Hot & cold water piping systems made of polypropylene

TECHNICAL
MANUAL
POLO-POLYMUTAN

MADE IN Y
GERMAN
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System description
1.1 POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system.................................................... 6
1.1.1 System components................................................................................ 6
1.1.2 Material-related guide values of PP-R ...................................................... 6
1.1.3 Material-related guide values of PP-RCT................................................. 7
1.1.4 Fields of application.................................................................................. 7
1.1.5 Possible uses .......................................................................................... 7
1.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes....................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................. 8
1.2.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN................................................................................. 9
1.2.3 POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5....................................................................... 10
1.2.4 POLO-UV ML5....................................................................................... 12
1.2.5 Pipe labelling.......................................................................................... 14
1.3 Product line............................................................................................ 15
1.3.1 POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes..................................................................... 15
1.3.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN fittings.................................................................... 16
1.3.3 POLO-POLYMUTAN adapters................................................................ 21
1.3.4 POLO-POLYMUTAN fittings and accessories......................................... 24
1.3.5 POLO-POLYMUTAN shutt-off devices and accessories......................... 26
1.3.6 POLO-POLYMUTAN welding machines, tools and accessories.............. 28

Transportation and storage

2.1 Safety instructions and intended use...................................................... 31

Drinking water hygiene

3.1 Drinking water........................................................................................ 32
3.2 Types of installation................................................................................ 33
3.2.1 Connection of drinking water tapping points.......................................... 33

System requirements
4.1 Standards and regulations...................................................................... 34
4.1.1 Planning of drinking water installation systems....................................... 34
4.1.2 System-specific standards..................................................................... 34
4.2 Terms used............................................................................................. 35
4.2.1 Standard dimension ratio........................................................................ 35
4.2.2 Pipe series number S............................................................................. 35
4.2.3 Nominal pressure (PN)............................................................................ 35
4.3 Requirements on pipe systems .............................................................. 36
4.3.1 Classification of operational conditions................................................... 36
4.3.2 Table of working pressure values............................................................ 37
4.3.3 Stress that a pipe system is exposed to................................................. 38
4.4 Chemical resistance............................................................................... 39
4.5 Disinfection............................................................................................. 40
4.5.1 Thermal disinfection............................................................................... 40
4.5.2 Chemical disinfection – “shock disinfection”........................................... 41
4.5.3 Continuous metered addition of chemicals – “permanent disinfection”... 41
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Planning and design

5.1 Dimensioning of drinking water systems................................................. 42
5.1.1 Differentiating calculation procedure....................................................... 42
5.1.2 Minimum flow pressures of tapping points.............................................. 43
5.1.3 Peak flow rate according to DIN 1988..................................................... 44
5.1.4 Single resistance values z....................................................................... 46
5.1.5 Pressure loss tables............................................................................... 47
5.2 Simplified procedure............................................................................... 55

Welding technology
6.1 Basic information.................................................................................... 58
6.1.1 Socket welding using a heated tool........................................................ 58
6.1.2 Guidelines.............................................................................................. 58
6.2 Processing information for welding......................................................... 59
6.2.1 Socket welding with a hand-held welding device, from 20 mm............... 60
6.2.2 Socket welding with a stationary welding machine, from 40 mm............ 61
6.2.3 Welding saddle for 40–110 mm............................................................... 62
6.2.4 Repair plugs........................................................................................... 63
6.2.5 Use of electric welding sockets............................................................... 64
6.2.6 Ceiling welding machine for 63–110 mm................................................. 66

Assembly guidelines
7.1 Fastening techniques.............................................................................. 67
7.1.1 Fix points................................................................................................ 67
7.1.2 Sliding points.......................................................................................... 67
7.2 Mounting distances................................................................................ 68
7.3 Laying the pipes..................................................................................... 69
7.4 Length variation...................................................................................... 70
7.5 Thermal expansion force........................................................................ 72
7.6 Expansion compensation....................................................................... 73
7.6.1 Bending legs.......................................................................................... 73
7.6.2 Expansion loop....................................................................................... 74
7.6.3 Pre-tensioning........................................................................................ 74
7.7 Insulation................................................................................................ 75
7.7.1 Hot water insulation................................................................................ 75
7.7.2 Cold water insulation.............................................................................. 76
7.7.3 Dew point............................................................................................... 76
7.8 Noise protection..................................................................................... 78
7.9 Fire protection........................................................................................ 79

Initial operation
8.1 Pressure tests......................................................................................... 80
8.2 Flushing the system................................................................................ 83
8.3 Initial operation....................................................................................... 83
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Quality management
9.1 Quality assurance................................................................................... 85
9.1.1 Approvals............................................................................................... 87
9.1.2 Testing institutes for product monitoring and certification....................... 88
9.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN letter of guarantee.................................................. 89
9.3 POLO-UV ML5 letter of guarantee.......................................................... 90
9.4 Sustainability.......................................................................................... 91

General information

The information provided in this technical manual is intended to help you select our products for your
application. Text and images were compiled with utmost care. Nevertheless, errors cannot be entirely
excluded. POLOPLAST does not assume legal liability or any other form of liability for erroneous information
and its consequences. POLOPLAST is grateful for any suggestions or comments.

We are happy to provide further information – please contact the POLOPLAST sales office
on +49 (0) 8342 / 70 06-0, [email protected]
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1.1 POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system

DESCRIPTION
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The POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system consists of various pipes designed for various fields of applicati-
on and guarantees a flawless supply of the most precious of all comestibles: drinking water.

Connection technique using heated-tool socket welding

When the pipe and the fitting are welded, their plastic materials fuse together to form a homogeneous, firmly
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bonded whole. Special tools are used to heat up pipe and fitting, which are then just joined together. This
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connection is reliable and lastingly leakproof.

1.1.1 System components

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1.1.1.1 Fittings
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The PP-R-metal connection of the POLO-POLYMUTAN

fittings excels by its leakproofness and resistance
to torsion. This connection withstands decades of
operational loads without any difficulty. Thanks to the
specific geometry of their inserts, which are made of
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high-grade brass, the moulded parts meet the highest

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safety standards and guarantee safe laying.

The metal threads of the POLOPLAST brass components meet the requirements of the DIN EN 10226 standard
and are manufactured from high-quality brass. Moreover, the material complies with the current version of the
recommendations (as at 2014) of the Federal Environment Agency on “Materials suitable from a drinking water
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hygiene point of view”. This guarantees that the limit values of the “Deutsche Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV
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2001)” (German Drinking Water Ordinance) are reliably observed. All POLO-POLYMUTAN fittings are compatible
with all POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes (refer to page 8 and following).

1.1.1.2 Pipes and fittings

All pipes and fittings of the POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system are made of PP-R, with only high-quality
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raw materials being used. This raw material is equipped with high-grade stabilizers. The stabilizer package
protects the polymer from oxidation, which may occur, for example, following long-term exposure to high
temperatures > 70 °C and high pressure.

1.1.2 Material-related guide values of PP-R

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Properties Measuring method Unit Value

Density ISO 1183 kg/m³ 898
Melt flow rate 230 °C/2.16 kg ISO 1133 g/10 min. 0.3
Modulus of elasticity in tension (1 mm/min.) ISO 527 MPa 900
Tensile stress at yield (50 mm/min.) ISO 527 Mpa 28
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Charpy impact strength, notched (+23 °C) ISO 179 kJ/m² 25

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Coefficient of linear expansion DIN 53752 mm/mK 0.15

Thermal conductivity DIN 52612 W/mK 0.24
Pipe surface roughness k mm 0.007
Specific heat at 20 °C Calorimeter KJ/kg K 2.0
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1.1.3 Material-related guide values of PP-RCT

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Properties Measuring method Unit Value
Density ISO 1183 kg/m³ 905
Melt flow rate 230 °C/2.16 kg ISO 1133 g/10 min. 0.3
Modulus of elasticity in tension (1 mm/min.) ISO 527 MPa 900
Tensile stress at yield (50 mm/min.) ISO 527 MPa 25

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Charpy impact strength, notched (+23 °C) ISO 179 kJ/m² 40

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Coefficient of linear expansion DIN 53752 mm/mK 0.15
Thermal conductivity DIN 52612 W/mK 0.24
Pipe surface roughness k mm 0.007
Specific heat at 20 °C Calorimeter KJ/kg K 2.0

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1.1.4 Fields of application

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For more than 30 years, polypropylene has been successfully used in supply lines of buildings in many
countries worldwide. The combination of such excellent properties as chemical resistance, homogeneous
connection, resistance to pressure and easy laying make it a reliable and lasting system suitable for various
applications. In many countries it is gradually replacing such traditional materials as copper and galvanized

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steel.

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Properties of POLO-POLYMUTAN

•• Enormous durability thanks to high-quality materials and processing.

•• Homogeneous connection guarantees high operational reliability.

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•• High demands for hygiene guarantee perfect water quality.

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•• Good thermal load capacity, therefore high operational reliability.
•• High chemical resistance guarantees high durability.
•• Minor flow noise makes living highly comfortable.
•• High dimensional accuracy and low weight, therefore time- and cost-saving pipe laying.

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1.1.5 Possible uses

The POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system fulfils a variety of demands made on supply lines. It is suitable
for universal use in:
•• New buildings
•• Refurbishment
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•• Repairs;

in drinking water installations for cold and hot water pipes in residential buildings, hospitals, hotels, office
buildings, schools, etc., for example:
•• Service connections
•• Boiler connections
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•• Water distributing systems

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•• Rising lines
•• Floor-level distribution
•• Fittings

as well as piping networks for:

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•• Rainwater systems
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•• Outside pipe laying

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•• Compressed air systems

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•• Agriculture and horticulture

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•• Industries, for example the transportation of aggressive media (acids, alkaline solutions, etc.),
taking into account its resistance to chemical agents
•• Climate technology
•• Chilled water technology
•• Heating installations
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•• Shipbuilding
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•• Further media and possible applications upon request

POLO-POLYMUTAN is not suitable for:

•• Industrial gases
•• Flammable liquids and gases
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•• Coolants/Refrigerants
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1.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes

1.2.1 Overview
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POLO-POLYMUTAN, the high-grade installation pipe made of polypropylene, POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 and
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POLO-UV ML5, the multilayer fibre-reinforced composite pipes, guarantee reliable, durable and flawless supply
in installation systems.

Wall thickness, pipe material and temperature range are the factors that decide the level of the resistance of a
plastic pipe system to pressure.
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POLOPLAST pipes are available in various wall thicknesses:

Product range overview POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes

Diameter in mm 20 25 32 40 50 63 75 90 110
POLO-POLYMUTAN SDR 6
POLO-POLYMUTAN SDR 11
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POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 SDR 7.4

POLO-UV ML5 SDR 7.4
Pipes 20–125 mm = socket welding

ATED
CALCULE OF
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MORE T S
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POLO-POLYMUTAN POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 POLO-UV ML5

POLOPLAST pipes made of PP-R and PP-RCT are manufactured according to DIN EN ISO 15874,
EN ISO 21003 and DIN 8077/78 and fulfil their quality requirements.
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1.2.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN

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The traditional POLO-POLYMUTAN mono-pipe is made of PP-R.

1.2.2.1 Properties of the material

The physical and chemical properties have been chosen to meet the specific demands of drinking water

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systems. Regular testing by in-house and external monitoring guarantee its suitability for various kinds of

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application.

1.2.2.2 Specification

Material: PP-R (Polypropylene-Random)

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Pipe series: SDR 6/S 2.5 colour: curry with a red stripe

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SDR 11/S 5.0 colour: curry with a blue stripe

Classification of operational conditions: application class according to EN ISO 15874

•• SDR 6: class 1/10 bar, class 2/8 bar
•• SDR 11: class 1/6 bar, class 2/4 bar

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Info: Explanation on SDR and operational conditions see page 41/42.

Coefficient of linear expansion: a 0.15 mm/mK

1.2.2.3 Advantages

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•• Homogeneous connection
•• Quick and easy assembly
•• Resistance to corrosion
•• Neutral in taste and odour
•• Smooth pipe inner surface
•• Good heat and sound insulation properties

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1.2.3 POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5

DESCRIPTION
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The POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipe represents a milestone in PP-R development. A 5-layer fibre pipe made of
PP-R with glass fibre and the PP-RCT material.

1.2.3.1 Properties of the material

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PP-RCT: Polypropylene random copolymer with modified crystalline structure and increased resistance at
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elevated temperature. This material represents a new generation of the tried and tested PP-R material.
Especially with higher temperatures, the increased crystallinity of PP-RCT provides an improved creep-
depending-on-time behaviour under internal compression.
PP = polypropylene
R = random
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C = crystallinity
T = temperature
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This is why pipes made from this material can have thinner walls and consequently larger inner diameters.
Designers and plumbers are offered convincing advantages from this circumstance. Thanks to the larger
inner diameter, the hydraulic capacity of the pipes increases, which is specifically advantageous in systems
that need to transport large amounts of water, for example in high-rise buildings.
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Pipes made of PP-RCT are accepted according to the EN ISO 15874 standard and the EN ISO 21003
standard on multilayer pipes, and represent the state of the art. The same well-tried connection technique is
used for pipes and fittings made of PP-RCT as for PP-R pipes.

1.2.3.2 Distribution of layers

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1. 1. Exterior PP-R layer

2. The exterior layer made of high-grade PP-R provides the colour
3. code and guarantees flawless and reliable welding of pipe and
4.
fitting.
5.
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2. Second exterior layer made of a special

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POLOPLAST compound
This PP-R glass fibre compound material has been specially
developed by POLOPLAST Polymer Engineering and repre-
sents the result of many years of research in this field. The
perfect connection of glass fibre and PP-R provides excellent
5 layers – 5 benefits! lower linear expansion, deformation properties, as well as
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Quality – made in Germany. good resistance to impact loads at low temperatures.

3. Central layer made of PP-RCT

PP-RCT is a polypropylene random copolymer with a modified crystalline structure. This material improves
the long-term behaviour during longer operational periods, particularly, at increased temperatures.
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4. Second inner layer made of the special POLOPLAST compound

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This layer also provides excellent properties, such as lower linear expansion, and deformation.

5. Inner layer made of PP-RCT

In the same way as the central layer, this layer guarantees improved long-term behaviour during longer
operational periods at increased temperatures. Smooth pipe inner surfaces prevent sediments and incrustations.
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1.2.3.3 Specification

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Material: PP-R/PP-GF/PP-RCT/PP-GF/PP-RCT

Pipe series: SDR 7.4/S 3.2 colour: curry with silver stripe

Classification of operational conditions: application class according to EN ISO 15874

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•• SDR 7.4: class 1/8 bar, class 2/8 bar

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Info: Explanation on SDR and operational conditions see page 41/42.

Coefficient of linear expansion: a 0.038 mm/mK; tested and approved by a third party: OFI Institute, Vienna

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1.2.3.4 Advantages

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•• Lower linear expansion reduced by 75 % as compared to a PP-R standard pipe
•• Improved resistance to internal pressure at increased temperatures as compared to a PP-R standard
pipe, thanks to the PP-RCT material
•• Increased stability allows longer distances between the fastening points
•• Increased flow rate increased by approximately 16 % thanks to thinner walls at unchanged dimension and

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pressure strain

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•• Good chemical resistance thanks to the PP-RCT material

1.2.3.5 Comparison of linear expansion

This comparison distinctly shows the linear expansion caused by temperature changes of a standard PP-R

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pipe and the POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipe.

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Linear expansion reduces by 75 %.

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3-layer

Prostab WELDING

PVC

PB
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PP-R
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0% 25 % 100 %

Comparison of linear expansion values

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1.2.4 POLO-UV ML5

DESCRIPTION
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The POLO-UV ML5 pipe is a further development of the POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipe.

1.2.4.1 Properties of the material

The pipe structure has been adopted from the POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipe, only the exterior layer has
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been modified. Thanks to this UV resistant layer, this pipe is particularly suitable for laying of supply lines in
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outdoor areas, for example, in drinking water systems, irrigation systems, heating and cooling water systems.

1.2.4.2 Distribution of layers

1. Exterior PP-R UV layer

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The first layer provides UV protection and is made of specially

1. stabilised PP-R to make the pipe highly reliable and resistant to
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2. ageing caused by UV radiation.

3.
4.
5. 2. Second exterior layer made of the special
POLOPLAST compound
This PP-R glass fibre compound material has been specially
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developed by POLOPLAST Polymer Engineering and represents

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the result of many years of research in this field. The perfect

connection of glass fibre and PP-R provides excellent lower linear
expansion, deformation properties, as well as good resistance to
impact loads at low temperatures.
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DESIGN

3. Central layer made of PP-RCT

PP-RCT is a polypropylene random copolymer with a modified crystalline structure. This new material
improves the long-term behaviour during longer operational periods, particularly, at increased temperatures.

4. Second inner layer made of a special POLOPLAST compound

This layer also provides excellent properties, such as lower linear expansion, and deformation and good
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resistance to impact load at low temperatures.

5. Inner layer made of PP-RCT

In the same way as for the central layer, we guarantee improved long-term behaviour of this layer during
longer operational periods at increased temperatures. Smooth pipe inner surfaces prevent sediments and
incrustations.
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1.2.4.3 Processing

The pipes are installed using the existing fittings programme, without any additional operations.
The POLO-UV ML5 pipe can be welded directly, with no need of peeling off the outer layer.
Thus, pipes and fittings can be installed in the usual simple and safe way.
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The fittings of the POLO-POLYMUTAN product line using the curry colour are not long-term resistant to
UV light. Suitable measures need to be taken separately to protect them.
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1.2.4.4 Specification

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Material: PP-R UV/PP-GF/PP-RCT/PP-GF/PP-RCT

Pipe series: SDR 7.4/S 3.2 colour: black

Classification of operational conditions: application class according to EN ISO 15874

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•• SDR 7.4: class 1/8 bar, class 2/6 bar

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Info: Explanation on SDR and operational conditions see page 41/42.

Coefficient of linear expansion: a 0.038 mm/mK; UV- NT

tested and approved by the external OFI Institute, Vienna
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1.2.4.5 Advantages

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•• 10 years of warranty on resistance to UV radiation has been tested by a third party
•• No additional operations required – usual and safe homogeneous welding of pipe and moulded part
•• Low linear expansion – reduced by 75 % as compared to a PP-R standard pipe
•• Increased stability allows longer distances between the fastening points

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•• Increased flow rate – increased by approximately 16 % thanks to thinner walls at unchanged dimension

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and pressure strain

1.2.4.6 Examined resistance to UV radiation

The resistance of the POLO-UV ML5 pipe to UV radiation has been tested by an acknowledged testing la-

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boratory. During the entire test period samples were taken at certain intervals, which were then subjected to

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strength tests to examine them for possible changes of the material‘s mechanical properties. At the same time,
material stability tests were carried out on a regular basis. The radiation intensity used for these tests was the
same as in Aswan/Egypt over a period of more than 10 years.

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1.2.5 Pipe labelling

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The pipes must be durably labelled in the following way:

Example:

Outer diameter × wall thickness 25 × 4.2

Product name POLO-POLYMUTAN
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Designation of material PP-R

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SDR wall thickness ratio SDR 6

Pipe series S S 2.5
Dimensional class according to EN ISO 15874 A
Class of application and admissible operational pressure according to EN ISO 15874 Class 1/10 bar, Class 2/8 bar
Range of use 20 bar/20C, 10 bar/67C
Suitability for drinking water TW
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Impermeability to light opaque

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Product standards DIN 8077/8078, EN ISO 15874

Certificates, approvals DVGW, ÖVGW
Material labelling Material
Machine number Machine
Date of manufacture DAY MONTH YEAR HOUR:MINUTE
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Manufacturer POLOPLAST
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Imprint and order:

25 × 4.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN MADE IN GERMANY
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PP-R SDR 6/S 2.5 A Class 1/10 bar Class 2/8 bar 20 bar/20C 10bar/67C(50a) TW opaque
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DIN 8077/78 EN ISO 15874 DVGW-AS2288 ÖVGW W 1.118 Material Machine Day Month Year Hour:­
Minute
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1.3 Product line

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1.3.1 POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes
POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe SDR 6/S 2.5 Outer Wall thick- Inner Ø Water Weight Packing unit
A. no. DN
PP-R for hot and cold water Ø mm ness mm mm content l/m kg/m parcel/bar
acc. to DIN 8077/78 and EN ISO
10002 20 3.4 13.2 12 0.137 0.172 100 m/4 m S
15874, class 1/10 bar, class 2/8 bar,

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10003 25 4.2 16.6 15 0.216 0.266 60 m/4 m S

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­DVGW-AS2288/2610, ÖVGW W 1.118,
colour curry with red line 10004 32 5.4 21.2 20 0.353 0.434 40 m/4 m S
10005 40 6.7 26.6 25 0.556 0.671 20 m/4 m S
10006 50 8.3 33.4 32 0.866 1.040 20 m/4 m S
10007 63 10.5 42.0 40 1.385 1.650 12 m/4 m S
10008 75 12.5 50.0 50 1.936 2.340 8 m/4 m S
10009 90 15.0 60.0 - 2.827 3.360 4 m/4 m S

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10010 110 18.3 73.4 65 4.208 5.010 4 m/4 m S

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POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe SDR 11/S 5 Outer Wall thick- Inner Ø Water Weight Packing unit
A. no. DN
PP-R for cold water acc. to DIN 8077/78 Ø mm ness mm mm content l/m kg/m parcel/bar
and EN ISO 15874, class 1/6 bar, class
10102 20 1.9 16.2 15 0.206 0.107 100 m/4 m S

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2/4 bar, colour curry with blue line
10103 25 2.3 20.4 20 0.327 0.164 60 m/4 m S

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10104 32 2.9 26.2 25 0.531 0.261 40 m/4 m S
10105 40 3.7 32.6 32 0.834 0.412 20 m/4 m S
10106 50 4.6 40.8 40 1.307 0.638 20 m/4 m S
10107 63 5.8 51.4 50 2.075 1.010 12 m/4 m S
10108 75 6.8 61.4 - 2.941 1.410 8 m/4 m S

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10109 90 8.2 73.6 65 4.254 2.030 4 m/4 m S

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10110 110 10.0 90.0 80 6.362 3.010 4 m/4 m S

POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 Outer Wall thick- Inner Ø Water Weight Packing unit
A. no. DN
fibre pipe SDR 7.4/S 3.2 PP-R, Ø mm ness mm mm content l/m kg/m parcel/bar
PP-RCT for hot and cold water acc. to
10322 20 2.8 14.4 15 0.163 0.149 100 m/4 m S
DIN 8077/78 and EN ISO 15874, class 1/8
10323 25 3.5 18.0 20 0.254 0.236 60 m/4 m S

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bar, class 2/8 bar, SKZ certificate A 634,

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colour curry with silver line 10324 32 4.4 23.2 25 0.423 0.385 40 m/4 m S
10325 40 5.5 29.0 32 0.661 0.584 20 m/4 m S
10326 50 6.9 36.2 40 1.029 0.916 20 m/4 m S
10327 63 8.6 45.8 50 1.647 1.474 12 m/4 m S
10328 75 10.3 54.4 - 2.324 2.048 8 m/4 m S
10329 90 12.3 65.4 65 3.359 2.922 4 m/4 m S
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10330 110 15.1 79.8 80 5.001 4.374 4 m/4 m S

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DN: Nominal Diameter (Approximate inner diameter as a dimensionless standard designation for piping and fittings)
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POLO-UV ML5 fibre pipe with UV Outer Wall thick- Inner Ø Water Weight Packing unit
A. no. DN
protection layer, SDR 7.4/S 3.2/ Ø mm ness mm mm content l/m kg/m parcel/bar
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PP-R/PP-RCT for hot and cold water

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40322 20 2.8 14.4 15 0.163 0.149 100 m/4 m S

acc. to DIN 8077/78, EN ISO 15874, class
1/8 bar, class 2/8 bar, colour black 40323 25 3.5 18.0 20 0.254 0.236 60 m/4 m S
40324 32 4.4 23.2 25 0.423 0.385 40 m/4 m S
40325 40 5.5 29.0 32 0.661 0.584 20 m/4 m S
40326 50 6.9 36.2 40 1.029 0.916 20 m/4 m S
TRANSPORTATION

40327 63 8.6 45.8 50 1.647 1.474 12 m/4 m S

AND STORAGE

Support for pipes, galvanized Diameter Packing unit

A. no.
(for horizontally installed pipes, in mm parcel/bar
DRINKING WATER

self-clamping up to Ø 75 mm)
14902 20 75/3 m
HYGIENE

14903 25 75/3 m
14904 32 75/3 m
14905 40 15/3 m
14906 50 15/3 m
14907 63 15/3 m
REQUIREMENTS

14908 75 15/3 m
SYSTEM

14909 90 15/3 m
14910 110 15/3 m
PLANNING AND

1.3.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN fittings

DESIGN

POLO-POLYMUTAN long cross-over section Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
10502 20 150/10 S
10503 25 100/10 S
10504 32 70/10 S
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

POLO-POLYMUTAN short cross-over section Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

11502 20 120/10 S
11503 25 80/10 S
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT

DN: Nominal Diameter (Approximate inner diameter as a dimensionless standard designation for piping and fittings) * Butt welding
QUALITY

16 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

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POLO-POLYMUTAN welding socket Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
11002 20 600/10 S
11003 25 400/10 S
11004 32 250/10 S
11005 40 170/10 S
11006 50 100/5 S

TRANSPORTATION
11007 63 50/1 S

AND STORAGE
11008 75 40/1 S
11009 90 24/1 S
11010 110 15/1 S

POLO-POLYMUTAN reducer male/female Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag

DRINKING WATER
11603 25/20 300/10 S

HYGIENE
11605 32/20 250/10 S
11606 32/25 200/10 S
11608 40/20 400/5 S
11609 40/25 300/5 S
11610 40/32 200/5 S

REQUIREMENTS
11612 50/20 250/5 S

SYSTEM
11613 50/25 150/5 S
11614 50/32 200/5 S
11615 50/40 150/5 S
11618 63/25 100/1 S
11619 63/32 120/1 S

PLANNING AND
11620 63/40 100/1 S

DESIGN
11621 63/50 75/1 S
11627 75/50 50/1 S
11628 75/63 50/1 S
11634 90/50 40/1 S
11635 90/63 40/1 S
11636 90/75 30/1 S

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
11643 110/63 30/1 S
11644 110/75 25/1 S
11645 110/90 20/1 S

POLO-POLYMUTAN welding elbow 90° Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

11042 20 500/10 S
11043 25 300/10 S
11044 32 150/10 S
11045 40 100/5 S
11046 50 50/5 S
11047 63 25/1 S
OPERATION

11048 75 15/1 S
INITIAL

11049 90 12/1 S
11050 110 12/1 S
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 17

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POLO-POLYMUTAN welding elbow male/female Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

11062 20 250/10 S
11063 25 150/10 S
11064 32 80/10 S
11065 40 40/5 S
TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE

POLO-POLYMUTAN welding elbow 45° Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
11102 20 200/10 S
11103 25 150/10 S
11104 32 100/10 S
DRINKING WATER

11105 40 50/5 S
HYGIENE

11106 50 25/5 S
11107 63 12/1 S
11108 75 20/1 S
11109 90 15/1 S
11110 110 8/1 S
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM

POLO-POLYMUTAN butt welding elbow 45° Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
male/female carton/bag
11122 20 300/10 S
11123 25 200/10 S
11124 32 80/10 S
PLANNING AND

11125 40 60/5 S
DESIGN

POLO-POLYMUTAN welding bend 90° Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
11082 20 120/5 MQ
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

11083 25 70/5 MQ
11084 32 40/5 MQ
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

POLO-POLYMUTAN welding tee Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
11202 20 300/10 S
11203 25 200/10 S
11204 32 100/10 S
OPERATION

11205 40 30/5 S
INITIAL

11206 50 30/2 S
11207 63 10/1 S
11208 75 15/1 S
11209 90 12/1 S
11210 110 6/1 S
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

18 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

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POLO-POLYMUTAN reduced welding tee Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
11250 25 × 20 × 20 250/10 S
11251 20 × 25 × 20 250/10 MQ
11254 25 × 20 × 25 250/10 S
11256 25 × 25 × 20 250/10 MQ
11261 32 × 20 × 20 120/5 MQ

TRANSPORTATION
11266 32 × 25 × 20 120/5 MQ

AND STORAGE
11267 32 × 20 × 25 120/5 MQ
11269 32 × 25 × 25 120/5 MQ
11273 32 × 20 × 32 120/5 S
11275 32 × 25 × 32 120/5 S
11301 40 × 32 × 32 80/5 MQ
11305 40 × 20 × 40 80/5 S

DRINKING WATER
11307 40 × 25 × 40 80/5 S

HYGIENE
11309 40 × 32 × 40 80/5 S
11311 50 × 20 × 50 40/2 MQ
11334 50 × 25 × 50 40/2 S
11336 50 × 32 × 50 40/2 S
11338 50 × 40 × 50 40/2 S

REQUIREMENTS
11340 63 × 20 × 63 25/1 S

SYSTEM
11352 63 × 25 × 63 25/1 S
11354 63 × 32 × 63 25/1 S
11356 63 × 40 × 63 25/1 S
11358 63 × 50 × 63 25/1 S
11370 75 × 25 × 75 15/1 S

PLANNING AND
11372 75 × 32 × 75 15/1 S

DESIGN
11374 75 × 40 × 75 15/1 S
11376 75 × 50 × 75 15/1 S
11378 75 × 63 × 75 15/1 S
11394 90 × 50 × 90 12/1 MQ
11396 90 × 63 × 90 12/1 S
11398 90 × 75 × 90 8/1 S

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
11414 110 × 63 × 110 14/1 S
11416 110 × 75 × 110 6/1 S
11418 110 × 90 × 110 6/1 S
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

POLO-POLYMUTAN assembly group Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
14704 20 × 1/2" IG 1 MQ
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 19

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POLO-POLYMUTAN weld-in saddle Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
with welding sleeve carton/bag
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

11741 40/20 250/5 S

11742 40/25 250/5 S
11744 50/20 250/5 S
11745 50/25 250/5 S
11747 63/20 200/5 S
TRANSPORTATION

11748 63/25 200/5 S

AND STORAGE

11749 63/32 150/5 S

11750 75/20 200/5 S
11751 75/25 200/5 S
11752 75/32 120/5 S
11754 90/20 200/5 S
11756 90/25 200/5 S
DRINKING WATER

11758 90/32 150/5 S

HYGIENE

11760 110/20 200/5 S

11761 110/25 150/5 S
11762 110/32 120/5 S
Plastic drill see page 35, Welding tools see page 35
REQUIREMENTS

POLO-POLYMUTAN weld-in saddle with an Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
SYSTEM

internal screw thread for wrench – female carton/bag

12352 40 × 1/2" 100/5 S
12353 40 × 3/4" 100/5 S
12354 50 × 1/2" 100/5 S
12355 50 × 3/4" 100/5 S
PLANNING AND

12356 63 × 1/2" 100/5 S

DESIGN

12357 63 × 3/4" 50/5 S

12358 63 × 1" 50/5 S
12359 75 × 1/2" 80/5 S
12360 75 × 3/4" 80/5 S
12361 75 × 1" 50/5 S
12362 90 × 1/2" 80/5 S
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

12363 90 × 3/4" 80/5 S

12364 90 × 1" 50/5 S
12366 110 × 1/2" 100/5 S
12367 110 × 3/4" 80/5 S
12368 110 × 1" 50/5 S
Plastic drill see page 35
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

POLO-POLYMUTAN end cap Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
11702 20 400/10 S
11703 25 250/10 S
11704 32 150/10 S
OPERATION

11705 40 100/5 S
INITIAL

11706 50 60/5 S
11707 63 30/1 S
11708 75 20/1 S
11709 90 30/1 S
11710 110 15/1 S
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

20 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

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POLO-POLYMUTAN flange bushing with gasket Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
11807 63 30/1 MQ
11808 75 20/1 S
11809 90 15/1 S
11810 110 12/1 S
11811 125 10/1 S

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
POLO-POLYMUTAN PP-flange, glass fibre Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm DN
reinforced, for flange bushing PN 16 carton/bag
14207 63 50 1 S
14208 75 65 1 S
14209 90 80 1 S

DRINKING WATER
14210 110 100 1 S

HYGIENE
14211 125 100 1 S

POLO-POLYMUTAN new socket for Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
electric welding carton/bag

REQUIREMENTS
Welding voltage 40 V
14802 20 35/1 S
Pin size 4 mm

SYSTEM
14803 25 25/1 S
Suitable welding tool A. no. 15270 (page 29) 14804 32 20/1 S
14805 40 25/1 S
14806 50 20/1 S
14807 63 25/1 S

PLANNING AND
14808 75 36/1 S

DESIGN
14809 90 18/1 S
14810 110 15/1 S

1.3.3 POLO-POLYMUTAN adapters

TECHNOLOGY
POLO-POLYMUTAN adapter female Packing unit WELDING
A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
12104 20 × 1/2" 130/10 S
12105 20 × 3/4" 100/10 MQ
12106 25 × 1/2" 130/10 S
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

12107 25 × 3/4" 100/10 S

12108 32 × 3/4" 100/10 S
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 21

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POLO-POLYMUTAN adapter female for wrench Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM

12109 32 × 1" 50/5 S

12110 40 × 1" 50/5 MQ
12111 40 × 1 1/4" 30/5 S
12112 50 × 1 1/4" 30/5 MQ
12113 50 × 1 1/2" 25/5 S
TRANSPORTATION

12115 63 × 2" 10/1 S

AND STORAGE

12116 75 × 2" 8/1 MQ

12117 75 × 2 1/2" 8/1 S
Other sizes on request

POLO-POLYMUTAN adapter male, not for wrench Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
DRINKING WATER

12154 20 × 1/2" 100/10 S

HYGIENE

12155 20 × 3/4" 100/10 MQ

12156 25 × 1/2" 100/10 S
12157 25 × 3/4" 100/10 S
12158 32 × 3/4" 80/5 S
REQUIREMENTS

POLO-POLYMUTAN adapter male for wrench Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
SYSTEM

carton/bag
12159 32 × 1" 50/5 S
12160 40 × 1" 50/5 MQ
12161 40 × 1 1/4" 30/5 S
12162 50 × 1 1/4" 20/5 MQ
PLANNING AND

12163 50 × 1 1/2" 20/5 S

DESIGN

12165 63 × 2" 20/1 S

12167 75 × 2 1/2" 8/1 S
12169 90 × 3" 6/1 S
12172 110 × 3" 4/1 S
Other sizes on request
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

POLO-POLYMUTAN elbow adapter female Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
from 1" for wrench carton/bag
12204 20 × 1/2" 150/10 S
12205 20 × 3/4" 100/10 MQ
12206 25 × 1/2" 120/10 S
12207 25 × 3/4" 100/10 S
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

12208 32 × 3/4" 70/5 S

12209 32 × 1" 40/10 S

POLO-POLYMUTAN elbow adapter male/female Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
12234 20 × 1/2" 100/10 S
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

22 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

POLO-POLYMUTAN elbow adapter male Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
from 1" for wrench carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
12254 20 × 1/2" 100/10 S
12255 20 × 3/4" 100/10 MQ
12256 25 × 1/2" 100/10 S
12257 25 × 3/4" 70/10 S
12258 32 × 3/4" 70/5 MQ

TRANSPORTATION
12259 32 × 1" 40/5 S

AND STORAGE
POLO-POLYMUTAN tee adapter female Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
from 1" for wrench carton/bag
12304 20 × 1/2" × 20 100/10 S
12306 25 × 1/2" × 25 80/10 S
12307 25 × 3/4" × 25 70/10 S

DRINKING WATER
12309 32 × 1" × 32 30/5 S

HYGIENE
12310 32 × 3/4" × 32 40/5 S
12311 32 × 1/2" × 32 40/5 S
12312 40 × 3/4" × 40 30/5 MQ
12313 40 × 1" × 40 30/5 MQ
12314 50 × 1" × 50 20/5 MQ

REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
POLO-POLYMUTAN screw adapter pipe Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
end/pipe end carton/bag
14182 20 80/1 MQ
14183 25 50/1 MQ
14184 32 50/1 MQ

PLANNING AND
14185 40 25/1 MQ

DESIGN
14186 50 20/1 MQ
14187 63 15/1 MQ

POLO-POLYMUTAN screw adapter, male, Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
thread/pipe end carton/bag
14172 20 × 1/2" 80/1 MQ

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
14173 25 × 3/4" 50/1 S
14174 32 × 1" 50/1 MQ
14175 40 × 11/4" 25/1 MQ
14176 50 × 11/2" 20/1 MQ
14177 63 × 2" 15/1 MQ
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

POLO-POLYMUTAN screw adapter, female, Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
thread/pipe end carton/bag
14162 20 × 1/2" 80/1 MQ
14163 25 × 3/4" 50/1 MQ
14164 32 × 1" 50/1 MQ
14165 40 × 11/4" 25/1 MQ
OPERATION

14166 50 × 11/2" 20/1 MQ

INITIAL

14167 63 × 2" 15/1 MQ

MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 23

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POLO-POLYMUTAN screwed union plastic/ Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
brass F with socket end carton/bag
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

14043 20 × 1/2" 100/1 S

14045 20 × 3/4" 100/1 MQ
14047 25 × 3/4" 100/1 S
14048 25 × 1" 70/1 MQ
14050 32 × 1" 70/1 S
TRANSPORTATION

14051 32 × 1 1/4" 50/1 MQ

AND STORAGE

14053 40 × 1 1/4" 50/1 S

14054 40 × 1 1/4" 40/1 MQ
14056 50 × 1 1/2" 30/1 S
14058 63 × 2" 20/1 S
DRINKING WATER

1.3.4 POLO-POLYMUTAN fittings and accessories

HYGIENE

POLO-POLYMUTAN wall union, female Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
12004 20 × 1/2" 100/10 S
12005 25 × 3/4" 80/10 MQ
REQUIREMENTS

12006 25 × 1/2" 80/10 S

SYSTEM

12007 25 × 3/4" 80/10 S

POLO-POLYMUTAN wall union passage, female Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
PLANNING AND

12024 20 × 1/2" 70/10 S

DESIGN

12026 25 × 1/2" 50/10 S

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

24 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Assembly plate, plastic, with screws for Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
wall union, selectable distances carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
115/140/150/160/180 mm

SYSTEM
15484 250 × 45 50/1 S

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
Assembly plate, galvanized Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
15480 2000 × 50 × 3 25/1 S

DRINKING WATER
HYGIENE
Assembly unit, galvanized, for wall union, Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
with screws carton/bag
Distance 150/80 mm
15482 420 × 60 × 45 1 S

REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
Assembly plug Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag

PLANNING AND
red = 15413 15413 1/2" 200/10 S

DESIGN
blue = 15414 15414 1/2" 200/10 S

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

Assembly help with 2 plugs, distances Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
75/85/100/140/150/175 mm carton/bag
15400 1/2" 20/1 S
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 25

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1.3.5 POLO-POLYMUTAN shutt-off devices and accessories

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

POLO-POLYMUTAN slanted seat valve, body Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
without discharge screw carton/bag
14504 20 × 3/4" 50/5 S
14505 25 × 3/4" 50/5 S
14508 32 × 1" 25/5 S
TRANSPORTATION

14510 40 × 1 1/4" 15/1 S

AND STORAGE

14512 50 × 1 1/2" 10/1 MQ

Slanted seat valve, upper part Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
14642 3/4" 70/1 S
DRINKING WATER

without backflow prevention

and non-rising spindle 14643 1" 50/1 S
HYGIENE

14644 1 1/4" 25/1 S

14645 1 1/2" 25/1 S

with backflow prevention 14662 3/4" 25/1 S

and non rising spindle 14663 1" 40/1 S
REQUIREMENTS

14664 1 1/4" 20/1 S

SYSTEM

14665 1 1/2" 20/1 S

POLO-POLYMUTAN shut-off valve, body Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
without discharge screw 14304 20 × 3/4" 50/5 S
PLANNING AND

14306 25 × 3/4" 50/5 S

DESIGN

14308 32 × 1" 30/5 S

with discharge screw 14324 20 × 3/4" 50/5 MQ

14326 25 × 3/4" 50/5 MQ
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

14328 32 × 1" 20/5 MQ

Shut-off valve, upper part Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

carton/bag
14602 3/4" 125/1 S
14604 1" 75/1 S
14606 1 1/4" 40/1 S
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

26 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Concealed valve, upper part Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
(in flexible length 60–110 mm) carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
14612 3/4" 50/1 S
14614 1" 50/1 S

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
Concealed valve, upper part Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
14611 3/4" 40/1 S
14617 1" 40/1 S

DRINKING WATER
HYGIENE
Concealed valve, upper part, public authority Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
design carton/bag
14622 3/4" 60/1 S

REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
POLO-POLYMUTAN ball valve Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm

PLANNING AND
Handle: glass fibre reinforced polyamide, carton/bag
ball and stem: brass

DESIGN
14402 20 50/5 S
PTFE seats, NBR O-ring
14403 25 25/5 S
14404 32 15/1 S
14405 40 10/1 S
14412 50 6/1 S
14414 63 5/1 S

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
14416 75 5/1 MQ

POLO-POLYMUTAN ball valve with chrome-plated Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
upper part carton/bag
Handle: chrome-plated brass,
14402 CR 20 25/1 MQ
ball and stem: brass PTFE
14403 CR 25 15/1 MQ
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

14404 CR 32 10/1 MQ
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 27

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1.3.6 POLO-POLYMUTAN welding machines, tools and accessories

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Electronic welding device without attachments, Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
550 W up to Ø 50 mm carton/bag
15025 1 S
TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE

Electronic welding device without attachments, Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
1000 W up to Ø 63 mm carton/bag
15016 1 S
DRINKING WATER
HYGIENE

Electronic welding device, large version without Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
attachments, 1400 W, up to Ø 125 mm carton/bag
REQUIREMENTS

15015 1 S
SYSTEM

Electronic socket welding machine for pipes from Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
PLANNING AND

40 to 125 mm, complete with tools and welding carton/bag

tools
DESIGN

15205 1 S
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

Welding machine for electro fittings Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
Working range 20–315 mm carton/bag
Power supply 110 V single phase 50/60 Hz
15270 1 S
230 V single phase 50/60 Hz
Universal adapter 4.0–4.7 mm
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Laser scanner
For fittings from 8 to 48 V
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

28 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Welding case incl. device 550 W, Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
bench-top device, carton/bag

DESCRIPTION
attachments

SYSTEM
21310 1 S
Ø 20–63 mm

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
Welding case incl. device 1000 W, Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
bench-top device, carton/bag
attachments
15311 1 S
Ø 20–40 mm, pipe cutter

DRINKING WATER
HYGIENE
REQUIREMENTS
Ceiling welding machine from 63 to 125 mm Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm

SYSTEM
carton/bag
15210 1 on request

PLANNING AND
DESIGN
Pipe cutter for pipes from Ø 16 to 40 mm Packing unit
A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
15001 1 S

GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Pipe cutter for pipes from Ø 16 to 63 mm Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
15003 1 S
OPERATION
INITIAL

Pipe cutter for pipes from Ø 50 to 110 mm Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
15007 1 S
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter . 29

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Welding attachment Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
acc. to DVS-guideline carton/bag
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

15042 20 1 S
15043 25 1 S
15044 32 1 S
15045 40 1 S
15046 50 1 S
TRANSPORTATION

15047 63 1 S
AND STORAGE

15048 75 1 S
15049 90 1 S
15050 110 1 S

Saddle welding tools for weld-in saddles Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
DRINKING WATER

15065 40 (B25) 1 S
HYGIENE

15066 50 (B25) 1 S
15067 63 (B25) 1 S
15082 63 (B32) 1 S
15068 75 (B25) 1 S
15083 75 (B32) 1 S
REQUIREMENTS

15069 90 (B25) 1 S
SYSTEM

Extra order (B25): plastic drill, A. no.: 15095 15084 90 (B32) 1 S

Extra order (B32): plastic drill, A. no.: 15096 15070 110 (B25) 1 S
15085 110 (B32) 1 S

Plastic drill for weld-in saddles Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
PLANNING AND

carton/bag
DESIGN

15095 25 (B25) 1 S
15096 32 (B32) 1 S
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

Welding attachment for repair of holes up to Ø 8 mm Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
carton/bag
15080 1 S
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

POLO-POLYMUTAN welding plug for repair of holes Packing unit

A. no. Diameter in mm
up to Ø 8 mm carton/bag
15090 1200/100 S
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

30 . S = Standard range stored, MQ = Minimum order quantity in pieces or meter

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2.1 Safety instructions and intended use

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
•• Carefully read the Technical Manual and the Operating Instructions before starting work.
•• POLOPLAST installation systems may only be planned, assembled and started up as described in the
present manual.
•• For any deviating fields of application, make sure to obtain POLOPLAST‘s advice.
•• All national and international safety regulations and regulations on accident prevention have to be observed.

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•• Planning, installation and start-up have to be carried out pursuant to the current directives, standards and

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regulations, as intended and in accordance with the state of the art.
•• Only POLOPLAST system components are allowed to be used. The use of other components entails loss
of guarantee (refer to the letter of guarantee on page 96).
•• Observe the general safety regulations when handling assembly tools. Danger of burn.

DRINKING WATER
Handling instructions

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•• POLOPLAST PP-R/PP-RCT pipes can generally be stored at any ambient temperature.
•• Nevertheless, the material must never be subject to impacts or blows, particularly at temperatures below 5 °C.
•• Do not drop the pipes when unloading them and protect them from falling objects.
•• Select the place of storage so as to make sure that the pipes are always supported over their entire length.

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•• Before starting assembly, check the pipe and particularly the pipe ends for cracks or damage.

SYSTEM
•• Observe cleanliness when storing and laying the pipes and fittings. In order to protect the pipes and fittings
against contamination, do not remove the packaging material before the material is used.
•• Pipes (except UV pipes) and fittings must not be exposed to UV radiation over prolonged periods as this
reduces the durability and the special properties of the pipes; provide protection of the pipes from the
outside.

PLANNING AND
•• At temperatures below zero, water supply pipes must be protected from frost, and drained, if necessary.

DESIGN
•• Cut the pipes using only sharp tools.

Avoid sharp impacts and blows to the Put down pipes or pipe bundles
pipes, especially at low temperatures. carefully. Cover pipes in areas of
Do not throw when unloading. Protect falling rocks, etc.
pipes from falling objects.

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Do not use cracked or damaged pipes. Only cut pipes with sharp cutters.

Do not expose pipes to UV-radiation for Protect stored pipes from sun and
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

extended periods of time. rain.

During polyfusion welding, do not twist Minor corrections can only be made
the pipe or fitting; push the pipe and fit- during joining.
ting joint together in a straight manner.
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Protect pipes filled with water from Drain lines in danger of freezing.
freezing.
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3.1 Drinking water

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Drinking water is our most important comestible,

which is why water should always be available
in optimum quality. The basic requirements on
the quality of drinking water in Germany are
defined in the “Drinking Water Ordinance
TRANSPORTATION

(Trinkwasserverordnung)”. To make sure to

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achieve the required quality parameters, the

generally acknowledged codes of practice
must also be observed. Drinking water hygiene
has always been an important matter, particu-
larly in sensitive buildings such as hospitals or
DRINKING WATER

retirement homes. But according to the latest

findings, hygiene has also become an impor-
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tant topic for the construction of single- and

two-family houses. In this connection, several requirements must be met by the design of drinking water
installations. Only specialised companies should be involved in their planning or modification. They know all
the relevant technical aspects and are obliged to adhere to them. The dimensional design of the pipe system,
the types of materials used, as well as pipe insulation and minimisation of possible water stagnation in the
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pipes, are of great significance. Materials in contact with the drinking water may transmit undesirable sub-
SYSTEM

stances to the drinking water. Improper design and assembly of an installation may also further the formation
and growth of biofilm, which establishes optimum conditions for the growth of undesirable microorganisms
such as legionellae and pseudomonads. They may become a hazard to the occupants‘ health. Furthermore,
the distance of flow up to the tap should be as short as possible. Dead-water sections in which the water
flows only rarely or does not flow at all, need to be avoided by all means.
PLANNING AND
DESIGN

If the influence of all these factors can be minimized as early as at the planning stage, this will make sure that
the interior installations also maintain an optimum water quality. Structural components and materials that are
in contact with drinking water must not affect it adversely. Planning and assembly of drinking water installations
must also ensure that the comestible drinking water is conveyed under perfect hygienic conditions.
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The following lists the most important criteria that need to be observed for perfect planning and
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assembly of the system and optimum drinking water quality:

•• Avoidance of stagnation
•• Operation as intended
•• Short connecting lines
•• Main consumer at the end of the single-connection line
•• Separation of sections that are not in use
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ASSEMBLY

•• Correct dimensioning
•• Hydraulic alignment of circulation systems
•• Avoidance of cold water heating up (max. 25 °C)
•• Avoidance of hot water cooling down (min. 55 °C)
•• Expert initial operation (pressure test, flushing)
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3.2 Types ofT-Stück

installation
Installation

DESCRIPTION
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3.2.1 Connection of drinking water tapping points

The quality of drinking water provided in an interior installation is entirely dependent on the observance of
certain temperature ranges and the avoidance of stagnation. Traditional piping networks make it almost
impossible to observe both requirements under the prevailing conditions of use. Therefore, drinking water

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tapping points are nowadays preferably interconnected in loop lines.

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Interconnection of tapping points in a loop line proves to be an effective concept of avoiding stagnating water.

Examples of different installation types:

Reiheninstallation

T-Stück Installation

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T-installations can lead to water

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stagnating in the lines.

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T-Stück Installation

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A loop line avoids stagnation in a
drinking water installation from the
Reiheninstallation
very beginning.

PLANNING AND
DESIGN
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Reiheninstallation
Serial lines only make sense, if the
last consumer is a frequently used
Ringinstallation
sanitary device.
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

This description is based on directives applicable in Germany and the European Union.

These are the important directives on the quality of water that is intended for consumption by humans:
•• Germany: Drinking Water Ordinance (Trinkwasserverordnung TrinkwV2001)
•• European Union: Directive on Drinking Water 98/83/EG
Ringinstallation
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Traditional pipe installation, for example, T-systems or floor manifolds for drinking water installation in buildings,
frequently causes hygienic problems because of stagnation or inadmissible heating up of cold water.
However, if no other way of installation can be used, water contamination should be avoided by forced pipe
flushing.
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4.1 Standards and regulations

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

The following standards and guidelines are relevant for planning, design and operating drinking water
installation systems in Germany and have to be observed.

4.1.1 Planning of drinking water installation systems

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EnEV German energy saving regulation

DIN 1988 Technical regulations on drinking water installations
DIN EN 806 Technical regulations on drinking water installations
DIN 2000 Guidelines on the requirements on drinking water, planning, laying, operation and
­maintenance of supply systems
DRINKING WATER

DIN 4109 Sound protection in structural engineering

DIN 4102 Fire prevention
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DVGW W 551 Technical measures for the reduction of legionella growth in drinking water installations
VDI 6023 Hygiene-conscious planning, laying, operation and maintenance of drinking water plants
POLOPLAST Technical manual
DVS 2207 Welding of thermoplastics
DVS 2208 Machinery and appliances for welding thermoplastics
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SYSTEM

4.1.2 System-specific standards

DIN EN ISO 15874 Parts 1–7 Multilayer composite pipe systems for hot and
cold water polypropylene installations
PLANNING AND

Part 1 General information

DESIGN

Part 2 Pipes
Part 3 Fittings
Part 5 Fitness for purpose of the system
Part 7/TS Conformity assessment
DIN 8077 Polypropylene pipe systems, dimensions
DIN 8078 Polypropylene pipe systems
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General quality requirements, testing

DIN EN ISO 21003 Parts 1–7 Multilayer composite pipe systems for hot and cold water installations
within buildings

Hygiene
DVGW W 270 Growth of microorganisms on materials used in drinking water installations –
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

tests and assessment

KTW Guideline of the federal environmental agency on the assessment of organic materials
in contact with drinking water

DIN standards are similar to ISO standards. The ISO standards are valid all over the world, while DIN stan-
dards only apply in Germany. ISO stands for the International Standardisation Organisation, which is an
OPERATION

Association of Standards Organisations of more than 150 countries. Lately, no clear dividing line between
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standards seems to exist. For example, an ISO standard can be directly transferred to a DIN standard, or a
German standard can be filed with the international committee as a pre-standard, which is why parallelisms
exist between standards.
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4.2 Terms used

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
4.2.1 Standard dimension ratio

SDR is an index in use for the classification of plastic pipes, which describes the ratio between a pipe‘s outer
diameter and its wall thickness.

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da

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SDR = 2 · S + 1 SDR ≈
s

S = pipe series number
s = wall thickness

DRINKING WATER
da = outer diameter

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The SDR index indicates the resistance to pressure. A certain SDR index is required for every type of mate-
rial to provide a certain resistance to pressure. The required SDR index is determined by thermal load and
hydrostatic load.

The following correlation applies:

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•• the thicker the wall, the smaller the SDR index;

SYSTEM
•• the smaller the SDR index, the higher the resistance of a pipe to pressure.

4.2.2 Pipe series number S

PLANNING AND
The nominal pipe series number is a dimensionless index, which is used for the calculation of the wall thick-

DESIGN
ness of pipes.

The following equation is used for the calculation of the pipe series number S:

SDR – 1
S=

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2
Example: POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe SDR 6 = S 2.5

4.2.3 Nominal pressure (PN)

GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

The abbreviation PN (nominal pressure) indicates a reference value that is representative for a pipe system.
This reference value was used in the first plastic pipe standards (for example, DIN 8077-1974/1989) and was
based on a safety factor of 2.0. The maximum working pressure of 20 bar, 16 bar, 10 bar only refers to a
service life of 50 years at a working temperature of 20 °C. However, at elevated temperatures the maximum
operating pressure is lower.
OPERATION

This circumstance frequently leads to confusion.

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For an exact pipe classification under various operating conditions, newer versions of the respective standards
(DIN 8077-1999 or EN ISO 15874-2003) therefore only state the pipe series S or the diameter-wall thickness
ratio SDR.
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4.3 Requirements on pipe systems

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Standards on the various products (for PP-R: EN ISO 15874), as well as the most recent standard on multilayer
pipes (DIN EN IS0 21003) have introduced the term “classification of operating conditions”.

The requirements made on pipe systems over their operating time according to ISO 15874 have been defined
for four classes of application and are indicated in table 1.
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AND STORAGE

An admissible working pressure of 4 bar, 6 bar, 8 bar or, respectively, 10 bar is valid for each of the different
classes of application.

All systems that comply with the conditions as stated in table 1 must be suitable for conveying cold water at
20 °C and an admissible working pressure of 10 bar over a period of 50 years.
DRINKING WATER

Only water or treated water may be used as heat transmitter in heating systems.
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4.3.1 Classification of operational conditions

Class of application according to DIN EN ISO 15874

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Table 1
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Design Duration of Duration of Duration of

Class of Tmax Tmax Typical field of
temperature TD operationa at TD operation at Tmax operation at Ttimes
application application
°C years °C year(s) °C h

1a 60 49 80 1 95 100 Hot water supply (60 °C)

PLANNING AND

2a 70 49 80 1 95 100 Hot water supply (70 °C)

DESIGN

20 2.5
Followed by
40 20 70 2.5 Underfloor heating and
4b Followed by 100 100 low-temperature radiator
60 25 connection
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Followed by
Followed by (see next column)
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(see next column)

20 14
Followed by
60 25 90 1
High-temperature radiator
5b Followed by 100 100
connection
80 10
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ASSEMBLY

Followed by
Followed by (see next column)
(see next column)

Annotation: This international standard does not apply, if values that are higher than those stated in the table are taken as
a basis for TD, Tmax and Ttimes.
a
Pursuant to national regulations either class 1 or class 2 may be selected.
b
If more than one design temperature is obtained for a class of application, the respective operating periods should be added up (for example,
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the universe of temperatures for class 5 and a duration of 50 years consists of the following:
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- 20 °C over 14 years, followed by

- 60 °C over 25 years, followed by
- 80 °C over 10 years, followed by
- 90 °C over 1 years, followed by
- 100 °C over 100 h)
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4.3.2 Table of working pressure values

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Long-term stress behaviour of POLOPLAST pipes with a safety factor of 1.25
Table 2
Operating time

POLO-POLYMUTAN POLO-POLYMUTAN POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 POLO-UV ML5

Temperature

SDR 6 SDR 11 SDR 7.4 SDR 7.4

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AND STORAGE
Maximum working pressure
bar psi bar psi bar psi bar psi
1 36.0 522 18.0 261 31.0 450 28.5 413
5 33.8 490 16.9 245 29.1 422 26.8 389
20 °C 10 32.8 476 16.4 238 28.4 412 26.1 379
25 31.8 461 16.0 232 27.4 397 25.2 366

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50 30.9 448 15.5 225 26.7 387 24.5 355

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1 30.6 444 15.3 222 26.4 383 24.2 351
5 28.7 416 14.4 209 24.8 360 22.7 329
30 °C 10 27.7 402 13.9 202 24.1 350 22.1 321
25 26.8 389 13.4 194 23.3 338 21.3 309
50 26.1 379 13.1 190 22.6 328 20.7 300

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1 25.8 374 12.9 187 22.5 326 20.6 299

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5 24.2 351 12.1 176 21.0 305 19.2 279
40 °C 10 23.6 342 11.8 171 20.4 296 18.7 271
25 22.6 328 11.3 164 19.7 286 18.0 261
50 22.0 319 11.0 160 19.1 277 17.4 252
1 22.0 319 11.0 160 19.0 276 17.4 252

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5 20.4 296 10.2 148 17.8 258 16.2 235

DESIGN
50 °C 10 19.7 286 9.9 144 17.2 250 15.7 228
25 19.1 277 9.6 139 16.6 241 15.1 219
50 18.5 268 9.3 135 16.1 234 14.7 213
1 18.5 268 9.3 135 16.1 234 14.7 213
5 17.2 250 8.6 125 14.9 216 13.6 197
60 °C 10 16.6 241 8.3 120 14.5 210 13.2 191

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25 15.9 231 8.0 116 13.9 202 12.7 184
50 15.3 222 7.7 112 13.5 196 12.3 178
1 15.6 226 7.8 113 13.5 196 12.3 178
5 14.3 207 7.2 104 12.5 181 11.4 165
70 °C 10 14.0 203 7.0 102 12.1 176 11.1 161
25 12.1 176 6.1 88 11.6 168 9.6 139
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ASSEMBLY

50 10.2 148 5.1 74 11.2 162 8.1 117

1 13.1 190 6.5 94 11.3 164 10.3 149
5 11.5 167 5.7 83 10.4 151 9.1 132
80 °C
10 9.6 139 4.8 70 10.1 147 7.7 112
25 7.6 110 3.8 55 9.6 139 6.2 90
1 9.2 133 4.6 67 8.6 125 7.3 106
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95 °C 5 6.2 90 3.1 45 7.9 115 4.9 71

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10 5.2 75 2.6 38 7.6 110 4.2 61

Admissible working pressure values for domestic installations (medium: water according to the Drinking Water Ordinance TrinkwV 2001)
SDR = Standard Dimension Ratio (diameter/wall thickness ratio)
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This table enables you to select the suitable pipe for your application. You should know the requirements
DESCRIPTION

made on the system (temperature, pressure).

SYSTEM

Example of how to select a pipe:

Field of application: cold water

Temperature of the medium: 20 °C
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Maximum working pressure: 10 bar

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Selection:
Step 1: select the applicable temperature range > 20 °C
Step 2: select the required service life > 50 years
Step 3: maximum working pressure within the system 10 bar > pressure according to the table > 15.5 bar >
DRINKING WATER

Selection: POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe SDR 11

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Field of application: hot water

Temperature of the medium: 70 °C
Maximum working pressure: 10 bar

Selection:
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Step 1: select the applicable temperature range > 70 °C

SYSTEM

Step 2: select the required service life > 50 years

Step 3: maximum working pressure within the system 10 bar > pressure according to the table > 11.4 bar >
Selection: POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipe SDR 7.4

Suggestion: pipe for a maximum working pressure of 10 bar

PLANNING AND

- cold water 20 °C: POLO-POLYMUTAN SDR 11

DESIGN

- hot water 70 °C: POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 SDR 7.4

4.3.3 Stress that a pipe system is exposed to

When planning and laying pipes, you should always take into account the following interior and exterior stress
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factors that the pipe system may be exposed to:

Factors:
•• Temperature (from the inside and the outside)
•• Chemical stress
•• Pressure (excess and negative)
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

•• Extension (tensile and compression load)

•• Exterior loads from underground laying, traffic and heavy structural components
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4.4 Chemical resistance

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Thanks to the special properties of its materials, the POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system features excel-
lent chemical resistance.
Chemical resistance of the POLO-POLYMUTAN fittings with brass inserts cannot be put on a level with the
resistance of those system elements that are only made of PP-R.

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Metallic copper, manganese or cobalt deteriorate the thermal ageing resistance of PP-R, above all, if the

AND STORAGE
plasticized materials come into contact with these metals. Please contact POLOPLAST, if the pipe system
is likely to come into contact with chemicals and other aggressive media.

Inquiry regarding the chemical resistance of the POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe system

DRINKING WATER
Installation company: Area of application:

HYGIENE
Firm Flow medium

Contact person

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Street °C Service temperature

SYSTEM
Postal code/Place mbar Service pressure

Telephone h/d Running time

PLANNING AND
Telefax

DESIGN
Building project Environment

Street

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Place °C Ambient temperature WELDING

mbar Ambient pressure

GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

included not included Data sheets

flow medium
environment
Place, date
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Send inquiry to: POLOPLAST GmbH

Kirnachstrasse 17 . 87640 Ebenhofen . Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 8342 . 7006 . 0
Fax +49 (0) 8342 . 7006 . 66
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[email protected] . www.poloplast.com
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4.5 Disinfection
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

4.5.1 Thermal disinfection

In proven cases of contamination, the disinfection of drinking water installations must only be carried out for
a limited period of time. Prophylactic disinfection measures do not comply with the minimum quality require-
TRANSPORTATION

ments of the Drinking Water Ordinance. The disinfection of drinking water installations can only be successful,
AND STORAGE

if all sources of contamination have been removed beforehand. The limit values for disinfectant concentration
specified in the Drinking Water Ordinance represent maximum values, which were set in accordance with
­hygienic and toxicological standards. However, no conclusions should be drawn automatically from these val-
ues with regard to the resistance of product materials to the disinfectant agents. Only trained specialists may
carry out the disinfection of drinking water installations. The disinfection measures must be recorded in writing.
DRINKING WATER

Disinfection measures carried out incorrectly can damage the drinking water installation. A combined
HYGIENE

­thermal-chemical disinfection procedure is not permitted.

The thermal disinfection of POLOPLAST pipe systems must be carried out as follows:
•• The water heater and the entire circulation system must be heated to at least 70 ºC.
•• Open all draw-off points in succession or line by line.
REQUIREMENTS

•• Hot water at a temperature of 70 ºC must be allowed to run from all draw-off points for at least three minutes.
SYSTEM

•• Do not allow the temperature to drop during the disinfection process.

•• Do not exceed the maximum temperature of 95 ºC.
•• Take suitable measures to eliminate the risk of scalding.

The total thermal disinfection time for drinking water installations must not exceed 150 hours per year. Longer
PLANNING AND

disinfection times or excessive temperatures can reduce the service life of the drinking water installation and
DESIGN

can damage the system.

It might be necessary to carry out thermal disinfection on a regular basis to stop the growth of legionellae.
Legionellae are killed at temperatures higher than 55 °C.

Killing times at 70 °C 3 min.

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at 60 °C 60–120 min.
at 55 °C 180–240 min.

To provide sufficient disinfection it must be made sure that a temperature level of more than 70 °C is achieved
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

within the entire system.

Provided this type of disinfection is applied on a regular basis and a constant temperature level of more than
65 °C is guaranteed, the PP-RCT is particularly suitable, because of its improved long-term thermal resistance.
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DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
4.5.2 Chemical disinfection – “shock disinfection”

During the process of chemical disinfection (“shock disinfection”) in accordance with Pt. 7.5.2 of the
ÖNORM-Standard B 5019, the disinfecting agent can be fed into the cold water circulation or the warm water
circulation, respectively. When the disinfecting agent is fed into the warm water circulation, the temperature

TRANSPORTATION
must first be reduced to below 25 °C. Carrying out “shock disinfections” at higher temperatures is not

AND STORAGE
permissible, as premature material damage cannot be ruled out. In relation to the service life of the installed
system, the number of disinfecting procedures must not exceed 5 cycles. No drinking water may be drawn
either during the disinfection process or during the subsequent flushing of the system with cold water.

Table 3 lists the concentration and contact times of chemicals on the basis of ÖNORM-Standard B 5019.

DRINKING WATER
Active component Chemical formula Max. concentration applied Contact time Max. water temp. in the system

HYGIENE
Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 6 mg/l as ClO2 8 to 12 hrs < 25 °C
Hypochlorite ClO- 50 mg/l as Cl2 (chlorine) 8 to 12 hrs < 25 °C
Permanganate MnO4- 15 mg/l 24 hrs < 25 °C
Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 150 mg/l 24 hrs < 25 °C
Table 3: Concentration and contact times of chemicals for chemical disinfection Table 3

REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
During the application the applied concentration and application temperature may not be exceeded at any
point within the pipe system.

4.5.3 Continuous metered addition of chemicals – “permanent disinfection”

PLANNING AND
DESIGN
The continuous metered addition of chemicals according to Pt. 9 of the ÖNORM-Standard B 5019 is only
permissible in instances when repeated decontamination processes (thermal, chemical, according to Section
7 of the ÖNORM-Standard) did not produce the desired results and where the systems in question have low
levels of biofilm.
It must be stated that the continuous metered addition of chemicals can in no way replace the structural re-
furbishment of the pipe system and should be regarded merely as temporary supporting measure until such

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a time as the refurbishment takes place, and not as prophylactic measure against Legionella.

If the timeframe and the maximum water temperature are exceeded, damage to the component parts of the
pipe systems (pipe, seals, o-rings, etc.) cannot be ruled out. This applies to all prevalent materials used in
plumbing technology (types of metal, plastics and elastomers).
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Table 4 lists the concentration and contact times of chemicals on the basis of ÖNORM-Standard B 5019.
Table 4

Active component Chemical formula Max. concentration applied Max. period of application Max. water temp. in the system
Chlorine Dioxide** ClO2 0.4 mg/l als CIO2 4 months 60 °C
Hypochlorite ClO- 0.3 mg/l als Cl2 (Chlor) 4 months 60 °C
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Chlorine Cl2 0.3 mg/l als Cl2 (Chlor) 4 months 60 °C

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Chlorine Dioxide** ClO2 0.4 mg/l als ClO2 18 months < 25 °C

Hypochlorite ClO- 0.3 mg/l als Cl2 (Chlor) 18 months < 25 °C
Chlorine Cl2 0.3 mg/l als Cl2 (Chlor) 18 months < 25 °C
Table 4: Concentration and contact times of chemicals for continuous metered addition
MANAGEMENT

** For the disinfection process using chlorine dioxide (listed as ClO2) the maximum amount that can be added
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5.1 Dimensioning of drinking water systems

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

5.1.1 Differentiating calculation procedure

Planning and construction of drinking water installations are based the DIN EN 806 standard or relevant
national collateral standards such as DIN 1988-300. These define the procedure used to determine the pipe
diameters, which is achieved by calculating the loss of pressure in the pipe system. The pressure loss
TRANSPORTATION

depends on the pipe length, pipe material, the type of fittings used, as well as the flow rate, which is influenced
AND STORAGE

by the number and size of taps and fittings.

The following data is required to determine pressure losses and pipe diameters:
•• Supply pressure or outlet pressure after a pressure-reducing valve or pressure increase
•• Difference in geodetic altitude
DRINKING WATER

•• Pressure loss related to fittings (e.g., water meters, filters, water softening equipment, etc.)
•• Minimum flow pressure at the tapping points
HYGIENE

•• Loss of pressure due to the resistance of the pipe materials used

•• Coefficients of losses relating to fittings and connecting elements used

Below, we introduce a simplified calculation (acc. to EN 806) and a differentiating calculation procedure
(acc. to DIN 1988) for the determination of the pipe diameters. The choice of alternative methods allows the
REQUIREMENTS

selection of the most suitable method for the relevant application. The simplified calculation is recommended
SYSTEM

for small-scale projects and simple drinking water installations. However, in the interest of hygiene, the
differentiating calculation procedure is preferable, in order to ensure the precise calculation and dimensioning
of the installation.

The model for the differentiating calculation is illustrated in the process depicted below.
PLANNING AND
DESIGN

Determine total flow rates and allocate to relevant sections

Starting from the farthest tapping point and leading to the supply line, the calculated flow rates are added, and the total flow rates are allocated
to the corresponding line sections.

Determine peak flow rate from the total flow rate

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To calculate the pipeline system, all draw-off tapping points are generally assigned to their respective calculated flows. Simultaneous water
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tapping depends on the type of use (e.g. residential or communal systems).

Generally, it can be assumed that not all taps will be opened at the same time.
For piping installations in residential buildings, the corresponding peak flow rate can be determined using the formula/diagram in DIN 1988
Section 300.

Determine pressure difference for pipe resistance and individual resistance values.
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Differentiating calculation procedure Simplified calculation procedure

Determine pressure loss value from individual resistance values via Calculate total pressure loss from pipe resistance of all segments and
loss correction values compare to available pressure difference
Calculate total pressure loss from pipe friction and individual
If necessary, re-calculate using altered pipe diameters
resistance values, and compare to available pressure difference
If necessary, re-calculate using altered pipe diameters
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

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For sound insulation reasons and in order to limit pressure surges, the calculated flow rate must not exceed

DESCRIPTION
the values provided below.

SYSTEM
Maximum flow rate in accordance with DIN 198800
Table 5

Maximum calculated flow rate for a duration of

Line section
≤ 15 min > 15 min

TRANSPORTATION
connecting lines 2 m/s 2 m/s

AND STORAGE
pipe sections with pipe valve fittings featuring low
5 m/s 2 m/s
pressure loss (z < 2.5) *
Supply pipes
pipe sections with pipe valve fittings with higher
2.5 m/s 2 m/s
loss coefficient values **

* e.g. piston slide valves acc. to DIN 3500, ball valves, slanted seat valves acc. to DIN 3502 (starting from DN 20)

DRINKING WATER
** e.g. shut off valves acc. to DIN 351

HYGIENE
5.1.2 Minimum flow pressures of tapping points

Standard minimum flow pressure values and calculated flow rates for selected drinking water tapping
points

REQUIREMENTS
Table 6

SYSTEM
Type of drinking water tapping point Calculated flow for outlet of
either cold or hot
mixed water*
drinking water
Minimum flow volume flow volume flow
volume flow
pressure Pmin cold hot
l/s
bar l/s l/s

PLANNING AND
0.5 outlet valves without aerator** DN 15 – – 0.30

DESIGN
0.5 DN 20 – – 0.50
0.5 DN 25 – – 1.00
1.0 outlet valves with aerator DN 10 – – 0.15
1.0 DN 15 – – 0.15
1.0 shower heads for cleaning showers 0.10 0.10 0.20

TECHNOLOGY
1.2 pressure flusher according to DIN 3265. part 1 DN 15 – – 0.70

WELDING
1.2 pressure flusher according to DIN 3265. part 1 DN 20 – – 1.00
0.4 pressure flusher according to DIN 3265. part 1 DN 25 – – 1.00
1.0 pressure flusher for urinals DN 15 – – 0.30
1.0 household dishwasher DN 15 – – 0.15
1.0 household washing machine DN 15 – – 0.25
1.0 mixers for showers DN 15 0.15 0.15 –
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

1.0 mixers for bath tubs DN 15 0.15 0.15 –

1.0 mixers for kitchen sinks DN 15 0.07 0.07 –
1.0 mixers for wash basins DN 15 0.07 0.07 –
1.0 mixers for bidets DN 15 0.07 0.07 –
1.0 mixer DN 20 0.30 0.30 –
0.5 cistern according to DIN 19542 DN 15 – – 0.13
OPERATION

1.0 electric water boiler DN 15 – – 0.10***

INITIAL

* The calculated flow rates for the supply of mixed water are based on a temperature of 15 °C for cold water and 60 °C for heated drinking water.
** For outlet valves without aerator and with threaded hose connection, the pressure loss in the hose assembly (up to a length of 10 m) and in the
connected appliance (e.g. lawn sprinkler) is taken into account as a flat rate minimum flow pressure. In this case, the minimum flow pressure
increases by 1.0 bar to 1.5 bar.
*** with fully opened throttle valve.
MANAGEMENT

Annotation: When determining the pipe diameter, draw-off points which are not included in the table as well as valves and fittings of a similar kind
QUALITY

with flow rates of fittings or minimum flow pressures that are greater than indicated must be taken into account as per the recommendations of
the manufacturer.
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5.1.3 Peak flow rate according to DIN 1988

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Simultaneous water tapping depends on the type of use (e.g. in residential buildings, hotels, etc.). Generally, it
can be assumed that not all connected taps will be fully open at the same time. Consequently, the cumulative
flow can be converted into the peak flow rate.

Determination of the peak flow rate VS from the total flow rate S VR
TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE

Diagram:
4.0

3.5
D
DRINKING WATER

3.0
E
HYGIENE

I
Peak volume flow rate in l/s

2.5

2.0
V R ≥ 0.5 ≤ 0.5
Residential buildings A B
1.5 Office/adminis-
A B
REQUIREMENTS

tration buildings
Hotels D E
SYSTEM

1.0 B Department stores D E

Hospitals
D E
A Hospital wards
Schools I I
0.5

0.0
0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0
PLANNING AND

Total volume flow rate in l/s

DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
INITIAL
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

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Table 7:

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Values in l/s for residential buildings, offices/administration buildings with an assumed calculated flow rate of
the tapping point VR < 0.5 l/s
Table 7

S VR VS S VR VS S VR VS S VR VS S VR VS S VR VS S VR VS S VR VS
0.02 0.02 1.02 0.55 2.02 0.80 3.02 0.98 4.02 1.14 5.10 1.28 10.10 1.79 15.10 2.17

TRANSPORTATION
0.04 0.04 1.04 0.55 2.04 0.80 3.04 0.98 4.04 1.14 5.20 1.29 10.20 1.80 15.20 2.18

AND STORAGE
0.06 0.06 1.06 0.56 2.06 0.80 3.06 0.99 4.06 1.14 5.30 1.30 10.30 1.81 15.30 2.19
0.08 0.08 1.08 0.57 2.08 0.81 3.08 0.99 4.08 1.14 5.40 1.32 10.40 1.82 15.40 2.19
0.10 0.10 1.10 0.57 2.10 0.81 3.10 0.99 4.10 1.15 5.50 1.33 10.50 1.82 15.50 2.20
0.12 0.12 1.12 0.58 2.12 0.82 3.12 1.00 4.12 1.15 5.60 1.34 10.60 1.83 15.60 2.21
0.14 0.14 1.14 0.58 2.14 0.82 3.14 1.00 4.14 1.15 5.70 1.35 10.70 1.84 15.70 2.21
0.16 0.16 1.16 0.59 2.16 0.82 3.16 1.00 4.16 1.16 5.80 1.36 10.80 1.85 15.80 2.22

DRINKING WATER
0.18 0.18 1.18 0.59 2.18 0.83 3.18 1.01 4.18 1.16 5.90 1.38 10.90 1.86 15.90 2.23

HYGIENE
0.20 0.19 1.20 0.60 2.20 0.83 3.20 1.01 4.20 1.16 6.00 1.39 11.00 1.87 16.00 2.23
0.22 0.21 1.22 0.61 2.22 0.84 3.22 1.01 4.22 1.16 6.10 1.40 11.10 1.87 16.10 2.24
0.24 0.22 1.24 0.61 2.24 0.84 3.24 1.02 4.24 1.17 6.20 1.41 11.20 1.88 16.20 2.25
0.26 0.23 1.26 0.62 2.26 0.84 3.26 1.02 4.26 1.17 6.30 1.42 11.30 1.89 16.30 2.25
0.28 0.24 1.28 0.62 2.28 0.85 3.28 1.02 4.28 1.17 6.40 1.43 11.40 1.90 16.40 2.26
0.30 0.26 1.30 0.63 2.30 0.85 3.30 1.03 4.30 1.17 6.50 1.44 11.50 1.91 16.50 2.27

REQUIREMENTS
0.32 0.27 1.32 0.63 2.32 0.86 3.32 1.03 4.32 1.18 6.60 1.45 11.60 1.91 16.60 2.27

SYSTEM
0.34 0.28 1.34 0.64 2.34 0.86 3.34 1.03 4.34 1.18 6.70 1.47 11.70 1.92 16.70 2.28
0.36 0.29 1.36 0.64 2.36 0.86 3.36 1.04 4.36 1.18 6.80 1.48 11.80 1.93 16.80 2.29
0.38 0.30 1.38 0.65 2.38 0.87 3.38 1.04 4.38 1.19 6.90 1.49 11.90 1.94 16.90 2.29
0.40 0.31 1.40 0.65 2.40 0.87 3.40 1.04 4.40 1.19 7.00 1.50 12.00 1.95 17.00 2.30
0.42 0.32 1.42 0.66 2.42 0.88 3.42 1.05 4.42 1.19 7.10 1.51 12.10 1.95 17.10 2.31
0.44 0.33 1.44 0.66 2.44 0.88 3.44 1.05 4.44 1.19 7.20 1.52 12.20 1.96 17.20 2.31

PLANNING AND
0.46 0.34 1.46 0.67 2.46 0.88 3.46 1.05 4.46 1.20 7.30 1.53 12.30 1.97 17.30 2.32

DESIGN
0.48 0.35 1.48 0.67 2.48 0.89 3.48 1.06 4.48 1.20 7.40 1.54 12.40 1.98 17.40 2.33
0.50 0.36 1.50 0.68 2.50 0.89 3.50 1.06 4.50 1.20 7.50 1.55 12.50 1.99 17.50 2.33
0.52 0.37 1.52 0.68 2.52 0.89 3.52 1.06 4.52 1.20 7.60 1.56 12.60 1.99 17.60 2.34
0.54 0.38 1.54 0.69 2.54 0.90 3.54 1.06 4.54 1.21 7.70 1.57 12.70 2.00 17.70 2.35
0.56 0.39 1.56 0.69 2.56 0.90 3.56 1.07 4.56 1.21 7.80 1.58 12.80 2.01 17.80 2.35
0.58 0.39 1.58 0.70 2.58 0.90 3.58 1.07 4.58 1.21 7.90 1.59 12.90 2.02 17.90 2.36

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
0.60 0.40 1.60 0.70 2.60 0.91 3.60 1.07 4.60 1.22 8.00 1.60 13.00 2.02 18.00 2.36
0.62 0.41 1.62 0.71 2.62 0.91 3.62 1.08 4.62 1.22 8.10 1.61 13.10 2.03 18.10 2.37
0.64 0.42 1.64 0.71 2.64 0.92 3.64 1.08 4.64 1.22 8.20 1.62 13.20 2.04 18.20 2.38
0.66 0.43 1.66 0.72 2.66 0.92 3.66 1.08 4.66 1.22 8.30 1.63 13.30 2.05 18.30 2.38
0.68 0.43 1.68 0.72 2.68 0.92 3.68 1.09 4.68 1.23 8.40 1.64 13.40 2.05 18.40 2.39
0.70 0.44 1.70 0.73 2.70 0.93 3.70 1.09 4.70 1.23 8.50 1.65 13.50 2.06 18.50 2.40
GUIDELINES

0.72 0.45 1.72 0.73 2.72 0.93 3.72 1.09 4.72 1.23 8.60 1.66 13.60 2.07 18.60 2.40
ASSEMBLY

0.74 0.46 1.74 0.74 2.74 0.93 3.74 1.09 4.74 1.23 8.70 1.67 13.70 2.07 18.70 2.41
0.76 0.46 1.76 0.74 2.76 0.94 3.76 1.10 4.76 1.24 8.80 1.67 13.80 2.08 18.80 2.41
0.78 0.47 1.78 0.74 2.78 0.94 3.78 1.10 4.78 1.24 8.90 1.68 13.90 2.09 18.90 2.42
0.80 0.48 1.80 0.75 2.80 0.94 3.80 1.10 4.80 1.24 9.00 1.69 14.00 2.10 19.00 2.43
0.82 0.48 1.82 0.75 2.82 0.95 3.82 1.11 4.82 1.24 9.10 1.70 14.10 2.10 19.10 2.43
0.84 0.49 1.84 0.76 2.84 0.95 3.84 1.11 4.84 1.25 9.20 1.71 14.20 2.11 19.20 2.44
OPERATION

0.86 0.50 1.86 0.76 2.86 0.95 3.86 1.11 4.86 1.25 9.30 1.72 14.30 2.12 19.30 2.44
INITIAL

0.88 0.50 1.88 0.77 2.88 0.96 3.88 1.12 4.88 1.25 9.40 1.73 14.40 2.12 19.40 2.45
0.90 0.51 1.90 0.77 2.90 0.96 3.90 1.12 4.90 1.25 9.50 1.74 14.50 2.13 19.50 2.46
0.92 0.52 1.92 0.77 2.92 0.96 3.92 1.12 4.92 1.26 9.60 1.75 14.60 2.14 19.60 2.46
0.94 0.52 1.94 0.78 2.94 0.97 3.94 1.12 4.94 1.26 9.70 1.76 14.70 2.15 19.70 2.47
0.96 0.53 1.96 0.78 2.96 0.97 3.96 1.13 4.96 1.26 9.80 1.76 14.80 2.15 19.80 2.47
MANAGEMENT

0.98 0.54 1.98 0.79 2.98 0.97 3.98 1.13 4.98 1.26 9.90 1.77 14.90 2.16 19.90 2.48
QUALITY

1.00 0.54 2.00 0.79 3.00 0.98 4.00 1.13 5.00 1.27 10.00 1.78 15.00 2.17 20.00 2.49

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5.1.4 Single resistance values z

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Coefficient of resistance values for fittings made of PP-R

Table 8

Fitting Resistance coefficient

Graphic symbol Remark
individual resistance value z
branching,
Tee 1.3
dividing flow
TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE

passage for
0.3
dividing flow
counter current for
1.4
dividing flow
branching,
1.3
merging flow
passage for
DRINKING WATER

2.5
merging flow
HYGIENE

counter current for

3.0
merging flow

Elbow 90° 1.2

Elbow 45° 0.7

REQUIREMENTS

Socket 0.25
SYSTEM

Reducer by 1 dimension 0.4

by 2 dimensions 0.6

by 3 dimensions 0.7
PLANNING AND
DESIGN

more than 4
0.9
dimensions

Wall union 1.7

Double wall union 1.5

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

Short cross over 1.9

Transition with internal

0.5
thread
Transition with internal
0.8
thread, reduced
Transition with external
0.4
thread
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Transition with external

0.8
thread, reduced
Transition elbow with
1.7
thread
Tee with transition, dividing
1.6
flow
OPERATION

Slanted seat valve 3.0

INITIAL

Slanted seat valve with

3.8
back-flow prevention

Shut off valve 7.0

Ball valve 0.4

MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

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5.1.5 Pressure loss tables

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Pressure loss due to pipe resistance R and flow rate v depending on flow V

Pipe SDR 6
Temperature 20 °C Roughness: 0.007 mm Density: 998.29 kg/m3 Kin. viscosity: 1.004E-06 m2/s
Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
Wall thickness 3.4 mm 4.2 mm 5.4 mm 6.7 mm 8.3 mm 10.5 mm 12.5 mm 15.0 mm 18.3 mm
l/s m³/h
0.01 0.04 R in mbar/m 0.15 0.05 0.02 0.01
v in m/s 0.07 0.05 0.03 0.02
0.02 0.07 R 0.45 0.16 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 0.15 0.09 0.06 0.04 0.02
0.03 0.11 R 0.87 0.30 0.10 0.03 0.01
v 0.22 0.14 0.08 0.05 0.03

DRINKING WATER
0.04 0.14 R 1.39 0.48 0.15 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 0.29 0.18 0.11 0.07 0.05 0.03

HYGIENE
0.05 0.18 R 2.02 0.69 0.22 0.08 0.03 0.01
v 0.37 0.23 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.06 0.22 R 2.74 0.94 0.30 0.10 0.04 0.01 0.01
v 0.44 0.28 0.17 0.11 0.07 0.04 0.03
0.07 0.25 R 3.55 1.21 0.39 0.13 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 0.51 0.32 0.20 0.13 0.08 0.05 0.04
0.08 0.29 R 4.46 1.51 0.48 0.17 0.06 0.02 0.01
v 0.58 0.37 0.23 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.04

REQUIREMENTS
0.09 0.32 R 5.45 1.85 0.59 0.20 0.07 0.02 0.01

SYSTEM
v 0.66 0.42 0.25 0.16 0.10 0.06 0.05
0.10 0.36 R 6.52 2.21 0.70 0.24 0.08 0.03 0.01 0.01
v 0.73 0.46 0.28 0.18 0.11 0.07 0.05 0.04
0.12 0.43 R 8.92 3.01 0.95 0.33 0.11 0.04 0.02 0.01
v 0.88 0.55 0.34 0.22 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.14 0.50 R 11.66 3.92 1.23 0.42 0.15 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 1.02 0.65 0.40 0.25 0.16 0.10 0.07 0.05
0.16 0.58 R 14.71 4.93 1.55 0.53 0.18 0.06 0.03 0.01

PLANNING AND
v 1.17 0.74 0.45 0.29 0.18 0.12 0.08 0.06
0.18 0.65 R 18.07 6.05 1.89 0.65 0.22 0.08 0.03 0.01 0.01

DESIGN
v 1.32 0.83 0.51 0.32 0.21 0.13 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.20 0.72 R 21.75 7.26 2.27 0.78 0.27 0.09 0.04 0.02 0.01
v 1.46 0.92 0.57 0.36 0.23 0.14 0.10 0.07 0.05
0.30 1.08 R 44.65 14.77 4.58 1.56 0.53 0.18 0.08 0.03 0.01
v 2.19 1.39 0.85 0.54 0.34 0.22 0.15 0.11 0.07
0.40 1.44 R 74.89 24.60 7.58 2.56 0.87 0.29 0.13 0.05 0.02
v 2.92 1.85 1.13 0.72 0.46 0.29 0.20 0.14 0.09
0.50 1.80 R 112.32 36.68 11.24 3.78 1.28 0.43 0.19 0.08 0.03

TECHNOLOGY
v 3.65 2.31 1.42 0.90 0.57 0.36 0.25 0.18 0.12

WELDING
0.60 2.16 R 156.82 50.97 15.55 5.21 1.76 0.59 0.26 0.11 0.04
v 4.38 2.77 1.70 1.08 0.68 0.43 0.31 0.21 0.14
0.70 2.52 R 208.34 67.43 20.49 6.85 2.30 0.77 0.34 0.14 0.05
v 5.12 3.23 1.98 1.26 0.80 0.51 0.36 0.25 0.17
0.80 2.88 R 266.84 86.05 26.05 8.68 2.91 0.97 0.42 0.18 0.07
v 5.85 3.70 2.27 1.44 0.91 0.58 0.41 0.28 0.19
0.90 3.24 R 332.29 106.80 32.22 10.72 3.58 1.20 0.52 0.22 0.08
v 6.58 4.16 2.55 1.62 1.03 0.65 0.46 0.32 0.21
1.00 3.60 R 404.65 129.67 39.01 12.94 4.32 1.44 0.63 0.26 0.10
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

v 7.31 4.62 2.83 1.80 1.14 0.72 0.51 0.35 0.24

1.10 3.96 R 483.92 154.66 46.40 15.36 5.11 1.70 0.74 0.31 0.12
v 8.04 5.08 3.12 1.98 1.26 0.79 0.56 0.39 0.26
1.20 4.32 R 570.09 181.75 54.40 17.97 5.97 1.98 0.86 0.36 0.14
v 8.77 5.54 3.40 2.16 1.37 0.87 0.61 0.42 0.28
1.30 4.68 R 663.13 210.95 62.99 20.77 6.89 2.29 0.99 0.42 0.16
v 9.50 6.01 3.68 2.34 1.48 0.94 0.66 0.46 0.31
1.40 5.04 R 763.06 242.24 72.18 23.75 7.86 2.61 1.13 0.47 0.18
v 10.23 6.47 3.97 2.52 1.60 1.01 0.71 0.50 0.33
OPERATION

1.60 5.76 R 311.09 92.33 30.28 10.00 3.31 1.43 0.60 0.23
INITIAL

v 7.39 4.53 2.88 1.83 1.15 0.81 0.57 0.38

1.80 6.48 R 388.29 114.85 37.56 12.37 4.08 1.76 0.74 0.28
v 8.32 5.10 3.24 2.05 1.30 0.92 0.64 0.43
2.00 7.20 R 473.81 139.72 45.56 14.97 4.93 2.13 0.89 0.34
v 9.24 5.67 3.60 2.28 1.44 1.02 0.71 0.47
2.20 7.92 R 567.64 166.93 54.30 17.80 5.85 2.52 1.05 0.40
v 10.17 6.23 3.96 2.51 1.59 1.12 0.78 0.52
2.40 8.64 R 196.48 63.77 20.85 6.84 2.94 1.22 0.47
MANAGEMENT

v 6.80 4.32 2.74 1.73 1.22 0.85 0.57

QUALITY

Table 9
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Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Wall thickness 3.4 mm 4.2 mm 5.4 mm 6.7 mm 8.3 mm 10.5 mm 12.5 mm 15.0 mm 18.3 mm
DESCRIPTION

l/s m³/h
SYSTEM

2.60 9.36 R 228.36 73.96 24.14 7.90 3.40 1.41 0.54

v 7.37 4.68 2.97 1.88 1.32 0.92 0.61
2.80 10.08 R 262.57 84.87 27.65 9.04 3.88 1.61 0.61
v 7.93 5.04 3.20 2.02 1.43 0.99 0.66
3.00 10.80 R 299.11 96.51 31.38 10.24 4.39 1.82 0.69
v 8.50 5.40 3.42 2.17 1.53 1.06 0.71
3.50 12.60 R 400.59 128.74 41.70 13.56 5.80 2.40 0.91
TRANSPORTATION

v 9.92 6.30 3.99 2.53 1.78 1.24 0.83

AND STORAGE

4.00 14.40 R 516.57 165.44 53.41 17.31 7.39 3.05 1.15

v 11.33 7.20 4.57 2.89 2.04 1.41 0.95
4.50 16.20 R 206.60 66.50 21.49 9.16 3.78 1.42
v 8.10 5.14 3.25 2.29 1.59 1.06
5.00 18.00 R 252.22 80.96 26.09 11.10 4.57 1.72
v 9.00 5.71 3.61 2.55 1.77 1.18
5.50 19.80 R 302.28 96.79 31.12 13.22 5.43 2.04
v 9.90 6.28 3.97 2.80 1.95 1.30
6.00 21.60 R 356.78 113.99 36.57 15.51 6.36 2.39
DRINKING WATER

v 10.80 6.85 4.33 3.06 2.12 1.42

6.50 23.40 R 132.56 42.44 17.97 7.36 2.76
HYGIENE

v 7.42 4.69 3.31 2.30 1.54

7.00 25.20 R 152.49 48.73 20.61 8.43 3.16
v 7.99 5.05 3.57 2.48 1.65
7.50 27.00 R 173.78 55.44 23.42 9.57 3.58
v 8.56 5.41 3.82 2.65 1.77
8.00 28.80 R 196.43 62.57 26.39 10.77 4.03
v 9.13 5.77 4.07 2.83 1.89
REQUIREMENTS

8.50 30.60 R 220.43 70.11 29.54 12.04 4.50

v 9.70 6.14 4.33 3.01 2.01
SYSTEM

9.00 32.40 R 245.80 78.06 32.86 13.38 4.99

v 10.27 6.50 4.58 3.18 2.13
9.50 34.20 R 86.43 36.34 14.79 5.51
v 6.86 4.84 3.36 2.25
10.00 36.00 R 95.22 40.00 16.26 6.05
v 7.22 5.09 3.54 2.36
10.50 37.80 R 104.42 43.82 17.80 6.62
v 7.58 5.35 3.71 2.48
PLANNING AND

11.00 39.60 R 114.03 47.82 19.40 7.21

DESIGN

v 7.94 5.60 3.89 2.60

11.50 41.40 R 124.06 51.98 21.07 7.83
v 8.30 5.86 4.07 2.72
12.00 43.20 R 134.49 56.31 22.81 8.46
v 8.66 6.11 4.24 2.84
12.50 45.00 R 145.34 60.80 24.61 9.12
v 9.02 6.37 4.42 2.95
13.00 46.80 R 156.61 65.47 26.48 9.81
v 9.38 6.62 4.60 3.07
TECHNOLOGY
WELDING

13.50 48.60 R 168.28 70.30 28.41 10.52

v 9.74 6.88 4.77 3.19
14.00 50.40 R 180.37 75.30 30.41 11.25
v 10.11 7.13 4.95 3.31
14.50 52.20 R 80.47 32.48 12.00
v 7.38 5.13 3.43
15.00 54.00 R 85.80 34.61 12.78
v 7.64 5.31 3.54
16.00 57.60 R 96.97 39.06 14.41
GUIDELINES

v 8.15 5.66 3.78

ASSEMBLY

17.00 61.20 R 108.80 43.78 16.13

v 8.66 6.01 4.02
18.00 64.80 R 121.31 48.76 17.94
v 9.17 6.37 4.25
19.00 68.40 R 134.47 54.00 19.85
v 9.68 6.72 4.49
20.00 72.00 R 148.31 59.49 21.84
v 10.19 7.07 4.73
21.00 75.60 R 65.25 23.93
OPERATION

v 7.43 4.96
INITIAL

22.00 79.20 R 71.27 26.12

v 7.78 5.20
23.00 82.80 R 77.54 28.39
v 8.13 5.44
24.00 86.40 R 84.08 30.75
v 8.49 5.67
25.00 90.00 R 90.87 33.21
MANAGEMENT

v 8.84 5.91
QUALITY

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Pressure loss due to pipe resistance R and flow rate v depending on flow V

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Pipes SDR 7.4
Temperature 20 °C Roughness: 0.007 mm Density: 998.29 kg/m3 Kin. viscosity: 1.004E-06 m2/s

Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Wall thickness 2.8 mm 3.5 mm 4.4 mm 5.5 mm 6.9 mm 8.6 mm 10.3 mm 12.3 mm 15.1 mm
l/s m³/h

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
0.01 0.04 R in mbar/m 0.10 0.04 0.01
v in m/s 0.06 0.04 0.02
0.02 0.07 R 0.30 0.11 0.03 0.01
v 0.12 0.08 0.05 0.03
0.03 0.11 R 0.58 0.21 0.06 0.02
v 0.18 0.12 0.07 0.05
0.04 0.14 R 0.93 0.33 0.10 0.04 0.01
v 0.25 0.16 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.05 0.18 R 1.34 0.47 0.15 0.05 0.02

DRINKING WATER
v 0.31 0.20 0.12 0.08 0.05
0.06 0.22 R 1.82 0.64 0.20 0.07 0.03 0.01

HYGIENE
v 0.37 0.24 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.07 0.25 R 2.36 0.83 0.25 0.09 0.03 0.01
v 0.43 0.28 0.17 0.11 0.07 0.04
0.08 0.29 R 2.96 1.04 0.32 0.11 0.04 0.01
v 0.49 0.31 0.19 0.12 0.08 0.05
0.09 0.32 R 3.61 1.26 0.38 0.14 0.05 0.02
v 0.55 0.35 0.21 0.14 0.09 0.05

REQUIREMENTS
0.10 0.36 R 4.32 1.51 0.46 0.16 0.06 0.02 0.01
v 0.61 0.39 0.24 0.15 0.10 0.06 0.04

SYSTEM
0.12 0.43 R 5.90 2.05 0.62 0.22 0.08 0.03 0.01
v 0.74 0.47 0.28 0.18 0.12 0.07 0.05
0.14 0.50 R 7.70 2.67 0.81 0.28 0.10 0.03 0.02
v 0.86 0.55 0.33 0.21 0.14 0.08 0.06
0.16 0.58 R 9.70 3.36 1.01 0.35 0.13 0.04 0.02
v 0.98 0.63 0.38 0.24 0.16 0.10 0.07
0.18 0.65 R 11.91 4.11 1.24 0.43 0.15 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 1.11 0.71 0.43 0.27 0.17 0.11 0.08 0.05

PLANNING AND
0.20 0.72 R 14.32 4.94 1.48 0.52 0.18 0.06 0.03 0.01

DESIGN
v 1.23 0.79 0.47 0.30 0.19 0.12 0.09 0.06
0.30 1.08 R 29.30 10.01 2.98 1.03 0.36 0.12 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 1.84 1.18 0.71 0.45 0.29 0.18 0.13 0.09 0.06
0.40 1.44 R 49.02 16.64 4.92 1.70 0.59 0.20 0.09 0.04 0.01
v 2.46 1.57 0.95 0.61 0.39 0.24 0.17 0.12 0.08
0.50 1.80 R 73.35 24.77 7.29 2.50 0.87 0.29 0.13 0.05 0.02
v 3.07 1.96 1.18 0.76 0.49 0.30 0.22 0.15 0.10
0.60 2.16 R 102.21 34.36 10.06 3.45 1.20 0.39 0.17 0.07 0.03
v 3.68 2.36 1.42 0.91 0.58 0.36 0.26 0.18 0.12

TECHNOLOGY
WELDING
0.70 2.52 R 135.57 45.40 13.24 4.52 1.57 0.51 0.23 0.09 0.04
v 4.30 2.75 1.66 1.06 0.68 0.42 0.30 0.21 0.14
0.80 2.88 R 173.38 57.86 16.82 5.73 1.98 0.64 0.28 0.12 0.05
v 4.91 3.14 1.89 1.21 0.78 0.49 0.34 0.24 0.16
0.90 3.24 R 215.63 71.73 20.78 7.06 2.43 0.79 0.35 0.15 0.06
v 5.53 3.54 2.13 1.36 0.87 0.55 0.39 0.27 0.18
1.00 3.60 R 262.30 87.00 25.14 8.52 2.93 0.95 0.42 0.17 0.07
v 6.14 3.93 2.37 1.51 0.97 0.61 0.43 0.30 0.20
1.10 3.96 R 313.36 103.67 29.87 10.11 3.47 1.12 0.49 0.21 0.08
GUIDELINES

v 6.75 4.32 2.60 1.67 1.07 0.67 0.47 0.33 0.22

ASSEMBLY

1.20 4.32 R 368.81 121.73 34.99 11.82 4.05 1.31 0.58 0.24 0.09
v 7.37 4.72 2.84 1.82 1.17 0.73 0.52 0.36 0.24
1.30 4.68 R 428.65 141.17 40.48 13.65 4.67 1.51 0.66 0.28 0.11
v 7.98 5.11 3.08 1.97 1.26 0.79 0.56 0.39 0.26
1.40 5.04 R 492.86 162.00 46.35 15.60 5.33 1.72 0.76 0.31 0.12
v 8.60 5.50 3.31 2.12 1.36 0.85 0.60 0.42 0.28
1.60 5.76 R 634.39 207.77 59.21 19.86 6.77 2.18 0.96 0.40 0.15
v 9.82 6.29 3.78 2.42 1.55 0.97 0.69 0.48 0.32
1.80 6.48 R 793.36 259.03 73.57 24.61 8.37 2.69 1.18 0.49 0.19
OPERATION

v 11.05 7.07 4.26 2.73 1.75 1.09 0.77 0.54 0.36

INITIAL

2.00 7.20 R 315.77 89.40 29.83 10.12 3.24 1.42 0.59 0.23
v 7.86 4.73 3.03 1.94 1.21 0.86 0.60 0.40
2.20 7.92 R 377.96 106.70 35.52 12.02 3.85 1.68 0.69 0.27
v 8.65 5.20 3.33 2.14 1.34 0.95 0.65 0.44
2.40 8.64 R 445.60 125.47 41.67 14.08 4.50 1.96 0.81 0.31
v 9.43 5.68 3.63 2.33 1.46 1.03 0.71 0.48
2.60 9.36 R 518.69 145.71 48.30 16.29 5.19 2.26 0.93 0.36
MANAGEMENT

v 10.22 6.15 3.94 2.53 1.58 1.12 0.77 0.52

QUALITY

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Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Wall thickness 2.8 mm 3.5 mm 4.4 mm 5.5 mm 6.9 mm 8.6 mm 10.3 mm 12.3 mm 15.1 mm
DESCRIPTION

l/s m³/h
SYSTEM

2.80 10.08 R 167.40 55.38 18.64 5.93 2.58 1.06 0.41

v 6.62 4.24 2.72 1.70 1.20 0.83 0.56
3.00 10.80 R 190.56 62.93 21.15 6.72 2.92 1.20 0.46
v 7.10 4.54 2.91 1.82 1.29 0.89 0.60
3.50 12.60 R 254.82 83.82 28.07 8.89 3.86 1.58 0.61
v 8.28 5.30 3.40 2.12 1.51 1.04 0.70
4.00 14.40 R 328.14 107.58 35.90 11.33 4.91 2.01 0.77
TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE

v 9.46 6.06 3.89 2.43 1.72 1.19 0.80

4.50 16.20 R 410.53 134.19 44.65 14.06 6.07 2.49 0.95
v 10.65 6.81 4.37 2.73 1.94 1.34 0.90
5.00 18.00 R 163.65 54.32 17.05 7.36 3.01 1.15
v 7.57 4.86 3.03 2.15 1.49 1.00
5.50 19.80 R 195.95 64.88 20.32 8.75 3.57 1.36
v 8.33 5.34 3.34 2.37 1.64 1.10
6.00 21.60 R 231.09 76.36 23.86 10.26 4.18 1.60
v 9.08 5.83 3.64 2.58 1.79 1.20
DRINKING WATER

6.50 23.40 R 269.06 88.73 27.68 11.89 4.84 1.84

v 9.84 6.32 3.95 2.80 1.93 1.30
HYGIENE

7.00 25.20 R 309.86 102.00 31.76 13.62 5.54 2.11

v 10.60 6.80 4.25 3.01 2.08 1.40
7.50 27.00 R 116.17 36.10 15.47 6.28 2.39
v 7.29 4.55 3.23 2.23 1.50
8.00 28.80 R 131.24 40.72 17.42 7.07 2.68
v 7.77 4.86 3.44 2.38 1.60
8.50 30.60 R 147.20 45.60 19.49 7.90 3.00
v 8.26 5.16 3.66 2.53 1.70
REQUIREMENTS

9.00 32.40 R 164.05 50.75 21.67 8.77 3.32

SYSTEM

v 8.74 5.46 3.87 2.68 1.80

9.50 34.20 R 181.80 56.16 23.96 9.69 3.67
v 9.23 5.77 4.09 2.83 1.90
10.00 36.00 R 200.45 61.84 26.35 10.65 4.03
v 9.72 6.07 4.30 2.98 2.00
10.50 37.80 R 219.98 67.78 28.86 11.65 4.40
v 10.20 6.37 4.52 3.13 2.10
11.00 39.60 R 73.99 31.48 12.70 4.79
PLANNING AND

v 6.68 4.73 3.27 2.20

11.50 41.40 R 80.46 34.20 13.78 5.20
DESIGN

v 6.98 4.95 3.42 2.30

12.00 43.20 R 87.20 37.04 14.91 5.62
v 7.28 5.16 3.57 2.40
12.50 45.00 R 94.20 39.98 16.09 6.06
v 7.59 5.38 3.72 2.50
13.00 46.80 R 101.46 43.03 17.30 6.51
v 7.89 5.59 3.87 2.60
13.50 48.60 R 108.99 46.19 18.56 6.98
TECHNOLOGY

v 8.19 5.81 4.02 2.70

WELDING

14.00 50.40 R 116.78 49.46 19.86 7.46

v 8.50 6.02 4.17 2.80
14.50 52.20 R 124.83 52.84 21.20 7.96
v 8.80 6.24 4.32 2.90
15.00 54.00 R 133.14 56.33 22.59 8.48
v 9.10 6.45 4.47 3.00
16.00 57.60 R 150.56 63.62 25.48 9.55
v 9.71 6.88 4.76 3.20
17.00 61.20 R 169.03 71.35 28.54 10.69
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

v 10.32 7.31 5.06 3.40

18.00 64.80 R 79.51 31.77 11.88
v 7.74 5.36 3.60
19.00 68.40 R 88.09 35.16 13.14
v 8.17 5.66 3.80
20.00 72.00 R 97.11 38.73 14.45
v 8.60 5.95 4.00
21.00 75.60 R 106.56 42.46 15.83
v 9.04 6.25 4.20
OPERATION

22.00 79.20 R 116.44 46.35 17.26

INITIAL

v 9.47 6.55 4.40

23.00 82.80 R 126.75 50.41 18.76
v 9.90 6.85 4.60
24.00 86.40 R 137.49 54.64 20.31
v 10.33 7.14 4.80
25.00 90.00 R 59.03 21.93
v 7.44 5.00
26.00 93.60 R 63.59 23.60
MANAGEMENT

v 7.74 5.20
QUALITY

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Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Wall thickness 2.8 mm 3.5 mm 4.4 mm 5.5 mm 6.9 mm 8.6 mm 10.3 mm 12.3 mm 15.1 mm

DESCRIPTION
l/s m³/h

SYSTEM
27.00 97.20 R 68.31 25.34
v 8.04 5.40
28.00 100.80 R 73.20 27.13
v 8.34 5.60
29.00 104.40 R 78.26 28.98
v 8.63 5.80
30.00 108.00 R 83.48 30.90

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
v 8.93 6.00
32.00 115.20 R 94.42 34.90
v 9.53 6.40
34.00 122.40 R 106.01 39.14
v 10.12 6.80
36.00 129.60 R 43.61
v 7.20
38.00 136.80 R 48.32
v 7.60

DRINKING WATER
40.00 144.00 R 53.27
v 8.00

HYGIENE
42.00 151.20 R 58.45
v 8.40
44.00 158.40 R 63.87
v 8.80
46.00 165.60 R 69.53
v 9.20
48.00 172.80 R 75.42
v 9.60

REQUIREMENTS
50.00 180.00 R 81.54

SYSTEM
v 10.00
52.00 187.20 R
v
54.00 194.40 R
v
56.00 201.60 R
v
58.00 208.80 R

PLANNING AND
v
60.00 216.00 R

DESIGN
v
62.00 223.20 R
v
64.00 230.40 R
v
66.00 237.60 R
v
68.00 244.80 R

TECHNOLOGY
v

WELDING
70.00 252.00 R
v
72.00 259.20 R
v
74.00 266.40 R
v
78.00 280.80 R
v
80.00 288.00 R
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

v
82.00 295.20 R
v
84.00 302.40 R
v
86.00 309.60 R
v
88.00 316.80 R
v
OPERATION

90.00 324.00 R
INITIAL

v
MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

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Pressure loss due to pipe resistance R and flow rate v depending on flow V
DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Pipes SDR 11
Temperatur 20 °C Roughness: 0.007 mm Density: 998.29 kg/m3 Kin. viscosity: 1.004E-06 m2/s

Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm 125 mm

Wall thickness 1.9 mm 2.3 mm 2.9 mm 3.7 mm 4.6 mm 5.8 mm 6.8 mm 8.2 mm 10.0 mm 11.4 mm
TRANSPORTATION

l/s m³/h
AND STORAGE

0.01 0.04 R in mbar/m 0.06 0.02 0.01

v in m/s 0.05 0.03 0.02
0.02 0.07 R 0.18 0.06 0.02 0.01
v 0.10 0.06 0.04 0.02
0.03 0.11 R 0.34 0.12 0.04 0.01
v 0.15 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.04 0.14 R 0.54 0.18 0.06 0.02 0.01
v 0.19 0.12 0.07 0.05 0.03
DRINKING WATER

0.05 0.18 R 0.78 0.27 0.08 0.03 0.01

v 0.24 0.15 0.09 0.06 0.04
HYGIENE

0.06 0.22 R 1.05 0.36 0.11 0.04 0.01 0.01

v 0.29 0.18 0.11 0.07 0.05 0.03
0.07 0.25 R 1.36 0.46 0.14 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 0.34 0.21 0.13 0.08 0.05 0.03
0.08 0.29 R 1.70 0.58 0.18 0.06 0.02 0.01
v 0.39 0.24 0.15 0.10 0.06 0.04
0.09 0.32 R 2.07 0.70 0.22 0.08 0.03 0.01
v 0.44 0.28 0.17 0.11 0.07 0.04
REQUIREMENTS

0.10 0.36 R 2.48 0.84 0.26 0.09 0.03 0.01 0.01

SYSTEM

v 0.49 0.31 0.19 0.12 0.08 0.05 0.03

0.12 0.43 R 3.38 1.14 0.35 0.13 0.04 0.02 0.01
v 0.58 0.37 0.22 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.04
0.14 0.50 R 4.40 1.48 0.46 0.16 0.06 0.02 0.01
v 0.68 0.43 0.26 0.17 0.11 0.07 0.05
0.16 0.58 R 5.54 1.86 0.57 0.20 0.07 0.02 0.01
v 0.78 0.49 0.30 0.19 0.12 0.08 0.05
0.18 0.65 R 6.79 2.27 0.70 0.25 0.09 0.03 0.01 0.01
PLANNING AND

v 0.87 0.55 0.33 0.22 0.14 0.09 0.06 0.04

0.20 0.72 R 8.16 2.72 0.83 0.30 0.10 0.04 0.02 0.01
DESIGN

v 0.97 0.61 0.37 0.24 0.15 0.10 0.07 0.05

0.30 1.08 R 16.61 5.50 1.67 0.59 0.21 0.07 0.03 0.01 0.01
v 1.46 0.92 0.56 0.36 0.23 0.14 0.10 0.07 0.05
0.40 1.44 R 27.68 9.11 2.75 0.97 0.34 0.11 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 1.94 1.22 0.74 0.48 0.31 0.19 0.14 0.09 0.06
0.50 1.80 R 41.30 13.53 4.07 1.43 0.49 0.17 0.07 0.03 0.01 0.01
v 2.43 1.53 0.93 0.60 0.38 0.24 0.17 0.12 0.08 0.06
0.60 2.16 R 57.42 18.73 5.61 1.97 0.68 0.23 0.10 0.04 0.02 0.01
TECHNOLOGY

v 2.91 1.84 1.11 0.72 0.46 0.29 0.20 0.14 0.09 0.07
WELDING

0.70 2.52 R 75.99 24.69 7.37 2.58 0.89 0.30 0.13 0.05 0.02 0.01
v 3.40 2.14 1.30 0.84 0.54 0.34 0.24 0.16 0.11 0.09
0.80 2.88 R 97.01 31.41 9.34 3.27 1.12 0.37 0.16 0.07 0.03 0.01
v 3.88 2.45 1.48 0.96 0.61 0.39 0.27 0.19 0.13 0.10
0.90 3.24 R 120.44 38.87 11.53 4.02 1.37 0.46 0.20 0.08 0.03 0.02
v 4.37 2.75 1.67 1.08 0.69 0.43 0.30 0.21 0.14 0.11
1.00 3.60 R 146.28 47.08 13.93 4.85 1.65 0.55 0.24 0.10 0.04 0.02
v 4.85 3.06 1.85 1.20 0.76 0.48 0.34 0.24 0.16 0.12
1.10 3.96 R 174.52 56.03 16.53 5.74 1.96 0.65 0.28 0.12 0.05 0.02
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

v 5.34 3.37 2.04 1.32 0.84 0.53 0.37 0.26 0.17 0.13
1.20 4.32 R 205.14 65.70 19.34 6.71 2.28 0.76 0.32 0.14 0.05 0.03
v 5.82 3.67 2.23 1.44 0.92 0.58 0.41 0.28 0.19 0.15
1.30 4.68 R 238.15 76.11 22.36 7.74 2.63 0.87 0.37 0.16 0.06 0.03
v 6.31 3.98 2.41 1.56 0.99 0.63 0.44 0.31 0.20 0.16
1.40 5.04 R 273.54 87.24 25.57 8.84 3.00 0.99 0.42 0.18 0.07 0.04
v 6.79 4.28 2.60 1.68 1.07 0.67 0.47 0.33 0.22 0.17
1.60 5.76 R 351.43 111.67 32.61 11.25 3.80 1.25 0.54 0.23 0.09 0.05
v 7.76 4.90 2.97 1.92 1.22 0.77 0.54 0.38 0.25 0.20
OPERATION

1.80 6.48 R 438.78 138.97 40.45 13.91 4.69 1.54 0.66 0.28 0.11 0.06
INITIAL

v 8.73 5.51 3.34 2.16 1.38 0.87 0.61 0.42 0.28 0.22
2.00 7.20 R 535.58 169.14 49.09 16.84 5.67 1.86 0.79 0.33 0.13 0.07
v 9.70 6.12 3.71 2.40 1.53 0.96 0.68 0.47 0.31 0.24
2.20 7.92 R 641.81 202.17 58.51 20.03 6.73 2.21 0.94 0.39 0.15 0.08
v 10.67 6.73 4.08 2.64 1.68 1.06 0.74 0.52 0.35 0.27
2.40 8.64 R 238.06 68.72 23.48 7.87 2.58 1.10 0.46 0.18 0.10
v 7.34 4.45 2.88 1.84 1.16 0.81 0.56 0.38 0.29
2.60 9.36 R 276.78 79.71 27.18 9.10 2.97 1.26 0.53 0.20 0.11
MANAGEMENT

v 7.95 4.82 3.11 1.99 1.25 0.88 0.61 0.41 0.32

QUALITY

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Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Wall thickness 1.9 mm 2.3 mm 2.9 mm 3.7 mm 4.6 mm 5.8 mm 6.8 mm 8.2 mm 10.0 mm

DESCRIPTION
l/s m³/h

SYSTEM
2.80 10.08 R 318.35 91.49 31.14 10.40 3.40 1.44 0.60 0.23
v 8.57 5.19 3.35 2.14 1.35 0.95 0.66 0.44
3.00 10.80 R 362.76 104.04 35.35 11.79 3.84 1.63 0.68 0.26
v 9.18 5.56 3.59 2.29 1.45 1.01 0.71 0.47
3.50 12.60 R 486.16 138.82 47.00 15.62 5.07 2.15 0.90 0.34
v 10.71 6.49 4.19 2.68 1.69 1.18 0.82 0.55
4.00 14.40 R 178.44 60.21 19.95 6.46 2.73 1.14 0.43

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
v 7.42 4.79 3.06 1.93 1.35 0.94 0.63
4.50 16.20 R 222.89 74.99 24.77 8.01 3.38 1.41 0.53
v 8.35 5.39 3.44 2.17 1.52 1.06 0.71
5.00 18.00 R 272.15 91.32 30.09 9.70 4.08 1.70 0.64
v 9.27 5.99 3.82 2.41 1.69 1.18 0.79
5.50 19.80 R 326.21 109.21 35.90 11.55 4.85 2.02 0.76
v 10.20 6.59 4.21 2.65 1.86 1.29 0.86
6.00 21.60 R 128.65 42.20 13.55 5.69 2.36 0.89
v 7.19 4.59 2.89 2.03 1.41 0.94

DRINKING WATER
6.50 23.40 R 149.64 48.99 15.70 6.58 2.73 1.03
v 7.79 4.97 3.13 2.20 1.53 1.02

HYGIENE
7.00 25.20 R 172.17 56.26 17.99 7.53 3.12 1.18
v 8.39 5.35 3.37 2.36 1.65 1.10
7.50 27.00 R 196.24 64.02 20.44 8.55 3.53 1.33
v 8.99 5.74 3.61 2.53 1.76 1.18
8.00 28.80 R 221.85 72.27 23.03 9.62 3.97 1.50
v 9.58 6.12 3.86 2.70 1.88 1.26
8.50 30.60 R 249.01 80.99 25.78 10.76 4.44 1.67
v 10.18 6.50 4.10 2.87 2.00 1.34

REQUIREMENTS
9.00 32.40 R 90.20 28.67 11.95 4.93 1.85

SYSTEM
v 6.88 4.34 3.04 2.12 1.41
9.50 34.20 R 99.89 31.70 13.20 5.44 2.04
v 7.27 4.58 3.21 2.23 1.49
10.00 36.00 R 110.06 34.89 14.52 5.97 2.24
v 7.65 4.82 3.38 2.35 1.57
10.50 37.80 R 120.71 38.22 15.89 6.53 2.45
v 8.03 5.06 3.55 2.47 1.65
11.00 39.60 R 131.84 41.69 17.32 7.12 2.67

PLANNING AND
v 8.41 5.30 3.72 2.59 1.73
11.50 41.40 R 143.45 45.32 18.81 7.72 2.89

DESIGN
v 8.80 5.54 3.88 2.70 1.81
12.00 43.20 R 155.54 49.08 20.36 8.35 3.13
v 9.18 5.78 4.05 2.82 1.89
12.50 45.00 R 168.11 53.00 21.96 9.00 3.37
v 9.56 6.02 4.22 2.94 1.96
13.00 46.80 R 181.16 57.06 23.63 9.68 3.62
v 9.94 6.27 4.39 3.06 2.04
13.50 48.60 R 194.69 61.26 25.35 10.38 3.88

TECHNOLOGY
v 10.33 6.51 4.56 3.17 2.12

WELDING
14.00 50.40 R 65.61 27.13 11.10 4.14
v 6.75 4.73 3.29 2.20
14.50 52.20 R 70.10 28.97 11.84 4.42
v 6.99 4.90 3.41 2.28
15.00 54.00 R 74.74 30.87 12.61 4.70
v 7.23 5.07 3.53 2.36
16.00 57.60 R 84.46 34.84 14.22 5.30
v 7.71 5.40 3.76 2.52
17.00 61.20 R 94.75 39.04 15.91 5.92
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v 8.19 5.74 4.00 2.67

18.00 64.80 R 105.62 43.47 17.70 6.58
v 8.67 6.08 4.23 2.83
19.00 68.40 R 117.06 48.13 19.58 7.27
v 9.16 6.42 4.47 2.99
20.00 72.00 R 129.09 53.03 21.55 7.99
v 9.64 6.75 4.70 3.14
21.00 75.60 R 141.69 58.15 23.61 8.75
v 10.12 7.09 4.94 3.30
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22.00 79.20 R 63.51 25.77 9.54

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v 7.43 5.17 3.46

23.00 82.80 R 69.09 28.01 10.36
v 7.77 5.41 3.62
24.00 86.40 R 74.90 30.34 11.21
v 8.11 5.64 3.77
25.00 90.00 R 80.95 32.76 12.10
v 8.44 5.88 3.93
26.00 93.60 R 87.22 35.28 13.02
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v 8.78 6.11 4.09

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Dimension 20 mm 25 mm 32 mm 40 mm 50 mm 63 mm 75 mm 90 mm 110 mm
Wall thickness 1.9 mm 2.3 mm 2.9 mm 3.7 mm 4.6 mm 5.8 mm 6.8 mm 8.2 mm 10.0 mm
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l/s m³/h
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27.00 97.20 R 93.72 37.88 13.97

v 9.12 6.35 4.24
28.00 100.80 R 100.46 40.57 14.95
v 9.46 6.58 4.40
29.00 104.40 R 107.42 43.36 15.96
v 9.79 6.82 4.56
30.00 108.00 R 114.61 46.23 17.01
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v 10.13 7.05 4.72

32.00 115.20 R 52.25 19.20
v 7.52 5.03
34.00 122.40 R 58.62 21.51
v 7.99 5.34
36.00 129.60 R 65.36 23.96
v 8.46 5.66
38.00 136.80 R 72.45 26.53
v 8.93 5.97
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40.00 144.00 R 79.90 29.22

v 9.40 6.29
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42.00 151.20 R 87.71 32.05

v 9.87 6.60
44.00 158.40 R 95.87 35.00
v 10.34 6.92
46.00 165.60 R 38.08
v 7.23
48.00 172.80 R 41.28
v 7.55
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50.00 180.00 R 44.61

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v 7.86
52.00 187.20 R 48.07
v 8.17
54.00 194.40 R 51.65
v 8.49
56.00 201.60 R 55.36
v 8.80
58.00 208.80 R 59.20
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v 9.12
60.00 216.00 R 63.16
DESIGN

v 9.43
62.00 223.20 R 67.24
v 9.75
64.00 230.40 R 71.46
v 10.06
66.00 237.60 R
v
68.00 244.80 R
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v
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70.00 252.00 R
v
75.00 270.00 R
v
80.00 288.00 R
v
85.00 306.00 R
v
90.00 324.00 R
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v
95.00 342.00 R
v
100.00 360.00 R
v
110.00 396.00 R
v
120.00 432.00 R
v
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130.00 468.00 R
INITIAL

v
140.00 504.00 R
v
150.00 540.00 R
v
160.00 576.00 R
v
170.00 612.00 R
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5.2 Simplified procedure

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General information
This section describes a simple method suitable to determine the inner pipe diameters for standard installations.
The procedure can be applied to all building types, which do not have above-average dimensions. This means
that the simplified procedure is suitable for the vast majority of all buildings.
The method is applied in the same way for both cold and hot water pipes.

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Differentiating calculation procedure
The planner is free to determine the inner pipe diameters through the use of nationally recognised differentiating
methods of calculation.

Hot water circulation pipes

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Hot water circulation pipes are subject to other hydraulic laws and cannot be measured with this method.
Flow velocities in hot water circulation pipes must be determined in accordance with national recommendations

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or manufacturer guidelines

Load unit
1 load unit (LU) is equal to a tapping point fitting flow rate QA of 0.1 l/s.

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Tapping point fitting flow rates QA , minimum draw-off point fitting flow rates Qmin and load units for

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tapping points
Table 12

QA Qmin
Tapping point Load unit
l/s l/s
wash basin, hand basin, bidet, cistern 0.1 0.1 1

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household kitchen sink, household washing machine*, dishwasher, utility sink, shower head 0.2 0.15 2

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urinal flusher 0.3 0.15 3
bath tub outlet 0.4 0.3 4
garden/garage tap 0.5 0.4 5
commercial kitchen sink DN 20, commercial bath tub outlet 0.8 0.8 8
flusher DN 20 1.5 1.0 15
* for commercial washing machines refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations

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The values listed above do not correspond to the values provided in product standards. They are merely
used for the determination of inner pipe diameters.

Application of the simplified procedure

Starting from the farthest tapping point, the load units for the installation’s individual pipe sections must be
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determined. The load units are then added. The probability of simultaneous use and of peak flow QD has
been taken into account in the table of load values. Therefore, the inner pipe diameter can be obtained from
the table.

The simplified calculation procedure is based on following flow rates.

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Collecting lines risers, floor level lines maximum 2.0 m/s

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Single supply lines maximum 4.0 m/s

Note: National regulations may require lower flow rates, in order to prevent pressure surges and noise.
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Load units LU for the determination of the inner pipe diameters

Table 13
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PP pipe SDR 6
maximum load value LU 1 2 3 3 4 6 13 30 70 200 540 970
greatest single value LU 2 4 5 8
da × s mm 16 × 2.7 20 × 3.4 25 × 4.2 32 × 5.4 40 × 6.7 50 × 8.4 63 × 10.5 75 × 12.5
di mm 10.6 13.2 16.6 21.2 26.6 33.2 42 50
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maximum pipe length m 20 12 8 15 9 7

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Example: Determining the inner pipe diameter for standard installations

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33 22 1
1
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Implementation

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Starting from the farthest tapping point, the load units for the individual pipe sections must be added.

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Then, the inner pipe diameters are determined.

Definition of tasks in accordance with the installation plan

Calculate the cold water pipe leading from the basement to the tapping points. Calculate the pipeline as
required for plastic pipes made of PP.

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The following tapping points are installed in every apartment:
1 bath tub
1 WC with cistern
1 wash basin
1 household kitchen sink

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There are five similar apartments in total.

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Solution
The load units are to be determined according to
Table 13:
1 bath tub 4 LU
1 WC with cistern 1 LU

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1 wash basin 1 LU

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1 household kitchen sink 2 LU

Section 1
1 kitchen sink connected = 2 LU
Table 13 shows 2 LU = pipe 16 mm,

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maximum length 8 m

DESIGN
Section 2
1 kitchen sink connected = 2 LU
1 bath connected = 4 LU
Total = 6 LU

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Table 13 shows 6 LU = pipe 20 mm,
maximum length 7 m

Section 3
1 kitchen sink connected = 2 LU Section 5
1 bath connected = 4 LU 2 apartments connected = 16 LU
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1 wash basin connected = 1 LU Table 13 shows 16 LU = pipe 32 mm

Total = 7 LU
Section 6
Table 13 shows 7 LU = pipe 25 mm 3 apartments connected = 24 LU
Table 13 shows 24 LU = pipe 32 mm
Section 4
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1 kitchen sink = 2 LU Section 7

INITIAL

1 bath = 4 LU 4 apartments connected = 32 LU

1 wash basin = 1 LU Table 13 shows 32 LU = pipe 40 mm
1 cistern = 1 LU
Total for 1 apartment = 8 LU Section 8
5 apartments connected = 40 LU
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Table 13 shows 8 LU = pipe 25 mm Table 13 shows 40 LU = pipe 40 mm

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6.1 Basic information

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

6.1.1 Socket welding using a heated tool

Before starting the work, make sure that the welding tools lie flat against the heated rod. Do not use pliers or
other unsuitable tools for the assembly, to avoid damage to the coating of the welding tools.
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The required welding temperature for processing the POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system is 250–270 °C.
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Warning:
•• Danger of burns from hot welding equipment
•• The first welding should not be carried out until five minutes after the welding temperature has been reached!
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POLO-POLYMUTAN welding equipment and welding tools must be protected against impurities. Burned-on
particles can lead to faulty welding connections. Tools may be cleaned with non-fibrous, coarse paper towels.
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The welding tools must be kept dry at all times.

Damaged and soiled welding tools must be replaced, since only impeccable processing tools can ensure
impeccable connections.
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Connect the components during the welding process without twisting the parts. Minor corrections can only
SYSTEM

be made immediately after the parts are connected.

6.1.2 Guidelines
PLANNING AND

General work protection and accident prevention guidelines are to be observed when using welding equipment.
DESIGN

The Guidelines of the Industrial Trade Associations of the Chemical Industry for Machines for the Processing
and Employment of Plastics, Chapter: Welding Machines and Equipment, apply.

For the handling of POLO-POLYMUTAN welding equipment, machines and tools, the General Guidelines
DVS 2208, Section 1 apply. In order to establish a connection between the POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe and the
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fitted part, the welding tools used must correspond to the measurements as stipulated by procedure A.

In accordance with DVS Guidelines, control of the necessary application temperature using quick-display
surface temperature thermometers is permissible.
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6.2 Processing information for welding

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Parameters for socket welding with a heated tool
Table 14

Outer pipe Heating period Processing period Cooling period

Insertion depth
diameter for SDR 11, SDR 7.4, SDR 6 (maximum period) fixed total
mm mm at 20° below +5° s s min

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20 14 5 8 4 6 2

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25 15 7 11 4 10 2
32 16.5 8 12 6 10 4
40 18 12 18 6 20 4
50 20 18 27 6 20 4
63 24 24 36 8 30 6
75 26 30 45 8 30 6

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90 29 40 60 8 40 6

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110 32.5 50 75 10 50 8

Note: heating element temperature 250 to 270 °C

Instructions for socket welding can be found in DVS brochure no. 2207, Section 1 “Socket welding with a

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heated tool – welding of thermoplastic plastics and pipelines made of polypropylene (PP)”. POLO-POLYMUTAN

SYSTEM
socket welding is performed according to these guidelines.
In this process, pipes and fittings are welded overlapping. The end of the pipes and fittings are heated using
a welding device and are subsequently connected.

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6.2.1 Socket welding with a hand-held welding device, from 20 mm

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

The following points should be observed:

1. The welding device should be equipped with the appropriate welding

tools. Welding bushes and core rods have a teflon coating. In order
to avoid damaging the teflon coating, never use pliers or similar tools
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for assembly. Please use a suitable hexagon socket wrench.

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2. Switch on the welding device.

3. Using a thermometer or a temperature control pin, check welding

temperature before starting to weld.
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4. The ends of the pipes must be cut straight. Use appropriate pipe
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scissors or cutters. Pipe, fittings and welding tools must be clean.

If necessary, clean them with a lint-free cloth.

5. Fitting and pipe must be inserted quickly and axially, without twis-
ting, into the corresponding welding tools. The parts to be welded
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are then heated without pressure according to the table.

SYSTEM

6. After the required heating time, fitting and pipe are to be removed
quickly from the heating element and connected immediately by
pushing together without twisting until insertion depth or markings
have been reached. A double roll provides a visual guide to deter­
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mine the correct welding (see DVS brochure 2207, Section 11).
DESIGN

The line markings on the fittings and the pipe ensure the proper
alignment of the pipes.

7. Pressure due to subsequent installation works must not be exerted

upon the welded connection until after the end of the cooling period.
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8. If necessary, clean the welding tools after each use.

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6.2.2 Socket welding with a stationary welding machine, from 40 mm

DESCRIPTION
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6.2.2.1 Area of use

We recommend the use of a stationary welding machine for the welding of larger pipe diameters and for the
pre-assembly of installation elements. The general guidelines provided by DVS brochure no. 2207, Section 11,
“Socket welding with a heated tool. Detailed information on welding times.” apply here.

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6.2.2.2 Processing steps

1. Check the machine: Establish welding insertion depth by setting the

dimension; make sure the welding temperature is reached.

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2. Fix the moulded part with the clamp, taking care not to wind it too
tightly, as this can lead to ovality, with a negative impact on the

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resulting weld. Make sure the moulded part is correctly positioned;
use counter-tension to prevent the possibility of slipping.

3. Place the pipe loosely into the jaw chuck.

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4. Adjust the dimension using the rotary button, which sets the precise

SYSTEM
welding insertion depth.

5. Push both tools together until they reach the stop.

6. Push the pipe as far as the fitting, then tighten. Make sure that the

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welding partners are accurately aligned. Open the welding tool.

DESIGN
7. Insert the welding device. Using the crank, gradually push the fitting
and the pipe into the tool until the stop is reached. Pay attention to
the welding time.

8. The welding period begins when the pipe and the fitting have been

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fitted together closely. Allow them to heat up without exerting any
further pressure. Once the heating time has elapsed, move the tools
apart, remove the welding device, and fit together the fitting and the
pipe.

9. Observe the required cooling time.

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6.2.3 Welding saddle for 40–110 mm

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

6.2.3.1 Area of use

•• Subsequent extension of existing pipe systems

•• Alternative use instead of tees
•• Direct branching of a service line to a supply line
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•• Simple assembly of sensor sleeves

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6.2.3.2 Processing steps

1. Before you start the work, prepare material and tools. Ensure that
the welding saddle, the drill and the welding tool have the same
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diameters.
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2. Uncover the pipe at the exact location where the welding saddle is
supposed to be welded, and mark the welding area. Drain existing
pipes and vent the pressure.

3. Prepare the welding device and the saddle welding tools for the
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polyfusion welding and heat to operating temperature (250–270 °C).

SYSTEM

4. Drill through the marked pipe wall with the POLOPLAST Plastic Drill
and clear any cuttings from the drill hole.

5. The parts and areas to be welded must be clean and dry.

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DESIGN

6. Push the welding plate into the hole in the wall of the pipe using a
suitable and aligned saddle tool, until the tool reaches its stop positi-
on. At the same time the weld-in saddle must be pushed in, until the
saddle surface reaches the camber of the tool.

7. The heating time for the pipe and fittings for the drilled hole
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dimensions DN 25 and 32 mm is 25 seconds for all dimensions.

8. Once the heating time has elapsed, remove the welding device,
push the heated weld-in saddle straight into the heated hole as far
as it will go without turning it, and hold the pipe in position for at
least 20 seconds applying the necessary pressure.
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9. After a cooling period of at least 10 minutes, the connection can

withstand a full load.
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6.2.4 Repair plugs

DESCRIPTION
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6.2.4.1 Area of use

•• The repair of punctured (drilled) pipes

6.2.4.2 Processing steps

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1. Drain pipes.

2. Uncover damaged pipe.

3. Drill damaged area of pipe out to a diameter of 8 mm at a right

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angle to the pipe.

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4. Heat up drill hole and repair plug with POLO-POLYMUTAN 
hole
welding tool for 15 seconds.

5. Insert repair plug immediately.

REQUIREMENTS
6. Cut off protruding end of repair plug.

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7. The repaired area of pipe has reached full strength after approx.
5 minutes.

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6.2.5 Use of electric welding sockets

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

6.2.5.1 Area of use

•• Welding in constrained positions and in areas with restricted space

•• Repair welding
•• Alternative processing option for large pipe dimensions
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6.2.5.2 Preparation

1. General information and controls

Cleanliness – besides the correct operation – is the most important requirement for achieving good welding
results! For the sockets to stay thoroughly clean, they need to be left in the original packaging until they are
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used. Furthermore, the surface of the pipe must be clean and undamaged. Incorrectly collapsed pipe ends
must be cut off. We recommend PP-cleaner or cloths with ethyl alcohol for cleaning.
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The pipe elements to be welded as well as the electric socket and the welding equipment must show pre-
cisely the same temperature level within the permitted temperature range (i.e. +5 °C to 40 °C
according to
DVS 2207). (UV radiation or improper storage, to name two examples, can cause significant differences in
temperature, which will result in faulty welding.)
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2. Preparatory work
It is absolutely mandatory to maintain the order of the working steps!
1. Cut pipe ends at a right angle and burr them (control carved ends).
2. Remove any dirt from the pipe ends at the required length and
dry them.
PLANNING AND

3. Mark the insertion depth of the electro-welded sockets at the pipe

DESIGN

end.
4. Remove the oxide film with a pipe scraper on the pipe surface
along the length of the insertion depth. Use the peeler intended
for the respective diameter of the pipe.
5. Clean thoroughly using ethyl alcohol. A homogeneous and imper-
meable welded connection can only be established, if the surface in
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the welding range is peeled and cleaned comprehensively.

Do not touch peeled pipe ends again and protect them from new
contamination – e. g put a clean plastic bag over them. Weld within
30 minutes after the peeling process.
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ASSEMBLY

3. Assembly of the electric welding socket

1. Carefully clean the inner surface of the socket using lint-free cloth.
Mount the socket within 30 minutes after opening the packaging.
2. Slide the electric welding socket onto the clean and dry pipe end
until you reach the marked insertion depth.
3. Completely remove the protective foil and slide the peeled and
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clean second pipe end into the electric welding socket.

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Contaminations are to be avoided diligently and all parts must be securely fastened. Pipes must be free of

DESCRIPTION
flexural strain or self-weight when they are inserted into the electric welding socket. The socket should still

SYSTEM
be able move on the pipe ends after the mounting process. The air gap must be evenly distributed around
the circumference. A joint that is not free of tension or that has shifted can result in undesired molten mass
or in an inadequate connection. The pipe ends and welded sockets must be dry when mounted.

4. Welding process

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1. Position the socket so that the air gap is evenly distributed around

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the circumference.
2. Set the welding equipment to the diameter of the welding socket.
3. Compare the data on the welding equipment’s display screen
with the details on the label and enter the requested code by
scanner or manual (see barcode label on the electric welding

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socket).
4. Start the welding process and monitor it closely.

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The joint must not be moved or put under external pressure during
the entire welding process, until it has completely cooled off!
Once the welded connection has been successfully established, two
pins remain visible as an outward sign (see picture).

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5. Cooling-off time and pressure test
The welded pipe joint may only be put under pressure or moved,
and the fastening may only be loosened once the cooling-off period
has elapsed!
The minimum required cooling-off time is marked on the electric

PLANNING AND
­welding sockets. In case of ambient temperatures above 25 °C or

DESIGN
when there is strong solar radiation, the cooling-off time must be
extended accordingly!

In order to achieve an ideal and stable welding result, both pipe ends must be plane-parallel within the
electric welding socket! It is imperative to mark the socket insertion depth on the pipe, and to adhere to it!

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Table 15

Type of strain Compression strain Minimum waiting period

Tension, bending, torsion of unpressurised pipelines 20 minutes
Testing or working pressure of pressurised pipelines up to 0.1 bar 20 minutes
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0.1 bar to 1 bar 60 minutes

over 1 bar 120 minutes
Repetition of welding process 60 minutes
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6.2.6 Ceiling welding machine for 63–110 mm

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

The advantage of this welding appliance is

the simple welding of pipes and moulded
parts in areas that are difficult to access,
such as in shafts and under ceilings.
With the help of the electric ceiling welding
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machine, POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes and

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fittings can be connected with little effort,

despite difficult working conditions, as com-
pared to traditional welding methods.

6.2.6.1 Processing steps

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1. Mark the welding insertion depth of the

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fitting on the pipe.

2. Mount the wide seat of the welding equip-

ment on the pipe, maintaining a distance
of approx. 1.5 cm to the marking of the
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welding insertion depth. Mount the narrow

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seat on the fitting.

3. Set the pipe dimensions on the fastening bracket when you install the pipes, and fasten at both seats.

4. Insert the heated welding plate.

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DESIGN

5. Use a cordless screwdriver to fitting with the welding plate onto the pipe. Observe the heating-up time!

6. Use a cordless screwdriver to pull the pipe and the fitting away from the welding plate.

7. Remove welding plate! Use cordless screwdriver to push together pipe and fitting. Only remove
clamping jaws once the cooling-off period has elapsed. Observe cooling-off times.
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8. Remove welding device from the pipe and the moulded part.

Table 16

Dimension Welding insertion depth Heating-up time Processing time Cooling-down time
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mm mm s s min
63 24.0 24 8 6
75 26.0 30 8 8
90 29.0 40 8 8
110 32.5 50 10 8
125 35.0 60 10 8
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7.1 Fastening techniques

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
A pipe fastening system that complies with regulations is subject to the following requirements:
•• The fastening system must absorb any forces that may occur.
•• The external impact upon pipes and fittings, caused e.g. by sagging, changes in length,
mechanical load, must be prevented by applying appropriate fastening techniques.
•• The pipework must be held firmly in the intended position.

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The fastening mechanism must be selected in accordance with the outside diameter of the pipe due to be
fixed into position. Take appropriate measures to ensure that the pipe surface cannot be damaged by any of
the pipe fastening elements.

Experience has shown that pipe clamps with rubber inserts represent the ideal fastening mechanism for

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POLOPLAST installation systems. In the selection of suitable fastening materials, we generally differentiate
between fixed bearings and slide or guide bearings.

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7.1.1 Fix points

Fixed bearings must be calculated in such a way that all occurring forces, in particular tensile forces, can be

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absorbed without any ensuing damage. For this purpose, the fastening system must be adjusted to the

SYSTEM
anticipated forces.

Fixtures attached to pipes (e.g. valves and fitting, connections to equipment or machinery) can be regarded as
compulsory fixed points, provided that the possibility of pipe movement can be excluded.

PLANNING AND
The arrangement of the fixed bearings divides the pipeline system into separate line sections, which must

DESIGN
absorb the linear expansion. This partitioning is designed to prevent any uncontrolled movements of the pipe
and to ensure a reliable pipe routeing.

When using threaded rods or hanger bolts, make sure to maintain a short distance to the ceiling. So-called
swinging suspensions are not suitable for fixed bearings.

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7.1.2 Sliding points

Slide bearings support the pipe and must allow the movement of the pipeline in an axial direction without risk
of damage to the pipe. Only the weight forces of the pipe system need to be included in the analysis.
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

When positioning the slide bearings, make sure that pipeline movement is not obstructed by closely arranged
fittings or fixtures.
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7.2 Mounting distances

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Tables for the determination of the distance between clamps, depending on temperature and outside diameter.
The values specified are POLOPLAST recommendations, and are valid for horizontal and vertical installations.

POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes SDR 6, SDR 7.4, SDR 11

Table 17
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Media temperature [°C]

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Dimension in mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Mounting distances [cm]
20 80 70 65 65 65 60 60
25 90 80 75 75 75 70 70
32 100 90 85 85 85 80 80
40 110 100 95 95 95 90 90
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50 140 120 115 110 105 100 100

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63 160 140 130 125 120 110 110

75 180 150 140 135 130 120 120
90 210 160 150 150 140 130 130
110 240 180 170 160 150 140 140
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POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes with pipe supports SDR 6, SDR 7.4, SDR 11

Table 18

Media temperature [°C]

Dimension in mm 10 70
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Mounting distances [cm]

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20 170 150
25 200 180
32 220 200
40 230 210
50 230 230
63 230 230
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75 230 230
90 230 230
110 230 230
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POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipes, SDR 7.4

Table 19

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Media temperature [°C]
Dimension in mm 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Mounting distances [cm]
20 110 95 90 85 85 80 70
25 120 105 105 95 95 90 80

TRANSPORTATION
32 140 120 120 110 110 105 95

AND STORAGE
40 160 140 135 125 125 120 110
50 185 155 155 145 145 135 130
63 200 175 175 165 165 155 145
75 215 190 190 175 175 165 155
90 230 210 210 195 195 180 180
110

DRINKING WATER
250 220 220 210 200 200 190

HYGIENE
7.3 Laying the pipes
In the case of pipes laid in walls and ceilings, the friction forces that occur prevent the expansion of the pipes,
and therefore no compensation is necessary. The resulting tension is absorbed by the pipe materials.

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SYSTEM
Due to the low expansion forces, the masonry or the plaster are not damaged.

Installing pipes in a shaft

In the case of rising pipes arranged in shafts, care must be taken with each floor
junction to ensure that the branch pipe can oscillate sufficiently, in accordance with

PLANNING AND
the variation in length of the rising pipe.

DESIGN
This can be achieved by the optimal positioning of the rising pipe in the shaft (1), by
using an adequately sized feeder for the branch pipe (2) or by the addition of a spring
leg (3).

The correct arrangement of fixed and loose points, taking the bending legs into

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consideration, allows the straightforward control of expansion in basement pipes and
rising pipes.

Open laying of pipes

The optical design is of particular importance wherever pipes remain exposed after
laying. In order to meet these requirements, the length variation of the pipes must be
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ASSEMBLY

taken into account.

By using pipe supports, bending legs and expansion bends, linear expansion can be
managed very easily.
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7.4 Length variation

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Changes in the length of pipes are dependent on the increasing temperature of the pipe material. This tem-
perature change can be caused by different installation and operating temperatures, as well as varying media
temperatures. The potential variation in length must be taken into account at the time of installation.

If the operating temperature is higher than the installation temperature, the pipe will elongate. If the media
TRANSPORTATION

temperature (e.g. cold water) is lower than the installation temperature, the calculation will result in a reduction
AND STORAGE

in length.

The following factors must be considered in the calculation of the variation in length:
•• Installation temperature
•• Operating temperatures (media temperatures)
DRINKING WATER

•• Temperature difference between installation and operating temperatures

•• Coefficient of linear expansion
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•• Pipe length

The coefficient of linear expansion α for POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes are:

•• POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe α = 0.15 mm/mK
•• POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe with pipe support α = 0.05 mm/mK
REQUIREMENTS

•• POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5 pipe α = 0.038 mm/mK

SYSTEM

The formula for the calculation of the variation in length is:

ΔL = α × I0 × ΔT Example:
PLANNING AND

POLO-POLYMUTAN SDR 6
DESIGN

ΔL variation in length mm Length: 14 m

I0 pipe length prior to temperature change m Installation temperature: 20 °C
α mm Operating temperature: 60 °C
length variation coefficient
m×K
maximum occurring temperature I = 0.15 mm × 14 m × (60–20) K
ΔT difference between installation and operating K m×K
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I = 84 mm
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temperature

Calculation with ML5 pipe:

l = 21.28 mm
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Linear expansion tables

Table 20

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe
pipe length difference in temperature ΔT (K)
in meters (m) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
1.0 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0
2.0 3.0 6.0 9.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 21.0 24.0

TRANSPORTATION
3.0 4.5 9.0 13.5 18.0 22.5 27.0 31.5 36.0

AND STORAGE
4.0 6.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0 42.0 48.0
5.0 7.5 15.0 22.5 30.0 37.5 45.0 52.5 60.0
6.0 9.0 18.0 27.0 36.0 45.0 54.0 63.0 72.0
7.0 10.5 21.0 31.5 42.0 52.5 63.0 73.5 84.0
8.0 12.0 24.0 36.0 48.0 60.0 72.0 84.0 96.0

DRINKING WATER
9.0 13.5 27.0 40.5 54.0 67.5 81.0 94.5 108.0
10.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0 75.0 90.0 105.0 120.0

HYGIENE
15.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0 112.5 135.0 157.5 180.0
20.0 30.0 60.0 90.0 120.0 150.0 180.0 210.0 240.0
25.0 37.5 75.0 112.5 150.0 187.5 225.0 262.5 300.0
30.0 45.0 90.0 135.0 180.0 225.0 270.0 315.0 360.0
35.0 52.5 105.0 157.5 210.0 262.5 315.0 367.5 420.0

REQUIREMENTS
40.0 60.0 120.0 180.0 240.0 300.0 360.0 420.0 480.0

SYSTEM
45.0 67.5 135.0 202.5 270.0 337.5 405.0 472.5 540.0
50.0 75.0 150.0 225.0 300.0 375.0 450.0 525.0 600.0
linear expansion ΔL in mm

Table 21

PLANNING AND
POLO-POLYMUTAN pipe with pipe support

DESIGN
pipe length difference in temperature ΔT (K)
in meters (m) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
1.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
2.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
3.0 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 12.0
4.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0

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5.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 20.0
6.0 3.0 6.0 9.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 21.0 24.0
7.0 3.5 7.0 10.5 14.0 17.5 21.0 24.5 28.0
8.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0 32.0
9.0 4.5 9.0 13.5 18.0 22.5 27.0 31.5 36.0
10.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0
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ASSEMBLY

15.0 7.5 15.0 22.5 30.0 37.5 45.0 52.5 60.0

20.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0
25.0 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 100.0
30.0 15.0 30.0 45.0 60.0 75.0 90.0 105.0 120.0
35.0 17.5 35.0 52.5 70.0 87.5 105.0 122.5 140.0
40.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 140.0 160.0
OPERATION

45.0 22.5 45.0 67.5 90.0 112.5 135.0 157.5 180.0

INITIAL

50.0 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 125.0 150.0 175.0 200.0

linear expansion ΔL in mm
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Table 22

POLO-POLYMUTAN ML5. POLO-UV ML5

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

pipe length difference in temperature ΔT (K)

in meters (m) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
1.0 0.4 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.0
2.0 0.8 1.5 2.3 3.0 3.8 4.6 5.3 6.1
3.0 1.1 2.3 3.4 4.6 5.7 6.8 8.0 9.1
TRANSPORTATION

4.0 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.6 12.2

AND STORAGE

5.0 1.9 3.8 5.7 7.6 9.5 11.4 13.3 15.2

6.0 2.3 4.6 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.7 16.0 18.2
7.0 2.7 5.3 8.0 10.6 13.3 16.0 18.6 21.3
8.0 3.0 6.1 9.1 12.2 15.2 18.2 21.3 24.3
9.0 3.4 6.8 10.3 13.7 17.1 20.5 23.9 27.4
DRINKING WATER

10.0 3.8 7.6 11.4 15.2 19.0 22.8 26.6 30.4

15.0 5.7 11.4 17.1 22.8 28.5 34.2 39.9 45.6
HYGIENE

20.0 7.6 15.2 22.8 30.4 38.0 45.6 53.2 60.8

25.0 9.5 19.0 28.5 38.0 47.5 57.0 66.5 76.0
30.0 11.4 22.8 34.2 45.6 57.0 68.4 79.8 91.2
35.0 13.3 26.6 39.9 53.2 66.5 79.8 93.1 106.4
40.0 15.2 30.4 45.6 60.8 76.0 91.2 106.4 121.6
REQUIREMENTS

45.0 17.1 34.2 51.3 68.4 85.5 102.6 119.7 136.8

SYSTEM

50.0 19.0 38.0 57.0 76.0 95.0 114.0 133.0 152.0

linear expansion ΔL in mm

7.5 Thermal expansion force

PLANNING AND
DESIGN

The following formula can be used to calculate the thermal expansion force:

E × A × α × ΔT
Ft =
1000

Ft = thermal expansion force [N]

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E = modulus of elasticity (modulus of rigidity) [MPa = N/mm²]

A = cross-sectional area of the pipe in [mm²]
α = specific thermal expansion coefficient [mm/(mK)]
ΔT = temperature difference resulting from media temperature minus laying temperature [K]
Table 23
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ASSEMBLY

Coefficient of linear
Material Pipe dimension Modulus of elasticity Thermal expansion force
expansion
Steel 26.9 × 2.65 220,000 0.012 533
High-grade steel 22.0 × 1.2 200,000 0.015 235
Copper 22.0 × 1.0 130,000 0.016 137
Prostab 25.0 × 3.5 3,500 0.035 29
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PVC 25.0 × 3.2 1,100 0.08 19

INITIAL

PP-R/PP RCT 25.0 × 4.2 900 0.150 12

PE-X 25.0 × 3.5 540 0.175 22
PE-RT 25.0 × 3.5 250 0.180 10
PE-X/Alu 26.0 × 3.0 3,500 0.030 22
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This comparison shows that the Expansion force in N Linear expansion in mm

at 1K temperature change at 1K temperature change and 10 m length

DESCRIPTION
thermal expansion forces occurring

SYSTEM
in plastic pipes are extremely low, PE-X/Alu PE-X/Alu
compared to pipes made of metallic PE-RT PE-RT
materials PE-X PE-X

PP-R/PP-RCT PP-R/PP-RCT

If the thermal expansion force is PVC PVC

TRANSPORTATION
countered by a corresponding

AND STORAGE
Prostab Prostab

retention force, the expansion can Copper Copper

be neutralised effectively. Stainless steel Stainless steel

Steel Steel

600 400 200 0 2 4

Expansion force l Linear expansion

DRINKING WATER
7.6 Expansion compensation

HYGIENE
Variations in length caused by temperature differences must be taken into account during the planning stage
to prevent subsequent damage to pipelines, fastening elements and the building structure. In order to keep
the occurring stress impacts within acceptable ranges, the variation in length must be compensated approp-
riately. There are two options available to achieve this compensation:

REQUIREMENTS
•• Expansion compensation using bending legs and a U-pipe bends (“natural” expansion compensation)

SYSTEM
•• Expansion compensation using compensators (“artificial” expansion compensation)

In most cases, directional changes in the pipe routeing can be utilised to absorb the variation in length.
Should the directional changes not be sufficient, a U-pipe bend must be used.

PLANNING AND
It is important to bear in mind that the outlets distributed throughout the line system can also influence the

DESIGN
variation in length, or may be negatively affected themselves by the variation in length.

Please refer to the manufacturers of the compensators for more information on the expansion compensation
provided by compensators.

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7.6.1 Bending legs

In order to determine the specific direction in which the expansion compensation is steered, the directional
change is installed between two fixed points. Generally, the pipes are arranged in right angles at the points
where the direction changes. A variation in the length of one leg produces bending in the other leg. ­Provided
that all legs are of a sufficient length to prevent the resulting flexural strain from becoming too great, the
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ASSEMBLY

­system can flexibly absorb the variation in length.

ΔL
IB = K × √ d × ΔL FP GL
IB length of the bending leg mm

K material-dependent constant (15.0 for PP)

OPERATION

lB
INITIAL

d outside pipe diameter mm

ΔL variation in length mm

FP
Sample calculation: l
Pipe outside diameter 75 mm lB = 15 × √ 75 mm 84 mm
MANAGEMENT

lB = 1191 mm
Variation in length 84 mm
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7.6.2 Expansion loop

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

If it is not possible to compensate for the variation in length by introducing directional changes into the pipe
routeing, an expansion loop must be used instead.
For the implementation of the expansion bend, the length lB of the bending leg and the width bmin of the
expansion bend must be considered. It is advisable to position the expansion bend in such a way that the
lengths l1 and l2 are equal.
TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE

bmin = 2 × ΔL + SA Sample calculation:

Variation in length ΔL = 84 mm
bmin minimum width of the expansion mm
ΔL variation in length mm bmin = 2 × 84 mm + 150 mm
SA safety clearance = 150 mm bmin = 318 mm
DRINKING WATER

ΔL ΔL
HYGIENE

FP GL GL FP
SA

bmin lB
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM

FP
l l
PLANNING AND
DESIGN

7.6.3 Pre-tensioning

If, during installation, an expansion loop is already pre-stretched by the length ΔLV against the subsequent
length variation and is thus “pre-tensioned”, the length of the bending leg lBV can be reduced.

Sample calculation:
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lBV = lB × 1 – ΔLV Variation in length ΔL = 84 mm

ΔL Pre-tensioning ΔLV = 42 mm
ΔLV variation in length with pre-tensioning mm
ΔL variation in length mm
42
lBV length of bending leg with pre-tensioning mm l = 1191 mm ×1– mm
BV 84
lB length of bending leg mm lBV = 842 mm
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ASSEMBLY

ΔL ΔL
ΔLV ΔLV
FP GL GL FP
SA
OPERATION
INITIAL

b
lBV

FP
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l l
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7.7 Insulation

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
The EnEV (German energy saving regulation) standard regulates the thermal insulation of pipelines and
­fittings within the Federal Republic of Germany. The tasks of a pipe insulation are:

•• Protect the pipes against condensation

•• Protect the cold water pipes against exposure to heat

TRANSPORTATION
•• Minimize heat losses

AND STORAGE
•• Reduce the transfer of heat to structural components
•• Reduce sound transmission
•• Protect against UV radiation
•• Absorb variations in length caused by temperature
•• Protect against mechanical stresses

DRINKING WATER
•• Protect against corrosion

HYGIENE
7.7.1 Hot water insulation

Requirements according to EnEV

Table 24: Thermal insulation of heat distribution and hot water pipelines as well as fittings.

REQUIREMENTS
Table 24

SYSTEM
Minimum thickness of the insulation layer,
Line Type of pipeline/valves and fittings based on a thermal conductivity of
0.035 W/(m k)
1 inner diameter up to 22 mm 20 mm
2 inner diameter above 22 mm up to 35 mm 30 mm

PLANNING AND
3 inner diameter above 35 mm up to 100 mm equal to inner diameter

DESIGN
4 inner diameter above 100 mm 100 mm
pipes, valves and fittings acc. to lines 1 to 4 in wall and ceiling
5 breaks, at the intersection of lines, at line connection points, ½ of the requirements listed in lines 1 to 4
at central mains system switches
central heating pipes acc. to lines 1 to 4, that have been
6 ­installed in buildings between heated rooms of various users ½ of the requirements listed in lines 1 to 4
since January 31, 2002

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7 pipes acc. to line 6 installed in floor constructions 6 mm
cold distribution and cold water pipes as well fittings for
8 6 mm
ventilation and cooling systems

When using materials with thermal conductivity values other than 0.035 W/(m K), the minimum thickness
values of the insulation layers must be converted accordingly. The calculation methods and values contained
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

within accepted engineering standards must be employed for the conversion and the thermal conductivity of
the insulation material.

In the case of heat distribution and hot water pipes, as well as cold distribution and cold water pipes, the
minimum thickness values of the insulation layers listed in Table 5 may be reduced to the extent of the
equivalent limitation of heat absorption or loss, and the insulating effect of the pipe walls must be taken into
OPERATION

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7.7.2 Cold water insulation

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Guide values for the minimum thickness of insulating layers used to insulate cold drinking water systems
against heat and condensation.

Insulation layer thickness acc. to DIN 198200, Table 25

Table 25
TRANSPORTATION

Installation situation Insulation layer thickness at l = 0.040 W/mK*

AND STORAGE

Exposed pipes in unheated rooms (e.g. basement) 9 mm

Exposed pipes in heated rooms 13 mm
Pipes installed in a duct, without pipes carrying high-temperature media 13 mm
Pipes installed in a duct, alongside pipes carrying high-temperature media 13 mm
Pipes installed in wall slots, rising pipes 4 mm
Pipes installed in wall recesses, alongside pipes carrying high-temperature media 13 mm
DRINKING WATER

Pipes installed on concrete floor (also alongside non-circulating hot water lines) 4 mm
HYGIENE

*) If materials with different thermal conductivity coefficients are used, the insulation layer thickness must be converted accordingly in relation to a
pipe diameter of d = 20 mm.

The temperature increase of drinking water is primarily influenced, by the duration of stagnation, the position
and arrangement of the pipes, and by the insulation used. Care must be taken during installation of pipelines
REQUIREMENTS

to maintain a sufficient distance to all heat sources such as warm pipes, flues, and heating pipes.
SYSTEM

In the case of standing water, even insulation measures cannot provide long-term protection against warming.

7.7.3 Dew point

PLANNING AND
DESIGN

Condensation occurs when the temperature of a surface falls below the saturation temperature of the sur-
rounding air.
The saturation temperature of the air is determined from the current temperature and the relative humidity.
The temperature of the surface is determined by the heat transfer from the material to the pipe surface, from
the air to the pipe surface, and the heat transfer through the pipe wall.
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Data required in order to determine the dew point:

•• Relative air humidity

•• Room temperature
•• Water temperature
•• Temperature difference Δϑ in K (room temperature – water temperature)
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Sample calculation:

At a room temperature of 27 °C, 60 % relative humidity and 12 °C water temperature the pipe begins to
sweat.
OPERATION

•• For SDR 6 pipes the maximum temperature difference is 15 K.

INITIAL

•• For SDR 11 pipes the maximum temperature difference is 11 K.

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Diagram for the determination of the dew point for POLO-POLYMUTAN SDR 6

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
100 %

90 %
H e av y
conde
nsatio
n with
80 % pipe s
upport
H e av
70 % y con

TRANSPORTATION
de ns a
tion

AND STORAGE
Maximum air humidity in the basement (standard) Incip
ient c
60 % onde
nsati
Relative air humidity >

on

50 %

40 %

30 %

DRINKING WATER
HYGIENE
20 %

10 %
ΔJ = ambient temperature – water temperature > °Kelvin
0%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Sample calculation: water temperature in summer 12°, ΔJ max. = 15° > ambient temperature max. 27 °C = incipient condensation

REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
Diagram for the determination of the dew point for POLO-POLYMUTAN SDR 11

100 %

90 %

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DESIGN
80 %

70 %
Maximum air humidity in the basement (standard)
60 % Hea
Relative air humidity >

vy c
ond
e ns a
tion
50 %
Incip

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ient
con

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40 % den
satio
n

30 %

20 %

10 %
ΔJ = ambient temperature – water temperature > °Kelvin
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0%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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7.8 Noise protection

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

In order to prevent the transmission of structure-borne noise from the pipe system to the building, sound
insulation preventing structure-borne sound must be applied to the pipes. This can be achieved through tape
bindings, insulating hoses or through sheathed half-shells. This type of insulation dampens the transmission of
flow noise as well as noises from machine parts (pumps) to the structural components surrounding the pipes.
Standard DIN 4109 with Supplementary Table A1 regulates the minimum requirements of sound insulation
TRANSPORTATION

in buildings, given varying requirements and taking into account the source of noise. The following sound
AND STORAGE

pressure levels in dB(A) are admissible.

Admissible sound pressure levels in rooms requiring sound protection against noise from building services
and commercial enterprises
Table 26
DRINKING WATER

Characteristic sound pressure level dB(A) in

HYGIENE

Source of noise Living rooms and bedrooms Teaching and working spaces
Plumbing applications
≤ 30 1) 2) ≤ 35 1) 2)
(both water supply- and wastewater systems)
Other building services systems ≤ 30 3) ≤ 35 3)
Businesses during the day 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ≤ 35 ≤ 35 3)
REQUIREMENTS

Businesses during the night 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. ≤ 25 ≤ 35 3)

SYSTEM

Single, short-term spikes that occur when operating valves and devices in accordance with Table 6 DIN 4109 (opening, closing, adapting, inter-
1)

rupting, etc.) can be disregarded at this time.

2)
Conditions stipulated in the contract for work to meet the admissible installation sound pressure level:
• The construction documents must take into account the requirements of noise protection, which means that − amongst other requirements
to be observed – the necessary sound insulation certificates must be provided for the components used.
PLANNING AND

• Furthermore, construction management must be named and involved before an installation is closed in or covered. Further details are
DESIGN

regulated by the ZVSHK Bulletin (Central Association for Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning).
3)
In the case of ventilation systems the values are permitted to be 5 dB(A) higher, provided that the noise is constant noise, without distinct
audible sounds.
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7.9 Fire protection

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
The POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system is classified as follows:

Standard Classification
EN 13501 E
DIN 4102 B2

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
EN 13501 and DIN 4102
These standards define the classification of those materials, which are used as products or as product
components in building construction. The fire behaviour of the products used is tested and classified by
testing the behaviour in the case of fire, e.g. the development and spread of fire and smoke.

DRINKING WATER
The behaviour of PP-R in the case of fire
Pipes and fittings made of PP-R, PP-RCT and with fibres, do not exhibit an increased conflagration gas toxicity.

HYGIENE
In construction objects with a greater need for fire protection measures, pipe ducts through walls and ceilings
must be protected against fire in such a way that, as a general principle, all pipe ducts have the same
classification as the structural components through which the ducts lead.

For example: In the case of a wall, which features a fire resistance period of 90 minutes (F90), the pipe

REQUIREMENTS
ducting must also have a fire resistance period of 90 minutes (R 90).

SYSTEM
All fire protection systems that have been issued with a corresponding
accreditation can be used with POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes.

One possible solution is the fire protection measure using fire protection

PLANNING AND
collars or special mineral insulation with a melting temperature of

DESIGN
> 1000 °C.

POLO-BSM F

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Fire load
Table 27

The resulting combustion heat V(kWh/m) of POLO-POLYMUTAN Outer PP R

diameter SDR 11 SDR 6 SDR 7.4
pipes is dependent on the pipe dimension. The basis for the
calculation of the combustion heat V for POLO-POLYMUTAN 20 1.31 2.1 1.80
pipes made of PP-R is given by the lower calorific value 25 2 3.25 2.79
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Hu = 12.2 kWh/kg (acc. to DIN 18230 Section 1), as well as 32 3.25 5.3 4.44
the material mass m (kg/m). 40 5.03 8.19 6.95
50 7.78 12.81 10.84
Combustion values V (kWh/m) of POLO-POLYMUTAN pipes, 63 12.32 20.13 17.05
Table 27 75 17.32 28.55 24.25
90 24.77 41 34.76
OPERATION

110 36.72 61.49 51.88

INITIAL

125 47.54 77.84

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8.1 Pressure tests

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Upon completion of the installation work, drinking water installations inside buildings must be subjected to
hydraulic pressure testing. This must be carried out while the pipe system is fully accessible. In accordance
with DIN EN 806, the test can be carried out using water or, if national regulations permit, with oil-free clean
air at low pressure or inert gases.
The choice of method to be applied must take into account the factors relating to hygiene and corrosion, and
TRANSPORTATION

must be determined in relation to the design of the system and the time schedule of the construction project.
AND STORAGE

In order to pressure test using water, the completed pipelines must be gradually filled with drinking water that
does not contain particles ≥ 150 μm, and must then be vented. The drinking water system must be put into
operation immediately after the pressure test with water and the subsequent flushing of the system. If this
is not possible, the flushing process must be repeated regularly, with no more than 7 days between repeti-
DRINKING WATER

tions. If the system is due to be put into operation at a later stage, in the interest of hygiene, the pressure test
should be conducted with air or inert gas as a testing medium.
HYGIENE

Due to the characteristic properties of the materials used, plastic pipes expand for a limited period of time
when they are subjected to pressure. This has an impact on the test result. A change in the temperature in a
pipe system can lead to a change in pressure in the case of pipes made of plastic.
Consequently, pressure testing should follow the protocols provided below (page 88 and following).
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM

Once the pressure tests have been completed, the responsible technician must produce a formal record,
which includes an assessment of the test. The impermeability of the system must be evident, and must be
confirmed in writing.
PLANNING AND

Pressure testing with water

DESIGN

DIN EN 806-4 stipulates that there are three possible pressure tests, depending on the different material
properties. Due to issues concerning the practical feasibility on site, and following practical experiments,
a modified method was selected, which is suitable for all materials and all material combinations.
The duration of the test was extended beyond the period stipulated in the standard, to ensure that even
the smallest possible leaks can be detected during the leak test.
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Pressure testing with air

As gases are compressible, when carrying out pressure testing using air, the accident prevention
regulations “Working on Gas Installations” and the guidelines “Technical Rules for Gas Installations
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

DVGW-TRGI“ must be observed for physical and safety reasons. Therefore, acting in agreement with the
responsible professional association and in observance of this body of rules, the testing pressures were
fixed at a maximum of 0.3 MPa (3bar), corresponding to the stress and leak tests for gas lines. This fully
complies with the national regulations.

The volume in the pipe system has a significant impact on the pressure results shown. Changes in
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temperature can also influence the test results. A high pipe system volume can have a negative impact on
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the determination of minor leaks using drops in pressure. Consequently, it can be helpful to divide the test
into small sections, in order to achieve the best possible testing safety and accuracy.
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Pressure testing protocol testing media water

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
Construction project: ..................................................................................................................................

Construction stage: ....................................................................................................................................

Client represented by: ................................................................................................................................

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Contractor represented by: ........................................................................................................................

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Admissible operating pressure = 10 bar .......... bar (if higher)

Water temperature .......... °C Room temperature .......... °C

System inspection as complete system in .......... sections

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Preliminary arrangements:
The pipe system is made of PP, PE, PE-X, PB, and with combined installations made of metal and

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multi-layer composite pipelines.
All pipes have been sealed with metal plugs, caps, blanking plates or blank flanges.
Equipment, pressure tanks or drinking water heaters have been disconnected from the system.
A visual inspection ensuring the professional execution of all pipe connections has been carried out.
Filling water has been filtered. Filter size < 150 μm

REQUIREMENTS
The drinking water system has bee filled, flushed and de-aerated.

SYSTEM
Leak test
1. Establish testing pressure .......... bar1) (min. 1.1 × admissible operating pressure = 11 bar)
2. In the case of large temperature differences (> 10 K) between ambient temperature and the filling
water, a 30-minute waiting period must be observed after testing pressure has been reached
in order to achieve temperature equalization.

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3. Testing period: 30 minutes

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4. Use visual inspection and pressure gauge to check for obvious leaks.
5. Reduce pressure to 0.5 of testing pressure (e.g. from 11 bar to 5.5 bar)
6. Additional testing period: 120 minutes
7. Assessment:
No drop in pressure (= 0) occurred during this period
Visual inspection of pipe system has been carried out

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No leaks were determined during the testing period
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The pipe system is leak-proof

Place ............................................................. Date.....................................................................................

Client ............................................................. Contractor............................................................................

GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

1) The pressure gauges used must allow a precise reading of a 0.1 bar change in pressure.
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Pressure testing protocol testing media compressed air or inert gas

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Construction project: ..................................................................................................................................

Construction stage: ....................................................................................................................................

Client represented by:.................................................................................................................................

TRANSPORTATION

Contractor represented by:.........................................................................................................................

AND STORAGE

Pipe system materials: ................................................................................................................................

System operating pressure .......... bar Room air temperature .......... °C

Temperature of testing medium .......... °C

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Testing medium oil-free compressed air nitrogen carbon dioxide

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System inspection as complete system in .......... sections

Preliminary arrangements:
All pipes have been sealed with metal plugs, caps, blanking plates or blank flanges.
Equipment, pressure tanks or drinking water heaters have been disconnected from the system.
A visual inspection ensuring the professional execution of all pipe connections has been carried out.
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM

1. Leak test 1)
Testing pressure 150 mbar
Up to 100 litres pipe system capacity require a testing period of at least 120 minutes. For every
further 100 litres, the testing period must be extended by 20 minutes.

Pipe system capacity: .......... litres Testing period: .......... minutes

PLANNING AND

The testing period starts, once the testing pressure has been reached, taking into account a
DESIGN

waiting period for the equalization of the media temperature and the ambient temperature.
Visual inspection of pipe system has been carried out
Inspection by pressure gauge, U-pipe or respectively standpipe water column has been carried out 1)
No drop in pressure was determined during the testing period
No leaks were determined during the testing period
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2. Strength test with elevated pressure 2)

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Wait for temperature equalization and steady state in the case of plastic pipes; the testing
period starts once these have been reached.
Testing pressure ≤ 63 mm maximum 3 bar Testing pressure > 63 mm maximum 1 bar
Testing period: 10 minutes

No drop in pressure was determined during the testing period

GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

No leaks were determined during the testing period

The pipe system is leak-proof

Place ............................................................. Date.....................................................................................

Client ............................................................. Contractor............................................................................

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1) The pressure gauges used must allow a precise reading of a 1 mbar change in pressure.
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2) The pressure gauges used must allow a precise reading of a 0.1 bar change in pressure.
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8.2 Flushing the system

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
On principle, drinking water installations must be thoroughly flushed immediately upon completion,
irrespective of the materials used. Flushing the system ensures that the following requirements are
observed:
•• Protection of drinking water quality
•• Prevention of corrosion damage

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•• Prevention of functional damage to vales, fittings and equipment

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•• Cleaning of the inner surface of the pipes

According to EN 806-4 “Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human
consumption”, it is necessary to flush the system for drinking water installations as soon as possible
upon completion and immediately before putting them into operation. The following regulations must be

DRINKING WATER
observed.
•• Perform the flushing on warm and cold water systems separately.

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•• The water must be filtered. The water must not contain any particles > 150 μm, as these can cause
•• damage to the system.
•• If the system is not put into operation immediately after the system is flushed, the flushing process
•• must be repeated regularly, with no more than 7 days between repetitions.

REQUIREMENTS
Two flushing methods have proven successful in practice:

SYSTEM
1. Flushing with water
2. Flushing with a water/air mixture

The following factors must be considered when applying method “1. Flushing with water”:
•• Jet regulators, sieves, flow regulators, shower heads or hand-held showers must be dismantled in order to

PLANNING AND
protect them from damage and soiling, and to ensure the maximum possible flow through the pipes.

DESIGN
•• All valves and shutoff devices must be fully opened.
•• If the system rinse is carried out in sections, it must be started on the lowest floor and continued upwards,
moving from floor to floor.
•• During the rinsing process the minimum flow rate must be 2 m/s.
•• The water content of the system must be completely exchanged at least 20 times.
•• When opening the draw-off points, the first draw-off point to be opened must be the one furthest away

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from the rising pipe.
•• Draw-off points are closed in the reverse order: moving from the rising pipe to the end.
•• Each draw-off point must be fully opened.

8.3 Initial operation

GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

•• Do not fill the system with water until standard operation is imminent.
•• Delays cause a hygienic risk. Flushing schedules or forced flushing should be carried out to ensure that the
water is exchanged regularly.
•• The operator should receive the basic planning documents, the records of leak and stress tests, as well as
all flushing and training documents at the same time as the operating instructions.
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•• The operator must be informed that the regular exchange of the water must be ensured.
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•• The operator must be advised of the dangers presented by a microbiological contamination of then system
caused by hot water temperatures that are too low, and cold water temperatures that are too high.
•• The operator should be offered a maintenance contract.
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Initial operation protocol: flushing with water

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

Construction project: ..................................................................................................................................

Construction stage: ....................................................................................................................................

Client represented by: ................................................................................................................................

TRANSPORTATION

Contractor represented by: ........................................................................................................................

AND STORAGE

Pipe system materials: ................................................................................................................................

Guide values for the minimum number of draw-off points to be opened, with reference to the
largest nominal width of the distribution pipe
Largest nominal width of the distribution pipe
25 32 40 50 65 80 100
DN in the current flushing section
DRINKING WATER

Minimum number of draw-off points to be

HYGIENE

2 4 6 8 12 18 28
opened DN 15

Preliminary arrangements:
Water for flushing has been filtered. Filter size < 150 μm
Jet regulators, sieves, flow regulators, hand-held showers, shower heads have been dismantled
REQUIREMENTS

Maintenance fittings (main shutoff device on each floor and other shutoff devices) have been fully opened
Sensitive valves, fittings and equipment have been removed and replaced with adaptors
SYSTEM

Sequence of the flushing process:

1. The flushing process is carried out in sections, starting at the main shutoff valve and moving
towards the furthest draw-off point.
2. On each floor, those draw-off points located furthest away from the rising pipe are fully
PLANNING AND

opened first.
3. All draw-off points are fully opened.
DESIGN

4. After a minimum rinsing period of 5 min (measured from the valve opened last) all draw-off
points are closed in reverse order.

Start of the flushing process: ......................................................................................................................

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End of the flushing process:........................................................................................................................

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Final steps:
Built-in filters and strainers have been cleaned

The flushing of the drinking water system has been properly carried out.
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

Place ............................................................. Date.....................................................................................

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9.1 Quality assurance

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
All incoming goods that are intended for use as raw and auxiliary materials for further processing, are
checked for their suitability by POLOPLAST quality assurance.

The manufacture of quality-controlled pipeline systems requires all necessary procedural steps:
•• Monitoring

TRANSPORTATION
•• Control

AND STORAGE
•• Inspection
Furthermore, all results and procedures are documented.

The minimum requirements for independent company quality control are derived from the corresponding
regulations for the quality control of sanitary pipeline systems, in that compliance must also include

DRINKING WATER
inspection by a neutral testing institution within the framework of external control.

HYGIENE
External control, in addition to external testing of products, includes
•• testing of the manufacturer’s own required control measures
•• examination of the technical equipment requirements
•• hygienic and toxicological testing

REQUIREMENTS
External control of the POLO-POLYMUTAN installation system in Germany is conducted by the

SYSTEM
•• Süddeutsches Kunststoffzentrum (Southern German Plastics Centre) (SKZ)
•• Hygiene Institut (Hygiene Institute of) Karlsruhe (TZW),
which are authorised as testing centres by DVGW (German Association of Gas and Water
Facilities), among others.

PLANNING AND
External control of approvals for foreign usage is conducted in a similar manner.

DESIGN
The suitability of the POLOPLAST pipe systems for drinking water has been established by the Technology
Water Centre (TWZ) according to the “Guideline for Hygienic Assessment of Organic Materials in Contact
with Drinking Water” (KTW Guideline) provided by the German Federal Environmental Agency, and is
subject to permanent external control.

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Summary of key points:
•• The entire production process is defined, monitored, documented
•• Quality management according to DIN EN ISO 9001
•• Complies with all applicable standards, laws and regulations
•• Monitoring by external institutes
•• Certified system
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ASSEMBLY
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Quality assurance
DESCRIPTION

The entire production process for POLOPLAST pipe systems and fittings is monitored and controlled by
SYSTEM

POLOPLAST quality assurance. All results and procedures are documented. The monitoring is carried out by
external institutes and by self-monitoring.

Self-monitoring External monitoring

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Tasks By authorised testing institutes of the DVGW:

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• Süddeutsches Kunststoffzentrum (Southern German Plastics

Centre) (SKZ)
• Comply with all applicable standards, laws and regulations
• Technologiezentrum Wasser (Technology Centre Water) in
• Laboratory testing of pipes and fittings
Karlsruhe
• Inspection of incoming goods
• Quality assurance in production processes
Tasks
DRINKING WATER

• Testing of the manufacturer’s self-monitoring

HYGIENE

• Product testing
• Examination of the technical equipment requirements
• Hygienic and toxicological testing acc. to KTW guidelines

Our quality management system is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM

In the area of quality

management, POLOPLAST
is certified in accordance
with DIN EN ISO 9001.
PLANNING AND
DESIGN
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ASSEMBLY
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9.1.1 Approvals

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
•• Tested by the accredited testing institute SKZ
•• Hygienically safe in accordance with the KTW guideline of the Federal Environmental Agency
•• Compliance with standards according to EN ISO 15874
•• Certified by DVGW, ÖVGW
•• Approved for Shipbuilding by German Lloyd

TRANSPORTATION
AND STORAGE
DRINKING WATER
HYGIENE
REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
PLANNING AND
DESIGN
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9.1.2 Testing institutes for product monitoring and certification

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9.2 POLO-POLYMUTAN letter of guarantee

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
GUARANTEE DECLARATION

TRANSPORTATION
POLO-POLYMUTAN

AND STORAGE
POLOPLAST FOR PARTNERS

DRINKING WATER
In line with our corporate philosophy, top tube and moulding quality includes the
subsequent guarantee for in-company manufactured products from POLOPLAST’s

HYGIENE
POLO-POLYMUTAN programme. In addition to any legal warranty and damage claims,
upon the agreement of POLOPLAST’s general terms of business, the company under-
takes the following

GUARANTEE
**** 10 year
ntee * sg
ara u

u 10

ara
sg
**** 10 year

ntee *

REQUIREMENTS
**** 10 year
YEARS

SYSTEM
POLOPLAST assumes worldwide (with the exception of the USA and Canada) liability for
ntee *

damages, resulting from manufacturing errors, deficiencies caused by incorrect storage, GUARANTEE
ara

sg
laying and installation instructions, the lack of the characteristics expressly guaranteed by

u
ara u
ntee * sg
**** 10 year
POLOPLAST, or damages caused by POLOPLAST through the use of products covered by
this guarantee. This liability shall be valid for a period of 10 years from the date of manufacture
and encompass:

1. The free delivery to the place of employment of the replacement parts required for the repair of the damage,
as well as

PLANNING AND
2. the necessary removal and installation costs, including the expenses incurred for the restoration of the object

DESIGN
to its original condition, up to a sum of € 2,000,000 per occurrence of damage.

Pursuant to this declaration POLOPLAST provides this guarantee to its contractual partners when

1. laying was completed by trained personnel from a licensed sanitary plumping company in connection
with installation as contractually intended and all the technical regulations valid at the time of completion
were observed;
2. the contractual partner proves that only POLOPLAST orginal parts were employed and that these were not
combined with products of any other origin;

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3. the contractual partner proves that the cause of damage did not relate to parts subject to natural wear and tear,

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to external mechanical damage, or other external influences on the product;
4. it can be proven that at the time of laying all the current storage, laying, installation and application stipulations
were observed in full;
5. all the measures necessary for damage minimisation were initiated immediately;
6. the occurrence of damage was reported to POLOPAST without delay and under all circumstances within
seven days of the identification of the damage, complete with information concerning the related facts
and circumstances;
7. prior to repair work, POLOPLAST is given an opportunity to determine and appraise the damage itself or
through a third party;
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

8. all the parts relating to the claim are kept for the investigation of the damage occurrence and are provided
to POLOPLAST upon request;
9. the date of production and installation are evidenced in suitable form (pressure test report);
10. the related delivery documents are presented to POLOPLAST.
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9.3 POLO-UV ML5 letter of guarantee

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM

GUARANTEE DECLARATION
TRANSPORTATION

POLO-UV ML5
AND STORAGE

POLOPLAST FOR PARTNERS

DRINKING WATER

In line with our corporate philosophy, top tube and moulding quality includes the
subsequent guarantee for in-company manufactured products from POLOPLAST’s
HYGIENE

POLO-UV ML5 program. In addition to any legal warranty and damage claims, upon
the agreement of POLOPLAST’s general terms of business, the company undertakes
the following

GUARANTEE
**** 10 year
ntee * sg
ara u

10
u

ara
sg
**** 10 year

ntee *
REQUIREMENTS

**** 10 year
YEARS
SYSTEM

POLOPLAST assumes for installation under outdoor environments worldwide (with

the exception of Areas with higher yearly UV-radiation than usual in Aswan, Egypt) ntee * GUARANTEE
ara

sg
liability for damages, resulting from manufacturing errors, deficiencies caused by

u
ara u
ntee * sg
**** 10 year
incorrect storage, laying and installation instructions, the lack of the characteristics
expressly guaranteed by POLOPLAST, or damages caused by POLOPLAST through
the use of products covered by this guarantee. This liability shall be valid for a period
of 10 years from the date of manufacture and encompass:
PLANNING AND

1. The free delivery to the place of employment of the replacement parts required for the repair of the damage,
DESIGN

as well as
2. the necessary removal and installation costs, including the expenses incurred for the restoration of the object
to its original condition, up to a sum of € 2,000,000 per occurrence of damage.

Pursuant to this declaration POLOPLAST provides this guarantee to its contractual partners when

1. laying was completed by trained personnel from a licensed sanitary plumping company in connection
with installation as contractually intended and all the technical regulations valid at the time of completion
were observed;
TECHNOLOGY

2. the contractual partner proves that only POLOPLAST original parts were employed and that these were not
WELDING

combined with products of any other origin;

3. the contractual partner proves that the cause of damage did not relate to parts subject to natural wear and tear,
to external mechanical damage, or other external influences on the product;
4. it can be proven that at the time of laying all the current storage, laying, installation and application stipulations
were observed in full;
5. all the measures necessary for damage minimisation were initiated immediately;
6. the occurrence of damage was reported to POLOPAST without delay and under all circumstances within
seven days of the identification of the damage, complete with information concerning the related facts
and circumstances;
GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY

7. prior to repair work, POLOPLAST is given an opportunity to determine and appraise the damage itself or
through a third party;
8. all the parts relating to the claim are kept for the investigation of the damage occurrence and are provided
to POLOPLAST upon request;
9. the date of production and installation are evidenced in suitable form (pressure test report);
10. the related delivery documents are presented to POLOPLAST.
OPERATION
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9.4 Sustainability

DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM
In the development of its products and their production, POLOPLAST places emphasis on the sustainable,
environmentally friendly and resource-conserving implementation. The raw material polypropylene PP-R can
be recycled to 100 %. Any residues from the production can be reused.

Thanks to this advantage it can be processed further for the industry in many different ways. Compared to

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other materials, the energy expenditure required for the production of POLOPLAST products is significantly

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lower. Furthermore, the process does not produce any environmentally hazardous substances, leading to an
excellent environmental performance evaluation overall.

Advantages PP-R:
•• Can be recycled

DRINKING WATER
•• Free of halogen
•• Free of plasticisers

HYGIENE
•• Hygienically safe
•• Environmentally friendly

REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEM
PLANNING AND
DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY
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GUIDELINES
ASSEMBLY
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