Opening of Quotes - The Pointe at Riverwalk Building Utility Materials Proj No 124-069M - Etna

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Caution: If a spigot end contacts the ground or trench side after lubrication, any adhering dirt or rocks should be cleaned off and the area re -lubricated prior to assembly. 4. Insert the plain end in the socket. For optimum assembly it is preferable that the entering pipe be in reasonably straight align- ment; however, the Fastite Joint may be assembled if necessary with the pipe deflect- ed within its rated deflection. (Exception: If Fast -Grip gaskets are being used, straight alignment must be maintained.) Push the plain end into the socket using any of the applicable assembly methods described hereinafter. If the joint cannot be assembled with a moderate force, remove the pipe and check for the cause of the difficulty, such as improper positioning of gasket, insufficient or wrong type lubricant, dirt under or behind the gasket, dirt adhering to the pipe, or any other cause which would result in obstruc- tion or increased friction between pipe end and gasket surface. For assurance of proper assembly, a thin automotive, blade -type feeler gauge can also be used if desired for quick and easy probe confirmation of cor- rectly installed axial gasket position around the joint. 5. "Backwards" installation. AMERICAN does not recommend "backward laying" (bells assembled over spigots, rather than spigots inserted into bells as pictured in this literature) of large -diameter ductile iron pipe in buried installations. AMERICAN can furnish bell and plain end fittings to minimize the need for backward pipe laying. Other devices such as sleeves and couplings may also be employed for this reason. However, if this condition cannot be avoided, we strongly recommend that installers contact AMERICAN for instructions on how to reduce the potential for problems that could occur when assembling pipe in this manner. AMERICAN Pipe Assembly Mechanisms In general, Fastite joints or other Fastite gasketed pipes may be readily pushed or pulled together without the need for com- plicated tools or substantial manpower. This is most often accomplished with the proce- dures discussed on page 2-14. In general, the joints of AMERICAN push -on pipes are purposefully "tight," and most joints require an assembly force of about 100 to 200 pounds or more of assembly force per inch of pipe diameter (i.e. a 12" joint might require about 12 x 100 or 1,200 pounds of assembly force). In pulling operations, simply wrap a sound wire rope choker cable or nylon sling around the barrel of the entering pipe. Secure the thimble eye or other end loop of the choker to a suitably anchored pulling device (e.g. backhoe, come -along, etc.). Use the mechanism to pull the cable taut in Photo 3 the assembly direction (Photo 3). Continue pulling the cable in a smooth, continuous motion until the joint is in the fully assembled position. If desired for special conditions, AMERICAN can furnish suitable, simple come-alongs and choker cables for man- 2-11