protect the pipe <br /> 3. Heat assisted curing source from clamp or chain damage. <br /> a. Smith Fiberglass Products'electric heating col- 2. Tapering tool(see Section 5) <br /> lars—When using electric heating collars, make sure <br /> that an adequate power source is available and that 3. Felt-tip marking pen <br /> extension cords are properly sized. Wattage re- <br /> quirements are as shown in Table 1.3.1. 4. Pipe cutting equipment <br /> a. fine-tooth (32 teeth/inch)hack saw, <br /> TABLE 1.3.1 Wattage Requirements for <br /> Electric Heating Collars b. circular saw with abrasive cutting blade (carbide <br /> Size 110V or 220V Heating Collar grit or masonry blade), <br /> (in.) (gym) (Watts) c. sabre saw with a fine-tooth metal or carbide grit blade, <br /> 2 5Q 90 <br /> 3 7S 155 d. jigsaw with carbide grit abrasive blade, or <br /> 4 100 200 <br /> 6 '15Q 285 e. chop saw <br /> 5. Wrap-around(for marking pipe) <br /> As the length of the extension cord increases, the <br /> power lost in the cord increases. Table 1.3.2 shows 6. T.A.B.wrenches(see Section 6) <br /> maximum allowable length for various size cords. <br /> 7. Shop hammer,3-6 lbs.(4-9 kg),and a 2x4 block of wood <br /> TABLE 1.3.2 Extension Cord Length 8. Adjustable pipe stands <br /> Wire Size Suggested Length Maximum Length <br /> AWG ft. ft. 9. Power drive adapter(optional) See Section 5. <br /> 14 20 ;. 22 7 <br /> 10.Electric heating collars <br /> 12 30 }' 36 11 <br /> 10 50 1:5.! ,. 57 17 = DS <br /> 'pts <br /> b. Smith Heat Packs(i) <br /> stallation is the key to achieving a highly reli- <br /> Chemicai heat packs are available for use in loca- adhesive bonded, matching taper,bell and spigot <br /> tions where it is impractical to use electric heating �' joint. <br /> collars. Chemical heat packs may leave residue on <br /> the pipe surface and are best suited for use where 2. Matching taper angles on spigot and bell ends make it <br /> appearance is not a concern. possible to lock-up a joint by wedging the spigot into <br /> the bell so that it takes significant force to separate <br /> Note: The overall effectiveness of chemical heat them. Proper lock-up is essential. <br /> packs depends on ambient temperatures. Smith <br /> Fiberglass Products recommends using insulation 3. A very thin line of adhesive (called the bond line or <br /> when the ambient temperature(still air) or the glue line)between the two matching tapered surfaces <br /> wind chill is 327(0°C)or below. Insulation is of- is essential to achieve optimum joint strength. <br /> fered as an optional item by Smith Fiberglass <br /> Products. Each chemical heat pack is marked with 4. Cool weather installations,require different bonding <br /> an expiration date. Do not use kit after that date. procedures from warm weather installations. See <br /> Section 6. <br /> 1.3.2 Recommended Equipment for Installing 2"-4" <br /> (50 m-100 mm) Pipe 5. Proper installation results in joint strength equivalent <br /> to or stronger than most piping systems. <br /> (1)Available from Smith Fiberglass Products or your local distributor. <br /> 6 4 Installation Instructions <br />