VINYLTECH AWWA

C900 BLUE
TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTAL (4” – 12”)

CONFORMANCE MARKING
These specifications designate the requirements for The pipe shall be marked in accordance with AWWA C900.
manufacturing and installing Vinyltech AWWA C900 PVC
Pressure Pipe for potable water (4”-12”). QUALITY CONTROL
AnSi/AWWA c900 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe Each length of the pipe including the bell shall be
and Fabricated Fittings, 4” Through 60” (100mm Through hydrostatically tested in accordance with AWWA C900. The
1,500mm) pipe shall meet all additional test requirements as described in
AWWA c605 - Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride AWWA C900. Our full-time quality assurance staff continually
(PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water administers a rigid program of tests to maintain the production
AStM D1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl of the best pipe products available.
Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds INSTALLATION
AStM D3139 - Standard Specification for Joints for Plastic
Recommended installation procedures of Vinyltech
Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
Corporation are outlined in AWWA C605, Underground
AStM F477 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals
Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and
(Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
Fittings for Water. The AWWA Manual M23, PVC Pipe Design
nSF/AnSi 61, Annex G - Drinking Water Systems Components-
and Installation, is also an invaluable resource guide for design
Health Effects
and installation.
FM 1612 - Approval Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe
and Fittings for Underground Fire Protection
Ul 1285 - Standard for Pipe and Couplings, Polyvinyl Chloride
TAPPING
(PVC), and Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) for The consistent success of tapping PVC pressure pipe is
Underground Fire Service contingent upon the use of proper procedures and equipment.
Vinyltech recommends strict compliance with the
PIPE COMPOUND requirements as specified in AWWA C605.
The pipe shall be extruded from compounds meeting
(PVC 1120) the requirements of Cell Classification 12454, as
ASSEMBLING THE PIPE
defined in ASTM D1784, Standard Specification for Rigid Poly Assembly of Vinyltech PVC water pipe is easily accomplished.
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl A depth of entry mark is on each spigot end to serve as a visual
Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds. The PVC shall also be listed by check for rapid, accurate joint inspection. Do not over insert.
the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use in potable
water. 1) Remove any mud, sand, or other foreign matter from the
belled and spigot ends of the pipe. Carefully clean the
PIPE gasket area.
2) With a clean applicator (a brush or hand) lubricate the
Vinyltech pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with
entire surface of the pipe from the spigot end to the
AWWA C900.
depth of entry mark and the contact surface of the
gasket with Vinyltech Brand lubricant.
GASKET JOINT 3) Brace the bell to avoid disturbing the already installed
The gasket shall be reinforced with a steel band and meet the joints. Align the pipe, insert the spigot into the bell and
requirements of ASTM F477. Vinyltech pipe shall have an push.
integral bell end with a locked-in factory installed gasket and 4) Do not insert past the entry mark line.
shall meet the joint requirements of ASTM D3139.

Vinyltech • 201 S. 61st Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85043 • 602 233-0071 • Fax: 602 272-4847 • www.vtpipe.com
VINYLTECH AWWA

C900 BLUE TECHNICAL DATA

SUBMITTAL (4” – 12”)
Effective 11/17

C900 DR 18 Pressure Class 235

NOMINAL SIZE OUTER MINIMUM FEET PER LIFTS PER APPROX WEIGHT
(IN) (mm) DIAMETER (IN) WALL (IN) LIFT TRUCK (LB/100')

4 100 4.800 0.267 1020 16 251.6

6 150 6.900 0.383 440 16 521.2
8 200 9.050 0.503 200 20 903.0
10 250 11.100 0.617 240 12 1364.4
12 300 13.200 0.733 60-80 28 1935.8

C900 DR 14 Pressure Class 305

NOMINAL SIZE OUTER MINIMUM FEET PER LIFTS PER APPROX WEIGHT
(IN) (mm) DIAMETER (IN) WALL (IN) LIFT TRUCK (LB/100')

4 100 4.800 0.343 1020 16 317.5

6 150 6.900 0.493 440 16 658.7
8 200 9.050 0.646 200 20 1139.7
10 250 11.100 0.793 240 12 1722.3
12 300 13.200 0.943 60-80 28 2445.5

SEALING POINTS

The Rieber • Factory installed, locked-in gasket

• The pipe bell forms over the gasket, making a perfect fit
Sealing System • Avoids the possibility of installing the wrong gasket
The Rieber system provides a proven pipe • Reduces installation problems
joint with an excellent track record in the • The locked-in gasket eliminates gasket roll-out during joining
field. It is the fastest growing system in the • The gasket is molded vs. extruded and spliced
world because of its many advantages. • Works equally well under pressure or vacuum
• Three sealing points achieved vs. two
• LEAK-PROOF JOINTS
• “THE WORLDS BEST JOINT”

201 S. 61st Avenue • Phoenix, AZ 85043

602 233-0071 • 602 272-4847 Fax • www.vtpipe.com