Uponor Montazni Manual EN FIN PDF

Installation Manual
for Pre-Insulated Pipes
Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s.

Contents
1. General Rules for Installation
2. Handling and Storage
3. Pipe Laying and Backfilling
4. Welding &Testing
5. Detection System
6. Joint Assembly
7. Installation of Pipe Fittings
8. Installation with Preheating
9. Basic Technical Data
10. Waste Generated during Installation
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General Rules
1. General Rules for Installation
The reliability and total life of the pre-insulated piping system greatly depends on the quality of its
installation. The quality of joints is crucial for the lifetime and efficiency of the entire system. Defects
caused by poor installation can cause serious failures, particularly corrosion of steel pipes or degradation
of insulation material,
This Installation Manual contains working procedures, recommendations and important information
that must be followed when installing individual pre-insulated components of Wehotherm® system.
Adherence to correct procedures is required to achieve the anticipated working life of individual
elements of pre-insulated pipes and the entire piping system.
The installation of pre-insulated pipes and accessories must be carried out in accordance with the following:
- Applicable laws, standards, and regulations
- Design documentation of Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s.
- Product catalogue of Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s.
- Installation procedures and rules provided in this Manual
- Approved design documentation
The design and installation of piping made of plastic casing and media-carrying steel pipes are subject
to the following standards:
EN 253 District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks
- Pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing
of polyethylene
- Fitting assemblies of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing
of polyethylene
- shut-off valves for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing
of polyethylene
- Joint assembly for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing
of polyethylene
EN 13941 Design and installation of preinsulated bonded pipe systems for district heating
EN 14419 District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water
networks - Surveillance systems
EN 15698 District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded twin pipe systems for directly buried hot water
networks - Part 1: Twin pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation
and outer casing of polyethylene
Failure to observe the installation procedures and conditions specified in the documents of Uponor
Infra Fintherm a.s. may result in damage to the pre-insulated pipes and accessories, which will
not covered by the warranty.
The safety of staff and other persons must be ensured in accordance with applicable regulations.
The waste generated during the installation of pre-insulated pipes shall be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner and in accordance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and legislation.
According to the requirements of EN 13941 and the EHP directive, the installation of joints can
only be carried out by personnel trained for this technology with a valid certificate issued
by the supplier of the pipe system, Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s., or an organization providing
certification of employees and installation companies according to national practices,
e.g. AGFW in Germany according to German directives FW603 and FW605.
Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s. reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
Please find current technical information on our website www.fintherm.cz
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Handling and Storage
2.1 Handling
2.2 Storage
2.2.1 Pipes
2.2.2 Fittings
2.2.3 Foam components
2.2.4 Connecting materials
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2.1 Handling
During handling, it is essential to observe all safety regulations and take utmost care so as to avoid
personal injury and prevent damage to the casing, isolation, detection wires or ends of steel pipes.
The pipe ends are protected from the penetration of dirt by plastic caps.
The pipes can be handled using:
Loader
It is necessary to pay attention primarily

to the stability (centre of gravity)
of transported material
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Crane with the use of lashing straps

and a spreader beam:
- Lifting the piping at the casing - the distance

between the lashing straps must be at least
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min. 100 mm
4.5 m for 12 metre long pipes
- The pipes should only be lifted by the steel
pipe - the lashing straps are fastened
vertically at the ends of the steel pipe
to prevent damage to the casing
Manually in case of smaller dimensions
Extreme care shall must be taken, when unloading

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is carried out manually. The only method that

can be recommended is the use of wooden
ramps and belts, as shown in the figure.
Pipes and other piping components

must never be dumped or dropped
from the vehicle!
Other types of handling, e.g. use of hooks or chains, are not recommended, as there is a high risk
of damage especially to the pipe casing.
It must be ensured that handling is always carried out to prevent potential damage to the casing
of the pre-insulated pipes.
The pipes and other piping components must not be dragged on the ground!
The products shall not be handled at temperatures below -15°C. At temperatures below 10°C
the polyethylene casing loses its elasticity (ie. becomes brittle) and is more susceptible to
damage; therefore, measures must be taken to prevent potential damage to the outer casing.
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2.2 Storage
2.2.1 Pipes
The pipes must be stored on a flat surface and protected against possible ingress of moisture into
the PUR insulation or flooding of the pipes with water.
Storing pipes on a sand bed
The pipes should be ideally stored on a flat, compact sandy surface without any stones or sharp objects.
The sandy surface must be designed so that the ends of pipes exceed it by 1 m. The pipes must be
secured against slipping.
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max. 2 m
0,1 m
1m
Storing pipes on wooden beams
When storing pipes on wooden beams, it is necessary to level the beams and place them with
a maximum spacing of 2 m. The pipes must be secured against slipping by wedges. Failure to
comply with the storage conditions may cause irreversible deformation of the pipe casing.
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max. 2 m
0,1 m
1m b 2m b 2m b 1m
Width of support depending on the height of the bundle of pipes
Height of bundle of pipes (m) b width of support (mm)

do 0,5 m 125 mm
0,5 - 1,0 m 200 mm
1,0 - 1,5 m 250 mm
1,5 - 2,0 m 400 mm
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2.2.2 Fittings
All fittings (bends, branches, reducers, valves, etc.) must always be stored above the surrounding terrain
to prevent the penetration of moisture into the PUR foam.
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2.2.3 Foam Components
The components for foam insulation should be stored at temperatures +10° to + 30°C in closed containers
placed in lockable and ventilated areas.
The components for foam shall not be exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures below +10° C.
Exposure to lower temperatures results in irreversible damage to the components containing
isocyanate by crystallization.
30°C
ok
10°C
10°C
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ISO C YAN ATE
The maximum shelf life of properly stored PUR foam components

is 9 months; after this period, the properties of the finished PUR foam are not guaranteed.
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2.2.4 Jointing Materials
Jointing materials must be kept in dry storage areas. Joint casing material shall be stored in a vertical
position in white protective packaging.
The white protective packaging protects the joint casing material against dirt, moisture
and shrinkage by the effect of heat and UV radiation. The white protective packaging
is removed from the joint sleeves (already slipped on welded pre-insulated pipes) just before
the assembly of joints!
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30°C
All shrinkable materials shall be protected against direct sunlight and high temperatures
over +30 °C.
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Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling
3. Trench, Pipe Laying
and Backfilling
3.1 Trench
3.2 Laying Pipes in Trenches
3.3 Installation of Foam
Expansion Elements
3.4 Backfilling
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3.1 Trench
The trench must always be secured against soil slippage according to local regulations (it is recommended
to protect the sides of the trench against slipping by formwork from a depth of 1 m). The trench must
be dry and free of stones and other sharp objects that could damage the pipe casing.
Dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Standard pipes

Warning Tape
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min 400 mm
Backfill
- Compacted as required
min 200 mm
S min
Sand (grain size from 0 to 8 mm)

- Compaction of 94 to 98% (Proctor)

min 150 mm - Standard compaction
Drainage of Ø 100
(drainage is used only in special cases) A D E Trench Bottom
The sand bed of the pre-insulated pipes can be protected by geotextile that helps to ensure
the consistency of the sand bed in the ground and separates it from the soil.
Recommended minimum dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Standard-pipes
S
Casing pipe diameter D Amin min Emin
At a minimum backfill depth of 400 mm
(mm) (mm) (mm)
(mm)
90 200 640 200
110 200 660 200
125 200 675 200
140 200 690 200
160 200 710 200
180 200 730 200
200 250 750 250
225 250 775 250
250 250 800 250
280 250 830 250
315 250 865 250
355 250 905 250
400 250 950 250
450 250 1000 250
500 250 1050 250
560 300 1110 300
630 300 1180 300
710 300 1260 300
800 300 1350 300
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Dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Twin pipes
The system of Wehotherm® Twin piping is installed in the ground with the supply pipe placed under
the return pipe. All elements of this system (branches, bends, valves, etc.) are designed for this type
of installation.
Warning Tape
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Min. 400 mm
Backfill
- Compacted as required
min 200 mm
S min
return Sand (grain size from 0 to 8 mm)

- Compaction of 94 to 98% (Proctor)
feed

min 150 mm - Standard compaction
Drainage of Ø 100
(drainage is used only in special cases) A D Trench Bottom
The sand bed of the pre-insulated pipes can be protected by geotextile that helps to ensure
the consistency of the sand bed in the ground and separates it from the soil.
Recommended minimum dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Twins pipes
S
Casing pipe diameter D Amin min
At a minimum backfill depth of 400 mm
(mm) (mm)
(mm)
125 200 675
140 200 690
160 200 710
180 200 730
200 250 750
225 250 775
250 250 800
315 250 870
400 250 950
450 250 1000
500 250 1050
630 300 1180
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Minimum height of backfill
The minimum height of the backfill (H) is measured from the top (crown) of the pipe. If there is
a roadway above the pipe, the height is measured to the underside of the roadway. If the pipe may
be exposed to traffic load, the minimum height of backfill shall be determined according to the
formula below, and it must never be less than 0.4 m.
In the case of roads with heavy traffic, it is necessary to consider the possible effects of dynamic load
and increase the minimum backfill depth, if necessary. All such cases must be determined in the
design documentation.
h=0,17. F [m] √
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Minimum depth of backfill
F = loading by one vehicle axle [t]

(max. 10 tons)
* The minimum depth of backfill (h)

is measured from the top (crown) of the
pipe to the underside of the roadway
F hmin.*= 0,4 m
Minimum depth of backfill hmin must be adhered to also in case of elevated branches (measured from
the top of the branch casing).
hmin.*= 0,4 m hmin.*= 0,4 m

min 0,15 m
min 0,15 m
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If it is not possible to comply with the minimum depth of backfill, some kind of pipe protection
or another technical solution must be used to distribute the load over a larger area.
Specific materials, dimensions of pipe protectors and distribution plates, their locations and other
details must be specified in the design documentation.
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Maximum depth of pipe installation
The maximum depth of the backfill measured from the top (crown) of the pipe casing should not
exceed 2.0 m, when considering the mechanical properties of the PUR foam
Technical measures agreed with the technical department of Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s. are required
for a greater depth of pipe laying.
The correct depth of backfill is very important. Insufficient depth of backfill material may
cause the pipe to move as the medium begins to increase in temperature, while excessive
depth of backfill may result in the deformation of the pipe insulation layer and prevent
the pipe expansion due to friction.
Recommended backfill height: 0.5 to 1.5 m
Crossing cables and pipelines
Crossing of pipelines and other utility lines must be carried out in accordance with applicable national
standards.
All crossings and parallel pipelines and cable lines shall always be located at least 150 mm from
the pipe casing.
Dimensions of trench to ensure a successful joint assembly
As successful joint assembly requires sufficient space for installation (mainly for pipes of larger
dimensions), the width and depth of the trench must be greater where jointing is to be carried
out. This also applies to supporting the pipes with polystyrene blocks, wooden beams and bags
filled with sand.
min. 1m min. 0,4m min. 0,25m

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min. 2m
100 - 300 mm
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Installation can be made easier if you weld

several components together, including
the assembly of joints, outside the trench,
or assemble the components on wooden beams
placed over the trench. Then the assembled
section of the pipeline is laid into the trench.
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Extension of trenches for bends etc.

MOVEMENT
Where there are bends and branches
for example, the trench must be extended
to allow for any pipe expansion and
to facilitate the installation of expansion pads.
expansion pads
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3.2 Laying Pipes in Trenches

Before laying pipes in trenches, the dimensions of the trench must be checked. The bottom of the
trench must be level, without water, stones and other debris. The levelled trench bottom is covered
with a layer of sieved sand (with a grain size of 2 to 8 mm with no sharp edges) to a height of 150 mm.
The pipes can also be placed on polystyrene blocks of sufficient hardness or bags filled with sand
or wooden beams**.
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max 2 m max 1 m max 2 m max 1 m
** The wooden beams must be removed before the trench is backfilled to prevent damage to the casing
of the pre-insulated pipe during soil compaction. Polystyrene supports can be left in the trench.
The bags filled with sand must be cut open before burying the pipe, so that the resulting sand bed is homogeneous.
3.3 Installation of Foam Expansion Elements
Temperature changes in the pipes cause linear expansion. Since the backfill does not allow for the
necessary movement of the pipe, it is necessary to install foam expansion elements (pads) facilitating
thermal expansion of pre-insulated pipes.
These expansion pads must be installed in particular at bends with angles from 60° to 90°, that are usually
used as the following natural compensation loops: “L”, “Z”, “U”. Equally important is their use at
branches, reducers, valves and end fittings.
Extension of the excavated trench at the points where expansion loops are installed significantly
eases the installation of the expansion pads.
The expansion pads are manufactured in cross-linked polyethylene, which is highly resistant to the
effects of soil, moisture and chemicals.
Installation of Expansion Pads:

Profiled sheets are cut on site to the desired dimensions, which is determined by the outer diameter
of the pipe.
D
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Direction
of pipe dilatation
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The foam expansion pads must be always placed on the side where the pipeline will move.
If greater expansion is anticipated, it is possible to install the expansion pads up to three layers deep.
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Direction
of pipe dilatation
The size and length of sheathing by expansion pads must be specified in the installation plan.
The expansion pads must be attached to the piping so that they do not slip off or get separated from
the piping during the backfilling .process. Pads of smaller dimensions are fixed to the pipe with adhesive
tape reinforced with glass fibre or plastic ties. Pads of larger dimensions should be fixed by geotextile.
DO NOT FORGET TO INSTALL THE EXPANSION PADS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE INSTALLATION

GUIDE !!!
Examples of the shielding of individual elements of pipelines:
Adhesive tape
Reinforced
with fibreglass
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3.4 Backfilling

1) Check before Backfilling
Before the pipe is backfilled with sand and soil, all joints must be checked to ensure that they
comply to the installation plan with particular regard to correct placing of the expansion pads,
correct length of pad and the number of layers required to compensate for the anticipated expansion.
1m
L2
1,5 m
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2) Pipe Backfilling
The trench must be dry and free of fragments of concrete, stones and other sharp objects that could
damage the pipe casing. The pipe is gradually backfilled with sand of the grain size of 0 to 8 mm
and at least 200 mm layer above the crown of the pipe. The sand backfill must be compacted in its
full height to a value of 94 to 98% according to Proctor. Compaction should be carried out evenly
on both sides to prevent displacement or lifting of the pipe.
3) Location of the marking tape

On this layer of compacted sand, a warning marking tape (foil) must be placed above each pipe,
indicating the position of the pipe in case of possible excavation work.
4) Pipe backfilling with soil

Finally, the trench is filled with soil which is compacted gradually in layers of 200 to 300 mm
by a compactor. Compaction should be carried out uniformly and according to the requirements
for the final use of the surface (pavement, vegetation, etc.).
200 - 300 mm
min 200 mm 94 to 98% compaction by Proctor min 200 mm 94 to 98% compaction by Proctor
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min 150 mm min 150 mm
A warning marking tape (foil) must be placed 200 mm above each pipe.
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4. 4. Welding & Testing
Media-Carrying Pipe and Its Testing

4.1 Welding of Steel Pipes
4.2 Cutting Pipes and Shortening
Pre-Insulated Pipes
4.3 Pipe Tests
4.3.1 Compressive Strength Test
and Tightness Test
4.3.2 Parameters of Process Water
4.3.3 Putting the Pipe in Operation
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4. Welding & Testing
4.1 Welding of Steel Pipes
The steel media-carrying pipe must be welded according to EN 489. The welders must have a valid certificate
according to EN 287-1 and shall observe the instructions of the construction welding technologist.
Before welding the pipe, check the readiness according to the figure below:
min. 1m min. 0,4m min. 0,25m

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min. 2m
1) Joints in protective packaging must be slid onto the piping before welding!
2) It is necessary to check the signal wires of pre-insulated elements.
3) The length of the free ends must be at least 150 mm and there must be no residues of the PUR foam
around the weld to prevent the generation of harmful fumes and possible weld contamination.
4) In case of straight pipes, maintain the continuity of the detection wires by turning them.
It is recommended to protect the pipe casing and PUR foam from overheating or burning
during welding.
Welding steel pipes - chamfer of steel pipe at weld points

The ends of walls of steel pipes of different wall thickness must be adjusted to provide a chamfer according
to the requirements of EN 13941, which refers to EN ISO 9692-2. These adjustments are done on site.
h
The chamfer of h ≤ 0,3 * tn (mm) and max. 1 mm
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tn
is set by adjusting to the outer pipe diameter.
The difference in the wall thickness of

tn
t’
t‘ ≤ 1,5 x tn is adjusted by modifying the pipe

with a thicker wall of t’.
15°± 5° 30°± 5°
15°± 5° The difference in the wall thickness of

t‘ > 1,5 x tn is adjusted by modifying the pipe
tn
on both sides.
t’
15°± 5° ≥ 25 mm 1,6 ± 0,8 mm
Welding of steel pipes - bend in weld. Max. Nominal size max. angle
angular change in welding steel pipes
of standard steel wall thickness. DN 25 - DN 250 3,0°
DN 300 - DN 350 2,5°
DN 400 - DN 450 1,5°
DN 500 - DN 600 1,0°
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4.2 Cutting Pipes and Shortening Pre-Insulated Pipes
The pre-insulated pipe is normally supplied in lengths of 6, 12 and 16 meters. If a different length
is needed in the project, the process is carried out on site.

Fittings may not be modified in any way.
When shortening the pipes, be careful not to damage the detection wires. Even a small incision
of a wire can cause its breakage and consequent malfunction of the entire detection system.
After cutting the pipe, measure the length of the free end which is given for the standard length of joints
(quantity of foam components) as follows: for ≤ DN 350 = 150-170 mm, for ≥ DN 400 = 150-190 mm.
The length of the free end of the pipe must be at least 150 mm according to standard, it must
be carefully cleaned from the remnants of the PUR foam due to its flammability.
The distance of the free space between the ends of the insulation must be in the range of 300-340 mm
(or 380 for DN ≥ 400).
90°
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300 - 380 mm
Cut the pipe with care so that the resulting sections of the pipe can be used in another part
of the piping.
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4.3 Pipe Tests
Upon the completion of the pipeline, it is necessary to flush the pipeline, perform a visual inspection
and a pressure test of the installed system before mounting joints. The visual inspection of the welds
is made on site over the entire length of the weld seam according to EN ISO 5817. The welds may only
be checked by qualified personnel.
For the purpose of the leak test and compressive strength test, the compensators must be
secured by securing welds to prevent their destruction.
4.3.1 Compressive Strength Test and Tightness Test

Leak test
Welds must be subjected to the leak test according to EN 13941, using one of the following methods:
a) Air leak test with air pressure of 0.2 bar or negative pressure of 0.65 bar, the tightness
of the weld being checked by an appropriate testing liquid;
b) Water leak test carried out at a pressure corresponding to 1.3 times the design pressure with
a simultaneous check of the welds;
c) 100% non-destructive check of the steel media-carrying pipe, e.g. X-ray or ultrasound.
Compressive strength test
Procedure similar to the water leak test, but the pressure must be increased to 1.5 times
the design pressure.
While the leak test is obligatory, the pressure test is optional and can be required according to local
practices or by the investor.
The leak test may be replaced with the compressive strenght test, if such test is required.
The test reports are an integral part of the archived construction documentation.
4.3.2 Parameters of Process Water

The parameters of heating water must meet the requirements of applicable national standards and
norms and their currently valid equivalents. Notwithstanding the different applicable national standards,
the following parameters must be met: pH value of water in the steel piping at 25°C must always be
higher than 8.5, the total concentration of Fe + Mn shall not exceed 0.3 mg/l, the apparent alkalinity
from 0.5 to 1.5 nmol/l, the excess of NaSO2 must be from 10 to 40 mg/l, and the concentration of chlorides
and sulphates must not exceed 15 mg/l.
The pipeline flushing and pressure test must be performed using water of appropriate properties to
prevents corrosion and be free of any kind of contamination.
4.3.3 Putting the Pipe in Operation

When putting the pipe in operation, temperature shall be increased gradually to prevent thermal shock
and to facilitate smooth expansion movement of the pipe. The recommended maximum increase in water
temperature is 10°C per hour. The information on compensation and pre-heating of the pipe must be
provided in the design.
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5. Detection System
5.1 Checking the detection wires

of pre-insulated components
4.2 Connection of detection wires -
NORDIC system
4.3 Checking the correct connection
of detection wires in the pipeline route
Detection System
5.4.1 Termination allowing measurement
4.4.2 Termination not allowing measurement
(inaccessible branch)
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5. Detection System
Monitoring of the condition of the insulation of pre-insulated pipes by means of detection wires is
desirable to prevent extensive damage to the pipe. There are several types of detection systems. This
manual focuses only on the most commonly used NORDIC system (copper and tin-plated copper wires).
The system connection in the entire route, including connections to terminal systems, shall be governed
by drawings.
5.1 Checking the detection wires of pre-insulated components

Before welding individual pipe elements, the detection wires shall be checked to avoid installation
of damaged pipe elements.
Control tests are carried out to check the integrity of detection wires and their possible mutual contact
or contact of the wire with the media-carrying pipe:
1) Test for the exclusion of leakage between the detection wire and steel pipe
Detection System
> 2 MΩ (2000 kΩ)
2) Testing the integrity of detection wires
< 0,3 Ω for various piping elements

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It is not allowed to install piping elements with values other than those listed here!
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5. Detection System
5.2 Connecting detection wires - NORDIC system
(copper and tin-plated copper wires)
The area of the joint must be dry and clean before the installation of the detection system. Prior to
assembly, remove any damp foam from the pipe ends. Straighten the wires carefully and check that
they are not broken or damaged. Clean the wires with sandpaper and then pull them through the
connector. Place the special connector in the centre so that the wires pass through it in parallel.
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The detection wires must be sufficiently tensioned to prevent their deflection and contact with the steel
media-carrying pipe during foaming. A contact of the detection wire with the steel pipes will result
in a short circuit and the entire detection system becomes non-functional. Therefore, it is necessary to
place a detection wire support (supplied in the joint mounting kit) on the media-carrying pipe in the
middle of the joint and attach it with adhesive tape reinforced with fibreglass. Press the connector by
suitable crimping pliers.
Detection System
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Do not use wire cutters, pliers or other improper tools!
Solder the connection at both ends of the connector with an electrical solder or soldering burner with
a tip. Soldering of the connector increases the mechanical strength of the connection and eliminates
the contact resistance between the wires.
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Subsequently, check that the connection of wires along the route is flawless.
- Do not use direct flame, flux or acid for soldering. Doing so could cause embrittlement
of the detection wires and their subsequent damage.
- Avoid excessive tensioning of the detection wires, which could result in the reduced tensile
strength of the detection wires.
- After connecting the detection wires, the joint must be insulated without undue delay
to protect it against moisture. For this reason it is unacceptable to leave unfinished
connections “for later”.
- It is recommended to check the connection of the conductors in the pipeline after insulating
each connection.
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5. Detection System
5.3 Checking the correct connection of detection wires
in the pipeline route
After welding a pipe fitting to the pipe and connecting the detection wires, perform the following tests
on the connections of the detection system:
1) Test of proper connector installation. Test each connector separately.

0 - 0,1 Ω
2) Test of insulation resistance between the detection wire and steel pipe.
> 0.2 MΩ (200 kΩ) at 1000 m of wire = 500 m of pipeline

Detection System
3) Test of detection wire integrity.
≤ 1,65 Ω / 100 m of wire

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The detection wires must be tested over the entire length of the pipe before making any joints.
The resistance of the copper wire is 1.35 to 1.65 Ω / 100 m of wire.
The insulation resistance between the wire and the steel pipe is from 500 kΩ to 200 MΩ, depending on
the pipe length and climatic conditions. The minimum allowable value is 200 kΩ per 1000 m of detection
wire (500 m long pipeline).
The following table shows the permissible resistance values recalculated according to these rules for
different lengths of wire in the monitored section.
For new construction:
Wire length in monitored Minimum electrical resistance Maximum resistance

section [m] of insulation foam [kΩ] of detection wire [Ω]
‹ 100 2000 ‹ 1,5
100 2000 1,5
200 1000 3,0
500 400 7,5
1000 200 15
2000 100 30
› 2000 100 › 30
For older structures, it can be half the value.
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5. Detection System
5.4 Termination of detection wires
5.4.1 Termination allowing measurement

Weld a control screw on the accessible part of the supporting steel pipe near the future sleeve. Attach
a ground conductor CY1.5 between two nuts. Lead the detection wires between the pipe casing
and the end sleeve according to the design. Lead the wires into the electrical box and connect them
to the terminals. In case of insufficient length of a detection wire, you can extended it with CY1.5 wire
by means of a soldered pressing connector. Connect the detector and the terminal elements according
to the instructions in the operating manual.
B1 BS1
Wires after
Welded removal of jacket
BS2
ground of CYKY wire BS3 CYKY wire
of CY 1.5 wire Welded J 3x1.5
screw ground
screw Shrink tubing
9.5/4.8
Detection System
Shrink tubing of 4.8/2.4 protecting PVC wire
insulation from flame. The tubing reaches only
under the edge of the sleeve not to prevent the
CY 1.5 wire ingress of the sealing adhesive around the wire.
(PVC insulation)
Soldered Cu
pressing connector
Welded ground
screw and
wire CY 1.5
Sealing adhesive
Closing sleeve of PI
pipe before shrinking
5.4.2 Termination not allowing measurement (inaccessible branch)
The detection wires shall be connected under the sleeve to a short circuit by means of soldered pressing
connectors according to the design. The connected wires shall be placed in a groove made in the foam
and protected against short circuit with the pipe by fixed anchoring in the groove.
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Detection System
6. Joint Assembly
6.1 General Instructions

6.2 Assembly Procedure
6.3 Joint Casing Leak Test
6.4 Insulating Joints
6.4.1 Foaming from Bottles
6.4.2 Dispensing PUR Foam from Bottles
6.5 Installation of Welding Plugs
Assembly of Joints
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6. Joint Assembly
6.1 General Instructions
Long-term statistics show that a large number of failures in pre-insulated pipes occur in the area of the
joint. Inadequate joint quality may require subsequent repairs or even cause failures in heat supplies.
Substantial costs can be incurred in repairing or replacing joint-failures.
A quality joint installation requires optimum working environment and appropriate installation
conditions, in particular:
• Trench according to safety regulations and with enough space

• Sufficient space around the pipes for the installation of joints
• Dry trench (provided with drainage, if necessary)
• Protection against adverse weather conditions ( tent or similar)
• Co-ordination of construction work
• Use of appropriate systems and materials for making joints in accordance with EN 489
• Compliance with the instructions from the manufacturers of pipes, fittings and jointing systems
• Sufficient time for quality work
Cleaning is crucial for quality joints. Before making a joint, it is necessary to ensure the cleanliness
of the whole area of the joint and jointing system, in particular by cleaning the surfaces of any
impurities, such as dust, sand and especially grease.
Take utmost care, when working with detection wires throughout the installation. These must never
be damaged.
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Before making the joint, remove 2-5 mm of oxidized PUR foam from the ends of the pipes
to ensure better adhesion of the foam.
All moist insulating foam must be removed from the pipe ends.
There must be no moisture (not even residual moisture) in the area of the joint before foaming.
Moisture trapped inside the insulating polyurethane foam may later cause degradation of the
insulation foam and rusting of the media-carrying steel pipe.
The temperature of the individual components of the PUR foam before they are mixed must
be in the range of 15°C to 25°C.
The surface temperature of the joint materials (media-carrying and casing tubes) that will
be in contact with the PUR foam must be in the range of 15°C to 45°C. At lower temperatures,
it is necessary to preheat the joint with hot air, e.g. in welding tents. If proper temperature
cannot be ensured for foaming, prefabricated PUR foam sections are used.
According to the requirements of EN 13941 and the EHP directive, the installation of joints
can only be carried out by personnel trained for this technology with a valid certificate issued
by the supplier of the pipe system, Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s., or an organization providing
certification of employees and installation companies according to national practices,
e.g. AGFW in Germany according to German directives FW603 and FW605.
After the installation of the pipeline connections, a record must be made in the building log
(please specify: pipeline dimensions, number of connections, date, time, extra work, weather
conditions, etc.).
Each pipeline connection performed must be recorded by the responsible employee

in the form “Report on Connection Installation”, which is available for downloading
at www.fintherm.cz.
Note: Only one installer is responsible for each pipeline connection.
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6. Joint Assembly
6.2 Assembly Procedure
DSJ Double-Sealed Shrinkable Joint
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3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8
The joint is delivered in 3 packages - 1) shrinkable casing, 2) installation kit, 3) PUR components
The complete joint comprises:
1. PE shrinkable casing 1 pc 6. Electrical wire supports 2 pcs
2. Shrinkable sleeves 2 pcs 7. Electrical wire connectors 2 pcs
3. Closing patches 2 pcs 8. Sealing tape * 1 pc
4. Venting plugs 2 pcs PUR components
5. Welding plugs 2 pcs (quantity according to dimensions)
Installation:
Assembly of Joints
1) Before welding the media 2) Clean the casing pipe of 3) Use a white marker to indicate
-carrying pipes, pull a shrinkable mechanical impurities, roughen both the extreme positions
casing on the pipe end. the surface by grinding and then of the centred sleeve of the joint. *
thoroughly clean with alcohol up
to a distance of 15-20 cm from
both ends of the pipe.
45°C
ok
35°C
4) Activate the surfaces of the 5) Remove the white plastic 6) Centre the joint casing to fit
casing pipe ends with a soft protective cover and fold the white marks and completely
flame and heat up at 35°C - 45°C. the ends of the sealing tape remove the sealing tape
Never direct the flame on the protective foil so that it can be protective foil.
PUR foam. completely removed afterwards.
* Does not apply to casings supplied with the tape pasted on.
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ok 45°C
7) Heat both ends of the shrinkable 8) When the casing shrinks and 9) Preheat the casing and the part
sleeve to a distance of about 10 cm cools down, clean both its of the casing, on which the
with soft flame so that the heat edges and ends of the pipe of shrinkable sleeve will be placed,
is gradually spreading in the mechanical impurities, roughen to a temperature of about 60°C.
material, until the sleeve edges the surface by grinding and Use soft yellow flame and
adhere completely to the casing then clean thoroughly with continue until the heat to
tube. No protruding edges of the alcohol to a distance greater penetrates the material. Check
casing are permissible. than the width of the the surface temperature using
shrinkable sleeve. a contactless or contact
thermometer.
A
B
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10) Remove the protective foil from 11) Heat the contact layer of the 12) Heat the closing patch with
end A, heat it up and attach it in closing patch (bright side). Heat soft flame while pressing it at
50/50 ratio (50% on the pulled it up until the surface gets soft. the overlap with sleeve (by
casing and 50% on the casing Align it at the centre of the punches with gloved hands)
pipe). Then remove the overlapping of the shrinkable until the bottom meshing
protective foil from the entire sleeve and press. appears on the surface. There
length of the sleeve and wrap it must be no air trapped under
with some sagging around the the closing patch.
pipe. Heat end B and fold it
about 7-10 cm over end A,
attach it and warm it up.
13) First shrink the part of the 14) Continue with shrinking at
sleeve on the casing. Start a smaller diameter on the tube
heating from the centre on the casing towards the edge of the
bottom and proceed with circular shrinkable sleeve to prevent
movement along the arresting air below the melt layer
circumference towards the edge. which may result in unevenness
The adhesive must be melted and bubbles.
properly and the sleeve adhere
to the casing.
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6. Joint Assembly 50 mm
Direction of the finger

movement
15) Touch with your finger gently to 16) After shrinking, drill a vent 17) Install the shrinkable sleeve
make sure that the melt adhesive hole with a drill of 25 mm on the other end of the casing
is in liquid state (small wrinkles diameter, which is necessary in the same way. Then, drill
will disappear and smooth to prevent the generation a filling hole of 25 mm diameter.
surface will remain). of pressure by the expansion
of heated air.
18) Now, the DPJ is ready for foaming and sealing with a welding plug (see next section).
Assembly of Joints
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6. Joint Assembly
6.3 Joint Casing Leak Test
The joints must be installed so that all joints are watertight. According to the requirements of EN 13941
referring to EN 489, each joint, which is not double-sealed shall be subjected to a leakage test.
The joint leak test is carried out with air or another suitable gas. The test pressure 0.2 bar must be applied
for at least 2 minutes at a temperature up to 40°C. The pressure is generated by a pump or a compressor
(for larger joints). Potential leaks are indicated by bubbles formed by escaping air and suitable detection
liquid (e.g. soapy water) which is not harmful to the joint materials or the environment.
2 min 0,2 bar
40°C
ok
When soapy water is used, bubbles

079c
indicate leaks, which must be

remedied by repeated heating
of shrinking of the sleeve.
The pump with a pressure gauge

can be ordered from Uponor Infra
Assembly of Joints
Fintherm a.s. under the ordering

code: WTS NAR Pump-01
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6. Joint Assembly
6.4 Insulating Joints
Working with foam components requires compliance with the basic rules and precautions for
“work with harmful substances:”
• Make sure to read carefully and understand all instructions for foaming joints.
• Observe all principles of occupational health and safety.
• During work, smoking, eating, drinking and handling open flame is strictly prohibited
(risk of vapour inhalation, ignition of flammable substances or ingestion of these substances).
• Sufficient ventilation of the workplace shall be ensured.
• The employees shall wear all protective equipment, such as face shield, protective clothing
and gloves (danger of foam getting into eyes, skin irritation, etc.)
Recommendations for first aid:
Always follow the instructions and safety data sheet for the supplied components.
In case of any health problems, seek medical advice and show the supplied instructions or safety
data sheet or a bottle or canister of the relevant PUR foam component.
Assembly of Joints
Inhalation:
Remove the victim to fresh air and let them rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek
medical advice.
Skin contact:
Wash with plenty of soap and water. After drying and treatment, a regenerative cream can be
applied.
Eye contact:
Rinse carefully with water for a few minutes. If you wear contact lenses, remove them. Then seek
medical advice.
Exposure and accidental ingestion:

Seek medical advice or contact the poison information centre on the telephone number:
224 919 293 or 224 915 402 (24/7 service).
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6. Joint Assembly
6.4.1 Foaming from Bottles
The joints may only be made by trained and certified personnel.
When insulating the joints, the following six principles must be observed in particular:
1) Use of protective equipment

2) Dry joint surfaces
3) Optimum temperature of the foam components (15°C to 25°C)
4) Ambient temperature, temperature of PE-HD casing and media-carrying tube (15°C to 45°C)
5) Correct dosing of foam components for the given length of the foamed joint
6) Thorough mixing of foam components
Foaming at air temperatures below + 5°C or in rain is not permitted without additional measures.
Suitable measures include the use of a tent with preheating, etc. At air temperatures above 30°C there
is a risk of a vigorous reaction of foam which may be ejected from the joint; therefore, it is recommended
to shadow the joint before foaming it at higher temperatures.
25°C
ok
15°C
I S O C YA N AT E
Assembly of Joints
A B
1) Prepare all the tools for the job: 2) Seal one of the joint openings 3) To ensure proper chemical
protective clothing, gloves, face with a venting plug. reaction the temperature
shield or goggles, a rag, a knife of the foam components must
and a hammer. be 20 - 25°C. Use bottles of
an appropriate size.
A
1. 30 s
2.
ISOC YANATE
B 45°C
2.
B
ok
1. 15°C
I S O C YA N AT E
mix
4) First, shake both components 5) Shake the contents very 6) Pour the entire mixture
separately to mix any deposits. vigorously and quickly for perfect immediately through
Then carefully pour component mixing of components A and B the opening into the space
A (polyol) into component for about 30 s (max. 40 s of the sealed joint. Close
B (isocyanate MDI). Close in colder months). Immediately the pouring opening
the mixture with a lid with after mixing, cut off the tip immediately by the venting plug.
a pouring piece. of the pouring piece.
If foam has not poured out of the joint pouring openings, check all the necessary foaming parameters.
Disconnect the joint and perform the operation again!
The joint should not be foamed from several batches of the mixture, but always at one pouring.
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6. Joint Assembly
6.4.2 Dispensing PUR Foam from Bottles
Calculated values: Components:

Density of 85 kg/m3 o MDI: Diphenylmethane diisocyanate, dark, viscous, higher
f polyurethane, DSJ type amount Polyol: Polyether alcohol, light, bright, viscous
Length of foamed part: 350 mm
Dispensing foam for Wehotherm® Standardsystem

Insulation class 1 Insulation class 2 Insulation class 3
DN Casing dia- Casing dia- Casing dia-
Bottle size Bottle size Bottle size
meter [mm] meter [mm] meter [mm]
25 90 1 110 2 125 3
32 110 2 125 3 140 4
40 110 2 125 3 140 4
50 125 3 140 4 160 6
65 140 3 160 5 180 6
80 160 4 180 6 200 6.1
100 200 6.1 225 8 250 8
125 225 7 250 9 280 9
150 250 8 280 9 315 10
200 315 9 355 7+8 400 9,1+7/ 9+9
250* 400 7+8 450 9,1+9,1 500 10+11
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300 450 8+8 500 10+11 560 11+11
350 500 9+9,1 560 9+9+9
400** 560 9+9,1+6
Dispensing foam for Wehotherm® Twins system

Insulation class 1 Insulation class 2
Casing dia- Casing dia-
DN Bottle size Bottle size
meter [mm] meter [mm]
25 140 4 160 5
32 160 5 180 6
40 160 5 180 6
50 200 6.1 225 7
65 225 7 250 8
Polyol
80 250 8 280 9
202
100 315 10 355 11
* For foaming joints of larger dimensions, we can provide foaming machines ensuring premium quality
and proper mechanical and thermal insulating properties. Alternatively, the foam components can also
be supplied in canisters.
** For DN400 and larger dimensions, the manual foaming (from bottles) is not recommended –
only in the rare, extreme cases.
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6. Joint Assembly
6.5 Installation of Welding Plugs
30 min
1) Before mounting the welding 2) Prepare your work clothes and 3) Remove the venting plugs,
plugs, wait at least 30 minutes gloves, sandpaper, cone drill remove the leaking foam and
after the foaming of the joint with a stopper, knife, alcohol, clean the openings of the
closed by the venting plugs cloth, polyfusion welding residues of the foam and other
(for the foam degassing and machine with supplied adapters impurities with sandpaper.
cooling). and screw holder for
welding plugs.
4) Drill openings with a special drill 5) Remove from the two openings 6) Heat the polyfusion welding
Assembly of Joints
of 25 mm diameter. Cut approprate any foam residues and machine for plastics with special
grooves in the foam for the welding polyethylene chips and clean adapters for the welding plugs
plugs using a knife (to prevent them with a cloth soaked to a temperature of 240 to 260°C.
clogging of the joint with foam and in alcohol.
extend the life of the heating It is recommended to perform
adapter). regular annual checks of the
temperature of the adapters
of the polyfusion welding
5–10 sec
machine to ensure appropriate
Holder
temperature for welding plastics.
Welding plug
2–3 mm
Polyfusion welding
machine
adapter
1 mm
Joint Conical adapter

max
90°
opening
cca 60 sec
7) Insert the welding plug using 8) Remove the polyfusion welding 9) When the area around the plug
a holder to the top fixture of machine from the opening and cools down (approx. 60 s), remove
polyfusion welding machine while immediately insert there a heated the holder.
gently pushing the bottom conical welding plug perpendicularly
adapter of the polyfusion welding (max. 6 s). The upper edge of Proceed in the same way when
machine into the joint opening. the plug should be in level with installing the second welding plug.
It is necessary to remain at the surface of the joint casing;
a distance of the adapter (flange) it can protrude by max. 1 mm Please note:
2-3 mm from the surface of the pipe but it should never be sunken Maintain the melting adapters
for approx. 5-10 seconds. below the surface of the casing! clean!
The trim formed around the plug
must be uniform.
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7.1 Pre-Insulated Valves

7.2 Anchors
7.3 One Time Compensators
7.4 End Sealing of Insulation
7.5 Inlets to Buildings
and Existing Channels
7.5.1 Channel Rubber
7.5.2 Inlets in buildings provided with a steel
pipe protector and sleeve
7.5.3 Connecting pipes to channel
distribution systems
Installation of Pipe Elements
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7.1 Pre-Insulated Valves
Pre-insulated valves must always be welded in the open position to the pipeline to prevent damage
to the seal or the surface of the valve ball.
• Before closing the valve for the first time and putting the pipeline in operation, flush the pipeline
to prevent damage to the seal by solid impurities.
• The expansion movement of the valve in the shaft must be ensured.
The valves must be turned from “Open” to ”Closed” position at least twice a year in order
to maintain their functioning.
• The valves must be controlled slowly to prevent surges in the pipeline. Controlling the flow
by partial opening of the valve is not allowed.
• The installation of the shut-off valve close to expansion loops in forms “L”, “Z” or “U” is not recommended.
• A control T-wrench for valves of DN 20 to DN 150 can be delivered on request, as well as a manual
torque booster or complete valve with gearbox, which is recommended for larger dimensions
from DN200.
• The pre-insulated valves should be installed in plastic telescopic shafts.
The telescopic shaft prevents

the transfer of forces from
the surface to the pipe
Expansion elements protecting

the pipe at the point of contact
pcs37
with the shaft

pcs37a
The valve spindles can be adjusted relative to each other in the shaft (see fig. above), but it is
always necessary to ensure enough space for control using the T-wrench.
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Another option is the construction of chambers made of concrete, concrete rings or panels and brick
on site.
Expansion Expansion elements

elements allowing axial
allowing axial movement of the
movement valve in the soil.
of the valve
in the soil.
pcs38
Directions of pipe expansion

pcs39b
If the pre-insulated pipe enters a chamber with a solid bottom,, the chamber should be waterproofed
to prevent ingress of external ground water.

HDPE HDPE Solid spindle
Distribution protector protector extension
plate
Expansion elements Distribution
allowing axial plate Expansion elements
movement of the allowing axial
valve in the soil. movement of the
valve in the soil.
pcs39
Directions of pipe dilatation
HDPE protector must be centred with respect to the valve spindle.
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7.2 Anchors
Anchors are used to capture the forces and linear movements directed to parts that may not be
exposed to these effects. These are, for instance, chambers with valves, walls of buildings, etc.
Anchors should be embedded in a reinforced concrete structure or attached to a support structure.
50
L
021bl
The dimensions of anchors and the method of their installation to the reinforced concrete structure
are based on structural analysis and must be stated in the design documents and strictly observed.
The location of an anchor is specified in the installation plan.
C
B
A
pcs52
7.3 One Time Compensators

One time compensators are used to provide permanent pipe prestressing and they are installed
in the pipeline at a point specified in the installation plan.
Maximum compression
of one time compensator
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Please note:
- The compensator’s position is stabilized with welds during transport.

- For pressure testing, the compensator must be secured against expansion (destruction) with temporary weld
joints around the circumference.
- The one time compensators must not be shortened.
If a one time compensator contains a control screw with sealing, it must be released during welding
to ensure the escape of hot gases. After cooling, the screw must be tightened again and welded.
- The one time compensators must not be exposed to bending stress and therefore must be in a single axis
in the pipeline (no angular deviations in the weld are permissible). The one time compensators must not
be installed close to long bends or otherwise elastically bent pipe sections.
- The achieved values of compression (expansion) of a one time compensator must be stated in the final
report that will be filed at the pipeline operator after the completion of the construction.
Casing L
1) Before installing the compensator, the compensator
casing must be pulled on the pipe. The one time
compensator is installed in the connection (in its
Securing weld along
circumference full length). For pressure testing it is necessary
to make temporary securing welds.
ΔL
2) After the start of the pipe preheating, the securing

welds of the compensator must be ground off
at the moment of reaching the mounting
temperature and subsequently continue with
gradual compression (about 5-10°C/h).
ΔL required
3) Having reached the desired preheating

Fillet weld around
temperature and required expansion (determined
the circumference by the designer), the final welding of the one time

compensator with the fillet weld may be carried out.
4) The compensator is covered with the casing and

the final insulation of the joint is carried out.
The recommended pipe temperature for foaming
pcs53
joints is 15°C to 45°C.
To ensure proper functioning of the detection systems, a uniform distance of the detection wire from
the pipe must be maintained in the place of already welded shrunk one time compensators.
pcs47
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7.4 End Sealing of Insulation
60 mm 150 mm
1) Prepare your working clothes and 2) Clean the steel pipe of any dirt 3) Roughen the media-carrying and
gloves, wire brush, alcohol, cloth, with a wire brush. Clean also casing pipes with the sandpaper
sandpaper, torch, propane bottle the foam at the end of the tube. in lengths as shown in the figure.
and contactless thermometer Then clean the surface with the
cloth soaked in alcohol. Prepare
the detection wires for their
termination.
1
2
max 60°C 40°C
4) Heat the media-carrying pipe with 5) Activate the surface of the casing 6) Fit the end sealing on the pipe
soft flame at a maximum by heating it at 40°C using the and remove the protective paper
temperature of 60°C. Avoid any soft flame. from the inside of the end sealing,
contact of the flame with the foam. which is then pressed to the end
of the pipe.
7) Shrink the end casing on the casing 8) Then shrink the part of the end 9) Press the pipe end sealing to the
tube with the flame evenly around casing on the media-carrying pipe face striking it with your hand
the circumference. evenly around the circumference in a glove so that it completely
until the end sealing perfectly flushes with the shapes of both
Please note: adheres over the entire pipes and does not contain
Local overheating may damage circumference. air bubbles.
the end sealing.
Before welding the next steel pipe,
let the end sealing of the insulation
cool down.
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7.5 Inlets to Buildings and Existing Ducts
The inlets into the building must be designed to prevent the penetration of ground water and moisture
along the insulated pipe. Different bushings, sleeves and pressure sealings are used to this purpose.
The joint the pre-insulated pipe must not be situated in the wall or in its vicinity.
Bends with extended arms are intended for the inlets into buildings.
7.5.1 Wall Channel Rubber
The channel rubber is used as sealing against ground water and allows for a small expansion
movement of the pipe (several mm). The channel rubber is fitted on the casing before the pipe
is welded and the passage through the wall is closed with cement mortar. If the wall thickness
is greater than 300 mm, it is necessary to install two channel rubbers.
The channel rubbers do not guarantee tightness against pressure water.
Grease sealing tape
pcs48

min min
300 mm > 300 mm 300 mm min 100 mm
In case of a requirement for the channel rubber resistance against pressure water or radon radiation,
the appropriate solution should be agreed with the technical support of Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s.
7.5.2 Inlets in buildings provided with a steel pipe protector and sleeve
The inlets with steel pipe protectors and sleeves are used where it is necessary to allow for greater pipe
expansion and avoid any adverse influence of the structure of the building. The inlets with steel pipe
protectors and sleeves are also intended for the transition between an existing duct and a sand bed
without a duct.
Rubber sleeves fitted to the steel protector and pre-insulated pipe by stainless steel tapes prevent
penetration of ground water and other contaminants into the inner parts of the pipe protector.
The sleeves are pulled on the pipe prior to welding the steel pipe; separate sleeves can be used, if it
is not technically possible.
Steel pipe protectors in the wall are mounted approximately in lengths from 0.7 to max. 1 m. Sliding
sleeves shall be used on the pipe for greater lengths of steel protectors at the inlet into the building.
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50 mm
min
pcs49
300 mm
Bursting under the roads and other steel pipe protectors must be adapted to the conditions on site at the time
of the design preparation. Possible expansion movements of the pipe in the protectors must be ensured (by
selecting the appropriate diameter of the steel protector, type of sliding sleeve, number of sliding sleeves and
the distances between them) to avoid damage to the pre-insulated pipe casing.
The pipe protector shall be sealed well at both ends.

pcs50a
50 mm
min
300 mm
7.5.3 Connecting pipes to channel distribution systems

To allow transverse movements of branches of the pre-insulated pipe depending on the displacement
of the main pipeline installed in concrete channels, connecting pipes to channel distribution lines are
used. The connecting pipe to the channel distribution lines is supplied as a set together with a shrink
band, closing patch and wall channel rubber.
Installation: The connecting pipe to the channel distribution lines is attached to the casing of the
pre-insulated pipe by a shrink closing patch, while the other end towards the channel remains free.
A standard channel rubber shall be fitted at the place of the passage through the wall of the channel.
Branches
pcs51
Hand insulated
(or pre-insulated
branch)
Channel wall
Main Pipe
Main Route
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8. Installation
with Preheating
8.1 Installation in an open trench

with stabilization using only
preheating
8.2 Installation with preheating

and one time compensators
8.3 Installation with preheating,

one time compensators
and anchors
Installation with Preheating
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Installation with preheating is a state-of-the-art and efficient method of pre-insulated piping installation,
which significantly reduces the number of standard expansion pieces and “L”, “Z” and “U” shape
compensators.
The preheating of the pipeline by hot water during installation reduces axial stress in straight sections,
loading of branches and other piping parts, all without the need for additional special elements
(possibly using only one time compensators).
In practice, this solution reduces the requirements for the area (land needed to build the network),
facilitates simple layout solutions, speeds up installation and, last but not least, reduces overall costs.
The installation with preheating can be used only with pipeline routes where a heat source (mostly
hot water) can be provided to heat up pipes to the preheating temperature specified by the designer.
The installation (described in more detail in the following chapters) is based on achieving
the preheating temperature and the required extension determined by the designer (depending
on the environment conditions) for all pipe sections before they are backfilled with sand and earth.
Installation methods
1. Installation in an open trench with stabilization using only preheating

2. Installation with preheating and one time compensators
3. Installation with preheating, one time compensators and anchors
8.1 Installation in an open trench with stabilization using

only preheating
Fast installation without the use of special compensating elements. This method is based on the reduction
of axial stress and loading of pipes by means of hot water preheating in an open trench with pipeline
stabilization. Complete backfilling of the piping is carried out after the preheating temperature and
the extension specified by the designer have been achieved.
+ Without any additional compensation elements

+ Reduction of axial stress and loading of individual elements
+ Lower number of expansion pads required
+ Lower space requirements (land occupation)
+ Lower implementation costs
- Preheating hot water source incl. temperature control

- The trench must be left unfilled during preheating
- Technologically more demanding installation (preheating)
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Procedure:
1) Laying pre-insulated pipeline into a prepared trench (sanded, compacted, cleaned) and welding
the joints of the steel pipeline.
2) Cold water pressure test according to ČSN 13 941 (alternatively with air) to 1.3 times the design
pressure (can be increased to 1.5 times the pressure, depending on the project significance) incl.
pressure test report.
3) Insulation of joints including the connection of the detection system, see chapters Detection
System and Assembly of Joints.
4) Stabilization of the pipeline in the trench (sufficient sand backfill of 2-3m length in the middle
of each 12m pipe) and partial backfill of longer sections at fictitious anchors (in the middle
of the route, between L, Z and U compensators, etc.).
Branches, bends, adjacent straight extension sections

and check points must always remain exposed
(to allow pipeline expansion).
pcs55x2

5) Creation of control points for expansion measurement (installation temperature) - wire, string, pipe mark.
Maximum operating temperature

pcs55a
Preheating temperature
Installation temperature
Minimum operating temperature
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6) Start of gradual hot water preheating. The medium temperature is increased by 5-10°C/h.
The response of the piping shall be checked continuously (correct direction and expansion).
If there is no shift at the check points, preheating shall be ceased, the temperature decreased
by 10°C and corrective measures taken (partial backfill, extraction, stabilization, etc.).

pcs55b
∆L
7) Continuous gradual preheating after reaching the preheating temperature.
If the installation temperature (outdoor ambient temperature, normally +10°C) differs from
the calculated temperature by approx. 10°C or more, the required expansion shall be recalculated.

pcs55c
∆L Preheating
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8) When the desired preheating temperature in the entire preheated section and the required expansions
have been achieved, the bends and branches made of expansion profile plates are installed according
to the design documentation.
Glass fibre
pcs20a
reinforced
adhesive tape
pcs19a
pcs20a
9) Fill and compact the trench backfill, see the chapter Excavation, Pipe Laying and Backfilling.

Before backfilling the trench, surveying of the welds (joints) and plotting the actual locations
of the expansion pads is recommended.
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8.2 Installation with preheating and one time compensators
Currently, the most commonly used method of the installation of hot-water pre-insulated lines, which
complements the hot water preheating method with one time compensators. The biggest advantage
of this method is the possibility of larger partial backfilling before heating up the piping. In addition,
the one time compensators allow reducing axial stress where standard expansion elements cannot
be used.
+ Possibility of partial backfilling of longer sections immediately after their connection

+ Reduction of axial stress even in highly loaded lines
+ Lower expansion
+ Lower implementation costs

- Technologically demanding installation (preheating, compressing of compensators)
Procedure:
2) Removal of transport welds of the one time compensator and subsequent securing by welding
seals, their size depending on the pipe diameter (the length of the welds must be calculated,
larger and always around the circumference for DN150).
Compensator
(cross section)
stainless steel bellows (mat. 1.4541)
pcs57
vent hole transport weld
pressure (can be increased to 1.5 times the pressure, depending on the project significance)
incl. pressure test report.
4) Insulation of joints including the connection of the detection system, see chapters Detection System
and Assembly of Joints.
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5) Stabilization of the pipeline in the trench (sufficient sand backfill of 2-3m length in the middle
of each 12m pipe) and partial backfill of longer sections (around fictitious anchors - in the middle
of the route, between compensators, etc.), but leaving branches and bends uncovered (to allow
inspection of expansion elements) In special case (approved by the manufacturer), the whole line
(except for the compensator) can be backfilled.
Please note that the line is exposed to increased residual stress after complete backfilling.
pcs58a
one time compensator
6) Creation of control points for expansion measurement (installation temperature) - wire, string, pipe mark.

pcs55a
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8) When the temperature of the medium (heating control over the entire heated route) achieves
the installation temperature (outdoor ambient temperature), the securing welds shall be removed.
Prior to removing the securing welds, check marks shall be made on the one time
compensators for subsequent expansion measurements.
casing Maximum operating temperature

L
pcs53
securing weld
9) Piping preheating is continued (continuously increasing temperature by 5-10°C/h). Continuous

check the pipeline response is required (the pipeline expands in the desired direction with desired
expansion lengths).

ΔL
pcs53
direction of movement
10) Once the desired preheating temperature and expansions have been achieved, the final welding
of the one time compensator is performed at the points of the removed securing welds (always
around the circumference).
If the installation temperature (outdoor ambient temperature, normally +10°C) differs from the
calculated temperature by approx. 10°C or more, the required expansion shall be recalculated.
ΔL preheating
fillet weld around

pcs53
the circumference
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11) Once the required preheating temperature and expansions have been achieved, install the bends
and branches with expansion profile plates according to the design documentation.
Glass fibre
pcs20a
reinforced
adhesive tape
pcs19a
pcs20a
12) Final insulation of the one time compensator, final backfilling and compaction of the excavation,
see chapter Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling.

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8.3 Installation with preheating, one time compensators
and anchors
Specific method of the installation of pre-insulated hot-water lines complementing the preheating
method and one time compensators with the use of reinforced anchors. This method is mainly used
in cases where standard expansion elements or standard installation with pre-heating and one time
compensators cannot be applied, for example for technological reasons, to protect structures against
expansion, multi-stage construction, etc.
+ Easy construction in stages

+ Possibility of partial backfilling of longer sections immediately after their connection
+ Reduction of axial stress in highly loaded lines

- Technologically rather demanding installation (preheating, installation of compensators,
construction of anchors)
- Time-consuming (construction of anchors- concrete curing)
- Higher implementation costs
Procedure:
2) Removal of transport welds of the one time compensator and subsequent securing by welding
seals, their size depending on the pipe diameter (the length of the welds must be calculated, larger
and always around the circumference for DN150).
Compensator
(cross section)
stainless steel bellows (mat. 1.4541)
pcs57
venting space transport weld
pressure (can be increased to 1.5 times the pressure, depending on the project significance)
incl. pressure test report.
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4) Anchors prepared for concreting
pcs59
5) Insulation of joints including the connection of the detection system, see chapters Detection System
and Assembly of Joints.
6) Concrete the anchors.
7) Stabilization of the pipeline in the trench (sufficient sand backfill of 2-3m length in the middle of each
12m pipe) and partial backfill of longer sections (around fictitious anchors - in the middle of the route,
between compensators, etc.), but leaving branches and bends uncovered (to allow inspection
of expansion elements) In special case (approved by the manufacturer), the whole line (except
for the compensator) can be backfilled.
Please note that the line is exposed to increased residual stress after complete backfilling.

anchor
pcs59aab
anchor
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8) Once the anchors are cured, backfilling with soil and compacting.
pcs59bba
10) When the temperature of the medium (heating control over the entire heated route) achieves
the installation temperature (outdoor ambient temperature), the securing welds shall be removed.
Prior to removing the securing welds, check marks shall be made on the one time compensator
for subsequent expansion measurements.
casing Maximum operating temperature

L
pcs53
securing weld
11) Piping preheating is continued (continuously increasing temperature by 5-10°C/h). Continuous

check the pipeline response is required (the pipeline expands in the desired direction with desired
expansion lengths).

ΔL
pcs53
direction of movement
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12) Once the desired preheating temperature and expansions have been achieved, the final welding
of the one time compensator is performed at the points of the removed securing welds (always
around the circumference).
If the installation temperature (outdoor ambient temperature, normally +10°C) differs from the
calculated temperature by approx. 10°C or more, the required expansion shall be recalculated.

ΔL preheating
fillet weld around
pcs53
the circumference
13) Once the required preheating temperature and expansions have been achieved, install
the branches with expansion profile plates according to the design documentation.
pcs20a
pcs20a
14) Final insulation of the one time compensator, final backfilling and compaction of the excavation,

see chapter Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling.
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9.1 Dimensions and Weight of Pre-Insulated

Wehotherm Standard Pipe
9.2 Flammability of the pipe insulation
according to DIN 4102 and ČSN 73 0862
Basic Technical Data and Annexes
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9.1 Dimensions and Weight of Pre-Insulated Wehotherm Standard Pipe
l
s
D
d
L
pcs54
Insulation class 1 Insulation class 2 Insulation class 3

Volume
d . s Weight with- Weight with- Weight with-
DN of water
(mm) D (mm) out water D (mm) out water D (mm) out water
(l/m)
(kg/m) (kg/m) (kg/m)
25 33,7 . 2,6 0,64 90 3,2 110 3,6 125 4,0
32 42,4 . 2,6 1,09 110 4,1 125 4,5 140 4,9
40 48,3 . 2,6 1,46 110 4,5 125 4,8 140 5,2
50 60,3 . 2,9 2,33 125 5,9 140 6,3 160 6,9
65 76,1 . 2,9 3,88 140 7,3 160 7,8 180 8,5
80 88,9 . 3,2 5,35 160 9,1 180 9,7 200 10,4
100 114,3 . 3,6 9,01 200 13,2 225 14,1 250 15,2
125 139,7 . 3,6 13,79 225 16,0 250 17,1 280 18,5
150 168,3 . 4,0 20,18 250 20,7 280 22,2 315 23,9
200 219,1 . 4,5 34,67 315 30,4 355 32,8 400 35,7
250 273,0 . 5,0 54,30 400 43,4 450 47,0 500 51,9
300 323,9 . 5,6 76,80 450 56,1 500 61,0 560 67,0
350 355,6 . 5,6 93,20 500 64,1 560 70,1 630 77,8
400 406,4 . 6,3 121,80 560 81,7 630 89,3 670 94,3
450 457,0 . 6,3 155,10 560 87,0 630 94,6 710 102,8
500 508,0 . 6,3 192,80 630 99,6 710 107,9 800 124,1
600 610,0 . 7,1 276,70 710 128,8 800 145,4 900 163,4
The above weight values apply for standard products and they are stated for 1 m of the pipe length.
Basic Technical Data and Annexes
9.2 Flammability of the pipe insulation according to DIN 4102

and ČSN 73 0862
Material Flammability deg.

Polyethylene casing
B3 (easily flammable)
pipe PE -80 (DIN 4102)
PUR foam - insulation
B2 (normally flammable)
(DIN 4102)
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10. Waste Generated during
Installation
Waste Generated during Installation
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10. Waste Generated during Installation
The waste generated during the installation of pre-insulated pipes shall be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner and in accordance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and legislation.
Effective construction planning and management enables the reduction in the amount of produced
waste and eventually also environmental pollution. Specific methods of the disposal of waste and
its quantity must be addressed already in the construction technical documentation and its complete
disposal is the responsibility of the construction company.
According to the applicable legislation, all types of waste must be sorted already in the place of origin
and stored separately according to the type of waste. The collection points and means must be labelled
in accordance with the requirements of the applicable legislation.
Waste commonly generated during construction:

- Waste consisting of building materials and their non-returnable packaging
- Excess excavated soil which cannot be returned to the trench
- Existing steel piping and rubble from the original distribution systems, where appropriate
An overview of common types of waste generated in the installation of pre-insulated piping systems
according to Waste Catalogue issued in Decree No. 381/2001 Coll.
Group Description of the waste catalogue

Waste description according group according to No.100/2001 Category
to the Waste Coll. (Act on Environmental Impact)
Steel pipe sections 17 04 05 Iron and steel O
Cuttings and residues of pre-insul.
15 01 06 Mixed packaging O
pipe - PUR foam
LBottles, canisters or mixing vessels
with the remains of polyol, or those 17 02 03 Plastics O
where PUR foam is stirred joints
Bottles or canisters with the
Packaging containing residues of
remnants of isocyanate (which
15 0110 hazardous substances or packages N
were not with polyol during joint
polluted with these substances
assembly)
Plastic joint packaging 15 01 02 Plastics O
Meaning of abbreviations in the table below: “N” - hazardous waste, “O” - other waste
Waste Generated during Installation
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Remarks
Remarks
Uponor Infra Fintherm is the largest Czech producer and supplier of pre-insulated pipes and accessories.
Pre-insulated pipes are mainly used for underground and overhead heat, cold, condensate, hot
water and other media distribution systems.
Uponor Infra Fintherm is a member of the international holding group Uponor Infra, which is
a major supplier of underground distribution systems for heat, power, gas and air in Europe, North
America and Asia. Uponor offers its customers solutions with sustainable, safe and reliable management
and operation.
FW 6 0 3 / FW 605
Please find the current technical information on our website: www.fintherm.cz
Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s. T +420 283 922 999

Za Tratí 197 F +420 283 933 015
196 00 Praha 9 www.fintherm.cz
Czech Republic

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for Pre-Insulated Pipes

Uponor Infra Fintherm a.s.

1. General Rules for Installation

2. Handling and Storage

3. Pipe Laying and Backfilling

7. Installation of Pipe Fittings

8. Installation with Preheating

9. Basic Technical Data

10. Waste Generated during Installation

The pipes can be handled using:

It is necessary to pay attention primarily

Crane with the use of lashing straps

- Lifting the piping at the casing - the distance

Manually in case of smaller dimensions

Extreme care shall must be taken, when unloading

is carried out manually. The only method that

Pipes and other piping components

Handling and Storage

Storing pipes on a sand bed

Storing pipes on wooden beams

Width of support depending on the height of the bundle of pipes

Height of bundle of pipes (m) b width of support (mm)

ISO C YAN ATE

The maximum shelf life of properly stored PUR foam components

Handling and Storage

Dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Standard pipes

Sand (grain size from 0 to 8 mm)

Sand (grain size from 2 to 8 mm)

Recommended minimum dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Standard-pipes

Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling

return Sand (grain size from 0 to 8 mm)

Sand (grain size from 2 to 8 mm)

Recommended minimum dimensions of the trench for Wehotherm® Twins pipes

Minimum height of backfill

Minimum depth of backfill

F = loading by one vehicle axle [t]

* The minimum depth of backfill (h)

hmin.*= 0,4 m hmin.*= 0,4 m

Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling

Recommended backfill height: 0.5 to 1.5 m

Crossing cables and pipelines

Dimensions of trench to ensure a successful joint assembly

min. 1m min. 0,4m min. 0,25m

Installation can be made easier if you weld

Extension of trenches for bends etc.

Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling

3.3 Installation of Foam Expansion Elements

Installation of Expansion Pads:

DO NOT FORGET TO INSTALL THE EXPANSION PADS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE INSTALLATION

Examples of the shielding of individual elements of pipelines:

Trench, Pipe Laying and Backfilling

3) Location of the marking tape

4) Pipe backfilling with soil

min 150 mm min 150 mm

Media-Carrying Pipe and Its Testing

min. 1m min. 0,4m min. 0,25m

Welding steel pipes - chamfer of steel pipe at weld points

is set by adjusting to the outer pipe diameter.

hmin.= 0,4 m hmin.= 0,4 m