BOSS® HDPE PIPE

Drainage, Storm and Sewer Pipe and Fittings

High density polyethylene (HDPE)BOSS pipe is a proven performer inthe municipal, industrial and forestrypipe markets. Engineered for gravityflow systems, a wide range of BOSS pipe designs are available tomeet specific standard and project requirements. Performance advantages of HDPE include:

1. Strength The corrugated exterior provides thisproduct with its inherent minimumpipe stiffness of 320 kPa or 210 kPa.The smooth inner wall provides longitudinal stiffness which enablesalignment and grade to be maintainedin the trench during installation.

2. Impact ResistanceBOSS pipes take the knocks and bumpsof handling, moving and installationwith ease. The combination of non-brittle HDPE and its unique corrugated exterior makes BOSS pipe capable of sustaining impact in both warm weather usage andcold weather installations.

3. UV ResistanceBOSS pipe contains a minimum of 2%carbon black additive to protect theproduct from ultraviolet light. This givesBOSS pipe maximum weather resistancein applications where continuous exposure to the elements is expected.

4. Chemical ResistanceHDPE has the highest level of chemical resistance of all traditionalsewer products chemical conditions.BOSS pipe brings the gravity flowsewer market the same exceptionalperformance that HDPE has exhibitedin other applications, remainingtough and resistant under conditionsthat could seriously damage pipemade of other conventional materials.

5. Recommended pH RangeHDPE material provides excellentresistance to both acidic and alkalineenvironments with strong acidsthrough all bases, pH 1.25 to 14.

6. Abrasion ResistanceAbrasion is the wearing away of a pipematerial surface, caused by an abrasivebed load (gravel, rock or sharp stones)being carried by the flow. Tests indicatethat HDPE pipe is highly resistant toabrasion, giving it a significant advantage over other pipe materials inboth acidic and abrasive environments.

BOSS HDPE PIPEDesign and Performance Advantages for Engineers

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BOSS PIPEAdvantages for the ContractorThe design and construction of BOSS product offer a distinct weight advantage over conventional sewerpipe. They provide ease of handling,positioning, installing and connectingthat conventional pipes can not match.

At less than 10% the weight of concrete pipe throughout the fullrange of products, BOSS pipe affords the contractor these important benefits:

1. Savings on InstallationDue to its light weight, less manpowerand lighter machinery is needed totransport, handle and connect BOSSpipe compared to concrete pipe. That'sreal savings and real value added!

2. Fittings and AccessoriesBOSS pipe comes complete with afull range of fittings. Both mouldedfittings and adapters are available, as well as an extensive selection ofmade-to-order fabricated fittings to suit special project needs.

Armtec carries an extensive line of Nyloplast engineered surfacedrainage products including in-linedrains and drainbasins. A completecatalogue, detailing sizes and gratetypes is available from your localArmtec Sales Representative.

3. Faster InstallationSix metre standard lengths are easilyhandled and installed using minimalequipment. Comparative productionrate monitoring shows that BOSS pipecan be installed nearly 25% fasterthan the same diameter concrete pipe.

4. Impact ToughnessBOSS pipe is highly resistant to therigors of installation handling inCanada's tough environment. BOSSpipe can be installed with confidencein the hottest of summer or thecoldest of winter conditions.

5. Safer HandlingAt less than 10% the weight permetre of concrete pipe, BOSS pipegives the handler and installer a bigsafety advantage. For example a 2.4 m length of 900 mm diameterconcrete pipe weighs more than2,400 kg (5,290 lbs.), while an equallength of 900 mm diameter BOSSpipe weighs less than 100 kg (220 lbs.)

6. Quick On-Site CuttingBOSS pipe can be trimmed to lengthin seconds, using cutting tools foundon most municipal construction sites.

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The key to successful installation of BOSS pipe is the achievement of stable and permanent supportthrough the selection and compactionof proper embedment materials.Complete guidelines and procedurescan be found in CSA B182.11"Recommended Practice forInstallation of Thermoplastic Drain, Storm, and Sewer Pipe and Fittings."

1. FoundationThe pipe must reston a smooth, stable foundation,free of rocks and clumps.

2. BeddingBedding should consist of compactedwell graded granularmaterial, levelled tothe proper grade.

3. HaunchingHaunching shouldbe the same material as bedding, placed and compacted in successive lifts of 150 mm, up to thespringline of the pipe. Compact to 95% Standard Proctor Density.

4. Initial BackfillBackfill should be the same materialas for haunching, extending from thespringline to 300 mm above crown of pipe. For pipe diameters less than300 mm, this dimension may be

reduced to one pipe diameter, butnot less than 150 mm. Compact to95% Standard Proctor Density.

5. Final BackfillSelect native materials may be used depending on the application.Do not place large rocks or clumpswithin 600 mm of pipe.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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Nominal Diameter Minimum Cover (m) Minimum Cover (m) Maximum Cover (m) Maximum Cover (m)(mm) CL-6251 or HS-252 E-803 320 kPa Pipe Stiffness4 210 kPa Pipe Stiffness4

100 0.30 0.60 11.9 9.0150 0.30 0.60 11.9 9.0200 0.30 0.60 11.9 9.0250 0.30 0.60 11.6 9.0300 0.30 0.60 10.6 9.5375 0.30 0.60 10.6 9.5450 0.30 0.60 11.9 9.1525 0.30 0.60 11.0 9.5600 0.30 0.60 11.3 10.7750 0.30 0.60 14.1 10.7900 0.30 0.60 14.1 10.7

Minimum/Maximum Height of Cover

1. CL-625 is CSA S6 truck loading2. HS-25 is AAHSTO HS-25 truck loading3. Cooper E-80 Railway Loading4. Empirical evidence suggests that maximum cover shown above may be very conservative. Reference: “Performance of High Density Polyethylene

Pipe Under High Fill” by Daniel Adams, Tennyson Muindi and Ernest Selig, Dep. of Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts, April 1988.

ApplicationBOSS 1000 single wall corrugatedpipe is designed for general purposedrainage applications. BOSS 1000features a range of coupling systemsoutlined in the table below, that provide superior pull apart resistance.This makes it an excellent choice forsteepened slope and stream diversions.

StrengthCorrugated HDPE pipe provides maximum strength and shock resistance to weight ratio.

Light WeightThe light weight of BOSS 1000 leadsto fast installation using minimumsize crews and equipment. By virtueof its light weight BOSS 1000 providessafer handling characteristics.

FlexibilityBOSS 1000 offers the advantage oflongitudinal flexibility.

• BOSS 1000 can be installed in thefield to a gentle radius resulting infaster installation and reducedneed for manholes.

Helps Control VelocityThe corrugated interior of BOSS 1000can be an advantage in certaindownslope applications. It helps control discharge velocities, reducesthe potential for erosion at an outletand may eliminate the need forexpensive energy dissipators anddrop structure manholes.

Raw MaterialHigh Density Polyethylene resin will meet a minimum cell class of424420C as defined by ASTM D3350.Additionally, BOSS 1000 will meet the more stringent requirement of aminimum crack resistance of 15% tensile yield stress for 24 hours asdefined by ASTM D5397, SP-NCTL test.

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Single Wall Corrugated Pipe

Stocked lengths: 6 mCustom lengths: Available on special orderStocked Stiffness: 320 kPa (100 mm to 250 mm), and 210 kPa (300 mm to 900 mm)Joining Systems: Soil tight - Internal “snap” coupler (100 mm - 200 mm)

- External “split” coupler (250 mm - 300, and 750 mm - 900 mm)- External “screw on” coupler (150 mm - 600 mm)

Fitting Availability: All fittings availableApplicable Standards: OPSS 1840, OPSS 421, OPSD 806.02, BNQ 3624-110Third Party Certification: None

Nominal Inside Diameters (mm): 100 150 200 250 300 400 450 500 600 750 900Outside Diameters (mm): 120 180 240 305 375 470 530 580 710 920 1087Manning’s ‘n’ value: 0.016 0.017 0.018 0.019 0.020 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.022 0.022Profile Type(A) Annular (H) Helical: A H H H H H H H H A A

• When bedrock or other obstructionsare encountered in the trenchbed,BOSS 1000 can be "snaked" aroundthese obstructions minimizing oreliminating blasting.

Stocked lengths: 6 m

Custom lengths: Available on special order

Stocked Stiffness: 320 kPa (100 mm to 900 mm)210 kPa (250 mm to 900 mm)

Joining Systems: Water tight - Ultra Stab® 75 (100 mm - 900 mm) Soil tight - External double bell “snap” coupler (100 mm - 200 mm),

External “split” coupler (250 mm - 900 mm)

Fitting Availability: All BOSS 2000 fittings

Nominal InsideDiameter (mm): 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 375, 450, 525, 600, 750, 900

Outside Diameter (mm): 120, 177, 234, 292, 361, 444, 540, 627, 726, 895, 1087

Applicable Standards: CSA B182.8 Storm Sewer, BNQ 3624-120

Third Party Certification: BNQ available where requiredPipe, joining systems and fittings are certified by CSA to CSA B182.8 where specified

ApplicationBOSS 2000 incorporates the strengthof a corrugated outer shell with a smooth inner wall to optimizehydraulics. BOSS 2000 is designed forstorm sewer and drainage applications where strength, economy, smooth wall hydraulics and certification by CSA to CSAStandard B182.8 are required. Typicalapplications include: Municipal stormsewers, highway median drainage,and stream enclosures. Other common uses include greenhouse

drainage, airport runway sewers,roadway culverts and cross drains.BOSS 2000 can also be perforated forstormwater management applicationsand groundwater infiltration or exfiltration galleries.

Optimum HydraulicsThe smooth interior ensures optimumflow capacity for storm sewer applications. While test values forManning's 'n' have been as low as0.010, Engineers typically use 0.012for design. Longer lengths and in-linefittings help reduce hydraulic losses.

Fittings and AccessoriesBOSS 2000 storm sewer pipes comecomplete with a full range of availablefittings. Both moulded fittings andadapters are available, as well as anextensive selection of made-to-orderfabricated fittings to suit specialproject needs.

Raw MaterialBOSS 2000 Storm Sewer and culvertpipe is manufactured using virgin resinthat meets the minimum cell class of424420C as defined in ASTM D3350.BOSS products are manufactured tomeet the requirement of CSA B182.8.Special products may be available onrequest.

CSA SpecificationCSA B182.8 Profile PolyethyleneStorm Sewer and Drainage Pipe and Fittings.

CouplersUltra Stab®75 Bell and gasket. See page 8.

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Storm Sewer and Culvert Pipe

Stocked lengths: 6 m

Custom lengths: Available on special order

Stocked Stiffness: 320 kPa

Joining Systems: Water tight - Ultra Stab® 100

Fitting Availability: All CSA certified to CSA B182.6/Sewer

Nominal InsideDiameters (mm): 150, 200, 250, 300, 375, 450, 525, 600, 750

Outside Diameters (mm): 177, 234, 292, 361, 444, 540, 627, 726, 895

Applicable Standards: CSA B182.6/Sewer, OPSS 1840, OPSS 410, OPSD 806.02, ASTM D3350, ASTM D3212

Third Party Certification: Pipe, joining system and fittings are certified by CSA, to CSA B182.6/Sewer BNQ 3624-120

Description BOSS POLY-TITE is a heavy duty pipewith a 320 kPa pipe stiffness. Itssmooth inner wall provides optimalflow and unsurpassed resistance toabrasion and corrosion. BOSS POLY-TITE offers gasketed bell andspigot for simple field connectionand positive joint integrity.

Application BOSS POLY-TITE is designed for the most conservative municipalapplications that require a thirdparty CSA certified product with a100 kPa (15 psi) certified joint. The

resins used to manufacture thisproduct are virgin compounds certifiedby CSA. Applications include majormunicipal sanitary and storm sewers,industrial sewers, and those pipeapplications where a conservativepipe design is warranted.

Raw MaterialHigh Molecular Weight High DensityPolyethylene virgin compound certifiedby CSA. Resin will meet the minimumcell classification of 424430C asdefined by ASTM D3350.

CSA SpecificationCSA B182.6 Profile PolyethyleneSewer Pipe and Fittings for LeakProof Applications.

Sewer classification is more rigorousthan storm sewer as it encompassesboth storm and sanitary sewer applications. A higher grade of resinwith superior environmental stresscrack resistance is mandated.

Only pipes certified by CSA to CSAB182.6 are suitable for sanitarysewer use. Armtec's 100 mm to 750 mm BOSS POLY-TITE have been certified by CSA to meet thisdemanding application. Joints andfittings must meet a rigorous 100kPa (15 psi) leakage requirement. AllBOSS POLY-TITE joints and fittingsmeet this demanding requirement.

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JOINING SYSTEMSThe coupler incorporates an SBR gasket which offers water tight jointintegrity. It is intended for watertight applications in which the system will keep water in or outunder normal gravity flow operatingpressures. The joints are availableCSA certified to CSA 182.8 and havebeen lab tested to 75 kPa in accordance with ASTM standardD3212.

Ultra-Stab® 75 Coupler:BOSS 2000(100 mm – 900 mm)

The gasket is lubricated and the pipe is pushed in to the belled end to the orange seating mark.(Lubricant is supplied by Armtec.)

Water Tight – Ultra Stab® 75 (CSA B182.8)

The joining system incorporates aStyrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)gasket and is intended for water-tight applications in which the system will keep water in or outunder normal gravity flow operatingpressures. The joints are CSA certifiedto CSA B182.6 and have been laboratory tested to 100 kPa inaccordance with ASTM StandardD3212. In special applications wherehydro carbon contamination orother aggressive effluents are

expected, resistant gaskets madefrom other rubber compounds can be specially ordered.

Ultra-Stab® 100 Coupler:BOSS POLY-TITE(100 mm – 750 mm)

The gasket is lubricated and the pipe is pushed in to the belled end to the orange seatingmark. (Lubricant is suppliedby Armtec.)

Water Tight – Ultra Stab® 100 (CSA B182.6)

Nongasketed joining systems are soil tight and intended for backfillconditions that are not saturatedwith flowable fines. In these conditions, the pipe joints can simply be wrapped in a "SOCK" ofgeotextile. They offer superiormechanical pull-apart strength andlow cost pipe connection.

A: External Split Coupler: BOSS 2000 (250 mm – 900 mm)

(Annular) BOSS 1000-* (750 - 900 mm)

Subdrain tubing (50 mm – 75 mm,200 mm – 400 mm)

B: Insert Coupler:(Annular) BOSS 1000 (100 mm - 200 mm)

Subdrain tubing (100 mm – 200 mm)

C: Screw on Coupler: (Helical) BOSS 1000(150 mm – 600 mm)

D: External Double Bell Snap: BOSS 2000 (100 mm – 200 mm)

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HYDRAULICSFlow and Sizing Charts

Flow Rates for BOSS® 1000 Pipe Flow Rates for BOSS® POLY-TITE, BOSS® 2000

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ARMTEC FILTER SOCKArmtec filter sock bridges the perforations and prevents problemsized particles from flowing into thepipe and clogging the drain. Someextremely small (colloidal) particles

pass through the sock, and out thedrain line suspended in the water.This is desirable because the removalof these particles enhances the soil'spermeability near the drain lines.

A selection of non-woven geotextile sock is also availablefor critical applications.

Armtec also carries a complete line of geotextile productsin rolls for a complete trench wrap french drain package.

Armtec can recommend material type for all applications.

GEOTEXTILES

Armtec Limited is Canada’s leadingmanufacturer of subdrainage tubing.High density polyethylene tubing isthe most cost effective material forsubdrainage applications. Armtectubing provides both low initial costand significant installation savings.

Tubing is available in solid, perforated and perforated with filter sock.

Drainage systems frequently fail infine grained sand and coarse silt soilsbecause particles enter the line in sufficient quantities to block the drain.

Armtec's SOCK filter is a tough onepiece knitted polyester envelopematerial that fits over the tubing to prevent clogging.

Without the benefit of filter, drainagesystems soon plug in areas with finegrained soils.

SUBDRAIN TUBING

Available SizesNominal Diameter (mm)50 75 100 150 200 250 300 400

Outside Diameter64 90 120 180 240 305 375 480

StiffnessStandard pipe stiffness for thisproduct line is a 210 kPa.

Standard Corrugated

Perforated Corrugated

Perforated Corrugated with Polyester SOCK™ filter

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EASY TO USE FITTINGSTEESPlain End Belled

45° 'Y'Plain End Belled

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45° ELBOWPlain End Belled

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Head Office: 370 Speedvale Ave.W., P.O. Box 3000, Guelph, ON N1H 6P2www.armtec.comSales Offices: Nanaimo, Prince George, Langley, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge,Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Guelph, Toronto, Peterborough,Chesterville, Forest, Orangeville, Comber, Montreal, Quebec City, St. Clet,Sackville, Truro, Summerside, Bishop's Falls, and St. John's.

1. Pipe Product Desireda) Corrugated interior (subdrain tubing or BOSS 1000)b) Smooth interior (BOSS 2000, or BOSS POLY-TITE)

2. Solid, perforated, perforated with knitted ‘SOCK’, or perforated with non-woven geotextile3. Diameter and length required, either total length or length of each piece and number of pieces4. Pipe stiffness (210 kPa or 320 kPa)5. Type of joining system required: a) CSA B182.6 Ultra Stab® 100CSA certified to 100 kPa pressure and 75 kPa vacuum (only available in CSA 182.6 and CSA marked.)

b) CSA B182.8 Ultra Stab® 75CSA certified to 75 kPa pressure and vacuum (only available in CSA 182.8 and CSA marked.)

c) Soil tight

Note: no product group offers all three types of joining systems. See page 8.

6. Gasket material: If other than normal sewer conditions apply, such as continued long term hydrocarbon exposure or very aggressive pH conditions please inform us. We can source higher resistant gasket material.

7. Governing Specificationsa) CSA B182.6 (Intended for sanitary and other watertight applications)b) CSA B182.8 (Intended for general storm water management designs)c) OPSS 1840d) BNQ 3624-120 (Intended for general storm water management designs)e) other

8. Compliancea) CSA markedb) BNQ markedc) other to be specified on order

All Armtec products are guaranteed against defects resulting from faulty workmanship or materials. If anyArmtec product is found to be defective for these reasons, upon written notice and return of the product, the defective product will be replaced by Armtec Limited free of charge, including shipping charges for thereplacement product. Claims for labour costs and other expenses required to replace such defective product or to repair any damage resulting from the use thereof will not be allowed by Armtec Limited.

This warranty to replace shall constitute fulfillment of all Armtec Limited obilgations and warranties, and shallbe in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. This literature is published in good faith and is believedto be reliable. Data presented is the result of laboratory tests and field experience. Technical information ispresented for general information only. For specific design information for your project, contact your localArmtec office.

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