Astm F789
Astm F789
Astm F789
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2. Referenced Documents 3. Terminology
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.1 Definitions:
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical 3.1.1 General—Definitions used in the specification are in
Insulating Materials for Testing2 accordance with Terminology F 412 unless otherwise indi-
D 1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) cated. The abbreviation for poly(vinyl chloride) is PVC.
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) 3.1.2 The terms PS-46 and PS-115 are not abbreviations but
(CPVC) Compounds3,4 rather arbitrary designations for products having minimum
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther- pipe stiffnesses, at 5 % deflection, of 46 psi (320 kPa) and 115
moplastic Pipe and Fittings4 psi (790 kPa) when tested in accordance with Test Method
D 2152 Test Method for Degree of Fusion of Extruded D 2412.
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
4. Significance and Use
Acetone Immersion4
D 2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Thermo- 4.1 The requirements of this specification are intended to
plastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity–Flow Applica- provide pipe and fittings suitable for nonpressure drainage of
tions4 sewage and surface water.
NOTE 1—Industrial waste disposal lines should be installed only with
specific approval of the cognizant code authority since chemicals not
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic commonly found in drains and sewers and temperatures in excess of
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.62 on Sewer. 140°F (60°C) may be encountered.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1995. Published December 1995. Originally
published as F 789 – 82. Last previous edition F 789 – 95.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02. Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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8. Test Methods
8.1 Conditioning:
8.1.1 Referee Testing—When conditioning is required for
Molded
Fittings,
referee tests, condition the specimens in accordance with
Nom-
Socket Socket Socket Min Procedure A of Practice D 618 at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and
inal
Size,
Entrance, Bottom, Depth, Wall 50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less than 40 h prior to test.
A in. B in. C in. ThicknessA,
in.
in. E
Conduct tests under the same conditions of temperature and
and F humidity, unless otherwise specified.
4 4.235 4.210 1.750 0.120 8.1.2 Quality Control Tests—For quality control tests, con-
60.009 60.009 dition the specimens for a minimum of 4 h in air or 1 h in water
6 6.305 6.270 3.000 0.180 at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C). Test the specimens at 73.4 6
60.011 60.011
8 8.424 8.388 4.000 0.240 3.6°F without regard to relative humidity.
60.012 60.012 8.2 Test Conditions—Conduct tests in the Standard Labora-
10 10.530
60.015
10.485
60.015
5.000 0.300
tory Atmosphere at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 %
12 12.536 12.482 6.000 0.360 relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test meth-
60.018 60.018 ods or in this specification. In cases of disagreement, the
15 15.346 15.277 7.500 0.437
60.023 60.023
tolerances shall be 61.8°F (61°C) and 62 % relative humid-
ity.
A
Fitting Wall Thickness—The wall thickness is a minimum value except that a 8.3 Sampling—The selection of pipe samples shall be as
610 % variation resulting from core shift is allowable. In such a case, the average
of two opposite wall thicknesses shall equal or exceed the value shown in the agreed upon between the purchaser and seller. In case of no
table. prior agreement, samples selected by the testing laboratory
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Size G2 J A
4 3 ⁄
11 16 ⁄
12 7⁄8
6 53⁄16 ⁄
34 13⁄8
8 51⁄4 11⁄16 115⁄16
10 57⁄8 15⁄16 23⁄16
12 613⁄16 19⁄6 213⁄16
15 81⁄4 115⁄16 311⁄16
TABLE 4 Laying Lengths of 45° Saddle Wye and Saddle Tee (min)
Size L H
6 by 4 63⁄4 33⁄16
8 by 4 81⁄4 41⁄4
8 by 6 95⁄16 41⁄4
10 by 4 93⁄4 55⁄16
10 by 6 107⁄8 55⁄16
12 by 4 115⁄16 65⁄16
12 by 6 123⁄8 65⁄16
15 by 4 137⁄16 1713⁄16
15 by 6 147⁄16 8
shall be deemed adequate. ing a good commercial quality scale calibrated in 1⁄32-in.
8.4 Pipe Dimensions: (1-mm) increments in accordance with Test Method D 2122.
8.4.1 Pipe Diameters—Measure the average outside diam- 8.5.3 Wall Thickness—Measure the wall thickness in accor-
eter of the pipe in accordance with Test Method D 2122 using dance with Test Method D 2122. Make sufficient readings, a
a circumferential wrap tape accurate to 60.001 in. (60.02 minimum of 8, to ensure that the minimum thickness has been
mm). determined. Use a ball anvil or a cylindrical anvil tubing
8.4.2 Wall Thickness—Measure the wall thickness in accor- micrometer accurate to 60.001 in. (60.02 mm).
dance with Test Method D 2122. Make sufficient readings, a 8.6 Pipe Flattening—Flatten three pipe specimens each
minimum of 8, to ensure that the minimum thickness has been 6-in. (152-mm) long between parallel plates in a press until the
determined. Use a ball anvil or a cylindrical anvil tubing distance between plates is 40 % of the outside diameter of the
micrometer accurate to 60.001 in. (60.02 mm). pipe. The rate of loading shall be uniform and such that the
8.5 Molded Fittings Dimensions: flattening is completed within 2 to 5 min. The specimen shall
8.5.1 Socket Diameters—Measure the inside diameters of pass if no splitting, cracking, or breaking is observed under
the sockets at the entrance and bottom in accordance with Test normal light with the unaided eye.
Method D 2122. Calculate the average inside diameters at the 8.7 Impact Resistance—Determine the impact resistance of
entrance and at bottom of the socket as the arithmetic mean of the pipe in accordance with Test Method D 2444, using a 20-lb
all of the diameters measured at each cross section. (10-kg) Tup A and Flat-Plate Holder B. Test six specimens each
8.5.2 Socket Depth—Measure the fittings socket depth us- 6-in. (152-mm) long at the impact levels given in Table 12. All
Size I J L M
4 78 ⁄ 51⁄8 51⁄8 223⁄32
6 15⁄16 71⁄2 711⁄16 45⁄16
8 2 10 103⁄8 6
Size D E
4 2⁄
5 32 4⁄1 16
6 33⁄16 615⁄16
8 49⁄32 817⁄32
10 55⁄16 107⁄16
12 63⁄8 121⁄2
15 715⁄16 159⁄16
shall pass. If one fails, test another six specimens; 11 passes out D 2855, using solvent cement as described in 7.8. Allow the
of 12 tested is acceptable. joined unit to stand 24 h at room temperature. Subject the unit
8.8 Pipe Stiffness—Determine the pipe stiffness at 5 % to an internal water pressure of 25 psi (170 kPa) for 1 h, and
deflection using Test Method D 2412. Test three specimens, examine the pipe fittings and joints for leakage. --`,`,```,``````,`,,`,,,,`,````-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
each 6-in. (152-mm) long, and determine the average pipe 8.10 Acetone Immersion—This test shall be conducted in
stiffness in accordance with Test Method D 2412. accordance with Test Method D 2152. This procedure is used
NOTE 5—The 5 % deflection criterion that was arbitrarily selected for for determining the degree of fusion of extruded PVC plastic
testing convenience, should not be considered as a limitation with respect pipe as indicated by reaction to immersion in anhydrous
to in-use deflection. The engineer is responsible for establishing the acetone. It is applicable only for distinguishing between
acceptable deflection limit. unfused and properly fused PVC.
8.9 Joint Tightness:
8.9.1 Elastomeric Seal (Gasketed) Joints—Joints made 9. Retest and Rejection
with pipe and fittings having elastomeric seals shall show no 9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements
sign of leakage when tested in accordance with Specification of this specification, the test(s) may be conducted again in
D 3212. accordance with an agreement between the purchaser and the
8.9.2 Solvent Cement Joints—Join two pieces of pipe by seller. There shall be no agreement to lower the minimum
means of a fitting or socket in accordance with Practice requirement of the specification by such means as omitting
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Size D E H J L P
4 25⁄32 41⁄16 25⁄32
6 33⁄16 65⁄16 33⁄16
6 by 4 23⁄32 51⁄4 37⁄32 63⁄32 623⁄32 1 32⁄
8 49⁄32 817⁄32 49⁄32
8 by 4 23⁄16 63⁄8 41⁄4 75⁄32 83⁄16 2 9⁄32
8 by 6 33⁄16 73⁄8 49⁄32 97⁄32 97⁄32 1 3⁄32
10 55⁄16 107⁄16 55⁄16
10 by 4 21⁄4 71⁄2 55⁄16 83⁄16 97⁄8 11 13⁄16
10 by 6 37⁄32 81⁄2 511⁄32 103⁄16 107⁄8 11⁄32
Size N F L Q S
4 18 ⁄ ⁄
9 64 1⁄
78 2 ⁄
78
6 ⁄
7 32 31 64⁄ 2 23⁄8
tests that are a part of the specification, substituting or TABLE 9 Coupling Stop Dimensions
modifying a test method, or by changing the specification
limits. In retesting, the product requirements of this specifica-
tion shall be met, and the test methods designated in the
specification shall be followed. If, upon retest, failure occurs,
the quantity of product represented by the test(s) does not meet
the requirement of this specification.
10. Inspection
10.1 Inspection by Purchaser—Inspection shall be made as Size N
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller as a part of 4 18 ⁄
6 ⁄
3 16
the purchase contract.
10.1.1 Inspection Notification—If purchaser inspection is
specified, the manufacturer shall notify the purchaser, in
Type Size C D N S
DWV 4 by 4 13⁄4 13⁄4 ⁄
14 ...
Cast iron 4 by 4 13⁄4 415⁄16 1⁄4 27⁄8
Clay 4 by 4 13⁄4 61⁄8 3⁄16 3
REDUCER BUSHING
Size H R X
6 by 4 11⁄2 ⁄
5 32 6.275
8 by 4 23⁄8 0.200 8.400
8 by 6 1 0.200 8.400
TABLE 12 Minimum Impact Strength at 73°F (23°C) provisions of this specification. Each certification, so fur-
nished, shall be signed by an authorized agent of the seller or
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Pipe Size, Impact Strength,
in. ft·lbf (J) manufacturer.
4 150 (203)
6 210 (284) 12. Marking
8 210 (284)
10 220 (299) 12.1 Pipe Marking—Pipe in compliance with this specifi-
12 220 (299) cation shall be clearly marked as follows at intervals of 5 ft (1.5
15 220 (299)
18 220 (299) m), or less:
12.1.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark or trade name or
logo,
advance, of the date, time, and place of testing the pipe in order 12.1.2 Nominal pipe size,
that the purchaser may be represented at the test. 12.1.3 The PVC materials minimum cell classification as
10.1.2 Inspector Access—The inspector shall have free listed in Section 5, for example, 12164-B,
access to those parts of the manufacturer’s plant that are 12.1.4 Modulus indicator, for example T-1, T-2, or T-3,
involved in inspection and product testing work performed 12.1.5 The legend “PS-46 PVC Gravity Sewer Pipe’’ or
under the specification. The manufacturer shall provide the “PS-115 PVC Gravity Sewer Pipe,”
inspector facilities for determining whether the pipe meets the 12.1.6 This designation, ASTM F 789, and
requirements of this specification. 12.1.7 Manufacturer’s code to include day, month, year,
shift plant, and extruder of manufacturer.
11. Certification 12.2 Fittings Markings—Fittings in compliance with this
11.1 When agreed upon in writing by the purchaser and the specification shall be clearly marked as follows:
producer, a certification shall be made the basis of acceptance 12.2.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
of material. This shall consist of a copy of the manufacturer’s 12.2.2 Nominal size,
test report or a statement by the producer that the material has 12.2.3 The material designation “PVC’’, and
been sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with the 12.2.4 This designation, ASTM .
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
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GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT
These requirements apply only to Federal/Military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.
S1. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci- S2.1 Packaging—Unless otherwise specified in the contract,
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon- the material shall be packaged in accordance with the suppli-
sible for the performance of all inspection and test require- er’s standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at destina-
ments specified herein. The producer may use his own or other tion in satisfactory condition and which will be acceptable to
suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection and test the carrier at lowest rates. Containers and packing shall comply
requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the pur- with Uniform Freight Classification rules.
chaser. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the S2.2 Marking—Marking for shipment shall be in accor-
inspections and tests set forth in this specification where such
dance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that material
129 for military agencies.
conforms to prescribed requirements.
NOTE S1—In U.S. Federal contracts, the contractor is responsible for NOTE S2—The inclusion of the U.S. Government procurement require-
inspection. ments should not be construed as an indication that the U.S. Government
endorses the products described in this document.
S2. Packaging and Marking for U.S. Government Procure-
ment:
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