WAVISTRONG

Installation
Guide

7.5.5. Plain wall passing

When passing a pipe through a wall, the outer surface of

the pipe must be protected with a flexible material, e.g.
a 5 mm thick rubber layer, protruding 100 mm on both
sides of the wall.

7.6. Joining with other materials

The most appropriate method to join objects of different

materials is by using a flange. A mechanical coupler
might be an alternative. For details about these joints,
reference is made to manufacturers’ documentation
(see table 1.1.).
Fig. 7.15. Plain wall passing
Flanges can be drilled according most of the relevant
standards. When a flanged GRE pipe section is
joined with a metal pipe section, the metal section
must be anchored to avoid transmission of loads and
displacements to the GRE pipe sections.

Instrument connections can be made using a saddle and

a bushing.

7.7. UV-resistance

The topcoat of GRE pipes and fittings consists of a resin

rich layer. This layer offers sufficient protection against
UV-radiation.
When exposed to weather conditions the epoxy topcoat
may be attacked on the long-term; this may result in a
chalked outer surface.

After several years of operation, the chalked layer may

be removed and replaced by a resistant, protective
polyurethane paint coating. Fig. 7.16. Joining with other materials
Contact the manufacturer for advice.

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