ASTM_F_2946_-_12.pdf

Designation:F294612Standard Specification forPVC Hub and Elastomeric Seal(Gasket)Tee Connection forJoining Plastic Pipe to Insitu Pipelines and Manholes11This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2946;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance andmaterial requirements for a three piece tee connector forconnection between plastic pipe and insitu pipes,manholes andwastewater structures in sanitary and storm sewer applications.1.1.1 The three piece seal system consists of a 4 through30-in.PVC(polyvinyl chloride)hub pipe,an elastomeric seal(gasket)and a mechanical band(Fig.1).The system is installedin either a bored or cast hole opening in the host pipe orstructure to a specific dimension that corresponds to thecombined diameter of the PVC pipe outside diameter/toleranceand the elastomeric seal thickness.1.2 These tee connectors are designed to provide a non-pressure(gravity flow)watertight connection between theincoming pipe and an insitu pipe or manhole/structure to thelimits defined in this standard.NOTE1Connections covered by this specification are adequate forlaboratory hydrostatic pressures up to 13 psi(30 ft of head)withoutleakage when tested in accordance with the provisions of this standard.Infiltration or exfiltration quantities for an installed system are dependentupon many factors other than the connections between incoming pipe andthe insitu pipe or manhole structure,and allowable quantities may need tobe covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installedpipeline and system.Where connections are made to concrete manholesections refer to Specification C923.NOTE2These connectors are not resilient connectors,and as such,allow for only a limited amount of lateral movement due to the tightcompression seal between the PVC hub and insitu pipe/structure.Sincethese connectors are not rigid fittings,a significant amount of axialmovement can be accommodated,but the degree of intrusion into the hostpipe/structure must be regulated to minimize the impact on flow charac-teristics or hydraulic design conditions.1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion,Section 7,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.For a specific precaution statement,seeSection 7.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rodsfor Cold Heading and Cold ForgingA666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked AusteniticStainless Steel Sheet,Strip,Plate,and Flat BarC822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and RelatedProductsC923 Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Rein-forced Concrete Manhole Structures,Pipes,and LateralsD1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD1785 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)PlasticPipe,Schedules 40,80,and 120D2665 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)PlasticDrain,Waste,and Vent Pipe and FittingsD3034 Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Sewer Pipe and FittingsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals(Gaskets)for Join-ing Plastic PipeF679 Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)(PVC)Large-Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and FittingsF1417 Practice for Installation Acceptance of Plastic Non-pressure Sewer Lines Using Low-Pressure AirF2487 Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration AcceptanceTesting of Installed Corrugated High Density Polyethyl-ene and Polypropylene Pipelines2.2 AWWA Standard:3C900 Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC)Pressure Pipe and Fabri-cated Fittings,4 in.Through 12 in.(100 mm Through 300mm),for Water Transmission and Distribution3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be asdefined in Terminologies F412 and D1566,respectively.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.Current edition approved Aug.1,2012.Published September 2012.DOI:10.1520/F2946122For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Water Works Association(AWWA),6666 W.QuincyAve.,Denver,CO 80235,http:/www.awwa.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.2 Terms