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i 5. Manufacturing standard reference , e.g. , ASTM F714 or D- 3035, as required . 6 . A production code from which the date and place of manufacture can be determined . i B . Number 10 stranded conductor copper trace wire shall be spiral wrapped or affixed to the top of all pipe and fittings . See Trace i Wire Detail M- 16 for specifications regarding installation . i 3 . 13 INSTALLATION BY OPEN CUT METHOD A. Polyethylene ( PE) Pipe shall be installed in accordance with the i instruction of the manufacturer, as shown on the Drawings and as specified herein . A factory qualified joining technician as designated by the pipe manufacturer shall do all heat fusion joints. i B . Care shall be taken in loading , transporting and unloading to prevent injury to the pipe. Pipe or fitting shall not be dropped . All pipe or fittings shall be examined before installation , and no piece i shall be installed which is found to be defective . Any damage to the pipe shall be repaired as directed by the Engineer of Record and IRCDUS. If any defective pipe is discovered after it has been i installed , it shall be removed and replaced with a sound pipe in a satisfactory manner by the Contractor, at his own expense . i C . Under no circumstances shall the pipe or accessories be dropped into the trench . D . Care shall be taken during transportation of the pipe such that it will not be cut, kinked or otherwise damaged . E . Ropes, fabric or rubber protected slings and straps shall be used when handling pipes . Chains, cables or hooks inserted into the pipe ends shall not be used . Two slings spread apart shall be used for lifting each length of pipe . i F. Pipes shall be stored on level ground , preferably turf or sand , free of sharp objects , which could damage the pipe . Stacking of the i polyethylene pipe shall be limited to a height that will not cause excessive deformation of the bottom layers of pipes under anticipated temperature conditions . Where necessary due to i ground conditions , the pipe shall be stored on wooden sleepers , spaced suitably and of such width as not to allow deformation of the pipe at the point of contact with the sleeper or between supports . G . Care shall be exercised when lowering pipe into the trench to _ prevent damage or twisting of the pipe . i 3 - 6 i