3.2.1.2
Screw Joints
Screw joints shall be made tight with joint compound, applied to the male
threads only, or joint tape.
3.2.1.3
Push-On Joints for PVC Pipe
Pipe ends shall be beveled to facilitate assembly. Pipe shall be marked to
indicate when the pipe is fully seated. Lubricate gasket to prevent
displacement. Exercise care to ensure that the gasket remains in proper
position in the bell or coupling while making joint.
3.2.1.4
Solvent-Weld Joints for PVC Pipe
Joints shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's written
instructions.
3.2.1.5
Valves
Valves shall be installed with the stem vertical and located for easy
access for operation.
3.2.2
Equipment Installation
Equipment shall be installed in compliance with the manufacturer's written
instructions.
3.2.3
Electrical Work
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NOTE: Insert the applicable exterior electrical
section.
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Electrical work shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of
Section [_____].
3.3
PAINTING
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NOTE: Modular prefabricated concrete plants should
be considered in locations where corrosion is a
significant problem.
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All metal surfaces, except aluminum, bronze, brass, galvanized steel, and
stainless steel shall be painted. Unless otherwise specified, surface
preparation and painting may be performed in the shop or in the field.
Manufactured items, such as motors and switchboards, shall be finished with
the manufacturer's standard finish.
3.3.1
Preparation and Application
Ferrous metal surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with SSPC SP 10.
Nonsubmersed surfaces shall receive 0.10 to 0.13 mm 4 to 5 mils dry film
thickness (dft) of epoxy metal primer, finished with coat of epoxy enamel (
0.10 to 0.15 mm 4.0 to 6.0 mils dft) plus coat of polyurethane enamel (0.02
to 0.05 mm 1.0 to 2.0 mils dft). Submerged surfaces shall use 2 coats of
coal tar bitumastic of 0.20 to 0.25 mm 8 mils to 10 mils dft each or 2
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