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SECTION 333913 SANITARY UTILITY SEWERAGE MANHOLES, FRAMES, AND COVERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

SCHEDULE 0 - SUMMARY
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Related Documents:
0.1
Drawings and general provisions of the Subcontract apply to this Section.
0.2
Review these documents for coordination with additional requirements and information that apply to work
under this Section.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Section Includes:
1.1
Modular precast concrete manhole sections with tongue-and-groove joints, covers, anchorage, accessories,
cast-in-place base, and, where indicated, interior protective lining.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Related Sections:
2.1
Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
2.2
Division 01 Section "Special Procedures."
2.3
Division 31 Section "Backfilling".
2.4
Division 31 Section "Trenching".
2.5
Division 31 Section "Coatings for Manholes".
2.6
Division 33 Section "Sanitary Sewerage Utilities."

SCHEDULE 1 - REFERENCES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General:
0.1
The following documents form part of the Specifications to the extent stated. Where differences exist between
codes and standards, the one affording the greatest protection shall apply.
0.2
Unless otherwise noted, the referenced standard edition is the current one at the time of commencement of the
Work.
0.3
Refer to Division 01 Section "General Requirements" for the list of applicable regulatory requirements.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - ASTM International:
1.1
ASTM A48 / A48M
Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.
1.2
ASTM C150
Standard Specification for Portland Cement
1.3
ASTM C478
Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
1.4
ASTM C923 Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between
Reinforced Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes, and Laterals.

SCHEDULE 2 - SUBMITTALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Submit under provisions of Division 01 Section "General Requirements."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Shop Drawings: Indicate manhole locations, University number, elevations, piping sizes,
and elevations of penetrations.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Product Data: Provide manhole covers, materials, component construction, features,
configuration, and dimensions. Furnish certificate of compliance for all items.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Interior lining data and application procedures.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Test reports.

SCHEDULE 3 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in
this Section with 5 years documented experience

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

SCHEDULE 0 - MATERIALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Manhole Sections: Reinforced precast concrete in accordance with ASTM C478 with
gaskets in accordance with ASTM C923.
0.1
Cementt for Manhoes: Type V, ASTM C150.
0.2
Design manholes for H-20 loading and an earth unit weight of 130 pounds per cubic foot (59 Kg per 0.028 m).

SCHEDULE 1 - COMPONENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Lid and Frame: ASTM A48, Class 30B cast iron construction, machined flat bearing surface,
removable lid with curved blind pickholes, open checkerboard grille lid design; live load rating of H-20 wheel load; lid
molded with "Sanitary Sewer."
0.1
Add 6 digit manhole numbers to each cover with a weld bead of 2-inch (50 mm) high letters and numbers.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Base Pad: Cast-in-place concrete of type specified in Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place
Concrete", leveled top surface.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Warning Signs: Fin manhole entrances with a permanently affixed plastic warning sign
located within the top 2 feet (0.6 m) of the manhole against the wall with the inscription "CAUTION - VENTILATE BEFORE
ENTERING," in clear large lettering.
2.1
The sign shall be 4 inches by 12 inches x 12 inches (100 mm by 305 mm) minimum, red color, and attached to
the concrete with four Type 316 stainless steel anchors.

SCHEDULE 2 - CONFIGURATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Shaft Construction: Concentric with concentric cone top section; lipped male/female joints;
sleeve to receive pipe sections.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Shape: Cylindrical.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Clear Inside Dimensions: Sanitary sewer manholes shall be 4 feet (1.3 m) diameter, unless
otherwise indicated on the Drawings.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Design Depth: As indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Clear Lid Opening: 24-inch diameter.

SCHEDULE 3 - MORTAR
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Standard premixed mortar conforming to ASTM C 387, Type S, or proportion 1 part portland
cement to 2 parts clean, well-graded sand which will pass a 1/8-inch (3 mm) (screen with water added only as necessary
to produce a stiff workable mortar. Admixtures may be used not exceeding the following percentages by weight of
cement: hydrated lime, 10 percent, diatomaceous earth or other inert materials, 5 percent. Consistency of mortar shall
be such that it will adhere to the surfaces. Mortar mixed for longer than 30 minutes shall not be used.

SCHEDULE 4 - CONCRETE
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - As specified in Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete".

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SCHEDULE 5 - MANHOLE COATINGS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Manhole interiors shall be coated with a waterproofing coating. Waterproofing shall be of the
cementitous crystalline type that chemically controls and permanently fixes non-soluble crystalline growth throughout the
capillary voids of the concrete. Coating shall be XYPEX Concentrate, Thoroseal or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

SCHEDULE 0 - MANHOLE CONCRETE BASE

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Construct concrete base as shown on the Drawings. Vibrate to densify the concrete and
screed so that the first precast manhole section to be placed has a level, uniform bearing for the full circumference.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - A groove, shaped to match the tongue of the first precast concrete riser section of the
manhole, shall be formed in the base slab. A circular aluminum form suited to the particular precast manhole joint
installed shall be used to form the groove. In areas where speed in completion is essential as determined by the
University Inspector, up to one percent (1 percent) calcium chloride additive may be used in the base section. Do not
stack manhole sections on the base for at least 4 hours after the base is poured, if the additive is used, or 24 hours if the
additive is not used.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Hand trim the base of the excavation to obtain firm undisturbed soil. Where water and soil
conditions require it, over-excavate 6-inch (150 mm) minimum and install a coarse granular fill leveling the working course
back to grade.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Pump any groundwater down just prior to pouring concrete.

SCHEDULE 1 - MANHOLE INVERT

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Construct manhole inverts in conformance with Drawings, and with smooth transitions to
ensure an unobstructed flow through manhole. Remove all sharp edges or rough sections which tend to obstruct flow.
Where a full section of pipe is laid through a manhole, cut out the top section and cover exposed edge of pipe completely
with mortar. Trowel all mortar surfaces smooth. The inner base section in the manhole shall be brought up to the top of
the pipes and rounded at sewer channels. Benches shall then be sloped back up to the walls with a slope of at least 1inch per foot (25 mm per 305 mm).

SCHEDULE 2 - MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Manhole segments and rings shall be set evenly with the use of an approved joint sealing
compound. The bottom segment shall be set in a pre-formed lip section and shall be grouted inside and outside and all
around to make a watertight joint. Each joint shall have both mating surfaces primered with the manufacturer's
recommended priming agent and one layer of sealing compound installed per manufacturer's recommendations.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - In areas where shown, and on all ungraded streets, the upper section of the manhole shall
have up to 24 inches of grade rings.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Install frames and covers on top of manholes to positively prevent all infiltration of surface or
groundwater into manholes. Subcontractor shall take special care to see that the manhole cover is slightly above the
surrounding grade so that water does not run toward the manhole, but runs away from the manhole to the extent of the
surrounding concrete ring. In any event, the area around the manhole ring shall not be subject to any flooding during
rainfall.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Subcontractor shall set frame cover to match finish street grade or slope so that vehicle
traffic is not conscious of any impact or vibration in driving over manhole rim or cover.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - At each sewer line junction to the manhole, Subcontractor shall provide joints in the pipe.
The joint shall be not more than 1 foot (0.9 m) from the manhole base. Pipes laid out of the manhole shall be shortened

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to ensure that the first joint is no more than one foot from the manhole base. An approved flexible coupling shall be
installed in the sewer main 12 inches (300 mm) from the manhole base.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Watertight plugs shall be installed at the manholes and at the ends of all stubs and dead end
laterals as detailed on the Drawings.

SCHEDULE 3 - MANHOLE COATINGS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Apply 2 coats of a waterproofing coating to manholes' interior surfaces.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Waterproof coatings and their application methods and rates shall be approved by the
University. See paragraph 2.06 of this Section.

SCHEDULE 4 - CLEANOUTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Cleanouts shall be constructed as shown on the Drawings. The riser shall be braced in
place and properly compacted. The frame shall be insulated from riser pipe with a flexible asphalt felt or rubber
connection so as to exclude water and to prevent direct traffic bearing against riser section. Cleanout covers and the
surrounding concrete collar shall be raised to an elevation slightly above the surrounding road surface so that rainfall does
not flow onto the cleanout cover.

SCHEDULE 5 - MANHOLE TESTING

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - It is the intent that manholes and appurtenances be watertight and free from infiltration or
exfiltration. Conduct a vacuum-type or water-type leakage test on each manhole as follows:
0.1
Vacuum Test:
A.
Do not grout the horizontal joints before testing.
B.
Plug pipes entering or exiting the manholes.
C.
Connect the testing device to the manhole in accordance with the device manufacturer's recommendation.
D.
Draw a vacuum of 10 inches Hg (34kPa) and shut off the vacuum pump. Measure the length of time for the
vacuum to drop to 9 inches Hg (30.5-kPa). If the time is greater than 75 seconds, the manhole passes.
0.2
Water Test:
A.
Plug pipes entering or exiting the manhole.
B.
Fill the manhole with water and allow to soak for 1 hour.
C.
Refill the manhole to the rim and observe the water level. If the water level drops no more than 1/2 inches (13
mm) in 1 hour, the manhole passes.
D.
Promptly repair and retest any manhole that fails, at no additional cost to the University.

END OF SECTION 333913

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