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Wavin AS+
Technical Manual
Phone. +31(0)38 42 94 951
7. Packing, transport
& storage
Handling
Handle pipes and fittings with care. Excessive scratching or
impact damage on pipes can affect the external structure or
impair its sealing performance. Loose pipes must be unloaded
by hand. If pipes have been inserted into other pipes, always
remove the inner pipe first. We recommend the use of nylon-
covered or plastic forks when unloading bundles of pipes with
a forklift truck. Do not allow metal forks, hooks or chains to
come into contact with the pipes. Do not use extended forks.
If you intend to load or unload with a crane or excavator arm,
attach a sling of sufficient width at the centre of the pipes.
Transport
If Wavin AS+ pipes are no longer in their original packing, they
must be fully supported along their entire length and placed
on a clean surface for transport. Avoid any bending of the
pipes. Protect the pipe ends and fittings from impact damage.
Storage
Always store pipes on a flat surface. Pallets may be stacked
up to a maximum height of 1.5 m without additional supports
or side protection. Loose pipes must be held in place by at
least 2 side supports spread evenly across their length. When
storing, loose pipes may be stacked up to a maximum height
of 1.5 m, preferably supported along their entire length. If
this is not possible, place wooden supports with a minimum
width of 75 mm under the pipes and spaced no more than 1
m apart.
Stack pipes of different sizes separately or, if this is not pos-
sible, stack them in such a way that the largest diameter
pipes are at the bottom. Pipes with sleeves should be stacked
alternately so that they are supported along their entire length
(see picture). Fittings are supplied in boxes and must be sto-
red indoors. Do not subject fittings to heavy loads, as this can
deform them.
Transport of
loose Wavin pipes.
Unloading strapped pallets.
Socketed pipes in
alternating order,
sockets sticking out
Maximum spacing:
1 meter
Support bar width: 75 mm
Maximum height:
1.5 meter
