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Plastics Technical Manual
System: ReUze
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CPVC Copper Tube Size (CTS) Non-Potable Water Distribution System
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(SDR) 11 for non-potable water distribution. This system is intended for pressure applications where the
operating temperature will not exceed 180˚F at 100 psi.
Specification: Pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from virgin rigid Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
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as a system and be the product of one manufacturer. All pipe and fittings shall be manufactured in the
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Installation shall comply with latest installation instructions published by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
and shall conform to all applicable plumbing, building and fire code requirements. Buried pipe shall
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F 656 should be used. The system shall be protected from chemical agents, fire stopping materials,
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compounds. System shall be hydrostatically tested after installation. WARNING! /FWFS UFTU XJUI PS
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Referenced Standards*:
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Short Specification:
All pipe and fittings shall be manufactured from CPVC compound with a cell class of 24448 for pipe and
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made with FlowGuard Gold
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female connections with integral CPVC socket connections as manufactured by Charlotte Pipe and
Foundry Company.
All pipe and fittings shall be produced by a single manufacturer and be installed in accordance with
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by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company and are intended for hot and cold non-potable water distribution
systems.
Product Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
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