WAVISTRONG

Installation
Guide

6.2. System assembly • Standard pipe lengths may be doubled in order

to reduce the installation time.
The assembly procedure of a piping system may vary per
project. Generally, this procedure deals with positioning • Ensure sufficient space around joints for proper
and joining of components in the plant. alignment and joining.

• Keep the system centred in the trench.

6.2.1. Positioning components in the plant

After positioning of the pipe system elements next to the

trench, these components have to be handled into final
position in the trench.

• Small diameter pipe sections can be lowered

manually using ropes, slings or light lifting
devices.

• Large diameter piping requires heavier

equipment during final positioning.

• To avoid damage the minimum bending radius

of a pipe shall be respected.
Fig. 6.4. Assembly activities
• Avoid unwanted objects falling into the trench
during lowering pipe sections.

• Use nylon sling belts or special designed

equipment during product handling.

6.2.2. Joining of components

Respect next requirements and recommendations for

joining of underground pipe systems:

• Inspect all products before installation.

• Components with mechanical O-ring joints shall

be assembled in the trench.

• Adhesive bonded and laminated joints can be

assembled either inside or outside the trench.

• Never move or disturb a joint during the curing

process. Fig. 6.5. Assembly in the trench

16 Wavistrong Installation Guide for GRE Pipe Systems