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SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) Pty Ltd PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 1317 Part 2

PVC-U Terminal Maintenance Shaft Assembly

WSA 137:2013 Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage DIN EN 1401-1 – Plastics Piping Systems for Non-Pressure Underground Drainage and Sewerage

Publication Date: 19 January 2016


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Document History

The following information indicates the changes made to this document.

Date Version

26/10/2015 Peer Review Draft

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19/01/2016 Publication Version

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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

IPAM WSAA Members 19/01/2016

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 19/01/2016

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 19/1/2016


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Overview of WSAA

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak industry body that

supports the Australian Urban Water Industry. Its members and associate members

provide water and sewerage services to approximately 20 million Australians and many of

Australia’s largest industrial and commercial enterprises.

The Association facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation

within the urban water industry. It is proud of the collegiate attitude of its members which

has led to industry-wide approaches to national water issues.

WSAA can demonstrate success in the standardisation of industry performance monitoring

and benchmarking, as well as many research outcomes of national significance. The

WSAA Executive retains strong links with policy makers and legislative bodies and their

influences, to monitor emerging issues of importance to the urban water industry. WSAA is

regularly consulted and its advice sought by decision makers when developing strategic

directions for the water industry.

WSAA was formed in 1995 as a non-profit organisation to foster the exchange of

information relating to the provision of urban water services between industry, government

and the community, and to promote sustainable water resource management.

The Association’s main activities focus on four areas:

1. Influencing national and state policies on the provision of urban water services and

sustainable water resource management;

2. Promoting debate on environmentally sustainable development and management of

water resources and the community health requirements of public water supplies;

3. Improving industry performance and establishing benchmarks and industry leading

practices for water service processes; and

4. Fostering the exchange of information on education, training, research, water and

wastewater management and treatment and other matters of common interest .

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permission of Water Services Association of Australia Limited.

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 6

1.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................ 6

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 The Supplier .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 The Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................................. 7

3 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ..................................................................................................................................... 9

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................... 9

5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................. 9

5.2 Quality Assurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 9

5.3 Performance Requirements................................................................................................................................... 9

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA............................................................................................................. 9

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ............................................................................................... 9

6.2 Compliance with Material Requirements ............................................................................................................. 10

6.2.1 PVC-U material ............................................................................................................................................. 10

6.2.2 Elastomeric seals .......................................................................................................................................... 11

6.3 Freedom from Defects ......................................................................................................................................... 11

6.4 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.4.1 Sockets and spigots ...................................................................................................................................... 11

6.4.2 Effective sealing length ................................................................................................................................. 11

6.5 Packaging, storage, handling and transportation ................................................................................................ 11

7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 12

7.1 Structural Integrity of the Base Units ................................................................................................................... 12

7.2 Impact Resistance of the Base Units ................................................................................................................... 12

7.3 Ring Stiffness of the Riser ................................................................................................................................... 12

7.4 Accessibility Test ................................................................................................................................................. 12

7.5 Elastomeric Seal Joints ....................................................................................................................................... 12

7.5.1 Joints between a pipe and the base unit of an MS – Clause 3.7.2 ............................................................... 12

7.5.2 Watertightness of the base unit to riser connection – Clause 3.7.3 .............................................................. 12

7.5.3 Watertightness between riser and accompanying components – Clause 3.7.4 ............................................ 13

7.5.4 Watertightness of telescopic section of riser – Clause 3.7.5 ......................................................................... 13

7.5.5 Watertightness of cone (reducer) to riser connection – Clause 3.7.6 ........................................................... 13

7.5.6 Effective seal – Clause 3.7.7 ........................................................................................................................ 13

7.6 Integrity of the Lid and Seal ................................................................................................................................. 13

7.7 Riser and Riser Joint Load Resistance ............................................................................................................... 13

8 MANUFACTURE ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

8.1 Dimensions of the Base Unit ............................................................................................................................... 14

8.2 Solvent Cement Jointing...................................................................................................................................... 14

9 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 14

10 PRODUCT MARKING ............................................................................................................................................. 15

11 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................. 15

12 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 15

13 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 16

14 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

15 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW......................................................................................... 16


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16 LIFE EXPECTANCY ..................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

17 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 16

18 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

18.1 Issue of Report .................................................................................................................................................. 17

18.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations................................................................................ 17

18.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 17

18.2.2 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 17

18.3 No Updating ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

18.4 No Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

APPENDIX A - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 18

APPENDIX B - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 21

APPENDIX C - SUPPLIER CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................... 22

APPENDIX D - NATA LABORATORY TEST RESULTS .............................................................................................. 23

APPENDIX E – INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 24


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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The WSAA product appraisal of SMS sewer maintenance shafts that included PVC-U

assemblies was originally published in 2010 as PA 09/08. This extended an earlier

appraisal of polypropylene (PP) maintenance shafts (MS) that was published as PA 02/08.

This Product Appraisal, PA 1317 Part 2, demonstrates the SMS PVC-U Terminal MS

assembly is in performance compliance with the WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance

Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

Note: With the introduction of the new polypropylene DN225 SMS maintenance shaft base unit (Refer PA 1317.1) the previously appraised PVC-U, DN 225 maintenance shaft assemblies have been withdrawn from appraisal.

Product Appraisal PA1317 Part 1 demonstrates the SMS polypropylene (PP) MSs are in

compliance with the WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance

Chambers for Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

The injection moulded PVC-U MS components are manufactured in Germany by BT

Bautechnik to comply with DIN EN 1401.1 – Plastics Piping Systems for non-pressure

underground drainage and sewerage.

SMS PVC-U Terminal Maintenance Shaft (MS) assembly is in compliance with WSA PS

243 – Polyvinychloride, unplasticised (PVC-U) fittings (EN 1401) for Non-pressure

applications - Sewerage. The fittings, sockets and elastomeric seals are dimensionally and

performance compliant with AS/NZS 1260 (SN6). The elastomeric seals have

demonstrated compliance with EN 681.1.

The SMS PVC-U Terminal Maintenance Shaft assembly is a combination of injection

moulded fittings that are product certified to comply with DIN EN 1401.1 and European

rated as SN4 (SDR 41) for a maximum installation depth of 4 metres.

SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly is described as DN 150 / 100 X 225 terminal MS base

assembly (see Figure 1 below)

Based on certified compliance with DIN EN 1401.1, SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly

has a life expectancy in excess of 100 years before replacement. This rating is only a

general guide to life expectancy, which may increase or decrease as a result of the

pipeline condition, system operating conditions, operating environment and other

geographical and site-specific factors.

This appraisal concludes that the SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly is ‘fit for purpose’

and suitable for connection to DWV PVC pipe conforming to AS/NZS 1260.

For more product information refer to the SMS products brochure in Appendix ‘A’ or look

up the SMS web site at www.sewerms.com.au.

1.1 Recommendations

It is recommended that WSAA members, subject to any specific requirements,

accept/authorise the SMS PVC-U Terminal Maintenance Shaft (MS) assembly as listed in

Section 4 "Scope of Appraisal” that are relevant to sewer pipelines as provided in pipeline

design, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning in accordance with applicable

WSAA Codes and the manufacturer’s requirements where specified.

2 THE APPLICANT

2.1 The Supplier

SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned Australian company

established in 2003 to manufacture and supply specialised products to the water industry.

A Quality Endorsed Company, complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001, SMS has its office and

factory at 11 Garden Boulevard, Dingley, 3172, a south eastern suburb of Melbourne,

Victoria. SMS company principals have long experience and expertise in the development

http://www.sewerms.com.au/


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of innovative products for the Australian water industry and WSAA product appraisal of the

SMS polypropylene (PP) sewer maintenance shaft was originally published in 2004 as

PA 02/08 and republished with an extended range in 2010 as PA 09/08. For more

information about SMS look up their web site at www.sewerms.com.au.

2.2 The Manufacturer

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG, located at KG, Bruckmannring 6, D-85764,

Oberschleissheim, Germany. Founded in 1970, BT Bautechnik Impex is a plastics

processing company producing injection moulded plastic fittings for plastic pipe systems

for distribution throughout Europe and UK. Quality certified to DIN EN ISO 9001, BT

Bautechnik can list various national and international product approvals. For more

information about BT Bautechnik Impex look up their website at www.bt-bautechnik.de.

BT Bautechnik Impex has recently become part of the Tessenderlo Group, an international

speciality group with a worldwide presence providing solutions in food, agriculture, water

management and efficient use and re-use of natural resources. Tessenderlo employs some

5200 people in over 100 locations across 21 countries. For more information look up the

web site at www.tessenderlo.com.

3 THE PRODUCT

The SMS PVC-U Terminal Maintenance Shaft (MS) is performance compliant with the

WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for

Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

The injection moulded PVC-U Terminal MS components are manufactured in Germany by

BT Bautechnik to comply with DIN EN 1401.1 – Plastics Piping Systems for non-pressure

underground drainage and sewerage.,

The SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly is in compliance with WSA PS 243 –

Polyvinychloride, unplasticised (PVC-U) fittings (EN 1401) for Non-pressure applications -

Sewerage. The fittings, sockets and elastomeric seals are both dimensionally and

performance compliant with AS/NZS 1260 (SN6). The elastomeric seals have

demonstrated compliance with EN 681.1. The elastomeric joints are capable of providing

2º of deflection.

The parallel sockets may be used without the elastomeric seals for solvent cement

jointing(i).

(i) Note: Solvent cement jointing with parallel sockets requires gap filling solvent cement in compliance

with AS/NZS 3879.

The SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly is a combination of injection moulded fittings that

are product certified to comply with DIN EN 1401.1 and rated as SN6 (SDR 41) for a

maximum installation depth of 4 metres.

The Terminal MS is an assembly of DN 225, 150 & 100, PVC-U injection moulded

components.

This MS assembly is for use with DN 150 or DN 100 gravity sewer installation and provides

for a DN 225 riser. The basic assembly measures 750 mm in length with the DN 100

reducer and 640 mm in length with the DN 150 reducer. The overall height in both cases is

520 mm. The DN 225 PVC-U, DWV, riser pipe (AS/NZS 1260) is supplied by the installer.


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FIGURE 1 - DN 150 / 100 X 225 TERMINAL MS BASE ASSEMBLY

The DN 150 / 100 X 225 Terminal MS base assembly includes the following:

AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 225 x 90º PVC-U bend in ‘soc – spig

configuration;

AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 225 x 225 PVC-U RRJ Repair Coupler

AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 225 X DN 150 PVC-U, ‘spig – soc’

eccentric reducer;

AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 150 X DN 100 PVC-U, ‘spig – soc’

eccentric reducer;

SMS also supply:

An injection moulded DN 225 x 225 x 150 (soc-spig-soc) ‘Drop Tee’ for

inclusion with the riser using either direct connection to the MS base unit or at

a selected point on the riser using an injection moulded DN 225 x 225 ‘soc-

soc’ repair coupling.

AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 225 PVC-U, SWJ cap sourced from Iplex.

The cap is a 'push on' fit to the riser with a RR seal to allow for surcharge or,

AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 PVC-U solvent weld-on cap with screw lock lid and RR

seal made by Redi (Italy). This cap does not allow for surcharge.

AS/NZS 5065 DN 400 PE shroud pipe section for fitting under the surface cover.

The AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 PVC-U riser pipe (min. SN4) is supplied by the installer.

The PVC-U Terminal MS assembly is available for use with PVC-U DN 100, 150 and 225

gravity sewer installations and the base units provide for an 87º sewer gradient through the

assembly when the riser is set vertical.

Class ‘D’ 400 mm clear opening ductile iron cover and frame, also available

concrete encased.

Class ‘B’ 370 mm clear opening ductile iron cover and frame, also available

concrete encased.

For more product information refer to the SMS products brochure in Appendix ‘A’ or look

up the SMS web site at www.sewerms.com.au.



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4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

The scope of the appraisal covers the items as described in Section 3 above.

Note: With the introduction of the new polypropylene DN 225 SMS maintenance shaft base unit (Refer PA 1317.1) the previously appraised PVC-U, DN 225 maintenance shaft assemblies have been withdrawn from appraisal.

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

5.1 General

Appraisal criteria is determined by the WSAA Infrastructure Products and Materials (IPAM)

Network and regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of

WSAA members.

5.2 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA IPAM Network accepts PVC-U maintenance chambers/shafts manufactured

under cover of a third party certified management system complying with AS/NZS

ISO 9001 and having ISO Type 5 product certification by a JAS-ANZ accredited Conformity

Assessment Body (CAB) or by a CAB accredited by international accreditation system

recognised by JAS-ANZ. The certification in this case shall be in accordance with

DIN EN 1401.1 – Plastics Piping Systems for non-pressure underground drainage and

sewerage and functional compliance with WSA 137:2013 Industry Standard for

Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage.

5.3 Performance Requirements

The PVC-U Terminal MS assembly has been appraised for performance compliance with

the following Product Specifications:

WSA PS-243 - Polyvinylchloride unplasticised (PVC-U) fittings (EN 1401) for

Non-Pressure Applications – Gravity Sewerage.

WSA 137:2013 - Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance

Chambers for Sewerage.

A copy of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from

the WSAA website.

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

Reference Clause 5.2 above and WSA 137 Appendix A.

SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) Pty Ltd is a Quality Endorsed Company and holder of SAI

Global Certificate No. QEC 14353 for compliance with AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008.

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG is certified compliant with quality management

systems meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by SK-Z (Germany)2 - Certificate No.

1746/10.R.

BT Bautechnik Impex has been issued with a certificate for the introduction and application

of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2009 from SK-Z

(Germany) Certificate No. 2202.U/12.N.

WSA 137:2013 Appendix A4 ‘PRODUCT CERTIFICATION’ specifies a certification scheme

meeting the criteria described in HB 18.28/SANZ HB 18.28 (ISO/IEC Guide 28). SMS

regards product certification to this industry standard as unnecessary as the products are

certified compliant with DIN EN 1401-1 and demonstrate functional compliance with

WSA 137.


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BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG has been issued with a ‘Conformity Certificate’ from

SK-Z (Germany) Reg. No. 3611 for compliance with DIN EN 1401-1:2009-07 Plastics

piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – unplasticized poly

(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) – Part 1: Specification for pipes, fittings and the system.

Note2: SK-Z (Germany) is a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and its SK-Z (Germany) quality mark

carries the International Accreditation Forum, Inc. (IAF) logo. Only accredited bodies being signatories to the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) of the IAF can use the IAF logo in connection with their own accreditation mark and the registration number.

The IAF logo confirms the CAB or the accreditation body is a signatory to bilateral, regional or international agreements which is recognized and accepted by JAS-ANZ.

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG has been issued with a Certificate No. Z-42.1-319

for general construction approval in Germany by Deutsches Institut for Bautechnik as a

supplier of section tubes made of PVC-U for installation in the ground.

Borealis Group is certified compliant with Quality Management Systems meeting the

requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by DAkkS (Germany) - Certificate No. A121206.

Borealis Group is certified as applying the Environmental Management System meeting the

requirements of ISO 14001:2009 by DAkkS (Germany) - Certificate No. A121207

Bode GmbH is certified compliant with quality management systems meeting the

requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by Kiwa Nederland B.V. - Certificate No. KSC-K24488/04.

Bode GmbH has been issued with a KOMO® Product Certificate and Schedule issued on

the basis of BRL 2013 – Vulcanized rubber pipe joint seals for waste water pipes by Kiwa

Nederland B.V. - Certificate No. K4188/07.

Bode GmbH has provided a “Declaration of Conformity” (CE conformity) No. 89/106/EWG

for their ‘Seals System’ SBR material compliance with EN 681-1.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG is verified as maintaining a quality

management system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by DQS GmbH Certificate No.

496810 QM08.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG has been issued with a KOMO ® Product

Certificate and Schedule issued on the basis of BRL 2013 – Vulcanized rubber for cold and

hot non-drinking water applications by Kiwa Nederland B.V. - Certificate No K4195/17.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG has provided document No. 001/2010 (in

German) to demonstrate their SBR material conformity with EN 681-1 in compliance with

ISO/IEC 17050-1 – Conformity assessment-Suppliers declaration of conformity – Part 1:

General requirements.

Copies of the above Certificates are available for downloading from the WSAA ‘Members

Only’ IPAM Portal Website.

6.2 Compliance with Material Requirements

6.2.1 PVC-U material

Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.2.3.1.

The PVC material used for BT SN4 injection moulded components is product certified

compliant with EN 1401 requirements which correspond with AS/NZS 1260 requirements.

BT Bautechnik Impex PVC injection moulded products are product certified for compliance

with EN 1401.1 and are accepted by WSAA as AS/NZS 1260 compliant fittings without

additional testing.

SMS sources PVC-U pipe materials from Certified Australian suppliers that are product

certified to comply with AS/NZS 1260.


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6.2.2 Elastomeric seals

Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.2.5.

The elastomeric seals are of the ‘lip seal’ type. The elastomer is SBR conforming to EN

681.1 which has equivalence with AS 1646.1 as specified in WSA 137.

The elastomeric sealing ring in the PVC-U fittings socketed openings is capable of

providing 2º of deflection.

6.3 Freedom from Defects

Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.3.

The BT Bautechnik Impex injection moulded PVC products display consistent quality with no defects in the form of blisters or heat marks, chipped, rough or sharp edges and the joints are always smooth and provide an unhindered passage.

6.4 Dimensions

6.4.1 Sockets and spigots


PVC-U Dimensional – EN 1401-1 dimensional requirements for PVC injection moulded

fittings are the same as the requirements of AS/NZS 1260.

6.4.2 Effective sealing length


EN 1401-1 metric sockets with elastomeric seals and spigots compatible with Australian

made AS/NZS 1260 PVC-U DWV pipe.

The minimum length of engagement of the pipe spigot beyond the elastomeric seal is

identical for all sizes in AS/NZS 1260.

The elastomeric joints are capable of providing 2º of deflection.

PVC-U Fittings Parallel Sockets – The BT injection moulded PVC-U fittings are provided

with an elastomeric seal but with the seal removed may be solvent cement jointed - EN

1401.1 specifies parallel sockets for solvent cement jointing and in Australia a gap filling

solvent cement complying with AS/NZS 3879 must be used. With the elastomeric seal

removed sufficient contact length is available for an adequate solvent cement joint seal(3).

Note3: Solvent cement jointing with parallel sockets requires gap filling solvent cement in compliance with

AS/NZS 3879

The DN 225 PVC-U, DWV, riser pipe (AS/NZS 1260) is supplied by the installer and cut to

length on site.

6.5 Packaging, storage, handling and transportation


PVC-U MSs are light and easy to handle by one person. While PVC-U MS assemblies are

light they should not be thrown around or subjected to loading with heavy objects that may

distort the shape. SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assemblies must not be stored uncovered in

direct sunlight for more than 3 months.

SMS assemble the Terminal MSs, package orders onto pallets or skids, strap down and

apply shrink wrapping for delivery to regional outlets or individual customers.


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7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Structural Integrity of the Base Units


WSA 137-2012 Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts for Sewerage and Sanitary

Drainage states the structural integrity of base units shall be determined in accordance

with the test procedure given in EN 14830:2007 - Thermoplastics inspection chamber and

manhole bases –Test methods for buckling resistance.

Testing to EN 14830 is not required as the PVC-U injection moulded fittings that make up

the MS assembly are compliant with EN 1401.1 and equivalent to AS/NZS 1260

(Dimensionally SN6). These fittings are European rated SN4 and have been accepted in

sewer construction for many years and are not in question for structural integrity.

7.2 Impact Resistance of the Base Units


Testing for impact resistance not required as the PVC-U injection moulded fittings that

make up the MS assembly are compliant with EN 1401.1 and equivalent to AS/NZS 1260.

These fittings have been accepted in sewer construction for many years and are not in

question for impact resistance.

7.3 Ring Stiffness of the Riser


AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 PVC-U riser pipe (Min SN4) is supplied by the installer.

7.4 Accessibility Test

Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.6

SMS has submitted a test report No. 5259 dated 14/07/10 from Falcon Engineering

(N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720) to demonstrate compliance with Clause 3.6.

The Report includes photos showing the Terminal assembly providing DN 150 pipeline

connections and DN 225 riser connection.

The report lists the following tools as passing through the assembly.

(i) Tool No. 1 – standard shape ‘B’ in Table 5.1 passed through the DN 225 riser

pipe and pulled through each of the DN 150 exit and entry points.

(ii) Tool No. 2 – standard shape ‘A’ in Table 5.1 passed through the DN 225 riser

pipe and pulled through each of the DN 150 exit and entry points.

7.5 Elastomeric Seal Joints


7.5.1 Joints between a pipe and the base unit of an MS – Clause 3.7.2

Test to ISO 13259 – Not required as the PVC-U injection moulded fittings that make up

these MS assemblies are compliant with EN 1401.1 and equivalent to AS/NZS 1260.

These fittings have been accepted in sewer pipeline construction for many years and are

not in question for sealing performance.

The elastomeric seal joints have been tested to AS 1462-8 in earlier appraisals and

subjected to Hydrostatic Pressure testing to 85 +5 -0 kPa for 60 +5 -0 minutes and liquid

Infiltration testing (vacuum) to -80 + 5 – 0 kPa for 60 +5 -0 minutes.

7.5.2 Watertightness of the base unit to riser connection – Clause 3.7.3

Test to ISO 13259 – Not required as the PVC-U injection moulded fittings that make up

these MS assemblies are compliant with EN 1401.1 and equivalent to AS/NZS 1260.


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These fittings have been accepted in sewer pipeline construction for many years and are

not in question for sealing performance.

The riser elastomeric seal joints have been tested to AS 1462-8 in earlier appraisals and

subjected to Hydrostatic Pressure testing to 85 +5 -0 kPa for 60 +5 -0 minutes and liquid

Infiltration testing (vacuum) to -80 + 5 – 0 kPa for 60 +5 -0 minutes.

7.5.3 Watertightness between riser and accompanying components – Clause 3.7.4

See Clause 7.5.1 above.

7.5.4 Watertightness of telescopic section of riser – Clause 3.7.5

Not applicable with PVC-U Terminal MS.

7.5.5 Watertightness of cone (reducer) to riser connection – Clause 3.7.6

See Clause 7.5.1 above.

7.5.6 Effective seal – Clause 3.7.7

Elastomeric seals have been tested for seal contact width to demonstrate compliance with

the requirements of WSA 137 (AS 1646).

SMS has submitted NATA Accredited Laboratory No. 1720, Falcon Engineering Laboratory

Certificate No’s. 3133, 4438 and 4439 demonstrating compliance with WSA 137, Clause

3.7.7 for the DN 100, DN 150 and 225 socket seal contact width and pressure.

7.6 Integrity of the Lid and Seal


Liquid infiltration test to Clause 3.8.2 is not required for Iplex DN 225 PVC-U, SWJ 'push

on' caps as they are AS/NZS 1260 compliant.

Liquid infiltration test to Clause 3.8.2 is not required for Redi (Italy) DN 225 PVC-U, solvent

weld-on cap with screw lock lid as they are EN 1401.1 compliant.

7.7 Riser and Riser Joint Load Resistance


The SMS DN 300 / 225 X 300, PVC-U 180º MS assembly is an equivalent unit to the Terminal MS and has been Load Tested in accordance with the requirements of AS 4999 Appendix E which is equivalent to WSA 137 Clause 3.10.2 The testing was carried out by NATA Accredited Laboratory No. 1720, Falcon Engineering, and the testing was reported in Laboratory Certificate No. 4439 demonstrating compliance as submitted to WSAA.

The test consisted of a top load test of 15 kN held for 5 minutes and the unit inspected joint diameters measured. Falcon reported that there were no visible signs of deformation or damage after the test and the unit maintained structural integrity at the completion of testing. This test was followed by a vacuum test of -80kPa held for 60 minutes and the unit again inspected and the joint diameters measured. There was no leakage observed in the structure of the maintenance shaft during testing.

Summaries of all Test results are shown in Table 1.


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TABLE 1

WSA 137 – SECTION 3 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PVC-U MS Max Installation depth = 4m (F) = Falcon Engineering

Clause Requirement MS Test specimen Report No. Result

3.2 Structural Integrity DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not required

3.3 Impact resistance of base DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not required

3.6 Accessibility test DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. (F) 5259 Pass

3.7.2 Joints between pipes & base DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not required

3.7.3 Watertightness base to riser DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not required

3.7.4 Watertightness-reducer/riser DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not required

3.7.5 Watertightness - telescopic DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not applic

3.7.7 Effective seal DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. (F)4438 & 4439

Pass

3.10.2 Riser & Joint load resistance DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. Not required

8 MANUFACTURE

8.1 Dimensions of the Base Unit


The Bautechnik injection moulded PVC-U fittings are assembled in Australia by SMS in

accordance with a prescribed procedure endorsed by the certified AS/NZS 9001 Quality

Management System to comply with the requirements of WSA PS 321.

The Bautechnik PVC-U moulded fittings are manufactured to EN 1401.1 (SN4) SDR 41.

Comparison of the minimum (mm) wall thicknesses for moulded AS/NZS 1260 PVC-U DWV

fittings and EN 1401.1 SDR 41 finds Bautechnik injection moulded PVC-U fittings equal or

exceed the wall thickness requirements of AS/NZS 1260 for a minimum ring stiffness

requirement of SN6.

8.2 Solvent Cement Jointing

Bautechnik PVC-U moulded fittings spigots and parallel sockets may be solvent cement welded to other PVC-U pipe and fittings. Solvent cement jointing with parallel sockets requires gap filling solvent cement in compliance with AS/NZS 3879.

9 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

SMS Installation Instructions can be found in Appendix E.

Bautechnik PVC-U moulded fittings do not cause impediment to bedding and are installed

in the same manner as PVC-U DWV pipe. The riser section should be installed with

embedment compacted in layers as prescribed by the water agency.

PVC-U Terminal MSs are installed as part of the PVC-U sewer line using the same

embedment and compaction. This pipelaying process is usually accomplished by

experienced pipelayers / contractors and any training is usually a requirement of the water

agency. SMS provide personalised customer service with 24 hour technical and “in field”

support where required.


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10 PRODUCT MARKING

BT PVC injection mouldings have the BT logo and marking as prescribed in EN 1401.1 moulded into the outer surface of each component which is generally in compliance with AS/NZS 1260. The marking includes: (See Marking Panel at Figure 2)

Number of the standard EN 1401

Application area code UD

Manufacturers name BT

Nominal size (Pipe OD e.g. 250 [DN225])

Minimum wall thickness SDR 41

Material PVC

Manufacturers information (Traceability information code)

SK-Z Certification mark See top left corner in Figure 2 below

FIGURE 5 – MARKING PANEL

SMS add the following marking with adhesive label.

SEWER MAINTENANCE SHAFT P/L AND CONTACT DETAILS.

SAFE INSTALLATION DEPTH – 4 METRES.

WARNING: DO NOT STORE UNCOVERED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR MORE THAN 3 MONTHS.

Not to be used in areas of temporary or permanent fluctuating high water table without anti-floatation device.

The elastomeric ring marking includes, size, DIN EN 681, SBR and other marking related

to manufacture.

11 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

The assembled MS units are loaded onto pallets or skids, shrink wrapped and strapped

down for delivery to regional outlets or individual customers.

12 PRODUCT WARRANTY

The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, which covers manufacture to the relevant Standard.


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13 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING

REPORT

WSAA first published SMS sewer maintenance shafts that included PVC-U assemblies in

2010 as PA 09/08. The following WSAA member agencies have approved the SMS DN 225

x 150 Terminal MS assemblies:

ACTEW (Canberra) Power & Water (NT) SA Water South East Water (Melbourne) Barwon Water (Geelong) Unity Water (SEQ Sunshine Coast) Central Highlands Water (Ballarat) Sydney Water City West Water (Melbourne) Yarra Valley Water (Melbourne) Coliban Water (Bendigo) Cairns Regional (QLD) Gippsland Water (VIC) Logan City Council (SEQ) Gold Coast Water (SEQ) Rockhampton Regional (QLD) Hunter Water (Newcastle) Central Highlands Regional (QLD) Lower Murray Water (NSW) South Burnett Regional (QLD)

14 DISCUSSION

WSAA product appraisal of the SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly was originally included in PA 09/08 published in 2010. This new appraisal demonstrates appropriate compliance with EN 1401 and the relationship with the recently published WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

The SMS PVC-U Terminal MS and other SMS PVC-U MS’s have been in use for several years in Australia and some 25 years in Europe. SMS has no recorded failures of PVC-U MSs.

For more product information refer to the SMS products brochure in Appendix ‘A’ or look up the SMS web site at www.sewerms.com.au.

15 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW

There are no outstanding issues.

16 FUTURE WORKS

There are no ‘future work’ requirements for this product.

17 DISCLAIMER

This Product Appraisal Report (Report) is issued by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited on the understanding that:

This Report applies to the product(s) as submitted. Any changes to the product(s) either

minor or major shall void this Report.

To maintain the recommendations of this Report any such changes shall be detailed and

notified to the Product Appraisal Manager for consideration and review of the Report and

appropriate action. Appraisals and their recommendations wil l be the subject of continuous

review dependent upon the satisfactory performance of products.

WSAA reserves the right to undertake random audits of product manufacture and

installation. Where products fail to maintain appraised performance requirements the

appraisal and its recommendations may be modified and reissued. Appraisal reports will be

reviewed and reissued at regular intervals not exceeding five (5) years.

The following information explains a number of very important limits on your ability to rely

on the information in this Report. Please read it carefully and take it into account when

considering the contents of this Report.

Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl

Radford, Phone: 03 8605 7601 email [email protected].


mailto:[email protected]


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17.1 Issue of Report

This Report has been published and/or prepared by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited and nominated Project Manager and peer group of technical specia lists

(the Publishers).

The Report has been prepared for use within Australia only by technical specialists that

have expertise in the function of products such as those appraised in the Report (the

Recipients).

By accepting this Report, the Recipient acknowledges and represents to the Publisher(s)

and each person involved in the preparation of the Report that the Recipient has

understood and accepted the terms of this Disclaimer.

17.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

17.2.1 Disclaimer of liability

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of the Report accept(s)

any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person however caused (including

negligence or the omission by any person to do anything) relating in any way to the Report

or the product appraisal criteria underlying it. This includes (without limitation) any liability

for any recommendation or information in the Report or any errors or omissions.

17.2.2 Need for independent assessment

The information and any recommendation contained (expressly or by implication) in this

Report are provided in good faith. However, you should treat the information as indicative

only. You should not rely on that information or any such recommendation except to the

extent that you reach an agreement to the contrary with the Publisher(s).

This Report does not contain all information that a person might require for the purposes of

assessing any product discussed or appraised within it (Product). The product appraisal

criteria used in preparing this Report may not address all relevant aspects of the Product.

Recipients should seek independent evidence of any matter which is material to their

decisions in connection with an assessment of the Product and consult their own advisers

for any technical information required. Any decision to use the Product should take into

account the reliability of that independent evidence obtained by the Recipient regarding the

Product.

Recipients should also independently verify and assess the appropriateness of any

recommendation in the Report, especially given that any recommendation will not take into

account a Recipient’s particular needs or circumstances.

WSAA has not evaluated the extent of the product liability and professional indemnify

insurance that the provider of the product maintains. Recipients should ensure that they

evaluate the allocation of liability for product defects and any professional advice obtained

in relation to the product or its specification including the requirements for product liability

and professional indemnity insurance.

17.3 No Updating

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of this Report [has]

[have] any obligation to notify you of any change in the information contained in this Report

or of any new information concerning the Publisher(s) or the Product or any other matter.

17.4 No Warranty

The Publisher(s) do[es] not, in any way, warrant that steps have been taken to verify or

audit the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Report, or the accuracy,

completeness or reasonableness of any recommendation in this Report.


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APPENDIX A - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from

the WSAA ‘Members Only’ IPAM Portal Website.

TABLE A1 - SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008

Certification licence no. QEC14353

Certifying agency SAI Global

First date of certification 8 August 2001

Current date of certification 26 June 2013

Expiry date of certification 8 August 2016

TABLE A2 – BT Bautechnik Impex – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. 2390/13.R

Certifying agency SKZ

First date of certification February 1998

Current date of certification 4 April 2014

Expiry date of certification 3 April 2017

TABLE A3 – BT Bautechnik Impex – Product Certification

Quality Systems Standard DIN EN 1401-1:2009-7

Certification licence no. 3611

Certifying agency SKZ

First date of certification 11 May 2004

Current date of certification 18 March 2013

Expiry date of certification 31 October 2017


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TABLE A4- Borealis Group – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. A121206

Certifying agency DAkkS Deutsche Akkrediteirungsstelle

First date of certification Not listed

Current date of certification 28 February 2013

Expiry date of certification 27 February 2016

TABLE A5 – Bode GmbH – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. K24488/03

Certifying agency Kiwa Nederland B.V.

First date of certification 1 March 2004


Expiry date of certification 15 June 2016

TABLE A6 – Bode GmbH – Product Certificate

Quality Systems Standard KOMO Product Certificate – requirements of EN681-1


Certifying agency Kiwa Nederland B.V

First date of certification 1 October 2008


Expiry date of certification Indefinite


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TABLE A7 – M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. 4968 10 QM08

Certifying agency DQS GmbH.

First date of certification Not listed

Current date of certification 7 February 2013

Expiry date of certification 30 January 2014

TABLE A8 – M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung – Product Certificate

Quality Systems Standard KOMO Product Certificate – requirements of EN681-1


Certifying agency Kiwa Nederland B.V

First date of certification 15 July 2013

Current date of certification 1 October 2013

Expiry date of certification Indefinite


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APPENDIX B - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


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APPENDIX C - SUPPLIER CONTACTS

Kevin Kitchen

General Manager

(SMS) Sewer Maintenance Shaft Pty Ltd

11 Garden Boulevard

DINGLEY VIC AUSTRALIA 3172

Phone: 1300 482 228

Fax: 1300 726 221

Mobile: 0418 142 242

Email: [email protected]

Website www.sewerms.com.au

For distributer information see the SMS website.

mailto:[email protected]



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APPENDIX D - NATA LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

(F) = Falcon Engineering

Clause Requirement MS Test specimen Report No. Result

3.6 Accessibility test DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. (F) 5259 Pass

3.7.7 Effective seal DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. (F) 4438 & 4439 Pass

3.10.2 Riser & Joint load

resistance

DN 150 X 225 Terminal PVC-U assembly. (F) 4439 Pass

Copies of the above Test Reports are “commercial in confidence” and held on file by WSAA.


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APPENDIX E – INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS


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Level 8, 401 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC 3008

Phone: (03) 8605 7666 Fax: (03) 8605 7612 Sydney Office

Level 11, 39 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

GPO Box 915 Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: (02) 9221 5966 Fax: (02 9221 5977

www.wsaa.asn.au

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