Proper Installation Practices

GRE Pipes and Fittings

Training
It is imperative that all people involved in GRE installation should have basic knowledge in handling and assembly of GRE pipes and fittings. CPI is offering short course training in handling and assembly of GRE pipes and fittings. Installation contractors, engineers, inspectors, consultants, end users and any other organizations involved are encouraged to attend the training we are offering.

Handling of Materials
To insure long life and trouble free service from any GRE materials, careful handling is required at all times. Oftentimes, the problems found after the installation of GRE materials are due to mishandling, specifically impact damages.

To avoid mishandling problems, the following are recommended.

Handling of Materials
Avoid lifting pipes in bundles. Do not drag or slide the pipes in any way they my result in abrasion. Avoid excessive bending stress when lifting the pipes by lifting at two locations or using spreader bars. Protect GRE material from all types of impact, avoid bumping the pipes from any structure. Do not throw or drop GRE materials. When downloading the pipes, ensure that wooden bearing boards at least 3 wide are placed not more than 3 meters apart under the pipes.
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Field Jointing System

Shaving of the Cut End of the Pipe a) Support and hold the pipe in position firmly - Contaminated pipe surfaces should be cleaned prior to shaving the pipe ends - When holding the pipe in a vice, use rubber padding to protect from damage b) Carefully insert the arbor into the pipe - Fix the arbor to the inside of the pipe by turning The central tensioning bolt clockwise
c) Adjust the shaver to the required spigot diameter d) Shave the taper spigot - Maximum shaving depth / feed is 2 mm - Repeat the shaving action until the required spigot diameter / nose thickness is achieved

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Sand all bonding surfaces

- Thoroughly sand within 2 hours from assembly - Use flapper wheel sanders with a small drilling machine (1700 - 2000 rpm) or emery cloth with a grit of 60 - Bonding surfaces must be dry and clean before sanding - Sanded surfaces must have a dull, fresh finish, not a polished look

Dry fit
e) Measure back from the edge of the spigot the required insertion depth plus 50 mm and scribe a line
During final assembly the spigot may slip approximately 5 mm further into the bell, therefore the dry fitted assembly should be approximately 5 mm longer per joint

- Install the band clamps - Dry the bonding surfaces - Pre-heat or cool down the bonding surfaces - Re-sand

Applying the adhesive.

- Select the proper size adhesive kit - Prepare the adhesive. - Never use adhesive that has started to gel - Apply a thin layer of adhesive

Curing of the Adhesive Joint

1. Apply the heating blanket. 2. Determine the curing time 3. Activate the heating blanket. - During the time of curing the functioning of the heating blanket should be checked regularly; if a cold heating blanket is found remedy the problem and start the complete curing cycle

- During curing the joint should not be moved, vibrated

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