EAGLE CORR PE™ * - JM Eagle

This method involves removing and replacing a section of pipe and is usedfor pipe 4 inches to 60 inches in diameter. This method is typically reservedfor extreme cases where the hole or damaged area exceeds 25 percent ofthe pipe diameter. Limitations for this repair method include:• The pipe remaining in the ground should not have any structural damage.• The pipe remaining in the ground should not exceed 7.5 percentdeflection of the base diameter.The following steps describe the repair process:• Excavate an area along the length of the pipe sufficient to remove thedamaged section of pipe plus exposing 2 feet of each end of the piperemaining in the ground.• Excavate a trench width sufficient to compact around the pipe to bereplaced and to place necessary trench safety equipment.• Cut out and remove the damaged section of pipe. Take care to cut the pipebetween the corrugations.• Prepare the bedding for pipe as described previously in this manual.• Place an acceptable coupler under the existing pipe ends.• Place the new section of pipe in the trench.• Couple the ends of the pipe together.• Carefully replace initial backfill to provide proper support.Note: Acceptable coupling devices include split band couplers, concretecollars, Mar-Mac ® couplers, Seal-Tite ® or other coupling devices approvedby the engineer.6.4.2 WaterTight Repair MethodsWatertight Repair Option A – PVC Repair SleevesThis method involves removing and replacing a section of pipe and isused for pipe 4 inches to 24 inches in diameter. Limitations for this repairmethod include:• 4-inch to 24-inch pipe may be repaired with this method.• The pipe remaining in the ground should not have any structural damage.• The pipe remaining in the ground should not exceed 5 percent deflectionof the base diameter.The following steps describe the repair process:66 EAGLE CORR PE INSTALLATION GUIDE