ASTM F2620-09

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An American National Standard
Designation:F2620–06 Designation:F2620–09
Standard Practice for
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Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2620; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 Thispracticedescribesproceduresformakingjointswithpolyethylene(PE)pipeandfittingsbymeansofheatfusionjoining
in, but not limited to, a field environment. Other suitable heat fusion joining procedures are available from various sources
including pipe and fitting manufacturers. This standard does not purport to address all possible heat fusion joining procedures, or
to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties that have been proved to produce reliable heat fusion joints.
1.2 The parameters and procedures are applicable only to joining polyethylene pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry.
They are intended for PE fuel gas pipe per Specification D2513 and PE potable water, sewer and industrial pipe manufactured per
Specification F714, Specification D3035, and AWWA C901 and C906. Consult with the pipe manufacturers to make sure they
approve this procedure for the pipe to be joined (see Appendix X1).
NOTE 1—Information about polyethylene pipe and fittings that have related polymer chemistry is presented in Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) TR-33 and
TR-41.
1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in presentASTM specifications are required to produce sound joints
between polyethylene pipe and fittings when using the joining techniques described in this practice.
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesareforinformation
only.
1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the practice.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D2737 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
D3261 Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
F905 Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused Joints
F1056 Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings
2.2 PPI Documents:
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TR-33 Generic Butt Fusion Joining Procedure for Field Joining of Polyethylene
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TR-41 Generic Saddle Fusion Joining Procedure for Polyethylene Gas Piping
2.3 AWWA Documents:
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AWWA C901 Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, ⁄2 in. (13 mm) through 3 in. (76 mm), for Water
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Service
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. DOI: 10.1520/F2620-06.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2620–06. DOI:
10.1520/F2620-09.
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Available from Plastic Pipe Institute Inc., 1825 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 680 Washington, DC 20009.
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Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
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Available from American Water Works Association (AWWA), 6666 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235, http://www.awwa.org.
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