METHOD STATEMENT INSTALLATION OF HOT & COLD WATER COPPER PIPING

1. STORAGE Store all pipes & fittings in manner to avoid ingress of foreign material inside pipes and fittings which may get stuck inside. This can cause deterioration of inner walls or blockage / disruption of water supply. Stack all pipe lengths horizontally with end caps intact and in a manner to avoid intermediate sagging. It should be protected from spilling fluids or spattering of cement and other building material. Protection from falling building material debris is necessary. 2. PREPARATION a. Choose the required pipe and inspect for any visible damage to pipe or polyethylene insulation. Measure required length and mark along the circumference of the pipe. Using a pipe cutter with sharp cutting wheel, grip and start cutting into the tube. Dig the cutting wheel slowly into the tube while rotating it fully along the circumference to achieve a uniform cut. On the end requiring connection, mark approximately 75mm away from the edge. With a sharp knife make a straight cut in the coating of the pipe to reveal the outer surface of the copper pipe. Expand and invert the coating, folding it backward and reveal the copper pipe upto the length of cut in the coating. Using steel wool or soft emery paper clean the bare copper pipe externally and at cutting edge. Ensure proper removal of any oxide on the surface and any burr formed during cutting. Similarly, prepare another piece of pipe for connection to previous pipe. Install the appropriate union or connection as required to be used for making connection. Ensure using closely tight fitting component and connect the pipes inserting the union fully upto the ring. Apply flux as recommended by manufacturer.

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Wrap wet rags neatly over the pealed and inverted coatings of both pipes to be joined. Allow for proper contact with pipe and adequate moisture in the cloth to withstand heat during brazing process. Slowly and gently heat the joint with blow torch, moving the torch for evenly heating all the joint surface. Concentrating heat at one point can cause overheat at one point resulting in irregular expansion I deformation of joint. For fittings with pre filled solder, heat evenly till a thin bead of solder appears all around the edge. For other fittings apply suitable and correct quantity of solder and spread it evenly by heating and melting it to flow and from a fusion type joint.

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During this process, care should be taken to avoid directing the blow torch towards the coating of copper pipe. At the same time check that the rags wrapped at coating I bare pipe have enough moisture to neutralize the conduction of heat that may damage the coating. Allow the joint to cool slowly. Do not sprinkle water etc. to induce cooling deliberate act can cause cracks in the joints or weaken the joint itself. 3. FINISHING When the joint is complete and cooled, fold back the plastic coat to cover bared surface. Wrap suitable adhesive tape (preferably of same colour as coating) to cover the entire length of cut in the coating on both sides including the joint to give it a neat look besides retention of coating at the joint. Install the pipe work using appropriate clamps to avoid undue stress on the pipe or pipe joint. 4. SAMPLE Sample installation shall be carried out and offered for Consultants inspection prior to carrying out majority works