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OsmaDrain
The OsmaDrain system is designed for use in gravity drainage The majority of OsmaDrain fittings are either single or double
installations with pipe and fittings being offered in 110mm and socketed components to provide total flexibility in use and to
160mm diameters. reduce installation time on site. The sockets of the components
are specially designed to accommodate the co-injected,
The OsmaDrain range includes a wide variety of standard combined cap and seal – See Joint Design.
components such as Bends, Junctions and Rodding Access
Fittings together with specialized fittings such as fully roddable Material
Bottle Gullies.
a) Pipes and Fittings
The OsmaDrain range offers two alternative means of access to All pipe and most fittings are manufactured from
underground drainage pipelines, giving Specifiers and Installers unplastized, polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U). Polypropylene is
the freedom to choose the most suitable system for their needs. used for Adjustable Bends and other ancillary components.
The alternatives are: Polyethylene is used for the range of Yard Gullies.
b) Sealing Rings
Sealed Access Fittings The OsmaDrain co-injection, snap-cap and sealing ring
concept are made from a combination of: Snap-Cap
(for use in either suspended drainage and/or traditional manhole Polypropylene and Sealing Ring TPE. Where applicable,
applications). OsmaDrain 110mm and 160mm sockets are supplied
complete with a captive ring seal.
Sealed Rodding Access Fittings
Standards
(for use where access is required to the drainage system for
testing, inspection, maintenance and the removal of debris. a British Standards institution
Where a British or European standard does not exist and again $ British Board of Agrément
where applicable OsmaDrain fittings are covered by a British
Board of Agrément Certificate. The OsmaDrain system has been awarded the following British
Board Agrément certificate. 87/1835 OsmaDrain Underground
Joint design Drainage.
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Pipe and Joint Technology
OsmaDrain
Elastomeric
Sealing Ring
Descriptions and illustrations in this publication are for guidance The following Wavin publications are also available from the
only. The fittings illustrated are generally typical of the OsmaDrain Literature Department at Chippenham.
110mm sizes. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors,
omissions or incorrect assumptions. Refer to the product itself General
if more detailed information is required. Due to the continuing Wavin Below Ground & Civils System: Trade Price List
programme of product improvement the Company reserves
the right to amend any published information or to modify any Gravity Drain and Sewer Systems
product without prior notice. OsmaDrain Domestic Channel Drainage Systems:
Product and Installation Manual
Dimensions Osma UltraRib System:
Product and Installation Manual
Unless otherwise stated all dimensions are in millimetres (mm). Osma Inspection Chamber Range:
Product and Installation Manual
Symbols
Stormwater Management Systems
a) British Standard Kitemark a Wavin AquaCell System:
Identifies pipes and fittings which are manufactured under Product and Installation Manual
the B.S.I. Certification Scheme. Wavin Q-Bic Plus:
Product and Installation Manual
b) British Board of Agrément $ Wavin Flow Control Valves:
Identifies non-Kitemarked fittings which are covered by a Product Overview
British Board of Agrément Certificate. Wavin Commercial Rainwater Re-use System:
Product Overview
Colour Wavin Civils Channel:
Product and Installation Manual
Most pipe and fittings – Golden Brown Wavin Quickstream Siphonic Roof Drainage Systems:
Ring Seals – Black Product and Installation Manual
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Weights and Dimensions
OsmaDrain
The following pages illustrate the 110mm and 160mm OsmaDrain The OsmaDrain range of 110/160mm pipes comply with
range of underground gravity drainage and sewerage pipes, the requirements of BS EN 13476-2 and are Kitemarked in
fittings and accessories. Part numbers, descriptions, dimensions accordance with the BSI certification scheme. OsmaDrain pipe
and weights of pipe are included. is supplied in two diameters, 110mm and 160mm, plain ended
and in standard lengths of either 3 or 6 metres.
Nominal
110 160
Size (mm)
Pipe min 3.2 4.1
Wall
Fittings min 3.2 4.1
Thickness
Junctions min 3.8 4.1
Nominal
OD A
Size (mm)
OD
110 132 58
160 191 75
Nominal Number of 3m/6m lengths Dimensions (mm) Weight per bundle (kg)
Size (mm) per bundle height width 3m 6m
110 50 725 1145 240 480
160 25 865 1035 225 450
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Product Description Nominal Size (mm) 110 160 Page
Adjustable Bends S/S Bend – 0° – 30° l 15
D/S Bend – 0° – 30° l 15
Long Radius Bends P/E Long Radius Bend – 90° l l 15
P/E Long Radius Bend – 45° l l 16
S/S Long Radius Bend – 87.5° with 900mm spigot l 16
S/S Long Radius Bend – 45° l 16
D/S Long Radius Rest Bend – 87.5° l 16
D/S Long Radius Bend – 45° l 17
Equal Junctions S/S Junction – 87.5° l l 17
D/S Junction – 87.5° l l 17
S/S Junction – 45° l l 17
D/S Junction – 45° l l 17
Unequal Junctions S/S Junction – 87.5°– 160mm x 110mm l 18
D/S Junction – 87.5°– 160mm x 110mm l 18
S/S Junction – 45°– 160mm x 110mm l 18
D/S Junction – 45°– 160mm x 110mm l 18
Anti-Flood Valves S/S Anti-flood Valve – single valve, for surface water only l l 19
Sealed Access Fittings S/S Inspection Pipe l 19
S/S Equal Double Inspection Junction – 45º l 19
Sealed Rodding Eyes P/E Rodding Eye – Straight – 15kN (1.5 Tonnes) l l 20
S/S Rodding Eye – 45°– 15kN (1.5 Tonnes) l 20
Screwed Access Fittings P/E Screwed Access Cover l l 20
S/S Screwed Access Cover l l 20
S/S Short Radius Access Bend – 87.5° l 21
S/S Access Pipe l l 21
D/S Short Radius Access Bend – 87.5° l 21
D/S Equal Access Junction – 87.5° l 21
Socket Plugs Socket Plug l 22
P/E Socket Plug – closed boss socket l 22
P/E Socket Plug l 22
P/E Socket Plug – open boss socket l 22
Universal Gully Fittings S/S Universal Gully Trap l 23
P/E Plain Hopper l 23
P/E Vertical Inlet Hopper l 23
P/E Sealed Access Hopper l 23
SW/S Plain Hopper l 23
SW/S Vertical Inlet Hopper l 24
S/S Bossed Pipe l 24
Sealed Access Cover l 24
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Product Details
OsmaDrain
Pipe
P/E Pipe
• 3 metre and 6 metre lengths
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Couplers
A D/S Coupler
B
• For jointing OsmaDrain slotted pipe
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Socket
S/S Settlement Socket
• Expansion joint, installed vertically to accommodate
differential settlement
A
Material: PVC-U
Sleeve
A Protection Sleeve
• For protection of pipe passing through walls
Material: PVC-U
B
Adaptors
A D/S Adaptor to Clay
• For connecting OsmaDrain to thickwall clay spigot
Material: Polypropylene
C
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A D/S Adaptor
• Connetor to BS EN 295 thinwall clay spigot
Material: Polypropylene
C
B
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B C
110 4D129 135 132 110
160 6D129 185 184 160
A Rainwater Adaptor
• For connecting 68mm round PVC-U RW pipe to 110mm
OsmaDrain socket or spigot, external use only
B
C Material: Polypropylene
D
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B C D
110 4D149 70 55 110 136
C Material: Polypropylene
Material: EPDM
B
Material: Polypropylene
C
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B C
110 4D464 175 95 55
Material: Polypropylene
Reducers
A S/S Level Invert Reducer
• To 82mm/110mm OsmaDrain
Material: PVC-U
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Short Radius Bends
A S/S Short Radius Bend – 87.5º
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
C
B
110 4D168 a 84 88 173
Double Socket
A D/S Short Radius Bend – 87.5º
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
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D/S Short Radius Bend – 15º
Material: PVC-U
A
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
C
B
110 4D567 a 84 83 164
160 6D567 a 117 117 232
Material: PVC-U
A
Adjustable Bends
S/S Adjustable Bend – 30º
A • For variable angles up to 30º, rotate segments to achieve
required angle
Material: Polypropylene
C
Material: Polypropylene
C
Material: PVC-U
R
A
Material: PVC-U
R
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A R
110 4D283 a 310 460*
160 6D283 a 460 690*
R
Material: PVC-U
B
C Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B C R
110 4D181 a 282 220 900 250*
Material: PVC-U
B
R
A
C Material: PVC-U
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D/S Long Radius Bend – 45º
A
Material: PVC-U
R
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
B
Equal Junctions
S/S Equal Junction – 87.5º
A
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
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Anti-Flood Valves
S/S Anti-Flood Valve
• For surface and foul water applications
• Single valve
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
B
• Use in conjunction with D/S Bend (Spare cover 4D702)
C
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
B Material: PVC-U
B Material: PVC-U
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B S/S Short Radius Access Bend – 87.5°
• Allows access via screwed access cover to the drainage
C
system for cleaning
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
C
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B C
110 4D274 a 95 118 130
160 6D274 a 124 155 196
Material: PVC-U
A
Material: PVC-U
C
Material: Polypropylene/Rubber
A
B
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B
110 4D291 a 55 95
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
Material: PVC-U
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Universal Gully Fittings
A S/S Universal Gully Trap
• To obtain ‘P’, ‘Q’ or ‘S’ trap add appropriate 45º or 87.5°
OsmaDrain bend
D
C
Material: PVC-U
B
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A B C D
110 4D500 $ 220 300 175 205
Material: PVC-U
C
Material: PVC-U
C
Material: PVC-U
C
Material: PVC-U
C
B
• With solvent socket
Material: PVC-U
C
Material: PVC-U
B
Access
Material: PVC-U
A
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A
– 4D526 $ 160
Bottle Gullies
BxB P/E Access Gully
• Square with rotating top and grid
C
Material: Polypropylene
A
Material: Polypropylene
D
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Sealed Cover Plate
OsmaDrain
• For use with 4D860 Paved Area Gully only
A
Material: Polypropylene
Access
Material: PVC-U
boss open
C
Material: PVC-U
Access
Material: PVC-U
A
Nominal Part Dimensions (mm)
Size (mm) Number A
– 4D915 217
DI Grating
• For 4D900/901 Bottle Gully
• Supplied complete with four fixing screws
A
Material: Polypropylene
A
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Perforated Catchment Bucket
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
110 4D086
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
110 4D085
Bracket Plate
Adjustable Brace
• Used for creating anchor points
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Testing Equipment
Stopper for Testing
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
110 4D998
160 6D998
Nominal Part
Size Number
250ml can 4D380
Nominal Part
Size Number
125ml can 4D383 a
Soluble Lubricant
Nominal Part
Size Number
0.5kg tub 4D391
Soluble Lubricant
Nominal Part
Size Number
2.5kg tub 4D395
Material: Polypropylene/TPE
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
110 4D116
160 6D116
Ring Seal
Material: TPE
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
110 4D130
160 6D130
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D317
Screws
• New style (Pack of 4)
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D318
Material: PVC-U
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D902
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Access Liner
• For Bend
Material: PVC-U
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D909
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D904
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D992
Material: Polypropylene
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D505
Gully Grating
Material: Polypropylene
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D506 $
Material: Rubber
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D993
Gully Grating
Material: Polypropylene
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D906
Material: PVC-U/Polypropylene
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D908
Material: Polypropylene
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D851
Spare Top
Material: Polypropylene
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D861
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Spares – 4D420/4D492
Sealed Inspection Junction Plug
Material: PVC-U
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D494
Material: Metal
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D418
Material: EPDM
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D421
Material: PVC-U
Nominal Part
Size (mm) Number
– 4D930
The main contractor, or sub-contractor, needs no special When vehicles with a flat bed are used for transporting loose
equipment or power. pipes, make sure the bed is free of nails and other projections.
Contractors are responsible for checking layout drawings to Support pipes throughout their length. Load pipes so that they
ensure they are correct so that expensive site alterations do not do not overhang the vehicle by more than one metre.
have to be made after laying.
Always load pipes with larger diameters and thicker walls before
Contractors may make up OsmaDrain components such as gully those of smaller diameters and thinner walls. OsmaDrain pipes
assemblies off-site and in clean working conditions – particularly should always be lifted off the vehicle, not dragged, thus avoiding
when components have solvent welded joints. damage to the pipe ends.
Pipes and fittings made from PVC-U, Polypropylene and/of Make sure vehicles have adequate side supports at approximately
Polyethylene are lightweight – between one sixth and one tenth 2 metre spacings, and that all uprights are flat, with no sharp
the weight of equivalent clay pipes. Nevertheless, care must be edges. Secure pipes during transit.
taken during transport, handling and storage.
Fittings are supplied in cardboard boxes or plastic bags.
Transport
Handling
Block bundles
Always be careful to avoid damage when handling pipe. Cold
Generally, pipes are delivered pre-packed in block bundles of weather reduces their impact strength, so take extra care when
standard quantities. In these bundles, pipes are held by straps handling pipe in wintry conditions.
and timber stretchers.
When unloading block bundles mechanically, use either nylon
Figure 1: Loading block bundles on to flat bed vehicle belt slings or fork lift trucks with smooth forks. Metal slings,
hooks or chains must not come into direct contact with the pipe.
Load and unload loose pipes by hand and avoid using skids.
When loose pipes have been transported one inside the other,
always remove the inner pipes first.
Nominal Number of 3m/6m lengths per Dimensions (mm) Weight per bundle (kg)
Size (mm) bundle height width 3m 6m
110 50 725 1145 250 500
160 25 865 1035 269 538
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Storage Figure 2: Storage of loose pipes on the ground
Block bundles
2m or 7 layers max.
Store block bundles on a reasonably flat surface free from sharp
projections likely to damage the pipes.
Take care when removing pipes from bundles as the straps are
under considerable tension and may flail when cut. 2m
Fittings
Sealing rings
The information included on this page is based on the It is important to take precautions against trench collapse. Do
recommendations given in: BS 8000-14: 1989, BS EN 1610: not open trenches too far in advance of pipe laying. Support the
1998, BS EN 752: 2008 and British29
Board of Agrement Certificate: sides of trenches that are deeper than 1.2 metres. Keep trench
87/1835. widths as narrow as practicable but not less than 300mm wider
than the pipe diameter, i.e. 150mm clear each side of the pipe to
Bedding and backfill must be of the correct specification. allow proper compaction of the sidefill.
Excavated ‘as-dug’ material may be suitable. (See BS EN 1610
and BS 8000: Part 14).
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OsmaDrain pipes laid on a 50mm Figure 5: OsmaDrain pipes laid on 50mm minimum of processed granular material
minimum processed granular bed
First 300mm of back selected to be free from
stones exceeding 40mm (unless processed
Where the as-dug material can be hand granular material extends 100mm above pipe
crown)
trimmed by shovel and is not puddled
when walked upon, a 50mm depth of
bedding material may be used. In this
case the material must be nominal 10mm
sigle sized aggregate with no sharp
edges, i.e. pea gravel (See Figure 5).
1. Place suitable sidefill material evenly As PVC-U pipes are flexible they can
In areas where loading is expected, pipes
on each side of the pipe in 100mm accommodate a degree of ground
laid at depths less than 0.9 metre below
layers. Pay particular attention to the movement and pressure without damage.
the finished surface of a road, (1.2m in
area under the lower quadrants of the However, if the pipe needs protection
adoptable situations) should be protected
pipe. Hand tamp well at each layer the following recommendations should
with a concrete slab of suitable strength
up to the pipe crown. Leave the pipe be followed:-
which should bridge the full width of the
crown exposed.
trench so it sits on the trench wall (See
2. If ‘as-dug’ material is free from Traffic free areas
Figure 8). or, alternatively the pipe can
stones exceeding 40mm, imported
be totally surrounded in concrete (See
processed granular material is not In areas where no loading is expected
Figure 9).
needed above the pipe crown (See (e.g. in gardens) pipes at depths less
Figure 5). Cover the pipe crown with than 0.6 metre, should, where necessary,
Concrete of suitable strength or the
a minimum of 300mm of compacted be protected against risk of damage
requirement for reinforced concrete to be
‘as-dug’ material. If ‘as-dug’ material from garden implements, for example
determined by the engineer or adopting
contains stones larger than 40mm, or by placing over them a layer of concrete
authority.
the pipe is deeper than 2 metres in paving slabs with at least a 75mm layer of
poor ground, extend the processed suitable material between pipe and slab.
The normal maximum depth for all
granular material for at least 100mm (See Figure 7). installations is 10 metres.
above the pipe crown.
3. In both cases, hand tamp the material
fully at the sides of the pipe while
tamping lightly over the crown. Figure 7: Pipe Protection in Traffic Free Areas – concrete paving slabs
Continue hand tamping until a finished
layer of 300mm, 225mm in adoptable
situations, has been placed over the
pipe.
4. ‘As-dug’ material may be backfilled
in 300mm/225mm layers and
mechanically tamped. Dumpers or
other vehicles must not be driven
along the pipe tracks as a means of
Concrete paving slabs
compacting. Surround vertical or
steeply raking pipes with 150mm
bedding material, suitably tamped up
to the invert level of the incoming pipe
(Backdrops) or to ground level.
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Use of concrete Figure 8: Pipe Protection – concrete slab
(reinforced if
needed to maintain alignment. necessary)
200mm 200mm
Min. 150mm
surrounds.
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Solvent Weld Joints 5. Apply one coat of Solvent Cement No Boss Socket Connections
2 (4D383) evenly, using a clean brush,
There are relatively few fittings which to both the mating surfaces, stroking These may be made on the top of sealed
need to be solvent jointed. The correct the cement along and not around the inspection junction covers using either
sequence for solvent jointing is as follows surfaces. a 32mm or 40mm Boss Socket Adaptor
(also see Figure 12): 6. Immediately insert the spigot straight (4S398/399).
into the socket until the full socket
1. Ensure that the pipe has been cut depth is reached, hold for 20–30 Make the connection by drilling out the
cleanly and at right angles to its axis. seconds and remove any surplus unperforated boss socket on the fitting
2. Clean swarf and other dirt from the cement from the mouth of the socket. using a standard 54mm hole cutter.
pipe end. 7. Each solvent joint must be completed Solvent weld as described in ’Solvent
3. Wipe the inside of the socket and the within 1½ minutes. Weld Joints’, pushing the adaptor the
spigot of the pipe or fitting to remove 8. The joint may be handled after 10 full depth along the keyway of the boss
any surface dirt. minutes and commissioned after 24 socket.
4. To remove grease and prepare hours.
the surfaces of the socket and Table 8: Solvent cement allowance
spigot, clean both surfaces with Do not thin Solvent Cement or Solvent
Nominal Approximate No. of
Osma Degreasing Cleaner No 1 Cement Filler. As these cements are
Size (mm) joints (per 500g)
(4D380) applied liberally on a clean solvent based it is essential to observe
110 44
nonsynthetic rag or absorbent paper. the normal precautions for solvents (see 160 24
‘Safety’ page 54).
4D095
Fit a small off-cut of 110mm pipe into Figure 13: Connection of internal
Floor level Floor level
the socket of the Short Radius Bend waste pipe
(4D561) so it ends up flush with the top Waste Pipe
of the socket 4D561. Insert the 32/40mm 4D298
4D299 4D205
(4D298) or 50mm (4D299) waste pipe
in to the connector, working the pipe Floor level Floor level
Fit an Adaptor (4D149) over the spigot Ground level Ground level
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Connection of external Osma round Connection to SquareLine Figure 19c: Connection to a 110mm
and square profile Rainwater Pipe Rainwater Pipe OsmaDrain socket
The Universal Drain Adaptor (4D159) can 1. Firstly, using the cutting guides,
be used in many types of applications, ie (located on the underside of
for connecting both circular and square the Adaptor) cut the Adaptor to
profiled rainwater pipes up to 70mm and therequired size.
a minimum 60mm round rainwater down 2. Fit the Adaptor to either an OsmaDrain
pipe. spigot or socket as detailed.
3. Ensure that the SquareLine rainwater
However it is recommended that the pipe is free from swarf.
Adaptor is only used in external situations. 4. Place the pipe into the Adaptor,
working the pipe through the opening,
Installation of Universal Drain until the pipe is located in the Adaptor
Adaptor to a suitable depth (See Figure 21).
5. Fix a suitable rainwater bracket no
Connection to a 110mm OsmaDrain more than 150mm from the Adaptor.
Spigot. Figure 20: Connection of Osma
Figure 19a: Connection to a 110mm RoundLine Rainwater Pipe
1. Check that the pipe has a straight OsmaDrain spigot 68mm Osma
edge and is free from swarf. RoundLine Pipe
1. Remove the snap cap and sealing ring Figure 21: Connection of SquareLine
from the socketed component. Rainwater Pipes
2. Turn the Adaptor inside out (See 61mm Osma
SquareLine Pipe
Figure 19b).
3. Fit the Adaptor, ensuring that the
Ground level Ground level
outer lip is located on the outside of
the socket, with the inner lip located Figure 19b: Adaptor turned inside out 4D159
within the socket itself (See Figure
19c).
Installation of backdrops
4D581
Benching sloped
to top of in-situ
formed channel
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Sealed Access Fittings Figure 24: Sealed Access Manhole and standpipe
Single Steal
Manhole Cover
Installation of Sealed Access
Fittings
Stand Pipe Assembly
Manholes with Sealed Access Fittings Access Plug
are generally constructed in the same
way as traditional manholes but as
watertightness is not critical, unlined
brick or concrete manholes may be
permitted. Benching of the pipework is
essential. Waste Pipe
Wall not
1. Bed all Sealed Access Fittings in necessarily
watertight
cement mortar on a suitable concrete
base.
2. Make pipe connections in the same
way as the standard ring seal jointing
of fittings (see Ring Seal Jointing, 2S398
Concrete 2S399
page 40). benching
3. Allow pipe ends to protrude beyond laid to fall
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Universal Gully Figure 27: Universal Gully with vertical inlet and access
Rain Water Pipe
Installation of Universal Gully
Floor level 4D508 4D569
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Paved Area Gully – Gully Connection – 110mm Installation of Paved Area Gully
OsmaDrain
4D860
1. When excavating the Gully pit allow
1. Make sure that the ring seal socketed an additional 100mm under the unit
The OsmaDrain Paved Area Gully
outlet of the Gully and the 110mm and 150mm around the unit.
(4D860) is a neat, compact and practical
OsmaDrain pipe spigot which is to be 2. Sit the Gully (4D860) on a minimum
alternative to the more traditional gully.
connected are dry and clean from grit 100mm bed of suitable concrete
The unit comes complete with its own
and dust. surround it with similar material
removable dip-tube; trap facility which
2. Lubricate evenly around the pipe 150mm wide, up to the underside
when removed allows ease of access for
spigot (NOT SOCKET) with OsmaDrain of its 110mm socketed outlet. (See
rodding and the removal of debris.
Lubricant (4D395). Figure 31).
3. Make sure the components to be 3. Connect the Gully to the branch drain
The Gully (4D860) is ideal for use in either
jointed are correctly aligned. in the appropriate way.
new or replacement installations and
4. Push the pipe spigot fully into the 4. Pour concrete around the Gully until
provides the facility for a direct 110mm
socket of the Gully. it is 20mm above the flange running
connection via its back boss. The Gully
around the square cover and frame
comes complete with a square cover and
(See Figure 31).
frame which is ideal suited for use with
5. Bed either paving slabs or block paving
either paving slabs or block paving.
around the cover and frame upto
the top of the cover as appropriate
Figure 31: Paved Area Gully installation
(See Figure 31).
4D860
Bend to suit
Concrete bed
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Connections to Other Figure 34: Connection to thin-wall clay spigot
Materials OsmaDrain 110/160mm pipe 100/150mm clay pipe
4D127/6D127
French Drain
1. Install Slotted Pipes as other
OsmaDrain pipes (see Installation
page 36) but use a selected permeable
fill as bedding, sidefill and backfill
material (also see Figure 37).
2. Do not compact the backfill.
1. Lay pipes in trenches with a uniform Figure 38: Bedding of slotted pipes for disposal of septic tank effluent
gradient not steeper than 1:200 from
the septic tank outlet.
2. Install unperforated OsmaDrain pipe
with a fall of 1:30 for the first 3 metres.
Installing an Inspection Chamber at
this point will make it easier to monitor
land damage.
Polythene Sheet
3. Lay the pipes on, and surround them
with, a 150mm layer of clinker, clean
gravel or broken stone 20mm – 50mm
grade.
4. Place a layer of polythene sheet over
Slotted Pipe
the slotted pipe before backfilling. (4D066/6D066) with
5. Do not use pipes manufactured in slots downwards
accordance with BS 4962 (OsmaDrain
Subsoil Drainage) for disposing of 150mm bedding
sidefill and backfill of
septic tank effluent. clinker, clean gravel
or broken stone
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Testing, Safety and Maintenance
OsmaDrain
Testing Safety
All lengths of the drain must be inspected for straightness, The relevant regulations detailed in the Health and Safety at Work
obstructions and for ground water infiltration. Act 1974 must be adhered to on site.
They must also pass the following tests which must be carried Solvent Cements, Fillers and Degreasing Cleaners
out in the presence of an Authority’s Inspector.
When making solvent weld joints, it is essential to observe normal
Water test safety rules for handling solvents.
For pipes up to 300mm diameter the system should be filled with Never smoke or bring naked flames near the area of work.
water up to a depth of 500mm above the lowest invert in the Work in a well ventilated area to avoid inhaling fumes.
test section and a minimum depth of 100mm measured at the Close the solvent container after use and store in a cool
highest invert in the test section. This may be left for a period place.
(one hour is generally sufficient) to condition the pipe. The test Do not allow solvents or cleaners to come into contact with
pressure should then be maintained for a period of 30 minutes, the skin.
by topping up the water level as necessary so that it is within
10mm of the required level throughout the test. The losses per Handling and Trench Safety
square metre of the surface area should not exceed 0.15 litres
for test lengths with only pipelines or 0.20 litres for test lengths Take care when removing pipes from bundles as the straps
including pipelines and manholes, or 0.40 litres for tests with only are under considerable tension and may flail when cut.
manholes and inspection chambers alone (i.e. no pipelines). Follow the relevant British Standard Codes of Practice and
Sewers for Adoption when digging trenches to prevent
Air test accidents from trench collapse.
Use the correct fencing and marking whenever a trench is
For pipes up to 300mm diameter, the pipe should be pressurised accessible to the public.
up to a pressure of 110mm water gauge for and held for
approximately 5 minutes prior to testing. Following this the pipe
should be able to hold an initial 100mm pressure with a maximum
loss of head on a manometer of 25mm in a period of 7 minutes.
Smoke test
Smoke tests are not officially accepted tests but are used to
detect leakage points after other tests have failed.
Certain smoke canisters are not suitable for use with PVC-U
drainage systems. Obtain the advice of the canister manufacturers
before testing by this method.
Bottle Gully
For guidance on good working practice
when using water jetting equipment for
The OsmaDrain Bottle Gully allows easy
the unblocking and cleaning of all types
rodding of the drain through the Gully
of drains and sewers refer to the WRc
itself. Using the Bottle Gully saves the
Sewer Jetting Code of Practice. 2nd
expense of providing a bend with access
Edition, Sections 5.4.2., 5.4.3. and 5.4.4.
plus a purpose made cover and frame
(See Figure 39).
Copies are available from:
Publications
To obtain access to the drain, lift the
WRc plc
grating by inserting a screwdriver
Frankland Road
under its edge, and simply lever out the
Blagrove
removable access plug (See Figure 39).
Swindon
SN5 8YF
Before replacing the plug, clean all
mating surfaces.
Tel: 01793 511711
Email: Publications@wrcplc.co.uk
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Further Information
OsmaDrain
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