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Product
and
Installation
Guide
Valid from 1. April 2013

Subject to change without notice. The information in this document contains general descriptions of the
technical options available, which do not always have to be present in the individual cases. The required
features should therefore be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract.
© Geberit, April 2013.
 Installation Guide
Siphonic System Elements

Installation Guide 1.3. Geberit Pluvia Fastening System

Installation Guide

All Geberit Pluvia rainwater systems in the UK and Ireland are
installed by fully trained Approved Installers, who will prepare
the final design for the project and will check at all the
construction stages should there be any variations to the design
that the system will operate siphonically using the Geberit Pro-
Planner software.
The Pluvia roof drainage system consists of:
• Geberit Pluvia roof outlets
• Geberit HDPE drainage system
• Geberit Pluvia fastening system
• Geberit ProPlanner design software
The Geberit Pluvia fastening system was developed for the
installation of horizontal pipework.
Advantages of the rail system:
• Quick installation
• Fewer ceiling fastening points
• Controls thermal movement
• No expansion because of rigid installation
• No expansion sockets in the horizontal pipes
• Simple prefabrication is possible
• One fastening for anchor and sliding brackets
The expansion and contraction of the pipework is prevented by
the rail system as the properties of HDPE allows rigid fixing.

1. Siphonic System Elements Pluvia Rail

362.863.26.1
Threaded Rod
M10
1.1. Pluvia Roof Outlets

Tension Wedge
362.865.26.1

Geberit Pluvia outlets are developed for all types of roof

structures. Due to the different discharge rates of the outlets
(12 l/s or 25 l/s) an economical layout of the roof drainage
system can be reached. The wide range of contact sheets and Pluvia Bracket
Rail Clamp
accessories allows connection to most roof finishes. 362.862.26.1
Connector to Rail
362.864.26.1
1.2. Geberit HDPE Drainage System Fig. 1: Geberit Pluvia Rail System

1.4. Geberit ProPlanner Design Software

The highly advanced software package easily allows the calcu-
lation of the most complex roof projects.

The Geberit HDPE range of pipes and fittings complements the

Pluvia outlet to provide a total drainage solution. Geberit HDPE
is available in diameters 40 mm - 315 mm, and can be jointed in
a variety of different methods including electrofusion, butt
welding and mechanical coupling. The outstanding material
characteristics of Geberit HDPE allow specifiers and contractors
to design and pre-fabricate pipe runs away from the site of the
installation. Pipe runs can be created in a safe, clean
environment ensuring secure and accurate fabrication as well as
considerable material and labour savings
Manufactured to BS EN 1519:
• All pipe diameter 40 mm to 315 mm are available to at least
PN 4 specification and are suitable to -800 mbar negative
pressure
• Pipe in 200 mm to 315 mm diameters are also available to Fig. 2: Geberit ProPlanner
PN 3.2 specification and are suitable to -450 mbar negative
pressure

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Installation Guide
Methodology for Designing the Pluvia System

It offers distinct advantages: 2.3. Step 3

• Convenient and very easy to operate Determine the rainfall intensity rate
• Considerable time savings
• BBA approved 2.3.1. Method A
• Meets the BS8490 Code of practice for siphonic systems Geberit recommend using 108 mm/hr (0.03 l/s per sqm).
• Provides
- Isometric drawings In the UK and Ireland this figure provides a frequent return rate
- Hydraulic calculations for a 2 minute storm which ensures the systems self cleansing
- Material list incl. fixing components routine is activated.
- Cost calculation with ready to mail tender documents
2.3.2. Method B
Use the method and data provided in BS EN 12056 part 3.
2. Methodology for Designing the Pluvia We do however advise against using the very high rainfall inten-
System sity rates that can be generated if long life spans for the building
and high safety factors (categories) are used in the calculations.
2.1. Step 1 Example:
Determine the roof(s) drainage patterns Project located in London requiring 25 year life span protection,
Category 3 Safety Factor.
This will result in a rainfall intensity rate of 236 mm/hr. In reality
this will mean that once every 112.5 years for 2 minutes there
may be a storm with a rainfall intensity of 236 mm/hr.
Using this high rainfall rate will result in the systems pipework
being massively oversized, which will result in the system not
operating siphonically frequently, requiring a high level
maintenance programme to check for silt build up in the pipes.
Geberit recommend using the rainfall rate mentioned in
Method A and allowing any potential higher rate rainfall to
temporarily accumulate on the roof (for valley gutters this may
require some over sizing of the gutter to provide additional
storage capacity).
Example:
If the 236 mm/hr protection is required, design a primary system
2.2. Step 2 to cope with 108 mm/hr.
Calculate the areas of roof(s) draining to each outlet Given:
• Required rainfall intensity rate: 236 mm/hr
• Recommend rainfall intensity rate: 108 mm/hr
Required:
• Build up from the excess over 2 minutes (1/30 hr) [mm]
Solution:
mm mm mm
236 --------- – 108 --------- = 128 ---------
hr hr hr

mm
128 --------- ÷ 30 hr = 4.3 mm
hr
Build up = 4.3 mm
If the above mentioned temporary storage method is not
acceptable then one of the three options below may be used:
• Option 1: Weir overflows in the parapet walls
• Option 2: A secondary siphonic overflow system
• Option 3: A separate internal overflow system (gravity)

In all roof designs an emergency / warning overflow

must be provided to indicate a blockage within the
system.

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 Installation Guide
Choosing the Correct Pluvia Outlet

3. Choosing the Correct Pluvia Outlet

3.1. Outlet Types

3.1.1. 12 l/s Outlet 3.2. Overflow Provision

All roofs should have some provision of emergency overflow to
protect the building from unplanned build-up of water on the
roof or in the gutter.
This can take form of:
• Weir overflows in the parapet wall or gutter ends
• Stand pipes through the roof or gutter discharging via pipes to
the ground
• Secondary gravity or siphonic system which incorporates an
internal adaptor in the outlet which prevents water from enter-
ing the system until it reaches a depth of at least 55 mm. This
system can also discharge at ground level (not connected to
the drainage system) due to its infrequency of use plus to give
Fig. 3: 12 l/s Outlet an indication that the roof is flooding for some reason
Geberit overflow adaptors can be installed in the
12 l/s and 25 l/s type outlets.

Fig. 6: Geberit overflow adapter for 12 l/s outlets

Fig. 4: 12 l/s Promenade Outlet

Flow Rate
On a flat roof or in a wide gutter (1 m min. width) 1.0 - 12.0 l/s
In a narrow gutter (min. width 400 mm)* 1.0 - 10.0 l/s
With a horizontal spigot less than 100 mm from
1.0 - 6.0 l/s
roof deck to centre of pipe
* Fig. 7: Geberit overflow adapter for 25 l/s outlets
Narrow gutter must be at least 100 mm wider than outlet
diameter

3.1.2. 25 l/s Outlet

Fig. 5: 25 l/s Outlet

Flow Rate
On a flat roof or in a wide gutter (1 m min. width) 8.0 - 25.0 l/s
In a narrow gutter (min. width 420 mm)* 8.0 - 20.0 l/s
* Narrow gutter must be at least 100 mm wider than outlet
diameter

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Installation Guide
Connecting the Outlet to the Roof

4. Connecting the Outlet to the Roof

Min. 400 mm

Fig. 11: Steel Gutter Outlet

Fig. 8: Clamping Outlet in a Concrete Roof

Fig. 12: Concrete Roof (no Vapour Barrier)

Fig. 9: Steel Profile Roof Deck with Vapour Barrier Clamping

Unit

Fig. 13: Concrete Roof (with a Vapour Barrier)

Fig. 10: Horizontal Outlet in a Gutter

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Connecting the Outlet to the Roof

Fig. 17: 25 l/s Outlet

Fig. 14: Promenade Outlet

Fig. 15: Timber Roof Construction

Fig. 16: Overflow Adapter

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Installation Guide
System Installation Requirements

4.1. Connecting Various Roofing Materials to 5. System Installation Requirements

Outlets
Geberit outlets are available in various forms:
Fig. 18: All metal with a 500 mm square flange suitable for
bonding to liquid bitumen
5.1. The Internal pipe work that makes up the si-
phonic system must follow the following rules
• All pipe work must be Geberit HDPE
• All horizontal pipe work must be laid level (no fall unless agreed
with Geberit)
• All horizontal pipe work joints must be either butt welded or
electrofusion welded (no mechanical or seal ring joints)
• Vertical pipes may be either welded or seal ring jointed
• Horizontal pipes must be restrained to prevent thermal
movement preferably with the Geberit Rail System

Fig. 19: Clamping ring version to accept waterproof sheet held

mechanically

• All vertical seal ring fittings if used must be anchored with a

suitably strong bracket (12 mm stud)
• All pipe diameters must follow the design created by the Ge-
Fig. 20: With 'clamp in' foils of numerous material to suit a large berit ProPlanner software and to checked at all changes in
number of roofing membrane types pipe route by the Geberit Approved Installer before final
sign-off
• All changes in direction or branch connection must be made
using 45 degree fittings. The only exception to this is
immediately below the outlets where a 90 degree bend may be
used

• Only one reduction in pipe diameter is permitted at the top of

the main vertical drop if the software permits it

Fig. 21: Metal outlets are also suitable for hot applied mastic
asphalt dressed into the bowl

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 Installation Guide
System Installation Requirements

5.2. Horizontal Pipe Work Bracketing Detail

Fig. 22: Geberit Rail System Method

Pipe bracket spacing

With shells Without shells
Pipe diameter RA RA
[mm] [m] [m]
40 1.0 0.8
50 1.2 0.8
56 1.2 0.8
63 1.2 0.8
75 1.6 0.8
90 1.3 0.9
110 1.6 1.1
125 1.8 1.2
160 2.4 1.6

Fig. 23: Conventional Bracketing Method

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Installation Guide
System Installation Requirements

5.3. Methods of Creating Fixed and Sliding

Supports

5.3.1. Horizontal Expansion joint

For spacing
between
guide brackets
see table

Max. 5 m

Expansion joint
Fig. 24: Using Geberit Pluvia Rail System

5.3.2. Horizontal or Vertical

Fig. 26: Using Expansion Joints

Anchor Point with

Electroweld Tape
Fittings must be strong
enough to resist forces
of thermal expansion
(See Geberit HDPE Installation
Guide for data)

Max. 5 m
For spacing
Sliding between guide
brackets brackets see table

Fig. 25: Using Conventional Fixing

5.3.3. Vertical
Instruction for expansion joint method
Fittings must be strong enough
The following conditions are important to ensure perfect and to resist forces of thermal
easy assembly of the sleeve: expansion (See Geberit HDPE Installation
Guide for data)
• Chamfering the inserted pipe end to approximate 15°
Anchor Point with
• Check the scale on the outer surface of the expansion socket
Electroweld Tape
for insertion depth
• Mark the correct insertion depth on the pipe Fig. 27: Rigid Fixing
• Lubricate the pipe end well with soft soap, silicone or vaseline.
N.B. Do not use oil or grease which can damage the rubber Table 1: Table A
seal
Dia-
meter 32 40 50 56 63 75 90 110 125 160 200 250 315
[mm]
Vert.
1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0
[m]

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PluviaFlex System an Alternative Approach to Installing Pipe Work
5.4. Siphon Break Methods
At the point where the siphonic system connects to the gravity
drain the siphonic action must be stopped. This is achieved by
doubling the cross sectional area of the pipe bore (point A)
using one of the methods show below. The gravity drain (B)
must be sized to accept the flow without surcharging.
Fig. 28: Method 1: Below Floor Slab
Fig. 29: Method 2: Above Floor Slab
Fig. 30: Method 3: After Sealed Access in Manhole
Fig. 31: Method 4: Minimum Distance before Manhole
Fig. 32: Method 5: Open Pluvia Systems are not permitted
Geberit Pluvia Product and Installation Guide 2013
Installation Guide
6. PluviaFlex System an Alternative
Approach to Installing Pipe Work
The PluviaFlex system has been developed to offer an alterna-
tive method of installing the horizontal pipe work without using
fixed anchor points or rigidly fixing the system to prevent
thermal movement. The flexible hose will allow the pipe work to
expand and contract within limits.
Fig. 33: PluviaFlex System
General information on the PluviaFlex system
• The installation temperature must be between -10 °C and
+50 ºC. (The change in length of the PE materials has been
taken into account in the design of the PluviaFlex components
with a corresponding Δt)
• Support shells and insulation against condensation may not be
used with the PluviaFlex system. (These would negatively af-
fect the necessary sliding effect)
• The length of straight pipelines may only be max. 50 m
• Each downpipe of the PluviaFlex system must be equipped
with a fixed point at the direction of change or after the divert-
ing zone area
• No fixed points may be installed in the entire system (except for
downpipe)
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Installation Guide
Technical Data

7. Technical Data

7.1. Outlet Types

Series Min. flow capacity Max. flow capacity Discharge capacity

Outlet spigot diameter
(outlet in gutter)
[l/s] [l/s] [l/s] [mm]
12 l/s Outlet 1 12 1 - 10 56
25 l/s Outlet 8 25 20 90

7.2. Design Parameters

Min. pipe diameter 40 mm
Max. pipe diameter 315 mm
1 m/s
Min. flow velocity
(software warns down to 0.7 m/s)
Min. water to air ratio 50 %
Max. negative pressure 40 - 160 mm (PN4)* - 800 mbar
Max. negative pressure 200 - 315 mm (PN3.2)* - 450 mbar
Max. negative pressure 200 - 315 mm (PN4)* - 800 mbar

• Min. 2 outlets to be installed on a system

• Emergency warning overflows must be provided on all roofs
• Geberit Pluvia outlets should be spaced no further than 20 m apart
• Geberit Pluvia outlets should be spaced no further than 10 m from
end of gutter
• All horizontal pipes must be laid level (no gradient)

7.3. Geberit Pluvia Rail with Full Pipe Weights

Pipe diameter Pipe weight full Rail weight and bracketry Total weight
[mm] [kg/m] [kg/m] [kg/m]
40 1.24 2.34 3.58
50 1.94 2.10 4.04
56 2.34 2.10 4.44
63 3.09 2.10 5.19
75 4.83 2.16 6.99
90 6.31 2.08 8.39
110 9.42 2.06 11.48
125 12.17 2.09 14.26
160 19.95 2.14 22.09
200 31.16 2.13 33.29
250 48.68 4.10 52.78
315 77.23 4.13 81.36

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 Installation Guide
Testing of System

7.4. Geberit Pluvia Rail Fastening System Dimen- 9. Maintenance

sions
Maintenance of System
Pipe diameter Bracket
Geberit recommend that a maintenance programme is always
[mm] [mm] implemented on completion of the project.
A B C D E F
The intervals between inspection will depend on the location of
40 133 110 23 71 154 the building.
50 141 113 28 75 162
The maintenance programme should include:
56 147 116 31 81 168
63
75
157
169
122
128
35
41
89
101
178
190
1 Clean all outlets of any debris or silt

90 185 137 48 115 206 2 Remove lid

110 206 148 58 136 227
125 221 155 66 152 242
160 257 174 83 190 278
200 297 194 103 233 318
250 351 223 128 336 373
315 416 255 161 402 438

M10
drop rod Geberit Pluvia
bracket Geberit Pluvia
3 Remove function disc
Rail
Tension
wedge

Geberit
HDPE pipe
C b

B F

4
D
Rinse function disc with water
E

Fig. 34: Guide brackets on rail 40 mm - 200 mm

M10 drop rod

40

HDPE pipe
C
B
A
F
5 Wipe outlet with cloth

E Geberit Pluvia support bracket

Fig. 35: Guide brackets on rail 250 mm - 315 mm

Check that no pipes connecting to outlets are

8. Testing of System blocked with silt etc., if blockages are found they
On completion of a Geberit Pluvia system the integrity of all 6 can be removed by using a water jet through the
joints must be tested using an air test as described in outlet after removing the lid and function disc as
BS EN 12056, which in general requires a 38 mm air test for shown above
3 minutes
If the installation has been designed using the Geberit software
7 Ensure all outlets have gratings and tops in place.
Order spares from Geberit if necessary
it is not normally necessary to performance test the installation.
Third party approval by the BBA included verification that the
software is a true reflection of the actual flow performance.

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Numerical Index

Artcle no. Page Artcle no. Page

240.008.00.1 7 360.861.00.1 14
240.231.00.1 10 361.776.16.1 21
240.232.00.1 10 361.822.00.1 23
240.236.00.1 10 361.850.00.1 20
240.237.00.1 10 361.861.00.1 15
240.238.00.1 10 362.836.00.1 19
240.239.00.1 9 362.848.26.1 19
240.240.00.1 9 362.862.26.1 16
240.241.00.1 9 362.863.26.1 16
240.242.00.1 7 362.864.26.1 16
240.647.00.1 7 362.865.26.1 16
358.004.00.1 23 363.776.16.1 21
358.007.00.1 7 363.822.00.1 23
358.008.00.1 12 363.850.00.1 20
358.010.00.1 3 363.861.00.1 15
358.012.00.1 8 363.862.00.1 18
358.013.00.1 7 363.863.00.1 18
358.829.00.1 24 363.864.00.1 18
359.003.00.1 3 364.776.16.1 21
359.012.00.1 11 364.822.00.1 23
359.027.00.1 13 364.850.00.1 20
359.033.00.1 9 364.861.00.1 15
359.543.00.1 12 365.710.00.1 22
359.544.00.1 12 365.776.16.1 21
359.550.00.1 6 365.822.00.1 23
359.551.00.1 4 365.850.00.1 20
359.552.00.1 10 365.861.00.1 15
359.553.00.1 10 366.710.00.1 22
359.554.00.1 7 366.776.16.1 21
359.555.00.1 7 366.850.00.1 20
359.556.00.1 7 366.861.00.1 15
359.558.00.1 8 367.710.00.1 22
359.560.00.1 8 367.776.16.1 21
359.561.00.1 11 367.850.00.1 20
359.562.00.1 5 367.861.00.1 15
359.563.00.1 4 368.710.00.1 22
359.565.00.1 6 368.776.16.1 21
359.566.00.1 11 368.850.00.1 20
359.567.00.1 11 368.861.00.1 15
359.568.00.1 8 369.710.00.1 22
359.571.00.1 4 369.776.16.1 21
359.573.00.1 12 369.861.00.1 15
359.575.00.1 8 370.710.00.1 22
359.577.00.1 8 370.776.16.1 21
359.578.00.1 8 370.861.26.1 15
359.579.00.1 8 371.710.00.1 23
359.631.00.1 9 371.776.16.1 21
359.635.00.1 7 371.861.00.1 17
359.636.00.1 5 371.862.00.1 17
359.637.00.1 5 372.710.00.1 23
359.638.00.1 5 372.776.16.1 21
360.822.00.1 23 372.861.00.1 18
360.850.00.1 20 372.862.00.1 17

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