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PLASSON AUSTRALIA PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT PA 1604

Electrofusion Fittings for Pressure Applications

AS/NZS 4129: 2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications

Publication Date: 8 September 2016


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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Product Appraisal Technical Reference Group WSAA Members 20/7/2016

Expert Panel WSAA 13/7/2016

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 28/7/2016

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 8/9/2016


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Overview of WSAA

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak industry body that supports

the Australian Urban Water Industry. Its members and associate members provide water and

sewerage services to approximately 20 million Australians and many of Australia’s largest

industrial and commercial enterprises.

The Association facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation

within the urban water industry. It is proud of the collegiate attitude of its members which

has led to industry-wide approaches to national water issues.

WSAA can demonstrate success in the standardisation of industry performance monitoring

and benchmarking, as well as many research outcomes of national significance. The WSAA

Executive retains strong links with policy makers and legislative bodies and their influences,

to monitor emerging issues of importance to the urban water industry. WSAA is regularly

consulted and its advice sought by decision makers when developing strategic directions for

the water industry.

WSAA was formed in 1995 as a non-profit organisation to foster the exchange of information

relating to the provision of urban water services between industry, government and the

community, and to promote sustainable water resource management.

The Association’s main activities focus on four areas:

1. Influencing national and state policies on the provision of urban water services and

sustainable water resource management;

2. Promoting debate on environmentally sustainable development and management of

water resources and the community health requirements of public water supplies;

3. Improving industry performance and establishing benchmarks and industry leading

practices for water service processes; and

4. Fostering the exchange of information on education, training, research, water and

wastewater management and treatment and other matters of common interest .

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of Water Services Association of Australia Limited.

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................ 6

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 The Supplier and Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................. 6

3 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ..................................................................................................................................... 7

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Performance Requirements................................................................................................................................... 7

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA............................................................................................................. 8

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ............................................................................................... 8

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements ....................................................................................................... 8

6.2.1 Effect on water ................................................................................................................................................ 8

6.2.2 Polyethylene material composition ................................................................................................................. 8

6.3 Type Testing – Geometrical and Mechanical Characteristics ................................................................................ 8

6.3.1 PLASSON Adjustable elbows ......................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.2 PLASSON Tapping Saddles ........................................................................................................................... 9

6.3.3 PLASSON Large Bore Saddles .................................................................................................................... 10

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 10

7.1 Product Use: ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

7.2 Product Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 11

7.2.1 Product Repair .............................................................................................................................................. 11

7.2.2 Product Training ........................................................................................................................................... 11

7.2.3 Product Availability........................................................................................................................................ 12

8 PRODUCT MARKING ............................................................................................................................................... 12

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................... 13

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 13

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 13

12 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW......................................................................................... 14

14 LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................................................................................................................................ 14

15 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 14

16 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

16.1 Issue of Report .................................................................................................................................................. 15

16.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations................................................................................ 15

16.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 15

16.2.2 Intellectual Property and other rights .......................................................................................................... 15

16.2.3 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 16

APPENDIX A - PRODUCT SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................. 17

APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 26

APPENDIX D - PRODUCT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 29

APPENDIX E - SUPPLIER CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................... 37


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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The appraised products are nominated PLASSON polyethylene (PE) electrofusion fittings for use with PE pipes manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4130 Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications for the conveyance of drinking water, recycled water, and sewage in buried and above ground pressure applications.

These electrofusion fittings are supplied by Plasson Australia Pty Ltd, a well-established and long accepted Australian supplier of polyethylene pipe joining systems providing mechanical and electrofusion (heat welded) fittings and equipment systems. These are new fittings from Plasson and water agencies have requested that they be appraised by WSAA.

Plasson Australia Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Plasson Limited and provides technical, marketing and sales support to the Plasson distributors throughout Australia and the Pacific region. Plasson (Israel) began in 1964 using knowledge and experience to produce advanced agricultural equipment by injection moulding. They progressed to develop a range of plastic fittings for plastic pipes. These fittings are now used in industry, municipal water systems, gas conveyance systems and mines throughout the world.

Today, Plasson is an international company with over 1,200 highly skilled employees worldwide and wholly owned subsidiaries in Israel, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Germany, Poland, USA, Brazil, India, and Australia. The Plasson Group now operates more than 160 moulding/extrusion machines producing over 8,000 products. Plasson has been publicly traded in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, since 1997. Plasson has grown, innovated and built up a world-wide network of distributors.

The appraised PE electrofusion fittings supplied by Plasson Australia Pty Ltd are:

PLASSON PN 16, SDR 11, PE 100 polyethylene (PE) Large bore branch saddles and

PLASSON PN 16, SDR 11, PE 100 polyethylene (PE) Tapping saddles and

PLASSON PN 16, SDR 11, PE 100 polyethylene (PE) Adjustable elbows.

The product descriptions are shown in Section 3 below.

The full Product Schedule is shown in Appendix A.

The PLASSON range of electrofusion fittings have ISO Type 5 Certificate of Conformity - issued by ApprovalMark Certificate No. 02018 for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications and compliance with AS/NZS 4020:2005 Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water.

The PLASSON range of electrofusion fittings are designed on the basis of 50 year extrapolated material test data. For correctly manufactured and installed systems, the actual life cannot be predicted, but can reasonably be expected to be in excess of 100 years before major rehabilitation is required. Polyethylene pipe and fittings life expectancy can vary with the quality of installation workmanship, system operating conditions, operating environment and other site specific factors.

The appraisal concludes that:

The PLASSON range of electrofusion fittings are ‘fit for purpose’ and suitable for

use in water supply and sewer gravity, pressure and vacuum systems.

The PLASSON range of electrofusion fittings are suitable for use with PE pipe

conforming to AS/NZS 4130.

The ApprovalMark ISO Type 5 Certification for the PLASSON range of electrofusion

fittings has been addressed to the satisfaction of WSAA.


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1.1 Recommendations

It is recommended that WSAA members, subject to any specific requirements of the member,

accept or authorise the PLASSON range of electrofusion fittings as detailed in this report for

use in pressure applications including water supply, recycled water and sewerage pressure

applications provided pipeline design and installation is in accordance with relevant

conditions relating to the design, installation and acceptance testing, AS/NZS 4129:2008,

the relevant WSAA Code and the manufacturer’s requirements.

2 THE APPLICANT

Plasson Australia Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Plasson Limited, provides technical, marketing and sales support to the Plasson distributors throughout Australia and the Pacific region.

Plasson Ltd provides a comprehensive polyethylene pipe joining system for sizes 16 to 800 mm. Mechanical and electrofusion (heat welded) fittings and equipment systems are available. Plasson fittings and polyethylene pipe are used for fluids transmission in:

Water supply Drainage Rural and irrigation water systems Mining Communications Chemical and natural gas industries.

Plasson jointing systems have been supplied continuously throughout Australia since 1978 and Plasson products are generally well regarded by the Australian water industry as high quality and dependable products.

For more information see the Plasson website at www.plasson.com.au.

2.1 The Supplier and Manufacturer

PLASSON LTD (ISRAEL) provides a wide range of solutions for connecting PE pipe. Plasson's products can be found in municipal water distribution, gas conveyance, industrial fluids transfer and wastewater systems and mines in over 80 countries around the world. Plasson began in 1964, with a group of agriculturists modernizing to enhance labour methods. They used knowledge and experience to produce advanced agricultural equipment by injection molding. They progressed to develop a range of plastic fittings for plastic pipes. These fittings are now used in industry, municipal water systems, gas conveyance systems and mines throughout the world.

Today, Plasson is an international company with over 1,200 highly skilled employees worldwide and wholly owned subsidiaries in Israel, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Germany, Poland, USA, Brazil, India, and Australia. The Plasson Group now operates more than 160 molding/extrusion machines producing over 8,000 products. Plasson has been publicly traded in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, since 1997. Plasson has grown, innovated and built up a world-wide network of distributors.

3 THE PRODUCT

The PLASSON nominated range of electrofusion fittings are manufactured from PE 100 material, in SDR 11 rated PN 16 in various sizes (product depending).

The PLASSON nominated range of electrofusion fittings are suitable for use with polyethylene (PE) pipes manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4130 Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications for the conveyance of drinking water, recycled water, and sewage in buried and above ground pressure applications.

The PLASSON nominated range of electrofusion fittings are listed as ISO Type 5 product certified by ApprovalMark Certification No. 02018 for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

The PLASSON appraised range of electrofusion fittings are manufactured from INEOS ELTEX TUB 121 N6000 PE 100 material as listed by PIPA’s POP004A list.

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The appraised range of electrofusion fittings includes:

PLASSON Tapping Saddles: typically used to make meter connections to

polyethylene lines. A cutting mechanism is used with a wrench to cut a hole in the

polyethylene pipe. A spigot outlet is used with a compression or electrofusion fitting to

make the connection to the meter.

The sizes range from DN 40-20 to DN 250-63. See Appendix A for the complete list.

PLASSON Large Bore Saddles: used to save time and cost of installation on large

polyethylene lines typically DN 250 and above.

The large bore saddle is significantly easier and faster to install than an equal or

reducing spigot tee which is the product it typically replaces.

The sizes include DN 250 to DN 400x90, 110, 125 & 160, DN 450 to DN 800x90, 110,

125 & 160, DN 400x250, DN 500 to 630x250, DN 560x400 & DN 630x400.

PLASSON Adjustable elbows: used to provide a stress free electrofusion installation

(PIPA requirement) when pipes are slightly misaligned in a trench. The fittings are

available as single sided or double sided and can adjust 12º per side (up to 24º for the

two sided elbow) in any direction. Once fused, it becomes a fixed joint.

The sizes include DN 90, 110, 125, 160, 180, 200, 225 & 250.

Plasson also provide an electrofusion Flex Restraint (Product Code 49009999) used to restrain thrust and can replace traditional more expensive methods. Each unit restrains 3100 kg of axial force and multiple units can be used around the pipe surface to multiply the amount of thrust which can be restrained. This product is not included in the appraisal due to its unique design and no particular standard to enable product certification to be achieved. Information about this product is available at the Plasson website www.plasson.com.

The Plasson electrofusion control boxes and other electrofusion tooling are not included in this appraisal. For more information refer to Plasson or the Plasson website www.plasson.com.

The Schedule of appraised products is shown in Appendix A as included in the Schedule for Certificate No. AMI 02018.

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

The scope of the appraisal applies to the range of electrofusion fittings described in Section 3 above and as listed Product Schedule is shown in Appendix A.

The Schedule to ApprovalMark Certification Licence No. 02018 includes the appraised products and provides product listing including model identification, model name and product description including size.

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group accepts polyethylene electrofusion

fittings suitable for pressure applications manufactured in compliance with AS/NZS

4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications and duly certified

by means of an ISO Type 5 product certification scheme undertaken by a JAS-ANZ

accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) or by an international accreditation system

recognised by JAS-ANZ.

The manufacturer is generally expected to have a production management and control

system that has been duly accredited in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 as a prerequisite

to undergoing a product certification audit.

5.2 Performance Requirements

The PLASSON electrofusion fittings have been appraised for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

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Appraisal criteria is also determined by the WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group and regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of WSAA members.

The following Product Specifications are also relevant to this application.

WSA PS–207 Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Pressure Applications - Water Supply and Sewerage

WSA PS–208 Polyethylene (PE) Moulded Pressure Fittings for Pressure Applications - Water Supply and Sewerage

Copies of the above Product Specifications can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from

the WSAA website.

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

PLASSON LTD (ISRAEL) has a Quality Management System complying with SI ISO 9001:2008 Certified by The Standards Institution of Israel Licence No 55311 for ‘Manufacture of Injection Moulded Plastic Products’. This certificate was originally issued on 5 May 1993 and is currently valid until 4 January 2018.

PLASSON LTD (ISRAEL) has been issued with Certificate of Conformity No AMI 02018 by

ApprovalMark International for electrofusion fittings complying with AS/NZS 4129:2008 -

Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. This certificate was originally

issued on 5 March 2015 and is currently valid until 5 March 2020. The Schedule to this

Licence contains the products listed in Section 3 above.

Plasson has submitted an ApprovalMark International (AMI) initial Factory Audit Report of the Plasson factory at Menashe Israel dated 20 April 2015 relating to products complying with AS/NZS 4129:2008. There were some minor criticisms noted but no Corrective actions or Recommendations recorded.

Refer to Appendix B for copies of the certificates.

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements

6.2.1 Effect on water

Ref: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.12

Plasson Australia has referred to PIPA Industry Guidelines POP004A Issue 1.7 dated 10 May 2016 - Supplementary list – Materials specific to electrofusion and moulded fittings noting INEOS Polyolefins, Lillo, Belguim ELTEX TUB 121 N6000 was certified for compliance with AS/NZS 4020 in August 2015.

Accepted.

6.2.2 Polyethylene material composition

Ref: AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Sections 1.13, 3 2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, & 3.2.5.

Plasson Australia has referred to PIPA Industry Guidelines POP004A Issue 1.7 dated 10

May 2016 - Supplementary list – Materials specific to electrofusion and moulded fittings

noting INEOS Polyolefins, Lillo, Belguim ELTEX TUB 121 N6000 meets the requirements of

AS/NZS 4131.

Accepted

6.3 Type Testing – Geometrical and Mechanical Characteristics

Refer: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Section 3 & Tables 3.2 & 3.5

Plasson Ltd Hydraulic Laboratory has Accreditation Certificate No. 292 demonstrating accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2004.


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6.3.1 PLASSON Adjustable elbows

Plasson has provided Inspection Certificate Report Number: QAIC120012016 dated 20 January 2016 for product Electrofusion Adjustable Elbow one sided / two sided pressure rating PN 16 SDR 11.

The products tested were one sided and two sided in sizes DN 90, 110, 125, 160, 180, 200, 225, & 250.

The tests included:

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.11

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.15

EN 1555-3:2010 Clause 5.2 (Colour)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Table 3.1

EN 1555-3:2010 Clause 5.5 (Electrical characteristics)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (20ºC)


AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (Hydrostatic strength at 80ºC)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (De-cohesive strength)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.6 & Table 3.5 (Oxidation induction time) AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.6 & Table 3.5 (MFR)

The report demonstrated compliance with all the above tests.

The report concluded: This is to certify that to the best of our understanding and belief the above tests have been performed according to the requirements of the Australian standard AS/NZS 4129:2008 and the European Standard EN 1555-3:2010.

6.3.2 PLASSON Tapping Saddles

Plasson has provided five (5) Inspection Certificates with Report Numbers / sizes:

QAIC105012016, - sizes 90x20, 90x25, 90x32, 90x40, 90x50 & 90x63

QAIC205012016, - sizes 110x20, 110x32, 110x40, 110x50 & 110x63

QAIC305012016, - sizes 125x20, 125x32, 125x40, 125x50 & 125x63

QAIC405012016, - sizes 140x20, 140x32, 140x40, 140x50 & 140x63

QAIC505012016, - sizes 160x20, 160x32, 160x40, 160x50 & 160x63

All reports are dated 5 January 2016 for Electrofusion Tapping Saddle pressure rating PN 16 SDR 11. Plasson Ltd Hydraulic Laboratory has Accreditation Certificate No. 292 demonstrating accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17011:2004.

The tests included:

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.11

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.15

EN 1555-3:2010 Clause 5.2 (Colour)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Table 3.1

EN 1555-3:2010 Clause 5.5 (Electrical characteristics)




EN 1555-3:2010 Clause 7.2 & Table 4 (De-cohesive strength/ Evaluation of fusion joint interface)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (Impact resistance)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (Pressure drop)




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The report concluded: This is to certify that to the best of our understanding and belief the above tests have been performed according to the requirements of the Australian standard AS/NZS 4129:2008 and the European Standard EN 1555-3:2010.

6.3.3 PLASSON Large Bore Saddles

Plasson has provided four (4) Inspection Certificates with Report Numbers / sizes:

QAIC127092015, - sizes 250-400x90, 250-400x110, 250-400x125, 250-400x160, 450-800x90, 450-800x90, 450-800 110, 450-800x125 & 450-800x160.

QAIC113122015, - sizes 450x250

QAIC213122015, - sizes 500-630x250

QAIC313122015, - sizes 560x400 & 630x400

All reports are dated 13 December 2015 for Electrofusion Branch Saddle pressure rating PN 16 SDR 11. The Plasson Inspection Certificate states the testing is in accordance with BS EN 10204-3.1.

The tests included:

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.11

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.15

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.4 (Dimensions)




AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (De-cohesive strength)

AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.5.1 & Table 3.2 (Impact resistance)



The report concluded: This is to certify that to the best of our understanding and belief the above tests have been performed according to the requirements of the Australian standard AS/NZS 4129:2008.

Note: Reference to AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 3.4.2.2.2 and further reference to Clause 3.5.2 and Table 3.4 has been considered and deemed unnecessary testing as the appraised fittings are manufactured from PE100 material and therefore compatible with PE100 pipe that is now in common use.

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

7.1 Product Use:

Plasson has provided the following general information:

Tapping Saddles are typically used to make meter connections to polyethylene lines. A cutting mechanism is used with a wrench to cut a hole in the polyethylene pipe. A spigot outlet is used with a compression or electrofusion fitting to make the connection to the meter.

Large Bore Saddles are used to save time and cost of installation on large polyethylene

lines typically DN 250 and above.

The large bore saddle is significantly easier and faster to install than an equal or reducing

spigot tee which is the product it typically replaces.

Adjustable elbows are used to provide a stress free electrofusion installation (PIPA requirement) when pipes are slightly misaligned in a trench. The fitting can adjust 12 0 per side (up to 240 for the two sided elbow) in any direction. Once fused, it becomes a fixed joint.

The Flex restraint (not appraised) is used to restrain thrust and can replace traditional more expensive methods. Each unit restrains 3100 kg of axial force and multiple units can be used around the pipe surface to multiply the amount of thrust which can be restrained.


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7.2 Product Installation

No special tools are needed when using tapping saddles. Bolts are done up with a wrench and the electrofusion process is conducted as normal.

No special tools are needed when using adjustable elbows. The electrofusion process is conducted as normal.

A set of tools is required to install a large bore saddle including a clamp and ratchet set to enable the electrofusion process and a drill and core cutter to cut out the coupon. All are readily available from Plasson Australia.

A set of straps are needed to install the Flex Restraint. Readily available from Plasson Australia.

The following videos of installation are available at the below link and have been included with the appraisal submission;

Schematic installation video – Tapping saddles

Schematic installation video – Large Tapping saddles

Schematic installation video – Adjustable elbow

http://plasson.com/content/page/Video-Library

7.2.1 Product Repair

Repair is not possible with these products.

The Large Bore Saddle has an inbuilt test spigot to enable testing of the welding prior to the removal of the coupon.

7.2.2 Product Training

For Large Bore Saddles and Flex Restraints, it is suggested that Plasson Australia aid with the installation of the product for new contractors and provide training.

No special training is required for tapping saddles or adjustable elbows.

Plasson has provided the following extensive PDF fitting instructions available in Appendix D:

Product description – Saddles for large diameter PE pipes.

Installation instructions - Saddles for large diameter PE pipes.

Product description – Adjustable elbow.

For further product information, PE pipeline design and other installation instructions review the Plasson web site at www.plasson.com.au.

For specification for PE pressure pipelines and PE gravity pipelines refer to the WSAA Polyethylene Pipeline Code - WSA 01 available at the WSAA Codeshop www.wsaa.asn.au or AS/NZS 2033:2008 Installation of polyethylene pipe systems.

Electrofusion welding and butt fusion may be used for joining pipe-to-pipe or fitting to-pipe. All welding shall be performed by welders who have successfully completed training by a Registered Training Organisation, endorsed by the Plastics Industry Pipe Association for the relevant welding method(s).

The Plastics Industry Pipe Association (PIPA) provides technical guidelines for electrofusion welding in the following documents.

POP001 Electrofusion Jointing of Pipe and fittings for Pressure Applications and

POP003 Butt Fusion Jointing of PE Pipes and Fittings – Recommended Parameters.

POP001 contains recommendations for equipment required, for jointing, maintenance, servicing and calibration procedures, records to be kept and the training program to be respected to produce good fusion joints in polyethylene pipes.

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POP003 is a guide to the butt fusion of polyethylene pipe using AS/NZS 4130 material as a basis, recommending the butt fusion procedures and parameters as specified in ISO 21307.

Copies of these documents can be downloaded from the PIPA website http://www.pipa.com.au.

7.2.3 Product Availability

All products are readily available through Plasson’s regular national distribution

8 PRODUCT MARKING

Products are marked in accordance with Clause 1.15 of AS/NZS 4129:2008 “Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications”. Products are marked with the following information:

These markings are provided on the body of the fitting –

Manufacturer’s name;

Nominal size;

Pressure class;

Material type;

Date or batch code;

Standard number;

Certification Mark

Bar code for fusion

FIGURE 1 PRODUCT MARKING WITH BAR CODE

These markings are provided on the packaging – Plasson boxed fittings packaging is labelled with the following information:

Manufacturer’s name (PLASSON);

Fitting name and diagram

Date, batch code and bar code;

Nominal size (450-710X160)

The number of fittings in the box The bar code can reveal more complete information.

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FIGURE 2 LARGE BORE SADDLE BOX

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

All Plasson moulded PE electrofusion fittings are supplied individually in sealed plastic bags and packed in cardboard cartons to protect the fittings during transport and handling.

Fittings should be stored in a cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight and transported in their cardboard cartons.

Steps should be taken to prevent:

• damage to the sealed plastic bags;

• large temperature fluctuations which may result in the build-up of moisture within the bags;

and

• prolonged exposure to sunlight which may result in degradation of the plastic bags.

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY

The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), which covers manufacture to the relevant

standard, and details of Plasson warranty is included in their terms and conditions of sale.

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING

REPORT

Plasson has provided the following and contact details can be provided by Plasson on request.

SADDLES

APLNG: 1000 successful installations for gas and water applications

SA Water: Marion Road Trunk Main Renewal 45x 110x450-800 saddles installed on DN560 main

Yarra Valley Water: Highlands Stage 153 – Newbury Bvd, Craigieburn. 1 x saddle for live tapping.

Shoalhaven Water: Matron Porter Drive, Mollymook. 2 x saddles. North Bendalong. 3 x Saddles

Aroona Project (Qld) DN710 Rising main. 6x saddles for air valves


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QGC(Qld): DN 450 Main. 6 x saddles for air valves Legacy Way Tunnel (Brisbane) 10 x saddles on DN 250 mains for air vents.

TAPPING SADDLES

Used extensively in mechanical versions by Sydney Water as an approved product.

ADJUSTABLE ELBOW

No known approvals – Future Work requirement, see Clause 15 below.

FLEX RESTRAINT

Approved by SA Water. Product not appraised.

12 DISCUSSION

The PLASSON nominated range of electrofusion fittings provide connection to PE pipelines

using Electrofusion jointing which offers a permanently sealed and jointed system provided

the electrofusion process is carried out correctly. The electrofusion jointed PE pipeline has

the potential to have life expectancy equal to and in some cases well beyond other pipeline

materials and jointing systems. The PE material is corrosion resistant and correctly made

joints are permanently fused to provide a high level of joint integrity against leakage and/or

infiltration over the long-term. Similar to other plastic pipe systems, PE is susceptible to

fatigue from cyclic pressure changes and additional design considerations must be made if

used in a pumped pipeline. Refer to WSAA Technical Note TN4, plus design material

available from Plasson.

PE pipelines are susceptible to permeation of specific organic chemicals (as are other

pipeline systems) and care must be exercised if designing for installation in contaminated

ground and/or brownfield sites. Seek further advice from Plasson regarding such

installations.

The appraisal concludes that:

• The PLASSON nominated range of electrofusion fittings are ‘fit for purpose’ and

suitable for use in water supply and sewer gravity, pressure and vacuum systems.

• The PLASSON nominated range of electrofusion fittings are suitable for use with PE

pipe conforming to AS/NZS 4130.

• The ISO Type 5 product certification for the PLASSON nominated range of

electrofusion fittings has been addressed to the satisfaction of WSAA Appraisal

Network

13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW

There are no issues to address.

14 LIFE EXPECTANCY

The PLASSON range of electrofusion fittings are designed on the basis of 50 year extrapolated material test data. For correctly manufactured and installed systems, the actual life cannot be predicted, but can reasonably be expected to be in excess of 100 years before major rehabilitation is required. Polyethylene pipe and fittings life expectancy can vary with the quality of installation workmanship, system operating conditions, operating environment and other site specific factors.

15 FUTURE WORKS

Plasson is required to provide a report prepared or signed by a representative of a WSAA

member water agency to demonstrate the successful installation of an Adjustable Elbow(s)

complete with photo record of the installation. This report should be submitted to Carl

Radford, Program Manager Asset Creation at [email protected] before 1 July 2017.

mailto:[email protected]


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16 DISCLAIMER

This Product Appraisal Report (Report) is issued by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited on the understanding that:

This Report applies to the product(s) as submitted. Any changes to the product(s) either

minor or major shall void this Report.

To maintain the recommendations of this Report any such changes shall be detailed and

notified to the Product Appraisal Manager for consideration and review of the Report and

appropriate action. Appraisals and their recommendations will be the subject of continuous

review dependent upon the satisfactory performance of products.

WSAA reserves the right to undertake random audits of product manufacture and installation.

Where products fail to maintain appraised performance requirements the appraisal and its

recommendations may be modified and reissued. Appraisal reports will be reviewed and

reissued at regular intervals not exceeding five (5) years.

The following information explains a number of very important limits on your ability to rely on

the information in this Report. Please read it carefully and take it into account when

considering the contents of this Report.

Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl

Radford, Phone: 03 8605 7601 email [email protected].

16.1 Issue of Report

This Report has been published and/or prepared by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited and nominated Project Manager and peer group of technical specialists

(the Publishers).

The Report has been prepared for use within Australia only by technical specialists that have

expertise in the function of products such as those appraised in the Report (the Recipients).

By accepting this Report, the Recipient acknowledges and represents to the Publisher(s)

and to each person involved in the preparation of the Report that the Recipient has

understood and accepted the terms of this Disclaimer.

16.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

16.2.1 Disclaimer of liability

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of the Report accept(s)

any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person however caused (including

negligence or the omission by any person to do anything) relating in any way to the Report

or the product appraisal criteria underlying it. This includes (without limitation) any liability

for any recommendation or information in the Report or any errors or omissions.

16.2.2 Intellectual Property and other rights

The Water Services Association of Australia Limited does not undertake any assessment of

whether the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the Product the subject of this Report

infringes the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any person. Recipients of the

report should undertake their own assessment of whether (as relevant) the importation,

manufacture, sale or use of the relevant Products infringe the intellectual property rights or

other proprietary rights of any person. If the Product infringes intellectual property rights or

other proprietary rights there is potential for the supply of the Products to be interrupted.

From time to time the Water Services Association of Australia Limited and the other

Publishers may receive notice of allegations that the importation, manufacture, sale or use

of the Product infringes intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights. The Water

Services Association of Australia Limited's policy is to not refer to such allegations in its

reports or take any other steps to put Recipients on notice of such allegations, unless and



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until it is aware that the allegations have been admitted or proved in Court . As such,

Recipients acknowledge, agree and accept that the Water Services Association of Australia

Limited may have information in its possession about intellectual property rights infringement

allegations or other infringement allegations in relation to the Product which are not referred

to or disclosed in this Report and which are not otherwise communicated to Recipients.

16.2.3 Need for independent assessment

The information and any recommendation contained (expressly or by implication) in this

Report are provided in good faith (and subject to the limitations noted in this Report).

However, you should treat the information as indicative only. You should not rely on that

information or any such recommendation except to the extent that you reach an agreement

to the contrary with the Publisher(s).

This Report does not contain all information that a person might require for the purposes of

assessing any product discussed or appraised within it. The product appraisal criteria used

in preparing this Report may not address all relevant aspects of the Product.

Recipients should seek independent evidence of any matter which is material to their

decisions in connection with an assessment of the Product and consult their own advisers

for any technical information required. Any decision to use the Product should take into

account the reliability of that independent evidence obtained by the Recipient regarding the

Product.

Recipients should also independently verify and assess the appropriateness of any

recommendation in the Report, especially given that any recommendation will not take into

account a Recipient’s particular needs or circumstances.

WSAA has not evaluated the extent of the product liability and professional indemnify

insurance that the provider of the product maintains. Recipients should ensure that they

evaluate the allocation of liability for product defects and any professional advice obtained

in relation to the product or its specification including the requirements for product liability

and professional indemnity insurance.

No Updating

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of this Report [has] [have]

any obligation to notify you of any change in the information contained in this Report or of

any new information concerning the Publisher(s) or the Product or any other matter.

No Warranty

The Publisher(s) do[es] not, in any way, warrant that steps have been taken to verify or audit

the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Report, or the accuracy,

completeness or reasonableness of any recommendation in this Report.


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APPENDIX A - PRODUCT SCHEDULE

Model Id Brand Name Plasson Australia P/N Product Description

495800400090T PLASSON 4958047 DN 250-400x90 ELECTROFUSION BRANCH SADDLE FT PN 16, SDR 11 PE 100








495803400250T PLASSON 4958082 DN 400x250 ELECTROFUSION BRANCH SADDLE FT PN16, SDR11 PE100

495803630250T PLASSON 4958083 DN 500-630x250 ELECTROFUSION BRANCH SADDLE FT PN16, SDR11 PE100



496300040020 PLASSON 4963001 DN40-20 ELECTROFUSION TAPPING SADDLE PN 16, SDR 11, PE100





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496300063020N PLASSON 4963006 DN63-20 ELECTROFUSION TAPPING SADDLE PN 16, SDR 11, PE100


















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44704001 PLASSON 4900001 FLEX / AXIAL RESTRAINT

4947C0090 PLASSON 4947012 DN 90 ELECTROFUSION ADJUSTABLE ELBOW PN16, SDR 11 PE100








4947D0090 PLASSON 4947014 DN 90 ELECTROFUSION ADJUSTABLE ELBOW (ONE SIDE) PN16, SDR 11 PE100






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APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from

the WSAA ‘Members Only’ IPAM Portal Website.

TABLE B1– PLASSON (ISRAEL) MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Plasson Ltd Ma’agan Michael, Israel.

Quality Systems Standard SI ISO 9001:2008

Certification licence no. 55311

Certifying agency THE STANDARDS INSTITUTION OF ISRAEL

First date of certification 05/05/1993

Current date of certification 05/01/2015

Expiry date of certification 04/01/2018

TABLE B3 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

Plasson Ltd, Ma’agan Michael, D.N. Menashe, Israel.

Product Standard. AS/NZS 4129:2008

Certification ISO Type 5

Certificate No. AMI 02018

Issuing certification body ApprovalMark International

First date of certification 05/03/2015

Current date of certification 05/03/2015

Expiry date of certification 05/03/2020


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APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


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APPENDIX D - PRODUCT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


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APPENDIX E - SUPPLIER CONTACTS

Plasson Australia Head Office

Unit 1A, 62-66 Mentmore Ave.

Rosebery, NSW, Australia 2018

Phone: 1300 752 776

Fax: 1300 248 027

Email: [email protected] Sydney Unit 1A, 62-

Plasson Ltd.

Maagan Michael

D.N. Menashe

37805 Israel

Tel: +972-4-6394711

[email protected] Sydney




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Melbourne Office

Level 8, 401 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC 3008

Phone: (03) 8605 7666 Fax: (03) 8605 7612 Sydney Office

Level 11, 39 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

GPO Box 915 Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: (02) 9221 5966 Fax: (02 9221 5977

www.wsaa.asn.au

http://www.wsaa.asn.au/

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