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SMS (SEWER MAINTENANCE SHAFT) PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 13/17 Part 1 Polypropylene (PP) Maintenance Shafts

WSA 137:2013 - INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR MAINTENANCE SHAFTS AND MAINTENANCE CHAMBERS FOR SEWERAGE Publication Date - 22 January 2015

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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Expert Panel IPAM Network 3/12/2014

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 12/11/2014

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 22/1/2015

22 January 2015 PA 13/17 Part 1 PP SMS Page 3

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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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 Recommendation .................................................................................................................................................. 8

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1 The Supplier .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 The Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................................. 8

3 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ................................................................................................................................... 10 5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1 General................................................................................................................................................................ 10 5.2 Quality Assurance Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 10 5.3 Performance Requirements................................................................................................................................. 10

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA........................................................................................................... 10 6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ............................................................................................. 10 6.2 Compliance with Material Requirements ............................................................................................................. 12

6.2.1 Polypropylene Material ................................................................................................................................. 12 6.2.2 PVC-U Material ............................................................................................................................................. 12 6.2.3 Elastomeric Seals ......................................................................................................................................... 12

6.3 Freedom from defects ......................................................................................................................................... 13 6.4 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

6.4.1 Sockets and Spigots. .................................................................................................................................... 13 6.4.2 Effective sealing length. ................................................................................................................................ 13

6.5 Packaging, storage, handling and transportation. ............................................................................................... 14 7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 14

7.1 Structural Integrity of the Base Units ................................................................................................................... 14 7.1.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. ...................................................................................... 14 7.1.2 Test specimen DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. ...................................................................................... 14

7.2 Impact Resistance of the Base Units ................................................................................................................... 15 7.2.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. ...................................................................................... 15 7.2.2 Test specimen DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. ...................................................................................... 15

7.3 Ring Stiffness of the Riser ................................................................................................................................... 15 7.4 Accessibility Test ................................................................................................................................................. 15

7.4.1 Test specimen - DN 150 X DN 300 riser connection base unit triple branch entry or junction (45º-180º-45º) ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15 7.4.2 Test specimen - DN 225 X DN 375 riser connection base unit in line (180) PP MS ..................................... 15

7.5 Elastomeric Seal Joints ....................................................................................................................................... 16 7.5.1 Joints between a pipe and the base unit of a MS ......................................................................................... 16

7.5.1.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. ................................................................................ 16


7.5.2 Watertightness of the base unit to riser connection ...................................................................................... 16 7.5.2.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. ................................................................................ 16


7.5.3 Watertightness between riser and accompanying components .................................................................... 17 7.5.3.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. ................................................................................ 17


7.5.4 Watertightness of telescopic section of riser ................................................................................................. 17 7.5.4.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. ................................................................................ 17



7.5.5 Watertightness of cone (reducer) to riser connection ................................................................................... 18 7.5.6 Effective seal ................................................................................................................................................ 18

7.6 Integrity of the Lid and Seal ................................................................................................................................. 18 7.7 Riser and riser joint load resistance .................................................................................................................... 18

7.7.1 General design - Clause 3.10.1 .................................................................................................................... 18 7.7.2 Riser and Riser Joint Load Resistance ......................................................................................................... 18



8 MANUFACTURE ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 8.1 Dimensions of the base unit ................................................................................................................................ 20 8.2 Welding ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 8.3 Solvent Cement Jointing...................................................................................................................................... 20

9 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 20 10 PRODUCT MARKING ............................................................................................................................................. 20 11 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................. 21 12 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 21 13 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 21 14 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 15 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW......................................................................................... 22 16 LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................................................................................................................................ 22 17 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 22 18 REPORT RECOMMENDATION .............................................................................................................................. 22 19 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 22

19.1 Issue of Report .................................................................................................................................................. 22 19.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations................................................................................ 23

19.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 23 19.2.2 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 23

19.3 No Updating ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 19.4 No Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX A - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 24 APPENDIX B – SMS BROCHURE ............................................................................................................................... 27 APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 29 APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................... 31 APPENDIX E - NATA LABORATORY TEST RESULTS ............................................................................................... 32 APPENDIX F – INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 33


Referenced Documents The following standards are referred to in this appraisal report submission:

AS

1646.1 – Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes

AS/NZS

ISO 9001 – Quality management systems

1260 – PVC-U pipes and fittings for drain, waste and vent application

4999 – PVC-U maintenance shafts

5065 - Polyethylene and polypropylene pipes and fittings for drainage and sewerage applications

3879 – Solvent cements and priming fluids for use with unplasticized PVC (PVC-U) pipes and fittings

AS/NZS ISO/IEC

17020 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

DIN EN

ISO 9001 – Quality management systems

1401.1 – Plastics Piping Systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage

1852-1 – Plastics Piping Systems For Non-pressure Underground Drainage And Sewerage - Polypropylene (PP) - Part 1: Specifications For Pipes, Fittings And The System.

EN

681.1 – Elastomeric seals – Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications

ISO

8773 - Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – Polypropylene (PP)

13272 - Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – Unplasticised poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP), polypropylene with mineral modifiers (PP-MD) and polyethylene (PE) – Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers in traffic areas and underground installations.

I.S. EN

13598-2 - Plastics Piping Systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – Unplasticised poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) – Part 2: Specifications for manholes and inspection chambers in traffic areas and deep underground installations.

13598-3 - Plastics Piping Systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage Unplasticised poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U), polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) – Part 3: Assessment of conformity.

WSAA

WSA 137:2013 WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage –

WSA PS 341 – Maintenance Shafts (MS) Polypropylene (PP) for non-pressure applications – Gravity Sewerage


1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

WSAA product appraisal of the SMS polypropylene (PP) sewer maintenance shaft was originally published in 2004 as PA 02/08 and republished with an extended range in 2010 as PA 09/08. This appraisal, PA 13/17 Part 1 further extends the SMS polypropylene product range and demonstrates compliance with the recently published WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

Product Appraisal, PA13/17 Part 2, demonstrates the SMS PVC-U Terminal MS assembly is in performance compliance with the WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

The injection moulded PP MS base units are manufactured in Germany by BT Bautechnik to comply with ISO/DIS 8773:2005 – Polypropylene Pipes and fittings for buried drainage and sewerage systems.

SMS PP sewer Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units comply with WSA PS 341, WSA 137 and ISO 13272 (EN 13598-2). The sockets and the elastomeric seals are both dimensionally and performance compliant with AS/NZS 1260. The elastomeric seals have demonstrated compliance with EN 681.1 and the performance requirements of WSA 137:2013

SMS PP sewer MS base units are available in the following sizes and configurations:

• DN 150 X DN 300 riser connection base unit in-line (180º),

• DN 150 X DN 300 riser connection base unit triple branch entry or junction (45º-180º-45º) (Shown below as Figure 1),


The PP MS assembly includes the following:

• Base units as listed above;

• DN 300 X DN 225 injection moulded PVC-U reducer (for a DN 225 riser shaft) or DN 375 X DN 300 injection moulded PVC-U reducer (for a DN 300 riser shaft with the DN 225 X DN 375 size base unit);

• A section of AS/NZS 1260 DN 300 or 375, SN 4 DWV PVC-U pipe inserted into the riser section of the base unit as a stop for the reducer (see PHOTO 1);

• An injection moulded DN 150 PVC-U plug for the unused branch on the triple branch/junction base unit;

• AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 225 / 300 PVC-U, cap sourced from BT, Iplex or Vinidex. The cap is a 'push on' fit to the riser with a RR seal to allow for surcharge or,

• AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 / 300 PVC-U solvent weld-on cap with screw lock lid and RR seal made by Redi (Italy). This cap does not allow for surcharge.

• AS/NZS 5065 DN 400 PE shroud pipe section for fitting under the surface cover.

AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 or 300 PVC-U riser pipe (min. SN4) is supplied by the installer.

The MS assemblies are available for use with DN 100, 150 and 225 gravity sewer installations and the base chambers provide for a 3º sewer gradient through the base unit when the riser is set vertical.

The SMS polypropylene MS’s have been in installed for some 10 years in Australia and some 25 years in Europe. SMS has no recorded failures of these PP MS’s and installers constantly comment on the ease of use benefits SMS MS’s offer.


SMS has recently gained WaterMark Certification – WM 040151 for compliance with WaterMark Technical Standard – WMTS-509 providing approval for use by plumbers throughout Australia.

The SMS PP sewer MS base units and assemblies have been tested and rated as safe for installation depth of 4 metres. Testing in accordance with WSA 137 Clause 3.2 indicates the life expectancy should be in excess of 50 years.

Any given life expectancy may increase or decrease as a result of the quality of installation, system operating conditions, operating environment and other geographical and site specific factors.

This appraisal concludes that:

The SMS Polypropylene (PP) sewer Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units are ‘fit for purpose’ and suitable for connection to DWV PVC pipe conforming to AS/NZS 1260.

For more product information refer to the SMS products brochure in Appendix ‘B’ or look up the SMS web site at www.sewerms.com.au

1.1 Recommendation It is recommended that WSAA members and associates, subject to any specific requirements, accept/authorise the SMS Polypropylene (PP) sewer Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units and assemblies as listed in Section 4 "Scope of Appraisal” that are relevant to sewer pipelines as provided in pipeline design, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning in accordance with applicable WSAA Codes and the manufacturer’s requirements where specified.

2 THE APPLICANT 2.1 The Supplier SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned Australian company established in 2003 to manufacture and supply specialised products to the water industry. A Quality Endorsed Company, complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001, SMS has its office and factory at 11 Garden Boulevard, Dingley, 3172, a south eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. SMS company principals have long experience and expertise in the development of innovative products for the Australian water industry and WSAA product appraisal of the SMS polypropylene (PP) sewer maintenance shaft was originally published in 2004 as PA 02/08 and republished with an extended range in 2010 as PA 09/08. For more information about SMS look up their web site at www.sewerms.com.au or refer to the attached Appendix D.

2.2 The Manufacturer BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG, located at KG, Bruckmannring 6, D-85764, Oberschleissheim, Germany. Founded in 1970, BT Bautechnik Impex is a plastics processing company producing injection moulded plastic fittings for plastic pipe systems for distribution throughout Europe and UK. Quality certified to DIN EN ISO 9001, BT Bautechnik can list various national and international product approvals. For more information about BT Bautechnik Impex look up their website at www.bt-bautechnik.de

BT Bautechnik Impex has recently become part of the Tessenderlo Group, an international speciality group with a worldwide presence providing solutions in food, agriculture, water management and efficient use and re-use of natural resources. Tessenderlo employs some 5200 people in over 100 locations across 21 countries. For more information look up the web site at www.tessenderlo.com.

3 THE PRODUCT The injection moulded Polypropylene (PP) Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units are manufactured in Germany by BT Bautechnik to comply with ISO/DIS 8773:2005 – Polypropylene Pipes and fittings for buried drainage and sewerage systems.

http://www.sewerms.com.au/


SMS PP sewer MS base units comply with WSA PS 341, WSA 137 and ISO 13272. The sockets and the elastomeric seals are both dimensionally and performance compliant with AS/NZS 1260. The elastomeric seals have demonstrated compliance with EN 681.1.

SMS PP sewer MS base units are available in the following sizes and configurations:


• DN 150 X DN 300 riser connection base unit triple branch entry or junction (45º-180º-45º) (Shown below as Photo 1),

• DN 225 X DN 375 riser connection base unit in-line (180º).

FIGURE 1 Figure 1 shows DN 150 X DN 300 riser connection base units triple branch entry (junction) with DN 300, DWV PVC-U pipe inserted into the riser section of the base units as a stop for the reducer. When using a DN 300 riser pipe the stop pipe is not required in the above unit.

The PP MS assembly includes the following:

• Base units as listed above;

• DN 300 X DN 225 injection moulded PVC-U reducer (for a DN 225 riser shaft) or DN 375 X DN 300 injection moulded PVC-U reducer (for a DN 300 riser shaft with the DN 225 X DN 375 size base unit);

• A section of AS/NZS 1260 DN 300 or 375, SN 4 DWV PVC-U pipe inserted into the riser section of the base unit as a stop for the reducer (see Figure 1);

• An injection moulded DN 150 PVC-U plug for the unused branch on the triple branch/junction base unit;

• AS/NZS 1260 Injection moulded DN 225 or 300 PVC-U, cap sourced from BT, Iplex or Vinidex. The cap is a 'push on' fit to the riser with a RR seal to allow for surcharge or,

• AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 or 300 PVC-U solvent weld-on cap with screw lock lid and RR seal made by Redi (Italy). This cap does not allow for surcharge.

• AS/NZS 5065 DN 400 PE/PVC shroud pipe section for fitting under the surface cover.

AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 or 300 PVC-U riser pipe (min. SN4) is supplied by the installer.

The MS assemblies are available for use with DN 100, 150 and 225 gravity sewer installations and the base chambers provide for a 3º sewer gradient through the base unit when the riser is set vertical.

Although not included in this appraisal SMS also supply:

• An injection moulded PVC-U DN 225 x 225 x 150 (soc-spig-soc) ‘Drop Tee’ for inclusion with the riser using either direct connection to the MS base unit or at a


selected point on the riser using an injection moulded PVC-U DN 225 x 225 ‘soc-soc’ repair coupling. (DN 300 x 300 x 150 ‘Drop Tee and DN 300 x 300 repair coupling are also available for a DN 300 riser.)

• Class ‘D’ 400 mm clear opening ductile iron cover and frame,

• A range of DWV PVC long radius bends at various angles,

• A range of injection moulded PVC-U elbows.

All the appraised products have demonstrated compliance with WSA 137 Clause 3.6 –Accessibility Test.


4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL The scope of the appraisal covers the items as described in Section 3 above.

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA 5.1 General Appraisal criteria is determined by the WSAA Infrastructure Products and Materials (IPAM) Network and regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of WSAA members.

5.2 Quality Assurance Requirements The WSAA IPAM Network accepts polypropylene maintenance chambers/shafts manufactured under cover of a third party certified management system complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and having ISO Type 5 product certification in accordance with WSA 137:2013 Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage, by a JAS-ANZ accredited Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) or by a CAB accredited by international accreditation system recognised by JAS-ANZ.

5.3 Performance Requirements The MS polypropylene base units and components have been appraised for performance compliance with the following Product Specification:

• WSA PS-341 Maintenance Shafts (MS) - Polypropylene (PP) for Non-Pressure Applications – Gravity Sewerage.

Copy of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from the WSAA website.

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA 6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements Reference Clause 5.2 above & WSA 137 Appendix A

SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) Pty Ltd is a Quality Endorsed Company and holder of SAI Global Certificate No. QEC 14353 for compliance with AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008.

SMS PP MS’s have WaterMark Certification – WM 040151 for compliance with WaterMark Technical Standard - WMTS509 providing approval for use by plumbers throughout Australia.

WSA 137: 2013 Appendix A4 ‘PRODUCT CERTIFICATION’ specifies a certification scheme meeting the criteria described in HB 18.28/SANZ HB 18.28 (ISO/IEC Guide 28). SMS is proceeding with product certification using Global-Mark as the CAB. (See Future Work below.)

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG is certified compliant with quality management systems meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and for the introduction and



application of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2009 by SK-Z (Germany) - Certificate No. 2390.QU/13.R.

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG has been issued with a ‘Conformity Certificate’ from SK-Z (Germany) Reg. No. 3611 for compliance with DIN EN 1401-1:2009-07 Plastics piping systems for non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage – unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) – Part 1: Specification for pipes, fittings and the system. Note1: SK-Z (Germany) is a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) and its SK-Z (Germany) quality mark carries the International Accreditation Forum, Inc. (IAF) logo. Only accredited bodies being signatories to the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) of the IAF can use the IAF logo in connection with their own accreditation mark and the registration number.

The IAF logo confirms the CAB or the accreditation body is a signatory to bilateral, regional or international agreements which is recognized and accepted by JAS-ANZ.

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG has been issued with a Certificate No. Z-42.1-319 for general construction approval in Germany by Deutsches Institut for Bautechnik as a supplier of non-climbable polypropylene (PP) inspection chambers with corresponding section tubes made of PVC-U for installation in the ground.

BT Bautechnik Impex GmBH + Co. KG has been issued with an SKZ Inspection report No. 361211/2.1/100328 for Borealis PP material BA204E used on the 225 x 375 base unit demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the German national technical approval Z-42.1-319.

Borealis Group including Borealis Polyolefine GmbH is certified compliant with quality management systems meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by DAkkS Deutsche Certificate No. A121206.

Borealis Group including Borealis Polyolefine GmbH has been issued with a certificate for the introduction and application of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2009 by DAkkS Deutsche Certificate No. A121207.

Bode GmbH is certified compliant with quality management systems meeting the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by Kiwa Nederland B.V. - Certificate No. KSC-K24488/04.

Bode GmbH has been issued with a KOMO® Product Certificate and Schedule issued on the basis of BRL 2013 – Vulcanized rubber pipe joint seals for waste water pipes by Kiwa Nederland B.V. - Certificate No. K4188/07.

Bode GmbH has provided a “Declaration of Conformity” (CE conformity) No. 89/106/EWG for their ‘Seals System’ SBR material compliance with EN 681-1.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG is verified as maintaining a quality management system to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 by DQS GmbH Certificate No. 496810 QM08.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG is verified as maintaining an Environmental Management System to the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 + Cor 1:2009 by DAkkS Certificate No. 496810 UM.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG has been issued with a KOMO® Product Certificate and Schedule issued on the basis of BRL 2013 – Vulcanized rubber for cold and hot non-drinking water applications by Kiwa Nederland B.V. - Certificate No K4195/17.

M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG has provided document No. 001/2010 (in German) to demonstrate their SBR material conformity with EN 681-1 in compliance with ISO/IEC 17050-1 – Conformity assessment-Suppliers declaration of conformity – Part 1: General requirements.

Copies of the above Certificates are available for downloading from the WSAA ‘Members Only’ IPAM Portal Website.


6.2 Compliance with Material Requirements 6.2.1 Polypropylene Material Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.2.2.1

WSA 137:2013, Table 2.1 nominates polypropylene (PP) material in compliance with ISO 8773 as a standard material in compliance with Clause 2.2.2.1.

The PP material is manufactured by Borealis as Grade BA204E to be compliant with ISO 8773. The details are listed in ‘Material data Sheets’ provided by BT Bautechnik and submitted to WSAA with the appraisal application.

BA204E is a high molecular weight, low melt flow rate polypropylene block copolymer with high impact strength. The Borealis specification sheet for BA204E lists the following typical physical properties:

• Density 900 kg/m3

• Melt Flow Rate 0.8 g / 10 minutes

• Flextural Modulus 1100 Mpa

• Tensile Stress at Yield 27 Mpa

• Tensile Strain at Yield 10 %

• Charpy Impact Strength, notched (+23º) 35 kJ/m2

• Charpy Impact Strength, notched (-20º) 4 kJ/m2

The Safety Data Sheet advises that PP BA204E is not classified as a dangerous preparation and no first aid measures are required. (Refer: www.borealisgroup.com for more information.)

WSA 137:2013, Clause 2.2.2.1 specifies a 1000 hour material durability test at 80°C at a negative pressure of -11.76 kPa deemed to equate to 4m depth of burial. This test is identical to testing specified in EN 13598-2, Clause A3.

BT engaged DYKA a Tessenderlo Group associate company in The Netherlands to conduct the test in their test laboratory. Two sample base units were tested and the test system was viewed by a KIWA Inspector and his report accompanied the DYKA report.

The DYKA test report has been submitted to WSAA and the results state: In accordance with EN 13598-1 Clause A3 Evaluation of Data, on completion of the 1000 hours test the samples were inspected for cracks and none were evident. The 2 samples passed the “material durability test” as specified in EN 13598-2 Annex A.

6.2.2 PVC-U Material Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.2.3.1

The PVC-U material used for BT injection moulded components is product certified compliant with EN 1401.1 requirements which fundamentally correspond with AS/NZS 1260 requirements.

BT Bautechnik Impex PVC-U injection moulded products are product certified for compliance with EN 1401.1 and are (AS/NZS 1260 SN6 rated) accepted by WSAA as AS/NZS 1260 compliant fittings without additional testing.

SMS sources PVC-U pipe materials from Certified Australian suppliers that are product certified to comply with AS/NZS 1260.

6.2.3 Elastomeric Seals Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.2.5

BT source the seals from Bode GmbH and M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung GmbH and both companies are ISO 9001 certified and the SBR seals are certified products.

http://www.borealisgroup.com/


The lip-seal-rings are manufactured in SBR elastomeric material to comply with EN681.1 which has equivalence with AS 1646.1 as specified in WSA 137.

The elastomeric sealing ring in the base units DN 150 and 225 socketed openings is a specially designed ring (patented) for connecting 3 types of pipe material, PVC, PP and PE. The ring is designed to absorb the differences in manufacturing tolerance for European pipe made in these materials. The plastic supporting ring inside the seal is to ensure the ring is properly positioned and remains tree root resistant. The joint is capable of providing 2º of deflection.

The seal in the DN 300 / 375 riser section and PVC reducer are designed for jointing with only PVC pipe with a smaller tolerance and does not require the internal reinforcing ring. This joint is also capable of providing 2º of deflection.

6.3 Freedom from defects Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.3

The BT Bautechnik Impex injection moulded PP and PVC products display consistent quality with no defects in the form of blisters or heat marks, chipped, rough or sharp edges and the joints are always smooth and provide an unhindered passage.

6.4 Dimensions 6.4.1 Sockets and Spigots. Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.4.1

To demonstrate dimensional and performance compliance with WSA 137, AS/NZS 1260, AS/NZS 5065, EN 1401.1 and ISO 8773 / DIN EN 1852-1 SMS has submitted the following:

PP Dimensional - Spigot diameters manufactured to ISO 8773 are nominally identical and with tighter tolerance in comparison to AS/NZS 5065 and AS/NZS 1260.

ISO 8773 wall thicknesses for each DN are almost identical for AS/NZS 5065 and AS/NZS 1260. The Australian standards have the maximum wall thickness 0.1 mm thinner than the ISO standard. Wall thicknesses for sockets are identical for ISO 8773 and AS/NZS 5065 and AS/NZS 1260.

PVC Dimensional – EN 1401-1 dimensional requirements for PVC injection moulded attachment fittings provided by SMS are in compliance with the dimensional requirements of AS/NZS 1260.

6.4.2 Effective sealing length. Reference WSA 137 Clause 2.4.2

The connections to the PP base units including the PVC-U DN300/225 or DN375/300 reducer and DN150 inlet/outlet are metric sockets with elastomeric seals dimensionally compatible with Australian made AS/NZS 1260 PVC-U DWV pipe.

The minimum length of engagement of the pipe spigot beyond the elastomeric seal is identical for all sizes in ISO 8773, AS/NZS 5065 and AS/NZS 1260.

The elastomeric joints are capable of providing 2º of deflection. Note2 Polypropylene (PP) sockets and spigots are not capable of being jointed with solvent cement.

BT PVC-U Fittings Parallel Sockets – The BT injection moulded PVC-U fittings are provided with an elastomeric seal but with the seal removed may be solvent cement jointed - EN 1401.1 specifies parallel sockets for solvent cement jointing and in Australia a gap filling solvent cement complying with AS/NZS 3879 must be used. With the elastomeric seal removed sufficient contact length is available for an adequate solvent cement joint seal(3). Note3: Solvent cement jointing with parallel sockets requires gap filling solvent cement in compliance with AS/NZS 3879


The DN 225 / 300 PVC-U, DWV, riser pipe (AS/NZS 1260 – SN4) is cut to length on site and supplied by the installer.

6.5 Packaging, storage, handling and transportation. Polypropylene MS’s are light and easy to handle by one person. While PP MS’s are light they should not be thrown around or subjected to loading with heavy objects that may distort the shape. However, some distortion to fittings will recover when left unencumbered for 24 hours.

SMS PP MS’s must not be stored uncovered in direct sunlight for more than 3 months.

SMS assemble the MS’s, package orders onto pallets or skids, strap down and apply shrink wrapping for delivery to regional outlets or individual customers.

7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Structural Integrity of the Base Units Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.2

Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS.

WSA 137-2013 Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts for Sewerage states the structural integrity of base units shall be determined in accordance with the test procedure given in EN 14830.

EN 14830:2007 - Thermoplastics inspection chamber and manhole bases –Test methods for buckling resistance. This Standard applies the same test method and long term calculation as ISO 13267:2010 as applied for the testing of the SMS DN 150 X 300 Maintenance shaft.

SMS engaged Falcon Test Engineers, N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720 to conduct the 1000 hour Structural Integrity Tests specified in Clause 3.2 of WSA 137 and in accordance with Appendix C and ISO 13267.

7.1.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. Falcon provided Report No. 6136 dated 05/03/13. This report tabled a series of 15 sets of measurements taken during the course of the 1000 hour test period. The report concluded that ‘No signs of cracking or collapse were observed.

The Falcon report and table of measurements were provided to DBC Engineering Pty Ltd to establish the 50 year predicted values to determine the predicted deflections as specified in Clause 3.2 of WSA 137. DBC Engineering provided the computations to determine a 50 year predicted value for deflection of the inspection chamber wall. These values were calculated based on the procedure of ISO 9967 Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of creep ratio. The DBC conclusion in Report No.SMS1301 dated 19th March 2013 prepared in accordance with WSA137- Appendix C and ISO 13267 stated:

“The predicted 50 year vertical, H, deformations shall be ≤5% of the main sewer pipe outside diameter. The predicted 50 year horizontal, W, deformations shall be ≤10% of the main sewer outside diameter The results indicate that the 50 year prediction deflection in direct ‘H’ is 4.16 mm and ‘W’ is 10.57 mm. These values are below the suggested maximums of Clause 3.2.”

7.1.2 Test specimen DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. Falcon provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14. This report tabled a series of 15 sets of measurements taken during the course of the 1000 hour test period. The report concluded that ‘No signs of cracking or collapse were observed.

The Falcon report and table of measurements were provided to Aisha Sadikay at Generalife (formerly DBC Engineering Pty Ltd) to establish the 50 year predicted values to determine the allowable deflections as specified in Clause 3.2 of WSA 137. Aisha Sadikay


provided the computations to determine a 50 year predicted value for deflection of the inspection chamber wall. These values were calculated based on the procedure of ISO 9967 Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of creep ratio. The conclusion in Report No.SMS1401-1 dated 30th May 2014 prepared in accordance with WSA137- Appendix C and ISO 13267 stated:

“The predicted 50 year vertical, H, deformations shall be ≤5% of the main sewer pipe outside diameter. The predicted 50 year horizontal, W, deformations shall be ≤10% of the main sewer outside diameter “The predicted 50 year vertical H deformation is 4.46 mm. The predicted 50 year horizontal W deformation is 11.94 mm. These values are below the design criteria as specified in WSA- 137:2013 Clause 3.2 Structural Integrity of Base.” 7.2 Impact Resistance of the Base Units Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.3

7.2.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. Falcon provided Report No. 6566 dated 17/06/14. This report concluded that “No cracking or damage was observed.”

7.2.2Test specimen DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. Falcon provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14. This report concluded that “No cracking or damage was observed.”

7.3 Ring Stiffness of the Riser Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.4

AS/NZS 1260 DN 225 / 300 PVC-U riser pipe (Min SN4) is supplied by the installer.

7.4 Accessibility Test Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.6

SMS has submitted test reports from Falcon Engineering (N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720)

7.4.1 Test specimen - DN 150 X DN 300 riser connection base unit triple branch entry or junction (45º-180º-45º) Test Report No. 6566 dated 17/06/14. The report provides the following results:

Part 1, Standard shape ‘A’ tool passed through all access and exit/entry points with a pulling force of no more than 250N.

Part 2, Standard shape ‘B’ tool passed through all access and exit/entry points with a pulling force of no more than 250N.

7.4.2 Test specimen - DN 225 X DN 375 riser connection base unit in line (180) PP MS Falcon provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14. The report provides the following results:

Part 1, Standard shape ‘A’ tool passed through all access and exit/entry points with a pulling force of no more than 250N.

Part 2, Standard shape ‘B’ tool passed through all access and exit/entry points with a pulling force of no more than 250N.

Testing was repeated with inlet and outlet fitted with a 225 X 45° bend, 225 X 200 and 200 X 150 reducer combination. For this setup Standard Shape ‘A’ tool and Standard shape ‘B’ tool were used.


7.5 Elastomeric Seal Joints 7.5.1 Joints between a pipe and the base unit of a MS Reference WSA 13, Clause 3.7.2

7.5.1.1 Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS.

Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6566 dated 17/06/14 describing the following tests performed to establish the leaktightness of the elastomeric seal joints between the pipe and base of the MS:

Part 1:The required socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions (listed below) were subjected to -50 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes demonstrated the internal vacuum did not rise by more than 1.2 kPa over the test period of 15 minutes. The maximum allowable rise is 3 kPa.

Part 2:The required socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions (listed below) were subjected to an internal hydraulic pressure of 5 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes. Each individual seal was tested for leaks. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.

Part 3:The required socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions (listed below) were subjected to an internal hydraulic pressure of 50 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes. Each individual seal was tested for leaks. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.

• Test temperature - 23° ± 5°C

• Socket distortion= 5%

• Pipe distortion = 10%

• Angular distortion = 2°

Elastomeric seal joints have previously been Hydrostatic Pressure tested to 85 +5 -0 kPa for 60 +5 -0 minutes, liquid Infiltration tested (vacuum) to -80 + 5 – 0 kPa for 60 +5 -0 minutes.


Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14 describing the following tests performed to establish the leaktightness of the elastomeric seal joints between the pipe and base of the MS:

Part 1: The required socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions (listed below) were subjected to -50 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes demonstrated the internal vacuum did not rise by more than 1.2 kPa over the test period of 15 minutes. The maximum allowable rise is 3 kPa.

Part 2: The required socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions (listed below) were subjected to an internal hydraulic pressure of 5 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes. Each individual seal was tested for leaks. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.

Part 3: The required socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions (listed below) were subjected to an internal hydraulic pressure of 50 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes. Each individual seal was tested for leaks. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.

• Test temperature - 23° ± 5°C

• Socket distortion= 5%

• Pipe distortion = 10%

• Angular distortion = 2°

7.5.2 Watertightness of the base unit to riser connection Reference WSA 13, Clause 3.7.3


Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6566 dated 17/06/14 describing the following test performed to establish watertightness between the base unit and riser connection:


Part 1: The sample with elastomeric sealed joints was subjected to an internal hydraulic pressure of 5 kPa (gauge) for 15 minutes. Each individual seal was tested for leaks. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.


Part 3: The sample with elastomeric sealed joints was subjected to socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions while an internal vacuum of -50 kPa (gauge) was applied for 15 minutes. The internal vacuum did not rise by more than 2 kPa over the test period of 15 minutes. The maximum allowable rise is 5 kPa.


Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14 describing the following test performed to establish watertightness between the base unit and riser connection:



Part 3: The sample with elastomeric sealed joints was subjected to socket, pipe and pipe angular distortions while an internal vacuum of -50 kPa (gauge) was applied for 15 minutes. The internal vacuum did not rise by more than 2 kPa over the test period of 15 minutes. The maximum allowable rise is 5 kPa.

7.5.3 Watertightness between riser and accompanying components Reference WSA 13, Clause 3.7.4


Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6566 dated 17/06/14 describing the following test performed to establish watertightness between the base unit DN 300 riser socket and the DN 300 / 225 eccentric riser connection:

With the inlet and outlet plugged a length of DN 300 pipe was added to the RR socket of the eccentric riser connection. The pipe was filled with water to a height of 5m. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.

7.5.3.2 Test specimen DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14 describing the following test performed to establish watertightness between the base unit DN 300 riser socket and the DN 375 / 300 eccentric riser connection:

With the inlet and outlet plugged a length of DN 300 pipe was added to the RR socket of the eccentric riser connection. The pipe was filled with water to a height of 5m. No leakage as observed over the test period of 15 minutes.

7.5.4 Watertightness of telescopic section of riser Reference WSA 13, Clause 3.7.5


Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6566 dated 17/06/14 describing the following test performed to establish watertightness of telescopic connection between the base unit DN 300 riser socket and the DN 300 riser:


The maintenance shaft with inlet and outlet plugged was fitted with a 6m length of pipe to the riser socket. The maintenance shaft, riser and pipe were filled with water to a height of 5m and inspected for leakage over a period of 15 minutes and no leakage was observed.


This base unit will not be tested as the installation will not be used with a telescopic section as the riser will be reduced using a PVC injection moulded DN 375 / 300 spig / soc reducer installed into the riser section.

7.5.5 Watertightness of cone (reducer) to riser connection Reference WSA 13, Clause 3.7.6

See 7.5.3 above.

7.5.6 Effective seal Reference WSA 13, Clause 3.7.7

Elastomeric seals have been tested for seal contact width to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of WSA 137 (AS 1646).

SMS has submitted N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720, Falcon Engineering Laboratory Certificate No’s. 3133, 4438 & 4439 demonstrating compliance with WSA 137, Clause 3.7.7 for the DN 150, 225, 300 & 375 socket seals contact width and pressure.

7.6 Integrity of the Lid and Seal Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.8

Liquid infiltration test to Clause 3.8.2 is not required for DN 225 & 300 PVC-U, SWJ 'push on' caps as they are manufactured and certified compliant with AS/NZS 1260.

Liquid infiltration test to Clause 3.8.2 is not required for DN 225 & 300 PVC-U, solvent weld-on cap with screw lock lid as they are manufactured and certified compliant with EN 1401-1 (AS/NZS 1260 equivalent).

7.7 Riser and riser joint load resistance Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.10

7.7.1 General design - Clause 3.10.1 With reference to 3.10.1 (b) adopting a telescopic riser system – The DN 150 X 300 SMS PP MS base unit when used without a reducer and the stop section of DWV pipe may be installed to provide a telescopic riser function. The riser pipe should be installed into the base unit to the nominated depth past the seal (as marked on pipe spigot end). This will provide more than 30 mm of telescopic riser settlement. Note4: It is recommended that SMS PP MS have the riser installed to bear on the stop or shoulder in the base unit. The backfill material should be placed around the base unit and riser in the nominated layers and fully compacted to minimize any subsidence forces. This is especially important when a drop tee is installed in the riser. 7.7.2 Riser and Riser Joint Load Resistance Reference WSA 137 Clause 3.10.2.


The DN 150 X 300 SMS PP MS base unit has been Load Tested in accordance with the requirements of AS 4999 Appendix E. The testing was carried out by N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720, Falcon Engineering, and the testing was reported in Laboratory Certificate No. 3353 demonstrating compliance as submitted to WSAA.

The test consisted of a top load test of 15kN held for 5 minutes and the unit inspected joint diameters measured. Falcon reported that there were no visible signs of deformation or damage after the test and the unit maintained structural integrity at the completion of testing. This test was followed by a vacuum test of -80kPa held for 60 minutes and the unit


again inspected and the joint diameters measured. There was no leakage observed in the structure of the maintenance shaft during testing.

The above testing is identical to the requirements specified in WSA 137 Clause 3.10.2.


Tested in accordance with WSA 137 Clause 3.10.2

Falcon Engineering provided Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14 describing the following test performed to establish riser and riser joint load resistance in accordance with Appendix ‘D’ of WSA 137.

The reported result states;

No changes in external dimensions beyond the stated limits were observed and upon completion of the vacuum test no damage or distortion was observed.

Summaries of all Test results are shown in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1

WSA 137 – SECTION 3 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY PP MS Max Installation depth = 4m (E) = Edgetec/Generalife (F) = Falcon

Clause Requirement Test specimen Report No. Result

3.2 Structural Integrity DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (E) SMS 1301 Pass

3.2 Structural Integrity DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (E) SMS 1401.1 Pass

3.3 Impact resistance of base DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6566 Pass

3.3 Impact resistance of base DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6567B Pass

3.6 Accessibility test DN 150 X 300 junction PP MS (F) 6566 Pass

3.6 Accessibility test DN 225 X 375 junction PP MS (F) 6567B Pass

3.7.2 Joints between pipes & base DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6566 Pass

3.7.2 Joints between pipes & base DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6567B Pass

3.7.3 Watertightness base to riser DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6566 Pass

3.7.3 Watertightness base to riser DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6567B Pass

3.7.4 Watertightness -reducer/riser DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6566 Pass

3.7.4 Watertightness -reducer/riser DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6567B Pass

3.7.5 Watertightness - telescopic DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6566 Pass

3.7.7 Effective seal DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 3133 Pass

3.7.7 Effective seal DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 4438 & 9 Pass

3.10.2 Riser & Joint load resistance DN 150 X 300 junction (180) PP MS. (F) 3353 Pass

3.10.2 Riser & Joint load resistance DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS. (F) 6567B Pass


8 MANUFACTURE

8.1 Dimensions of the base unit Reference WSA 137 Clause 4.1

The Bautechnik PP moulded base units have strengthening ribs and the riser section has 5.5 mm + 1.5 mm – 0 mm wall thickness. The ribbed under section has a wall thickness of 6 mm + 1 mm – 0 mm. The DN 150 socket minimum wall thickness is 4.5 mm which exceeds the thickness of AS/NZS 1260 that allows a DN 150 moulded fitting to have a wall thickness of 4.0 mm.

8.2 Welding Reference WSA 137 Clause 4.2.2

The PP moulded base unit is manufactured in the BT Bautechnik factory in two halves with the DN 300 / 375 riser section butt welded to the channeled under section.

The BT Bautechnik factory has been audited by Global-Mark and a WaterMark Product Certification certificate issued. The welding process has been assessed and noted by Global-Mark as conducted by trained and competent workers.

8.3 Solvent Cement Jointing Polypropylene (PP) spigots and sockets cannot be solvent cement welded or solvent cement welded to PVC.

9 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION SMS Installation Instructions can be found in Appendix F.

PP Maintenance Shafts are installed as part of the PVC-U sewer line using the same embedment and compaction. This pipelaying process is usually accomplished by experienced pipelayers / contractors and any training is usually a requirement of the water agency. SMS provide personalised customer service with 24 hour technical and “in field” support where required.

The lower half of the base unit has strengthening ribs on the underside that do not cause impediment to bedding and footing ribs for ease of standing and locking into the underlay material. The DN 300 / 375 riser section of the base unit has circular strengthening ribs that do not cause impediment to the free flow of granular bedding material. The PVC-U riser should be installed with embedment compacted in layers as prescribed by the water agency.

10 PRODUCT MARKING BT PVC injection mouldings have the BT logo and marking as prescribed in EN 1401.1 moulded into the outer surface of each component which is generally in compliance with AS/NZS 1260. The marking includes:

• Number of the standard Z-42.1-319

• Application area code UD

• Manufacturers name BT

• Nominal size (Pipe OD eg 250 [225])

• Minimum wall thickness SDR 41

• Material PP/ PVC

• Manufacturers information (Traceability information code)

SMS add the following marking with adhesive label.

• SEWER MAINTENANCE SHAFT P/L AND CONTACT DETAILS.

• SAFE INSTALLATION DEPTH – 4 METRES.


• WARNING: DO NOT STORE UNCOVERED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR MORE THAN 3 MONTHS.

• WaterMark Product Certification – WMTS509 & WM 040151

• Not to be used in areas of temporary or permanent fluctuating high water table without anti-floatation device.

The elastomeric ring marking includes, size, DIN EN 681, SBR and other marking related to manufacture.

11 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION The assembled MS units are loaded onto pallets or skids, shrink wrapped and strapped down for delivery to regional outlets or individual customers.

12 PRODUCT WARRANTY The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of The Trade Practices Act 1974, which covers manufacture to the relevant standard, and details of warranty is included in their terms and conditions of sale.

13 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT

WSAA first published Product Appraisal Report PA 02/08 in 2004 and subject to various conditions, the following WSAA member agencies have approved the SMS DN 300 x 150 MS assemblies:

ACTEW (Canberra) Power & Water (NT)

SA Water South East Water (Melbourne)

Barwon Water (Geelong) Unity Water (SEQ Sunshine Coast)

Central Highlands Water (Ballarat) Sydney Water

City West Water (Melbourne) Yarra Valley Water (Melbourne)

Coliban Water (Bendigo) Cairns Regional (QLD)

Gippsland Water (VIC) Logan City Council (SEQ)

Gold Coast Water (SEQ) Rockhampton Regional (QLD)

Hunter Water (Newcastle) Central Highlands Regional (QLD)

Lower Murray Water (NSW) South Burnett Regional (QLD)

14 DISCUSSION WSAA product appraisal of the SMS polypropylene (PP) sewer maintenance shaft was originally published in 2004 as PA 02/08 and republished with an extended range in 2010 as PA 09/08. This appraisal further extends the product range and demonstrates compliance with the recently published WSAA Industry Standard for Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage – WSA 137:2013.

The SMS polypropylene MS’s have been in installed for some 10 years in Australia and some 25 years in Europe. SMS has no recorded failures of these PP MS’s and installers constantly comment on the ease of use benefits SMS MS’s offer.

SMS has recently gained WaterMark Certification – WM 040151 for compliance with WaterMark Technical Standard - WMTS509 providing approval for use by plumbers throughout Australia.




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16 LIFE EXPECTANCY The SMS Polypropylene (PP) sewer Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units and assemblies have been tested and rated as safe for installation depth of 4 metres. Testing in accordance with WSA 137 Clause 3.2 indicates the life expectancy should be in excess of 50 years.

Any given life expectancy may increase or decrease as a result of the quality of installation, system operating conditions, operating environment and other geographical and site specific factors.

This appraisal concludes that:

The SMS Polypropylene (PP) sewer Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units are ‘fit for purpose’ and suitable for connection to DWV PVC pipe conforming to AS/NZS 1260.

17 FUTURE WORKS SMS is to have the polypropylene products (MS’s) product certified for compliance with WSA 137:2013 before July 2015.

18 REPORT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that WSAA members and associates, subject to any specific requirements, conditionally accept/authorise the SMS Polypropylene (PP) sewer Maintenance Shaft (MS) base units and assemblies as listed in Section 4 "Scope of Appraisal” that are relevant to sewer pipelines as provided in pipeline design, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning in accordance with applicable WSAA Codes and the manufacturer’s requirements where specified.

19 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.

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Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl Radford, Phone: 03 8605 7601 email [email protected].

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APPENDIX A - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from the WSAA ‘Members Only’ IPAM Portal Website.

TABLE A1 - SMS (Sewer Maintenance Shaft) – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008

Certification licence no. QEC14353

Certifying agency SAI Global

First date of certification 8 August 2001

Current date of certification 26 June 2013

Expiry date of certification 8 August 2016

TABLE A2 – BT Bautechnik Impex – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. 1746/10.R

Certifying agency SKZ

First date of certification February 1998

Current date of certification 4 April 2014

Expiry date of certification 3 April 2017

TABLE A3 – BT Bautechnik Impex – Product Certificate

Quality Systems Standard DIN EN 1401-1:2009-7

Certification licence no. 3611

Certifying agency SKZ

First date of certification 11 May 2004

Current date of certification 18 March 2013

Expiry date of certification 31 October 2017


TABLE A4- Borealis Group – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. A121206

Certifying agency DAkkS Deutsche Akkrediteirungsstelle

First date of certification Not listed

Current date of certification 28 February 2013

Expiry date of certification 27 February 2016

TABLE A5 – Bode GmbH – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. K24488/03

Certifying agency Kiwa Nederland B.V.

First date of certification 1 March 2004


Expiry date of certification 15 June 2016

TABLE A6 – Bode GmbH – Product Certificate

Quality Systems Standard KOMO Product Certificate – requirements of EN681-1


Certifying agency Kiwa Nederland B.V

First date of certification 1 October 2008


Expiry date of certification Indefinite

TABLE A7 – M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS


Certification licence no. 4968 10 QM08

Certifying agency DQS GmbH.

First date of certification Not listed

Current date of certification 21 February 2014

Expiry date of certification 30 January 2017


TABLE A8 – M.O.L. Gummiverarbeitung – Product Certificate

Quality Systems Standard KOMO Product Certificate – requirements of EN681-1


Certifying agency Kiwa Nederland B.V

First date of certification 15 July 2013

Current date of certification 1 October 2013

Expiry date of certification Indefinite


APPENDIX B – SMS BROCHURE



APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION



APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS

Kevin Kitchen

General Manager

(SMS) Sewer Maintenance Shaft Pty Ltd

11 Garden Boulevard

DINGLEY VIC AUSTRALIA 3172

Phone: 1300 482 228

Fax: 1300 726 221

Mobile: 0418 142 242

Email: [email protected]

Website www.sewerms.com.au

For distributer information see the SMS website.

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APPENDIX E - NATA LABORATORY TEST RESULTS Test specimen DN 150 X 300 in line (180) PP MS.

Falcon Test Engineers, N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720 - Report No. 6136 dated 05/03/13 - 1000 hour Structural Integrity Test specified in Clause 3.2 of WSA 137 and in accordance with Appendix C and ISO 13267.

DBC Engineering Report No.SMS1301 - Computations determining 50 year predicted value for deflection of the inspection chamber wall based on the procedure of ISO 9967 Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of creep ratio.

Test specimen DN 225 X 375 in line (180) PP MS.

Falcon Test Engineers, N.A.T.A. Accredited Laboratory No. 1720 - Report No. 6567B dated 12/06/14 - 1000 hour Structural Integrity Test specified in Clause 3.2 of WSA 137 and in accordance with Appendix C and ISO 13267.

Generalife Report No.SMS1401-1 - Computations determining 50 year predicted value for deflection of the inspection chamber wall based on the procedure of ISO 9967 Thermoplastics pipes — Determination of creep ratio.

The above reports are ‘Commercial in Confidence’ and retained on file by WSAA.


APPENDIX F – INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS







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