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Technical Manual

INDEX

01 Certification & Approvals ........................................................... 01

02 Introduction ................................................................................ 02

03 Key Properties............................................................................. 03

04 The Difference Between uPVC & PVC / Field of Applications ..... 04

05 Standards & Specifications ......................................................... 05

06 Pressure Pipe and Fittings........................................................... 06

07 PVC SCH 40 and SCH 80 Fittings...................................................07

08 Basic Socket Dimensions............................................................. 08

09 uPVC SCH 40 & SCH 80 Pressure Fittings .................................... 09

10 uPVC Pressure Pipes / uPVC Solvent Cement & Primer .............. 17

11 Installation Procedures ............................................................... 18

12 Joint Curing / Support Spacing For uPVC Pipe ............................ 19

13 Carrying Capacity & Friction Loss For SCH 40 Pipe ......................20

14 Carrying Capacity & Friction Loss For SCH 80 Pipe ..................... 21

15 Testing Pressure System.............................................................. 22

16 Expansion and Contraction of uPVC Pipe.................................... 23

17 Underground Installation............................................................ 24

18 Handling & Storage ..................................................................... 25

19 Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................... 26

CERTIFICATES & APPROVALS

01 www.astralcpvc.com

ASTRAL have been relentless in its commitment to quality and service. Through the years,

ASTRAL have broadened and enhanced its product line to serve better to the customers.

ASTRAL was first to introduce FlowGuard CPVC pipes and fittings in Indian market and now

repeating its tradition, ASTRAL is very proud to introduce Lead Free ASTM uPVC Solvent Weld

Plumbing System ‘ASTRAL Aquarius’ under the brand name . ASTRAL Aquarius ASTM uPVC

pipes and fittings are and hence non toxic, easy to install and are made for life time Lead Free

trouble free service. ASTRAL Aquarius pipes and fittings are available in range of 15 mm (½”)

to 300 mm (12”) with two different class SCH 40 and SCH 80.

As the full line leading manufacturer of CPVC pipes and fittings for residential and industrial

applications and now with ASTM uPVC pressure pipes and fittings, ASTRAL can be your one

stop source for all the plastic piping system you require for lifetime plumbing solution.

PVC is one of the specified thermoplastic for piping system

components, including valves, fittings, flanges and many

speciality products. PVC has excellent chemical and

corrosion resistance to a broad range of fluids. ASTRAL

uPVC materials conform to ASTM Cell Classification 12454‐

B of ASTM D1784 (formally designated as Type I, Grade I).

The maximum recommended service temperature of PVC

products is 60°C (140°F)

PVC ‐ POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

PVC makes a major contribution to the quality, safety and

cost‐effectiveness of construction materials, as well as

helping to reduce the environmental impact of completed

projects.

PVC is the most widely used polymer in building and

construction applications and over 50 percent of Western

Europe’s annual PVC production is used in this sector.

PVC has a versatility that helps to meet modern and future

design needs.

WHAT MAKES PVC IMPORTANT?

ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC solvent joint plumbing system

makes its pressure bearing capacity twice than that of the

threaded pipe.

BENEFITS OF ASTRAL AQUARIUS SYSTEM OVER OTHER uPVC SYSTEMS

ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC pipes being lead free are

non‐toxic and hence favoured for use in applications such

as potable water pipes. ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC Plumbing

system utilizes NSF (National Sanitation Foundation)

approved one ‐step solvent cement, specifically formulated

for the use. Joining is accomplished quickly and efficiently

utilizing inexpensive tools thereby greatly reducing labor

and installation costs.

THREADEDUPVC PIPE

SOLVENT WELDUPVC PIPE

ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC pipes & fittings exhibit the well‐

known physical characteristics and other benefits of

conventional uPVC piping such as good chemical and

corrosion resistance, low thermal conductivity, high

strength‐to‐weight ratio, good impact resistance and ease

of installation.

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INTRODUCTION

KEY PROPERTIES


The key properties of ASTRAL Aquarius high pressure Lead Free Plumbing System are significant with following features

• STRONG AND LIGHT WEIGHT

ASTRAL Aquarius Lead Free Plumbing System is tough, durable with high tensile and impact strength. The system is light in weight and can be transported easily from one place to another.

• EASY TO INSTALL

ASTRAL Aquarius Lead Free pipes can be cut, shaped, welded and jointed easily.

• FIRE RESISTANT

ASTRAL Aquarius Lead Free Plumbing System is inherently difficult to ignite and stops burning once the source of heat is removed. Compared to its common plastic alternatives PVC performs better in terms of lower combustibility, flammability, flame propagation and heat release. Newly developed advantages in terms of lower acid emissions, smoke generation and enhanced fire resistance.

• DURABLE

ASTRAL Aquarius Lead Free Plumbing System is durable and free from weaknesses caused by rusting, weathering and chemical action and hence last for life time.

• UV STABILIZED

ASTRAL Aquarius Lead Free Plumbing System can be used in sunlight exposed conditions. However, ASTRAL recommends a standard grade of exterior latex paint (water base) which will protect the system adequately.

• SIMPLE AND LEAK PROOF JOINTS

Jointing can be done speedily with special IPS solvent cement supplied by the company which ensures 100% leak proof joints.

• SAFE MATERIAL FOR DRINKING WATER

ASTRAL Aquarius pipes are non‐toxic and lead free which makes them a safe material for potable water. It is also the world's most researched and thoroughly tested material for PVC which meets all international standards for safety and health for both the products and applications.

• MAXIMUM FLOW RATE

Smooth inner surface ensures high flow rate and low friction losses. The system is leach and scale free.

• GOOD INSULATOR

PVC does not conduct electricity. ASTRAL Aquarius pipes are non conductor of electricity so it make the plumbing system safe when working with electrical tools or equipments.

• CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

uPVC is generally inert to most mineral acids, bases, salts and paraffinic hydrocarbon solutions. For more information on uPVC chemical resistance refer to Chemical Resistance of Rigid Vinyls Based.

• WIDE RANGE

ASTRAL Aquarius Lead Free Plumbing System available from ½" (15 mm) to 12" (300 mm) with wide range of fittings, transition fittings, valves and specially designed brass inserted fittings to suit any design criteria.

EASY TO INSTALL FIRE RESISTANCE CHEMICAL RESISTANCEUV STABILIZED


THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN uPVC & PVC

FIELD OF APPLICATIONS• Cold Water Plumbing Application

• Water Distribution Mains

• Industrial Process Lines

• Swimming Pools

• Plants & Tanning Plants

• Hand Pumps

PLUMBINGAPPLICATION

SUGAR, PAPER &DISTILLERY INDUSTRIES

RING LINESDOWN TAKE LINES HAND PUMPS

• Sugar, Paper & Distillery Industries

• Salt Water Line

• Aggressive Corrosive Fluid Transportation

• Coal Washing & Ash Handling

• Ring Lines

• Down Take Lines

There has been a lot of confusion in the

thermoplastics industry regarding the use of the terms

uPVC and PVC when specifying thermoplastic piping

products. For many years, certain regions of the world have

preferred using the term uPVC when specifying

unplasticized Polyvinyl Chioride piping products while

other regions of the world, The United State of America for

instance, prefer the acronmy PVC (less the U) when

specifying the same unplasticized PVC piping products.

Essentially, both references indicate that the type of PVC

required be unplasticized, rigid PVC.

The most important aspect of specifying PVC piping

products is not the abbreviation but the cell classification

of the thermoplastic material. For rigid, unplasticized Type

I Grade 1 PVC material with a hydrostatic design stress of

2000psi the cell classification is 12454. These numbers

indicate the minimum physical properties that a rigid,

unplasticized thermoplastic compound must meet per

ASTM D1784 to be used in the manufacture of pressure

piping components.

In summary, whether a thermoplastic vinyl piping, product

is specified as uPVC is not important, it is the cell

classification, and materials’ physical properties that is

most important.

STANDARDS & SPECIFICATIONS


ASTM D 1784 ‐ Rigid Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Compounds.

ASTM D 1785 ‐ Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipes, SCH 40 & SCH 80.

ASTM D 2466 ‐ Socket type Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, SCH 40.

ASTM D 2467 ‐ Socket type Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, SCH 80.

ASTM D 2564 ‐ Solvent Cements for Plastic Pipes & Fittings

ASTM F 1498 ‐ Taper Pipe threads 60° for Thermoplastics Pipe & Fittings

ASTM D 2774 ‐ Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipes.

ISO 7/1 ‐ Pipe threads where pressure joints are made on threads ‐

Part 1 : Designation, Dimension & Tolerances.

ASTM ‐ American Society for Testing of Materials.

BSP ‐ British Standard Pipe

NPT ‐ National Pipe Threads (ANSI)

MIPT ‐ Male Iron Pipe Threads

SPIGOT ‐ Spigot End (IPS)

MBSP ‐ Male BSP Threads

PVC ‐ Poly Vinyl Chloride

ANSI ‐ American National Standards Institute

IPS ‐ Iron Pipe Size (ASTM)

FIPT ‐ Female Iron Pipe Threads

SOCKET ‐ Solvent Weld Socket

FBSP ‐ Female BSP Threads

NSF ‐ National Sanitation Foundation

EPDM ‐ Ethylene Propylene Rubber

DESCRIPTIVE CODES

WATER HAMMER :

ASTRAL recommends that all uPVC Plastic piping systems be

designed and constructed to avoid excessive WATER

HAMMER. Water hammer can cause damage and failure to

pipe, valves and fittings within the piping system.

THREADED CONNECTIONS :

Use a quality grade thread sealant. Do not use substances

that could cause stress cracking to plastic. Major attention

must be given while making plastic thread joints. 1 to 2

turns beyond FINGER TIGHT is generally all that is required

to make a sound plastic connection. Unnecessary OVER

TIGHTENING will cause DAMAGE TO BOTH PIPES &

FITTINGS. Also give proper attention while selecting the

threaded fittings, as ASTRAL manufacture some fittings with

IMPORTANT FOR INSTALLERS & USERS :

NPT threads & some fittings with BSP threads to give more

versatility to customer NPT threads are not compatible

with BSP threads.

SEAL & GASKET LUBRICANTS :

Some Lubricants, including vegetable oils are known to

cause stress cracking in thermoplastics materials. A mild

soap or commercially available pipe gasket lubricants

suitable for uPVC is recommended where lubrication is

required for installation or maintenance service (especially

with Flange joints). Choice of lubricant is at the discretion

of the installer.

FLOW VELOCITIES :

System should not be operated or flushed out at flow

velocities greater than 5 feet per second.


PRESSURE PIPES AND FITTINGS

PRESSURE RATING @23°C uPVC SCHEDULE 40

½ (15 0.840 21.34 0.608 15.44 0.109 2.77 41.49 590 190) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 13.36 ( )

¾ 20 1.050 26.67 0.810 20.57 0.113 2.87 33.76 480 150( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 10.54 ( )

1 25 1.315 33.40 1.033 26.24 0.133 3.38 31.63 450 140( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 9.84 ( )

1 ¼ 32 1.660 42.16 1.364 34.65 0.140 3.56 25.67 365 110( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 7.73 ( )

1 ½ 1.900 48.26 1.592 40.44 0.145 3.68 23.21 330 100(40) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 7.03 ( )

2 50 2.375 60.33 2.049 52.04 0.154 3.91 19.34 275 90( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 6.33 ( )

2 ½ 65 2.876 73.03 2.445 62.10 0.203 5.16 21.10 300 95( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 6.68 ( )

3 80 3.500 88.90 3.042 77.27 0.216 5.49 18.28 260 80( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 5.62 ( )

4 100 4.500 114.30 3.998 101.55 0.237 6.02 15.47 220 70( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 4.92 ( )

6 150 6.625 168.28 6.031 153.19 0.280 7.11 12.66 180 55( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 3.87 ( )

8 200 8.625 219.08 7.943 201.75 0.322 8.18 11.25 160 50( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 3.51 ( )

10 250 10.750 273.05 9.976 253.39 0.365 9.27 9.85 140 45( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 3.16 ( )

12 300) 12.750 323.85 11.890 302.01 0.406 10.31 9.14 130 40( ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 2.81 ( )

P 40‐012

P 40‐034

P 40‐001

P 40‐114

P 40‐112

P 40‐002

P 40‐212

P 40‐003

P 40‐004

P 40‐006

P 40‐008

P 40‐100

P 40‐120

Mpa = Mega Pascal 1 MPa = 10 kg / cm² 1 kg / cm² = 14.223343 PSI.

Nominal Average Minimum MaximumOutside Pipe Size Inside Diameter Water PressureDiameter Wall thickness

( ) Inch (MM) Inch (MM) Inch (MM)

2 2 KG/CM PSI KG/CM (PSI)Inch (MM) @23°C (@73°F) @82°C (@180°F)

PartNo.

The operating pressure of uPVC pipe will be reduced as the operating temperature increases above 23°C (73°

F). To calculate this reduction, multiply the operating pressure with the correction factors shown below at a

operating temperature of system :

Operating Temp. °C(F) 23°(73) 27°(80) 32°(90) 38°(100) 43°(110) 49°(120) 54°(130) 60°(140)

uPVC 100% 90% 75% 62% 50% 40% 30% 22%

NOTE :(1) Valves, Unions and Specialty Products have different elevated temperature ratings than pipes.(2) Threaded valves should not be used at temperature above 110°F (43° C) for PVC(3) Flanged joints have a base pressure rating of 150 PSI at 23° C

½ (15 0.840 21.34 0.528 13.14 0.147 3.73 59.77 850 18.28 260)) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (

¾ 20 1.050 26.67 0.724 18.39 0.154 3.91 48.52 690 14.77 210( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

1 25 1.315 33.40 0.935 23.75 0.179 4.55 44.30 630 13.71 195( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

1 ¼ 32 1.660 42.16 1.256 31.90 0.191 4.85 36.57 520 11.25 160( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

1 ½ 40 1.900 48.26 1.476 37.49 0.200 5.08 33.05 470 10.20 145( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

2 50 2.375 60.33 1.913 48.59 0.218 5.54 28.13 400 8.80 125( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

2 ½ 65 2.876 73.03 2.289 58.14 0.276 7.01 29.54 420 9.14 130( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

3 80 3.500 88.90 2.864 72.75 0.300 7.62 26.02 370 7.73 110( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

4 100 4.500 114.30 3.786 96.16 0.337 8.56 22.50 320 7.03 100( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

6 150 6.625 168.28 5.709 145.01 0.432 10.97 19.69 280 6.33 90( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

8 200 8.625 219.08 7.565 192.15 0.500 12.70 17.59 250 5.27 75( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

10 250 10.750 273.05 9.492 241.10 0.593 15.06 16.17 230 4.92 70( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

12 300 12.750 323.85 11.294 286.87 0.687 17.45 16.17 230 4.92 70( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

P 80‐012

P 80‐034

P 80‐001

P 80‐114

P 80‐112

P 80‐002

P 80‐212

P 80‐003

P 80‐004

P 80‐006

P 80‐008

P 80‐100

P 80‐120

Nominal Average Minimum MaximumOutside Pipe Size Inside Diameter Water PressureDiameter Wall thickness

( ) Inch (MM) Inch (MM) Inch (MM)

2 2 KG/CM PSI KG/CM (PSI)Inch (MM) @23°C (@73°F) @82°C (@180°F)

PartNo.

Mpa = Mega Pascal 1 MPa = 10 kg / cm² 1 kg / cm² = 14.223343 PSI.

PRESSURE RATING @23°C uPVC SCHEDULE 80

TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DE‐RATING FACTOR

PVC SCHEDULE 40 AND SCHEDULE 80 FITTINGS


PVC SCHEDULE 40 AND SCHEDULE 80 FITTINGSSUGGESTED MAXIMUM INTERNAL WORKING PRESSURE @ 73°F (23°C)

Notes:1‐Water pressure Ratings At 73°F (23°C) for Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 Plastic Pipe, ASTM D 1785 for PVC.2‐Threading of Schedule 40 plastic pipe is not permitted. Recommended pressures apply to molded fittings only.

½ 42.19 25.31 21.09 59.76 35.85 29.88

¾ 33.75 20.24 16.87 48.51 29.10 24.25

1 31.64 18.98 15.81 44.29 26.57 22.14

1¼ 26.01 15.60 13.00 36.56 21.93 18.27

1½ 23.20 13.92 11.60 33.04 19.82 16.52

2 19.69 11.81 9.84 28.12 16.87 14.06

2½ 21.09 12.65 10.54 29.53 17.71 14.76

3 18.28 10.96 9.13 26.01 15.60 13.00

4 15.47 9.28 7.73 22.50 13.49 11.24

6 12.66 7.59 6.32 19.69 11.81 9.84

8 11.25 6.74 5.62 17.57 10.54 8.78

10 9.84 5.90 4.92 16.17 9.70 8.08

12 9.14 5.48 4.56 16.17 9.70 8.08

Nominal Size

(in.)

2Schedule 80 kg / cm

Solvent CementedJoint

Standard ThreadedJoint

1Pipe 1PipeStandard Threaded3Joint

Solvent CementedJoint

2Schedule 40 kg / cm

Not For Use With Compressed Air or Gas

The following information is provided as a guide only. Actual allowable working pressure may very widely according to field conditions.

Additionally, pressure de‐rating at elevated temperatures must be taken into account. Certain fitting configurations may have other assigned

pressure limitations (i.e., Wyes, Unions, Flanges, Valves etc). Contact Astral Technical Services for additional information.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PVC MATERIALS

Above data is based upon information provided by the raw material manufacturers.It should be used only as a recommendation and not as a guarantee of performance.

PROPERTY UNITS PVC ASTM NO.

Specific GravityTensile Strength (73°F)Modulus of Elasticty in Tension (73°F)Flexural Strength (73°F)Izod Impact (notched at 73°FHardness (Durometer D)Hardness (Rockwell R)Compressive Strength (73°F)Hydrostatic Design StressCoefficient of Linear ExpansionHeat Deflection Temperature at 66 psiCoefficient of Thermal ConductivitySpecific HeatLimiting Oxygen IndexWater Absorption (24 hrs at 73°F)Cell Classification‐PipeCell Classification‐Fittings

g/ccPSIPSIPSIft lb/in.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐PSIPSIin./in./°Fdegrees °FBTU/hr/sq. ft/°F/in.BTU/F/lb%% weight gain‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐

1.41 ‐ 1.467,2004,60,00013,2000.6580 ± 3110 ‐ 1209,0002,000

‐53.1 x 101651.20.25430.0512454‐B12454‐B

D 792D 638D 638D 790D 256D 2240D 785D 695D 1598D 696D 648C 177D 2766D 2863D 570D 1784D 1784


BASIC SOCKET DIMENSIONS

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD TAPER PIPE THREADS (NPT)ANSI STANDARD B1.20.1 ASTM STANDARD F 1498

½ 15 14 0.5337 0.07143

¾ 20 14 0.5457 0.07143

1 25 11½ 0.6828 0.08696

1¼ 32 11½ 0.7068 0.08696

1½ 40 11½ 0.7235 0.08696

2 50 11½ 0.7565 0.08696

2½ 65 8 1.1375 0.12500

3 80 8 1.2000 0.12500

4 100 8 1.3000 0.12500

NOMINAL SIZE

THREADSPER IN.

EFFECTIVETHREAD

LENGTH L

PITCH OFTHREAD P

(IN.) (MM)

NOMINAL SIZE

½ 15 0.848 0.836 ±0.004 0.688 0.875

¾ 20 1.058 1.046 ±0.004 0.719 1.000

1 25 1.325 1.310 ±0.005 0.875 1.125

1¼ 32 1.670 1.655 ±0.005 0.938 1.250

1½ 40 1.912 1.894 ±0.006 1.094 1.375

2 50 2.387 2.369 ±0.006 1.156 1.500

2½ 65 2.889 2.868 ±0.007 1.750 1.750

3 80 3.516 3.492 ±0.008 1.875 1.875

4 100 4.518 4.491 ±0.009 2.000 2.250

6 150 6.647 6.614 ±0.011 3.000 3.000

8 200 8.655 8.610 ±0.015 4.000 4.000

10 250 10.780 10.735 ±0.015 5.000 5.000

12 300 12.780 12.735 ±0.015 6.000 6.000

ENTRANCEA

TOLERANCE

SOCKET LENGTH MINIMUM C (IN.)DIAMETER (IN.)

BOTTOMB

SCH 40 SCH 80(IN.) (MM)

SCHEDULE 40 AS PER ASTM D‐2466, SCHEDULE 80 AS PER ASTM D‐2467

NPT BSPT

BSP ISO 7/1 PARELLEL THREADS

½ 15 14 13.152 1.8143

¾ 20 14 14.514 1.8143

1 25 11 16.714 2.3091

1¼ 32 11 19.050 2.3091

1½ 40 11 19.050 2.3091

2 50 11 23.378 2.3091

2½ 65 11 26.698 2.3091

3 80 11 29.873 2.3091

4 100 11 35.791 2.3091

NOMINAL SIZE

THREADSPER IN.

EFFECTIVETHREAD

LENGTH L

PITCH OFTHREAD P

(IN.) (MM)

uPVC PRESSURE FITTINGS


SCHEDULE 40 AS PER ASTM D‐2466 AND SCHEDULE 80 AS PER ASTM D‐2467

SCHEDULE 40 SCHEDULE 80

Size Size Part No. Std Pkg Part No. Std Pkg (in.) (mm) Bag/Case Bag/Case

TEE ‐ SOC ½ 15 M 401‐005 50/ 550 ¾ 20 M 401‐007 25/ 300 1 25 M 401‐010 25/ 150 1¼ 32 M 401‐012 10/ 100 1½ 40 M 401‐015 10 / 70 2 50 M 401‐020 5/ 40 2½ 65 M 401‐025 1 / 27 3 80 M 401‐030 1 / 18 4 100 M 401‐040 1 / 10 6 150 M 401‐060 1 / 2 8 200 – –

M 801‐005 50 / 200 M 801‐007 25 / 125 M 801‐010 10 / 70 M 801‐012 10 / 40 M 801‐015 5 / 30 M 801‐020 5 / 15 M 801‐025 1 / 12 M 801‐030 1 / 7 M 801‐040 1 / 4 M 801‐060 1 / 2 M 801‐080 1 / 1

REDUCING TEE ‐ SOC ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 M 401‐101 25 / 300 1 x ½ 25 x 15 M 401‐130 25/ 200 1 x ¾ 25 x 20 M 401‐131 25/ 150 1¼ x ½ 32 x 15 M 401‐166 10/ 100 1¼ x ¾ 32 x 20 M 401‐167 10/ 100 1¼ x 1 32 x 25 M 401‐168 10/ 100 1½ x ½ 40 x 15 M 401‐209 10 / 80 1½ x ¾ 40 x 20 M 401‐210 10/ 40 1½ x 1 40 x 25 M 401‐211 10/ 70 1½ x 1¼ 40 x 32 M 401‐212 10/ 70 2 x ½ 50 x 15 M 401‐247 5/ 35 2 x ¾ 50 x 20 M 401‐248 5 / 35 2 x 1 50 x 25 M 401‐249 5 / 35 2 x 1¼ 50 x 32 M 401‐250 5 / 50 2 x 1½ 50 x 40 M 401‐251 5 / 50 2½ x 1 65 x 25 ‐ ‐ 1¼ ‐ ‐2½ x 65 x 32 2½ x 1½ 65 x 40 ‐ ‐ 2½ x 2 65 x 50 ‐ ‐ 3 x 1 80 x 25 ‐ ‐ 3 x 1¼ 80 x 32 ‐ ‐ 3 x 1½ 80 x 40 ‐ ‐ 3 x 2 80 x 50 ‐ ‐ 3 x 80 x 65 2½ ‐ ‐ 4 x 1 ‐ ‐100 x 25 4 x 1¼ ‐ ‐100 x 32 4 x 1½ ‐ ‐100 x 40 4 x 2 100 x 50 * 401‐420 5 / ‐‐ 4 x 2½ 100 x 65 4 x 3 100 x 80 * 401‐422 5 / ‐‐ 6 x 4 150 x 100 * 401‐532 1 /‐‐

M 801‐101 25 / 150 M 801‐130 25 / 100 M 801‐131 25 / 100 M 801‐166 10 / 60 M 801‐167 10 / 60 M 801‐168 10 / 50 M 801‐209 10/ 50 M 801‐210 10 / 40 M 801‐211 10/ 40 M 801‐212 10 / 30 M 801‐247 5/ 30 M 801‐248 5 / 25 M 801‐249 5/ 20 M 801‐250 5 / 20 M801‐251 5/ 20 M 801‐289 15 M 801‐290 15 M 801‐291 15 M801‐292 12 M801‐335 10 M801‐336 10 M801‐337 10 M801‐338 9 M801‐339 9 M801‐417 5 M801‐418 5 M801‐419 5 M801‐420 5 M801‐421 5 M801‐422 5

½ 15 M 402‐005 50 / 250 ¾ 20 M 402‐007 25 / 125 1 25 M 402‐010 25 / 75 1¼ 32 M 402‐012 10 / 40 1½ 40 M 402‐015 10 / 30 2 50 M 402‐020 5 / 20

TEE ‐ SOC X FIPT

* Trading Item


uPVC PRESSURE FITTINGSSCHEDULE 40 AS PER ASTM D‐2466 AND SCHEDULE 80 AS PER ASTM D‐2467



½ 15 M 407‐005 100 / 300 ¾ 20 M 407‐007 50 / 200 1 25 M 407‐010 25 / 100 1¼ 32 M 407‐012 10 / 50 1½ 40 M 407‐015 10 / 40 2 50 M 407‐020 5 / 25

90° ELBOW ‐ SOC X FIPT

½ x ½ 15 x 15 ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 ¾ x¾ 20 x 20 1 x ½ 25 x 15 1 x ¾ 25 x 20 1 x 1 25 x 25 1¼ x ½ 32 x 15

M 801‐005B 25 / 100 M 801‐101B 25 / 50 M 801‐007B 25 / 50 M 801‐130B 25 / 25 M 801‐131B 25 / 25 ‐ ‐ M 801‐166B ‐‐ / 20

BRASS TEE‐ SOC X FIPT

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½ x ½ 15 x 15 ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 ¾ x ¾ 20 x 20 1 x ½ 25 x 15 1 x 1 25 x 25 1 x ¾ 25 x 20

M 806‐005B 25 / 100 M 806‐101B 25 / 100 M 806‐007B 25 / 75 M 806‐130B 25 / 50 ‐ ‐ M 806‐131B 25 / 50

BRASS 90° ELBOW ‐ SOC X FIPT

#

# Shortly Introducing

½ 15 M 406‐005 100 / 800 ¾ 20 M 406‐007 50 / 400 1 25 M 406‐010 25 / 250 1¼ 32 M 406‐012 10 / 150 1½ 40 M 406‐015 10 / 100 2 50 M 406‐020 5 / 60 2½ 65 M 406‐025 1 / 35 3 80 M 406‐030 1 / 25 4 100 M 406‐040 1 / 12 6 150 M 406‐060 1‐ / 3 8 200 – –

M 806‐005 50 / 300 M 806‐007 50 / 200 M 806‐010 25 / 125 M 806‐012 10 / 60 M 806‐015 10 / 50 M 806‐020 5 / 25 M 806‐025 5 / 15 M 806‐030 1 / 10 M 806‐040 1 / 5 M 806‐060 1 / 2 M 806‐080 1 / 1

90° ELBOW ‐ SOC






* Trading Item # Shortly Introducing

¾ x ½ 20 x 15 ‐ ‐ 1 x ½ 25 x 15 ‐ ‐ 1 x ¾ 25 x 20 ‐ ‐

M 806‐101 50 / 200 M 806‐130 25 / 150 M 806‐131 25 / 150

REDUCER ELBOW

45° ELBOW ‐ SOC ½ 15 M 417‐005 100 / 500 ¾ 20 M 417‐007 50 / 250 1 25 M 417‐010 25 / 300 1¼ 32 M 417‐012 10 / 80 1½ 40 M 417‐015 10 / 60 2 50 M 417‐020 10 / 30 2½ 65 * 417‐025 5 / ‐‐ 3 80 * 417‐030 5 / ‐‐ 4 100 * 417‐040 5 / ‐‐

M 817‐005 100 / 400 M 817‐007 50 / 200 M 817‐010 25 / 150 M 817‐012 10 /80 M 817‐015 10 / 60 M 817‐020 5 / 30 M 817‐025 5 / 20 M 817‐030 1 / 12 M 817‐040 1 / 6

CROSS ‐ SOC ½ 15 M 420‐005 50 / 200 ¾ 20 M 420‐007 50 / 100 1 25 * 420‐010 10 / ‐‐ 1¼ 32 * 420‐012 10 / ‐‐ 1½ 40 * 420‐015 10 / ‐‐ 2 50 * 420‐020 10 / ‐‐

REDUCER COUPLING SOC ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 M 429‐101 100 / 300 1 x ½ 25 x 15 M 429‐130 50 / 500 1 x ¾ 25 x 20 M 429‐131 50 / 200 1¼ x 1 32 x 25 M 429‐168 25/ 150 1½ x 1 40 x 25 M 429‐211 25 / 150 1½ x 1¼ 40 x 32 M 429‐212 10 / 150 2 x 1 50 x 25 M 429‐249 ‐ 2 x 1¼ 50 x 32 M 429‐250 10 / 40 2 x 1½ 50 x 40 M 429‐251 10 / 50 2½ x 1¼ 65 x 32 M 429‐290 ‐ 2½ x 1½ 65 x 40 M 429‐291 ‐ 2½ x 2 65 x 50 M 429‐290 ‐ 3 x 80 x 40 1½ M 429‐337 ‐ 3 x 2 80 x 50 * 429‐338 5 / ‐‐ 3 x 2½ 80 x 65 M 429‐339 ‐ 4 x 100 x 40 ‐1½ M 429‐419 4 x 2 100 x 50 * 429‐420 5 / ‐‐ 4 x 2½ 100 x65 M 429‐421 ‐ 4 x 3 100 x 80 * 429‐422 5 /‐‐

M 829‐250 ‐ M 829‐251 10 / 50 M 829‐290 8 / 48 M 829‐291 5 / 40 M 829‐292 5 / 40 M 829‐337 1 / 27 M 829‐338 5 / 25 M 829‐339 5 / 25 M 829‐419 / 1 16 M 829‐420 1 / 16 M 829‐421 1 / 15 M 829‐422 / 1 15

# #

#





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COUPLING SOC ½ 15 M 429‐005 100/ 1200 ¾ 20 M 429‐007 50 / 300 1 25 M 429‐010 25/ 300 1¼ 32 M 429‐012 10 / 200 1½ 40 M 429‐015 10 / 150 2 50 M 429‐020 10/ 100 2½ 65 M 429‐025 5 / 50 3 80 M 429‐030 5 / 35 4 100 M 429‐040 1 / 24 6 150 M 429‐060 1 / 2 8 200 ‐ ‐ 10 250 ‐ ‐ 12 300 ‐ ‐

M 829‐005 100 / 500 M 829‐007 50 / 300 M 829‐010 25 / 150 M 829‐012 10 / 80 M 829‐015 10 / 70 M 829‐020 10 / 50 M 829‐025 5 / 20 M 829‐030 5 / 15 M 829‐040 1 / 12 M 829‐060 1 / 2 M 829‐080 1 / 1 M 829‐100 1 / 1 M 829‐120 1 / 1

M 835‐005B 25 / 100 M 835‐007B 25 / 100 M 835‐010B 25 / 50 M 835‐012B 10 / 40 M 835‐015B 10 / 30 M 835‐020B 5 / 15 M 835‐101B 25 / 100 M 829‐130B 25 / 100 M 8 ‐131B / 10029 25

½ 15 ¾ 20 1 25 1¼ 32 1½ 40 2 50 ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 1 x ½ 25 x 15 1 x ¾ 25 x 20

BRASS FEMALE ADAPTER ‐ SOC X FBSP

M 836‐005B 50 / 250 M 836‐007B 25 / 150 M 836‐010B 25/ 100 M 836‐012B 10 / 50 M 836‐015B 10 / 40 M 836‐020B 5 / 20 M 836‐101B 25 / 150 M 836‐130B / 10025 M 836‐131B 25 / 100

½ 15 ¾ 20 1 25 1¼ 32 1½ 40 2 50 ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 1 x ½ 25 x 15 1 25 x 20 x ¾

BRASS MALE ADAPTER ‐ SOC X MBSP

M 837‐130B 50 / 250

BRASS REDUCER BUSH 25 X 15 1 x ½






* Trading Item

½ 15 M 897‐005 50 / 200 ¾ 20 M 897‐007 25 / 120 1 25 M 897‐010 10 / 80 1¼ 32 M 897‐012 10 / 50 1½ 40 M 897‐015 10 / 80 2 50 M 897‐020 5 / 30 2½ 65 * 897‐025 5 / ‐‐ 3 80 5 / ‐‐* 897‐030 4 100 5 / ‐‐* 897‐040 6 150 3 / * 897‐060 ‐‐

UNION SOC WITH EPDM O‐ RING SEAL

½ 15 M 335‐005 100 / 1200 ¾ 20 M 335‐007 50 / 350 1 25 M 335‐010 25 / 350 1¼ 32 M 335‐012 10 / 100 1½ 40 M 335‐015 10 / 100 2 50 M 335‐020 10 / 50 ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 M 335‐101 50 / 600 2½ 65 3 80 4 100

M 835‐005 100 / 600 M 835‐007 50 / 400 M 835‐010 25 / 200 M 835‐012 10 / 100 M 835‐015 10 / 80 M 835‐020 10 / 50 ‐ ‐ M 835‐025 5 / 30 M 835‐ 030 5 / 20 M 835‐040 1 / 12

FEMALE ADAPTER ‐ Soc x FBSP

½ 15 M 447‐005 100 / 1000 ¾ 20 M 447‐007 100 / 500 1 25 M 447‐010 50 / 300 1¼ 32 M 447‐012 10 / 150 1½ 40 M 447‐015 10 / 250 2 50 M 447‐020 10 / 80 2½ 65 M 447‐025 5 / 50 3 80 M 447‐030 5 / 25 4 100 M 447‐040 1 / 15 6 150 * 447‐060 1 / ‐‐

M 847‐005 100 / 800 M 847‐007 50 / 500 M 847‐010 50 / 300 M 847‐012 10 / 150 M 847‐015 10 / 100 M 847‐020 10 / 60 M 847‐025 5 / 40 M 847‐030 5 / 25 M 847‐040 1/18 * 847‐060 1 / ‐‐

CAP ‐ SOC

MALE ADAPTER ‐ SOC X MBSP ½ 15 M 336‐005 100 / 1500 ¾ 20 M 336‐007 50 / 400 1 25 M 336‐010 50 / 500 1¼ 32 M 336‐012 10 / 300 1½ 40 M 336‐015 10 / 200 2 50 M 336‐020 10/ 150 2½ 65 * 336‐025 10 / ‐‐ 3 80 * 336‐030 10 / ‐‐ 4 100 * 336‐040 6 / ‐‐ 6 150 * 336‐060 3 / ‐‐ ¾ x ½ 20 x 15 ‐ ‐

M 836‐005 100 / 600 M 836‐007 50 / 400 M 836‐010 50 / 250 M 836‐012 10 / 150 M 836‐015 10 / 100 M 836‐020 10 / 60 M 836‐025 5 / 30 M 836‐030 5 / 20 M 836‐040 1 / 15

M 836‐101 50 / 400



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SCHEDULE 80


¾ x ½ 20 x 15 M 437‐101 100 / 800 1 x ½ 25 x 15 M 437‐130 50 / 400 1 x ¾ 25 x 20 M 437‐131 50 / 400 1¼ x ½ 32 x 15 M 437‐166 25 / 200 1¼ x ¾ 32 x 20 M 437‐167 25 / 200 1¼ x 1 32 x 25 M 437‐168 25 / 400 1½ x ½ 40 x 15 M 437‐209 25 / 350 1½ x ¾ 40 x 20 M 437‐210 25 / 175 1½ x 1 40 x 25 M 437‐211 25 / 350 1½ x 1¼ 40 x 32 M 437‐212 25 / 300 2 x ½ 50 x 15 M 437‐247 10 / 100 2 x ¾ 50 x 20 M 437‐248 10 / 100 2 x 1 50 x 25 M 437‐249 10 / 100 2 x 1¼ 50 x 32 M 437‐250 10 / 100 2 x 1½ 50 x 40 M 437‐251 10 / 100 2½ x 1¼ 65 x 32 M 437‐290 5 / 25 2½ x 1½ 65 x 40 M 437‐291 5 / 50 2½ x 2 65 x 50 M 437‐292 / 505 3 x 1½ 80 x 40 M 437‐337 / 355 3 x 2 80 x 50 M 437‐338 / 355 3 x 2½ 80 x 65 M 437‐339 / 355 4 x 2 100 x 50 M 437‐420 / 205 4 x 2½ 100 x 65 M 437‐421 / 105 4 x 3 100 x 80 M 437‐422 / 205 6 x 3 150 x 80 * 437‐530 3 / ‐‐ 6 x 4 150 x 100 * 437‐532 3 / ‐‐ 8 x 6 200 x 150 * 437‐585 1 / ‐‐

M 837‐101 100 / 300 M 837‐130 50 / 400 M 837‐131 50 / 400 M 837‐167 25 / 250 M 837‐166 25 / 250 M 837‐168 25 / 250 M 837‐209 25 / 150 M 837‐210 25 / 150 M 837‐211 25 / 150 M 837‐212 25 / 150 M 837‐247 10 / 100 M 837‐248 10 / 100 M 837‐249 10 / 100 M 837‐250 10 / 100 M 837‐251 10 / 100 M 837‐290 5 / 50 M 837‐291 5 / 50 M 837‐292 5 / 50 M 837‐337 5 / 35 M 837‐338 5 / 35 M 837‐339 5 / 35 M 837‐420 5 / 20 M 837‐421 5 / 20 M 837‐422 5 / 20 M 837‐530 1 / 6 M 837‐532 1 / 6 M 837‐585 1 / 3

REDUCER BUSHING (FLUSH STYLE)

½ 15 M 2622‐005 D 1/80 ¾ 20 M 2622‐007 D 1/120 1 25 M 2622‐010 D 1/50 1¼ 32 M 2622‐012 D 1/40 1½ 40 M 2622‐015 D 1/30 2 50 M 2622‐020 D 1/15 2½ 65 * 2622‐025 6 / ‐‐ 3 80 * 2622‐030 4 / ‐‐ 4 100 * 2622‐040 1 / ‐‐ 6 150 * 2622‐060 1 / ‐‐

BALL VALVE‐SOC

½ 15 T 2622‐005 1/48 ¾ 20 2622‐007 1/36T 1 25 2622‐010 1/16T 1¼ 32 2622‐012 1/10T 1½ 40 2622‐015 1/8T 2 50 2622‐020 1/6T

BALL VALVE (ASTRAL)

½ 15 * 448‐005 50 / ‐‐ ¾ 20 * 448‐007 25 / ‐‐ 1 25 * 448‐010 25 / ‐‐ 1¼ 32 * 448‐012 10 / ‐‐ 1½ 40 * 448‐015 10 / ‐‐ 2 50 * 448‐020 10 / ‐‐ 2½ 65 * 448‐025 10 / ‐‐ 3 80 * 448‐030 10 / ‐‐

CAP FIPT



Size Size Part No. Std Pkg (in.) (mm) Bag/Case

½ 15 M 806 ‐ 005 FB 120 ¾ 20 M 406 ‐ 007 FB 85 1 25 M 406 ‐ 010 FB 50 1¼ 32 M 406 ‐ 012 FB 30 1½ 40 M 406 ‐ 015 FB 18 2 50 M 406 ‐ 020 FB 12

LONG RADIUS BEND 90°

½ 15 P 12 ‐ F SOB 90 ¾ 20 P 034 ‐ SOBF 60 1 25 P 1 ‐ SOBF 30 1¼ 32 P 114 ‐ SOBF 25 1½ 40 P 112 ‐ SOBF 20 2 50 P 2 ‐ SOBF 10

STEP OVER BEND

½ 15 M 470‐005 10/80 ¾ 20 M 470‐007 10/60 1 25 M 470‐010 10/40 1¼ 32 M 470‐012 10/30 1½ 40 M 470‐015 10/20 2 50 M 470‐020 5/15

TANK ADAPTER

½ 15 M470‐005FB 10 / 40 ¾ 20 M470‐007FB 10 / 30 1 25 M470‐010FB 5 / 25 1¼ 32 M470‐012FB 5 / 20 1½ 40 M470‐015FB 5 / 15 2 50 M470‐020FB 5 / 10

TANK ADAPTER (PIPE THREAD STYLE)

½ 15 M‐PLUG ‐ 12I 300 ¾ 20 M‐PLUG ‐ 34I 200

END PLUG THREADS



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½ 15 M 854‐005 10/120 ¾ 20 M 854‐007 10/80 1 25 M 854‐010 10/60 1¼ 32 M 854‐012 5/50 1½ 40 M 854‐015 5/35 2 50 M 854‐020 5/25 2½ 65 M 854‐025 1/15 3 80 M 854‐030 1/12 4 100 M 854‐040 1/8 6 150 854‐060 M 1/3 8 200 854‐080 M 1/1

VANSTONE FLANGE ‐ SOC

Size Size Part No. Std Pkg (in.) (mm) Bag/Case

2½ 65 * 853‐025 5 / ‐‐ 3 80 M 853‐030 1 / 20 4 100 M 853‐040 1 / 17 6 150 * 853‐060 1 / ‐‐

BLIND FLANGE

2½ 65 * 851‐025 5 / ‐‐ 3 80 M 851‐030 1 / 12 4 100 M 851‐040 1 / 8 6 150 * 851‐060 1 / ‐‐

ONE PIECE FLANGE ‐ SOC

2½ 65 * 856‐025 5 / ‐‐ 3 80 M 856‐030 1 / 10 4 100 M 856‐040 1 / 6 6 150 * 856‐060 1 / ‐‐

VANSTONE FLANGE ‐ SPIG

½ 15 PVC 9120 M 100 / 800 ¾ 20 PVC 9340 M 100 / 500 1 25 PVC 9100 M 100 / 400 1¼ 32 PVC 9105 M 50 / 300 1½ 40 PVC 9106 M 50 / 250 2 50 PVC 9200 M 50 / 200

METAL STRAP

uPVC PRESSURE PIPES



3MTR

½ 15 P40‐012 50

¾ 20 P40‐034 30

1 25 P40‐001 20

1¼ 32 P40‐114 15

1½ 40 P40‐112 10

2 50 P40‐002 8

2½ 65 P40‐212 5

3 80 P40‐003 3

4 100 P40‐004 2

6 150 P40‐006 1

8 200 P40‐008 1

10 250 P40‐100 1

12 300 P40‐120 1

3MTR

P80‐012 50

P80‐034 30

P80‐001 20

P80‐114 15

P80‐112 10

P80‐002 8

P80‐212 5

P80‐003 3

P80‐004 2

P80‐006 1

P80‐008 1

P80‐100 1

P80‐120 1

uPVC PRESSURE PIPES SCHEDULE 40 & SCHEDULE 80 AS PER ASTM D‐1785

AS PER ASTM D‐2564

473 ML TE2 ‐ 221 12 946 ML 12TE2 ‐ 220

PRIMER Std Pkg P 70 Part No. Case

HEAVY BODIED Std Pkg PVC 717 Part No. Case 473 ML TIPS ‐ 473 P 717 12 946 ML 12TIPS ‐ 946 P 717

AS PER ASTM D‐2564AS PER ASTM D‐2564

MEDIUM BODIED Std Pkg PVC 705 Part No. Case 22 ML 22 P705 As Req.TIPS ‐ 44 ML TIPS ‐ As Req.44 P705 50 ML TIPS ‐ 50 P705 48 118 ML 118 P705 24TIPS ‐ 237 ML P705 24TIPS ‐ 237 473 ML P705 12TIPS ‐ 473 946 ML P705 12TIPS ‐ 946

uPVC SOLVENT CEMENT & PRIMER


INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

• Observe all safety precautions.

• Systems should be installed in a good and

workmanlike manner consistent

with normal industry standards and in

conformance with all local plumbing, fire and

building code requirements. Failure to

follow proper installation practices,

procedures or techniques can result in system

failure, property damage or personal

injury.

• Pipes and fittings should be used for their

intended purpose as defined by

local plumbing and building codes and the

applicable ASTM standards.

• Follow manufacturers instructions for all related

products.

uPVC cement for SCH 40 and interference fitPipe Size

(In.)(MM)

½‐2

15‐50mm

2½‐12

65‐300mm

Cement

Type

Medium

Bodied

Heavy

Bodied

Min.

Vis. (cP)

500

1600

IPS‐

Weld On

705

717

uPVC cement for SCH 80 and interference fitPipe Size

(In.)(MM)

½‐1¼

15‐32mm

1½‐12

40‐300mm

Cement

Type

Medium

Bodied

Heavy

Bodied

Min.

Vis. (cP)

500

1600

IPS‐

Weld On

705

717

• Cut pipe square. As joints are sealed at the base of the fitting socket. An angled cut may result in joint failure.• Acceptable tools include miter saw, mechanical cut off saw or wheel cutter. Wheel type cutters must employ a blade designed for plastics.

• Remove all burr from inside and outside of pipe with a knife‐edge, fi le or deburring tool. Chamfer (bevel) the end of the pipe 10O ‐ 15OCLEAN• Remove surface dirt, grease or moisture with a clean dry cloth.

CUT PIPE

REMOVE BURR & BEVEL

DRY FIT

APPLICATOR

CEMENT

JOIN PIPE & FITTING

• With light pressure, pipe should go one third to one half of the way into the fitting socket. Pipes and Fittings that are too tight or too loose should not be used.

• Use an applicator that is one half the pipe diameter.• Too large an applicator will force excessive cement in to the inside of small diameter fittings. Too small an applicator will not apply sufficient cement to large diameter systems.

• Apply a full even layer of cement to the outside of a pipe and medium layer of cement to the inside of a fitting.

• Assemble pipe and fitting socket till it contacts socket bottom. Give pipe a quarter turn. Hold pipe and fitting together until th pipe dose not back out.• Remove excessive cement from the exterior. A properly made joint will show a continuous bead of cement around the perimeter.

N.B. : Primers must be used in solvent cement joints of uPVC plastic pipe and fittings for size above 2".


JOINT CURINGRecommended initial set times. Recommended initial cure times.

SUPPORT SPACING FOR uPVC PIPEAdequate supports for any piping system is a matter of great importance. In practice, support spacings are a function of pipe size operating temperatures, the location of heavy valves or fittings and the mechanical properties of the pipe material.

To ensure the satisfactory operation of a ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC piping system, the location and type of hangers should be carefully considered. Hangers should not compress, distort, cut or abrade the piping.

All piping should be supported with an approved hanger at intervals sufficiently close to maintain correct pipe alignment and to prevent sagging or geade reversal. Pipe should also be supported at all branch ends and at all changes of direction. Support trap arms as close as possible to the trap. In keeping with good plumbing practices support and brace all closet bends and fasten closet flanges.

1. Concentrated loads should be supported directly so as to eliminate high stress concentrations. Should this be impractical then the pipe must be supported immediately adjacent to the load.

2. In systems where large fluctuations in temperature occur, allowances must be made for expansion and contraction of the piping system. Since changes in direction in the system are usually sufficient to allow for expansion and contraction hangers must be placed so as not to restrict this movement.

3. Since plastic pipe expands or contracts approximately five times greater than those of steel, hangers should not restrict this movement.

4. Hangers should provide as much bearing surface as possible. To prevent damage to the pipe, file smooth any sharp edges or burrs on the hangers or supports.

5. Support spacing for horizontal piping systems is determined by the maximum operating temperature the system will encounter. The piping should be supported on uniform centers with supports that do not restrict the axial movement.

6. For vertical lines, it is recommended that an engineer should design the vertical supports according to the vertical load involved.

Temperature°CNom.Pipe Size

½ 15 4 ½ 4 ½ 4 2½ 2½ ¾ 20 5 4 ½ 4 2½ 2½ 1 25 5 ½ 5 4½ 3 2½ 1 ¼ 32 5 ½ 5 ½ 5 3 3 1 ½ 40 6 5 ½ 5 3½ 3 2 50 6 5 ½ 5 3½ 3 2 ½ 65 6 ½ 6 5½ 4 3 3 80 7 7 6 4 3½ 4 100 7 ½ 7 6½ 4½ 4 6 150 8 ½ 8 7½ 5 4½ 8 200 9 ½ 9 8½ 5½ 5 10 250 10 ½ 9 ½ 9 6½ 5½ 12 300 12 10 ½ 9½ 7 6

(in.) (mm) 15.5 26.6 37.7 48.8 60

Schedule ‐ 40 Recommended Support spacing (in feet)

½ 15 5 4 ½ 4 ½ 3 2½ ¾ 20 5 ½ 5 4 ½ 3 2½ 1 25 6 5 ½ 5 3½ 3 1 ¼ 32 6 6 5 ½ 3½ 3 1 ½ 40 6 ½ 6 5 ½ 3½ 3½ 2 50 7 6 ½ 6 4 3½ 2 ½ 65 7 ½ 7 ½ 6 ½ 4½ 4 3 80 8 7 ½ 7 4½ 4 4 100 9 8 ½ 7 ½ 5 4½ 6 150 10 9 ½ 8 ½ 6½ 5½ 8 200 11 10 9 ½ 7½ 6 10 250 12 ½ 11 10 ½ 8 7 12 300 13 12 10 ½ 7½ 6½

Temperature°CNom.Pipe Size

(in.) (mm) 15.5 26.6 37.7 48.8 60

Schedule ‐ 80 Recommended Support spacing (in feet)

NOTE : The above information provides general guidelines. It should be used only as a reference and not as a guarantee of performance. Specific installation instructions and techniques may be required as a result of local plumbing and building codes, engineering specifications and instructions.


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TESTING PRESSURE SYSTEM

1. Prior to testing, safety precautions should be instituted

to protect personnel and property in case of test failure.

2. Conduct pressure testing with water. DO NOT USE AIR

OR OTHER GASES for pressure testing.

3. The piping system should be adequately anchored to

limit movement. Water under pressure exerts thrust

forces in piping systems. Thrust blocking should be

provided at changes of direction, change in size and at

dead ends.

4. Please refer tables given for initial set & cure times

before pressure testing.

5. The piping systems should be slowly filled with water,

taking care to prevent surge and air entrapment. The

flow velocity should not exceed feet per second.

6. All trapped air must be slowly released. Vents must be

provided at all high points of the piping system. All valves

and air relief mechanisms should be opened so that the

air can be vented while the system is extremely

dangerous and it must be slowly and completely vented

prior to testing. For sizes 4" & above, ASTRAL

recommends to use automatic air relief valves at every

300‐400mtr. distance & at furthest & highest points of

pipeline to avoid any damage to the piping system.

7. The piping system can be pressurized to 125% of its

designed working pressure. However care must be taken

to ensure the pressure does not exceed the working

pressure of the lowest rated component in the system

(valves, unions, flanges, threaded parts etc.)

8. The pressure test should not exceed one hour. Any

leaking joints or pipe must be cut out and replaced and

the line recharged and retested using the same

procedure.


TESTING PRESSURE SYSTEMEXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF uPVC PIPECARRYING CAPACITY AND FRICTION LOSS FOR SCHEDULE 80 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE

uPVC pipes, like other piping materials, undergo length changes as a result of temperature variations above and below the installation temperature. They expand and contract 4.5 to 5 times more than steel or iron pipe. The extent of the expansion ‐ contraction depends upon the coefficient of linear expansion of piping material. The length of pipe between directional changes, and the temperature differential.

The coefficient of thermal expansion (Y)for uPVC is 3.1 x 10‐5 in./in./°F.

The amount of expansion or contraction can becalculated using the following formula :

There are several ways to compensate for expansion and contraction. The most common methods are :1. Expansion loops which consist of pipe and 90° elbows2. Piston type expansion joints*3. Flexible bends*4. Bellows and rubber expansion joints** The manufacturers of these devices should be contacted to determine the suitability of their products for the specific application.Expansion loops are a simple and convenient way to compensate for expansion and contraction when there is sufficient space for the loop in the piping system. A typical expansion loop design is shown below.

The length of leg "R" can be determined by using the following formula to ensure that it is long enough to absorb the expansion and contraction movement without damage. The length of leg "A" should be 1/2 the length of leg "R"

LOOP LENGTH

2 LOOP LENGTHS OF PIPE

OFFSETOFFSET

PIPE

TRENCHCENTERLINE

3.0 3.5 4.5 5.0 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.0 8.0 8.0

7.0 9.0 11.0 13.0 14.0 15.5 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0

13.0 18.0 22.0 26.0 29.0 31.5 35.0 37.0 40.5 42.5

20

50

100

Max. Temp. Variation °F,Between Installation and Final Operation

Loop Offsetin Inches

Loop Length in Feet

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° 100°

Guide-hanger

FixedPoint Loop

When installing the expansion loop, no rigid or restraining

supports should be placed within the leg lengths of the loop. The

loop should be installed as closely as possible to the mid‐point

between anchors. Piping support guides should restrict lateral

movement and direct axial movement into the loop. Lastly, the pipe

and fittings should be solvent cemented together, rather than using

threaded connections.

Compensation for expansion and contraction in underground

application is normally achieved by snaking the pipe in the trench.

Proper trenching and burial procedures must be followed to protect

the piping system.

The table below shows recommended offsets and loop lengths

for piping up to 2½" nominal size.


UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION

uPVC pipes and fittings can be installed underground, Since these piping systems are flexible systems, proper attention should be given to burial conditions. The stiffness of the piping system is affected by sidewall support, soil compaction, and the condition of the trench, Trench bottoms should be smooth and regular in either undisturbed soil or a layer of compacted backfill. Pipe must lie evenly on this surface throughout the entire length of its barrel, Excavation, bedding and backfill should be in accordance with the provision of the local Plumbing Code having jurisdiction.

The following trenching and burial procedures should be used

to protect the piping system.

1. The trench should be excavated to ensure the sides will be

stable under all working conditions. The trench should be

wide enough to provide adequate room for the following:

A. Jointing the pipe in the trench.

B. Snaking the pipe from side or side to compensate for

expansion and contraction.

C. Filling and compacting the side fills.

The space between the pipe and trench wall must be

wider than the compaction equipment used in the

compaction of the backfill. Minimum width shall not be

less than the greater of either the pipe outside diameter

plus 16 inches of the pipe outside diameter times 1.25 plus

12 inches. Trench width may be different if approved by

the design engineer.

2. The trench bottom should be smooth, free of rocks and

debris, continuous, and provide uniform support. If ledge

rock, hardpan or large boulders are encountered, the

trench bottom should be padded with bedding of

TRENCHING compacted granular material to a thickness of at least 4

inches. Foundation bedding should be installed as

required by the engineer.

3. Trench depth is determined by the pipe’s service

requirements. Plastic pipe should always be installed at

least below the frost level. The minimum cover for lines

subject to heavy overhead traffic is 24 inches.

4. A smooth, trench bottom is necessary to support the pipe

over its entire length on firm stable material. Blocking

should be used charge pipe grade or to intermittently

support pipe over low sections in the trench.

1. Even though sub‐soil conditions vary widely from place to

place, the pipe backfill should be stable and provide

protection for the pipe.

2. The pipe should be surrounded with a granular material

which is easily worked around the sides of the pipe

Backfilling should be performed in layer of

6 inch with each layer being sufficiently compacted to

85% to 95% compaction.

3. A mechanical tamper is recommended for compacting

sand and gravel backfill which contain a significant

proportion of fine grained material, such as

silt and clay. If a tamper is not available, compacting

should be done by hand.

BEDDING AND BACKFILLING4. The trench should be completely filled. The back fill

should be placed and spread in fairly uniform layers to

prevent any unfilled spaces or voids. Large rocks, stones,

frozen clods, or other large debris should be removed.

Heavy tampers or rolling equipment should only be used

to consolidate only the final backfill.


HANDLING AND STORAGE

ASTRAL POLY TECHNIK LTD. DOES NOT RECOMMEND the

use of thermoplastic piping products for systems to transport

or store compressed air or gases, or the testing of

thermoplastic piping systems with compressed air or gases in

above as well as below ground locations, The use of ASTRAL

Aquarius product in compressed air or gas systems

automatically void any warranty for such products and its use

against our recommendation is entirely the responsibility and

liability of the installer.

The pipe should be handled with reasonable care. Because

thermoplastic pipe is much lighter in weight than metal pipe.

There is sometimes a tendency to throw it around. This

should be avoided.

The pipe should never be dragged or pushed from a truck

bed. Pallets for pipe should be removed with a fork lift. Loose

pipe can be rolled down timbers, as long as the pieces do not

fall on each other or on any hard or uneven surface. In all

cases, severe contact with any sharp objects (rocks, angle

irons, forks on forklifts, etc.) should be avoided.

HANDLING

STORAGE

If possible, pipe should be stored inside. When this is not

possible, the pipe should be stored on level ground which is

dry and free from sharp objects. If different schedules of pipes

are stacked together, the pipe with the thickest walls should

be at the bottom.

The pipe should be protected from the sun and be in an area

with proper ventilation. This will lessen the effects of

ultraviolet rays and help prevent heat built‐up.

If the pipe is stored in racks, it should be continuously

supported along its length. If this is not possible, the spacing

of the supports should not exceed three feet (3’).

When storage temperatures are below 0°C (32°F), extra care

should be taken when handling the pipe. This will help

prevent any problems which could be caused by the slightly

lower impact strength of uPVC pipe at temperature below

freezing.

NOT FOR USE WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR GASES

1mMaximum Centres

110 mm

160 mm with110 mm Inserted

75 mmMinimumWidth

1mMaximumCentres

WARNING : DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR OR GAS TO TEST

ANY PVC THERMOPLASTIC PIPING PRODUCT OR SYSTEM,

AND DO NOT USE DEVICES PROPELLED BY COMPRESSED

AIR OR GAS TO CLEAR SYSTEMS. THESE PRACTICES MAY

RESULT IN EXPLOSIVE FRAGMENTATION OF SYSTEM PIPING

COMPONENTS CAUSING SERIOUS OR FATAL BODILY INJURY.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT

ASTRAL AQUARIUS®1. Why Lead Free ?

Lead is a metal with no known biological benefit to

humans. Too much lead can damage

various systems of the body including the nervous

and reproductive systems and the kidneys, and it can cause

high blood pressure and anemia. Lead accumulates in the

bones and lead poisoning may be diagnosed from

a blue line around the gums. Lead is especially harmful to

the developing brains of fetuses and young children and

to pregnant women. L e a d i n t e r fe r e s w i t h t h e

metabolism of calcium and Vitamins D. High blood

lead levels in children can cause consequences which

maybe irreversible including l e a r n i n g

d i sab i l i t ies , behav iora l prob lems, and menta l

retardation. At very high levels, lead can cause

convulsions, coma and death. Lead can be dissolved in

water when lead pipes are used for transportation of

water. So use of such pipes may be harmful to human

being. Hence lead free plumbing system is most

favoured for potable water transportation.

2. What is the expected life of a ASTRAL Aquarius System?

ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC system design & standards

incorporate significant engineering safety

factors which should translate to a long service life

ASTRAL Aquarius System have a design service life span of 50

years. ASTRAL Aquarius System is not susceptible to

corrosion, scale build up or electrolysis in areas where

water, solid and / or atmospheric conditions are

aggressive. ASTRAL firmly believes that the system will

provide a service life as long or longer than alternative

materials in the market.

3. Will ASTRAL Aquarius System save me money ?

Yes, As a professional, you will quickly realize that uPVC

can be installed at least 25% more quickly than metal

systems. Financial savings are also realized with regard to

lower tool costs and insurance advantage. Even

considering the frequent rise and fall of the metal price

structure, uPVC offers a continuing materials cost

advantage, as much as a full 50‐60 %

material savings today.

4. Will ASTRAL Aquarius System offer a financial advantage

to owners in terms of utilities expense?

Yes, the thermal conductivity of a metal system is 2500

times that of a uPVC system. The improved insulating

characteristics associated with uPVC can generate long‐

term saving for energy conscious homeowner or tenant.

ASTRAL Aquarius will hold the temperature of water for a

much longer period of time than metal tubing.

5. Must I use plastic insulators wherever uPVC passes

through a stud ?

Technically, no such provision need be made when

passing through wood stud. When passing

through metal studs some form of protection must be

used to protect the pipe from abrasion and to prevent

noise. This protection may come from plastic

insulation rubber grommets, pipe insulation or

similar.

6. Should specific type of Primers and solvent cements be

used on uPVC system?

ASTRAL always recommends use of solvent cement which

is specifically manufactured to meet the requirements of

ASTM D 2564. All purpose cements should not be utilized.

Primers manufactured for uPVC pipe is acceptable. For

more details, efer installation procedure of this manual.

7. I have been told that uPVC tubing ends may split during

installation. Why should this occur? How can these

cracks be prevented?

Most cracks are initiated by rough handling. This handling

can occur during transportation, while being inventoried

at the wholesaler, or while at the job sight. Also, Fine

cracks can be caused by cutting the pipe with dull or

damaged ratchet cutters. The vast majority cracks occur

during colder weather months when temperatures are

below 10°C, uPVC like most other plastics such as PP, PEX,

CPVC, may become somewhat brittle and should be handled

more carefully.

To reduce problems resulting from cracked product,

several measures can be initiated : Educate your (A)

installers. Make them aware of the potential problems

and instruct them to handle uPVC in a appropriate way.

Use a saw or a circular tubing cutter with a plastic (B)

tubing blade to cut your pipe to length. Inspect pipe (C)

ends thoroughly prior to making a joint. Should a crack be

evident, cut off any split portion before proceeding. ( D )

During cold weather, gripping the tubing highly

around the area to be cut for about 10 seconds prior to

making the cut will warm the tubing and reduce possible

problems.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUTASTRAL AQUARIUS®

8. What about health, safety & fire toxicity issues?

Tests performed at respected universities and

independent laboratories confirm that uPVC is superior to

metal systems in terms of water quality effects and "no

more toxic than wood" in fire.

ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC system is manufactured from a

compound which is lead free and hence most favoured

system in terms of health and safety. LOI of uPVC is 45,

which means uPVC is not reality burnable in atmosphere.

Once the burning source is removed, It stops burning.

9. Is ASTRAL Aquarius System resistant to U.V. exposure ?

‐ Effect of U.V. On polymers “U.V. acts as a strong catalyst

for the oxidations process which breaks down the

polymer chains, leading weakness in the pipes & fittings

and to loss of hydrostatic strength. ”Above effect is

very much possible with materials like PP & PE. But

for uPVC main process is dehydrochlorination and not

oxidation. This dehydrochlorination does not break

down the polymer chains to any significant extent after

outdoor exposure, being mainly limited to a surface

discoloration effect only.

There is a loss of Impact resistance due to impact

modifiers losing efficiency.

This may even result in increased modulas.

There is no significant loss in stress bearing capacity

Impact resistance mainly an Installation issue (before any

U.V. exposure)

Still if a portion of the piping system will be left exposed to

U.V.light, a standard grade of exterior, latex paint (water

base) will protect the pipe adequately.

10. Is it possible to use ASTRAL Aquarius System at

temperature around 10‐15°C?

Practically, Yes. It is very much possible to use ASTRAL

Aquarius at a temperature around 10 ‐ 15 °C. Normal

temperature range of uPVC compound material is 23°C to

60 °C. As temperature decrease beyond 23°C, uPVC

becomes brittle like any other thermoplastic material. So

its impact properties decrease as temperature decrease

but there is no reduction in hydrostatic strength of

material at lower temperatures so it can be used at

lower temperatures but very sound engineering

design considerations required at a such low

temperatures to eliminate water hammers & impact issues.

11. What about the noise emissions compare to metallic

system? The tendency of sound is to travel in the

material with fastest possible velocity.

This means in metal system, the sound travels in metal

because the velocity of sound in metal is higher than that

of in water and create noise emissions. While in uPVC

system, noise will travel in water because the velocity of

sound in water is higher than that of in uPVC. So uPVC

systems are as quiet as physically possible.

12. What about scale build up?

Scale built up is a function of the roughness of the pipe, as

measured by the Hazen ‐ Williams “C” factor, used in the

Hazen Williams formula for calculating friction head losses in

piping system.

Higher value for C ‐ Less friction,

‐ Less head loss.

with metal systems, once corrosion starts “C” factor will

greatly reduce which result in head loss and scale built up.

With ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC, there is no corrosion and

hence scale built up is inhibited.

13. Is it possible to connect IPS system with CTS system?

IPS (Iron Pipe Size) & CTS (Copper Tube Size) are most

widely used systems in plumbing market. Therefore

changeability of one to another is very much important.

ASTRAL has understood this requirement of market and

hence developed special transition fittings. These fittings

will connect the IPS System (SCH 40 & SCH 80) to CTS

system (SDR 11 & SDR 13.5). These transition fittings are

joined with one step solvent cement, which gives

customer a very fast, efficient & simple solution to join

both systems. Available sizes are from 15 mm (½”) to 50

mm (2”).


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