Use and Care Guide

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Cast Iron Installation
and stresses normally encountered in transit. The first
step upon arrival of the material at the destination
should be a thorough inspection for any damage that may
have occurred in transit. The shipment will usually be
accompanied with a “bill of lading” and a packing slip.
The purpose of the bill of lading is the legal transfer of
title for the material from the manufacturer to the carrier
and from the carrier to the installer or wholesaler who is
receiving the shipment. It is essential that any damage
or shortage of products be immediately noted on the bill
of lading and filed with the carrier involved or Charlotte
Pipe within ten (10) days after receipt of product. The
bill of lading will reflect total pieces, bundles, or crates.
The packing list will give a specific description of each
item shipped. It is necessary that the total pieces be
checked and any discrepancies noted on the bill of lading
before the carrier leaves the delivery destination. Notify
Charlotte Pipe of the discrepancies as noted on the bill
of lading as soon as possible. Failure to note damage
or shortages may result in claims not being honored. A
copy of this document should be kept in a safe place if
damage or shortages were noted. Charlotte Pipe ships its
pipe pre-packaged in bundles and its fittings in boxes for
easy unloading. Care should be taken when unloading the
unit. Shipping tags are attached to each bundle and box
identifying the contents of each unit. These tags should not
be removed as they will be useful later in locating items
as they are needed.
Storage of Pipe and Fittings
Cast iron pipe and fittings can be stored outside and do
not require any special covering to protect them from
the elements.
Soundproofing Qualities of Cast Iron
Systems
One of the most significant features of cast iron pipe,
compression gaskets and hubless couplings is their sound-
deadening quality. The problem of noise is particularly
acute in multi-family housing. Although soundproofing
has become a major concern in construction design,
certain plumbing products have been introduced that not
only transmit noise, but may actually amplify it. The use
of neoprene gaskets and hubless couplings with cast iron
pipe and fittings significantly reduces noise and vibration.
As a result of the composition and structure of cast iron,
sound is muffled rather than transmitted or amplified, and
the neoprene separates the length of pipe and the unit of
fittings to help suppress contact-related sound. The result
is that objectionable plumbing noises are minimized or
eliminated.
Product Availability
Our cast iron foundry is located in Charlotte, North
Carolina where all of our products are proudly made in the
USA. We have an ample supply of pipe and fittings in stock
at all times. Contractors need not be concerned about
supply or shortages since the manufacturing capacity is
adequate and readily obtainable from Charlotte Pipe.
GENERAL INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of serious injury, follow the forklift
manufacturer’s safety precautions. Read and follow all
applicable codes and regulations, including 29 C.F.R.
1910.178 .
• Pre-packaged bundles of cast iron pipe can weigh
hundreds or thousands of pounds; exercise caution
when unloading a flatbed truck or moving bundles of
pipe around in your yard.
• Pre-packaged fittings come in wooden crates and can
also weigh several hundreds of pounds; exercise caution
when unloading or moving these crates around.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, follow the forklift
manufacturer’s safety precautions. Read and follow all
applicable codes and regulations, including 29 C.F.R.
1910.178 .
• Pre-packaged bundles of cast iron pipe can weigh
hundreds or thousands of pounds; exercise caution
when unloading a flatbed truck or moving bundles of
pipe around in your yard.
• Pre-packaged fittings come in wooden crates and can
also weigh several hundreds of pounds; exercise caution
when unloading or moving these crates around.
RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE
OF CAST IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS
Receiving Cast Iron Shipments
Cast iron pipe and fittings are customarily shipped by
flatbed truckloads. Cast iron will withstand the shock