Related Manuals for Aliaxis IPEX RadonX
Summary of Contents for Aliaxis IPEX RadonX
- Page 1 SOIL GAS VENTING SYSTEM FOR LOW-RISE CONSTRUCTION Peace of Mind from the Ground Up TECHNICAL MANUAL AND INSTALLATION METHODS GUIDE...
- Page 2 ©2020 by IPEX. All Rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission. For information contact: IPEX Inc., 1425 North Service Road East, Unit 3, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 1A7 IPEX Inc.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Peace of Mind from the Ground Up Table of Contents Section A: General Information Below Grade (Sub-slab) RadonX Piping System RadonX Safety Alerts ............1 Installation .................. 13 Supplemental Information – DO’S and DON’TS ...2 Alternative Sub-slab Design Product Application ..............3 Considerations ................ -
Page 4: Section A: General Information
Section A: General Information IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS GUIDE. IT CONTAINS INFORMATION TO HELP MAINTAIN SAFETY AND PREVENT PROBLEMS. Improper installation or use of RadonX can result in radon gas leak, personal injury and/or property damage. It is important to be aware of and recognize safety alert messages as they appear in this manual. -
Page 5: Tm Safety Alerts
RadonX Safety Alerts WARNING WARNING NEVER use or test RadonX Follow all preparation and installation with compressed air or procedures. other compressed gases. Use of compressed air or gas in RadonX pipe NOTICE and fittings can result in explosive READ & UNDERSTAND the instruction failures and cause severe injury or manual and safety messages before death. -
Page 6: Supplemental Information - Do's And Don'ts
Supplemental information – DO’S and DON’TS CAUTION Refer to the contents of this guide for complete instructions and guidelines. DO’S DON’TS • Follow recommended safe work practices • DO NOT mix pipe, fitting or joining methods from different manufacturers • Always adhere to local jobsite and work place safety regulations •... -
Page 7: Product Application
Product Application RadonX Soil Gas Venting (SGV) Piping System is WARNING intended to vent soil gases and help reduce indoor radon concentrations in low-rise construction. RadonX DO NOT use or mix RadonX components with other IPEX pipe and fittings satisfy the requirements of the National pipe and fittings. -
Page 8: Technical Specification Summary Sheet
Technical Specification Summary Sheet General – RadonX™ soil gas venting, engineered by IPEX Inc., is a complete Schedule 40 PVC piping system that addresses the need for venting soil gases from low- rise dwellings. When installed properly, RadonX can help reduce indoor radon concentrations. -
Page 9: Soil Gas Venting Basics
Soil Gas Venting Basics: What is Radon? Radon is a colourless, odorless gas that occurs naturally from the decay of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in all soil and rock. As radon breaks down, it forms radioactive particles that can get lodged into our lungs as we breathe. - Page 10 Does Radon Gas exist in all houses? In new construction: In new construction, there are three installation methods Almost all houses in Canada have some amount of of soil gas vent piping: Level-1 (radon rough-in), radon gas. However, radon concentrations vary from Level-2 (full passive stack) and Level-3 (active stack).
- Page 11 If radon levels are still above Health Canada’s Figure 2: recommended concentrations with a passive stack, Level-2: Full passive stack further reduction can be achieved by installing a radon fan (see Figure 3) to the vent stack converting the depressurization system into an active one (Level-3). RadonX Figure 3: exhaust...
- Page 12 In existing buildings: Figure 4: Typical full active soil depressurization system for Since it is not practical to install a sub-slab pipe and/ or a full vertical stack after occupancy, the majority of existing buildings retrofit applications for soil gas venting are completed with a radon fan where the piping system is terminated on a side wall (see Figure 4).
-
Page 13: Section B: Technical Manual
Section B: Technical Manual by distinctive physical properties and is resistant to corrosion and chemical attack by acids, alkalis, salt solutions and many other chemicals. Material Description: Product Key Dimensions and Weight: RadonX Soil Gas Venting (SGV) pipe and fittings are made of solid Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to Schedule 40 The physical dimensions and tolerances of RadonX SGV thickness. -
Page 14: Visual Identification
Visual Identification: Figure 6: RadonX Product Colour Identification There are some differences in appearance between RadonX and other standard drainage and plumbing products. RadonX gas collection and vent pipes are grey Description Colour in colour and have a continuous dual (180 degree apart) print-line that is yellow in colour for ease of identification. -
Page 15: Thermal Conductivity And Condensation
Thermal Conductivity and purposes, see below tables of pipe surface temperatures for RadonX for a given set of relative humidities, soil Condensation Potential: gas temperature, ambient air temperature and the resulting Dew Point temperature. Should the pipe surface The coefficient of thermal conductivity of RadonX temperature be at or below the Dew Point temperature, material is 1.2 BTU•in/(ft •hr•°F). -
Page 16: Thermal Expansion
Thermal Expansion: As with all construction materials, RadonX piping The tables below show expansion values applicable undergoes expansion and contraction when subjected to RadonX. The linear expansion is shown for numerous temperature changes (ΔT) versus various straight-length to changes in temperature. It is worthy to note that runs of pipe. -
Page 17: Section C: Installation Methods Guide
Section C: Installation Methods Guide General: A. Examine all components for possible damage prior G. DO NOT use RadonX in other piping applications such to installation. as drain, waste and vent (DWV) and flue gas venting (FGV). B. Proper joint assembly is essential for a safe installation. - Page 18 (c) For every 46m of the building footprint, a minimum of The riser acting as a suction point shall be made of 3m (10ft) of RadonX perforated gas collection pipe non-perforated RadonX vent pipe and shall not be shall be used in the sub-slab area. less than 15cm (1/2 ft) above the finished floor slab (see Figure 7).
-
Page 19: Alternative Sub-Slab Design Considerations
Alternative Sub-slab Design Considerations: Figure 11: Extending RadonX perforated gas collection pipe Alternative RadonX gas collection pipe loop in the beyond 3m (10ft) of length in the sub-slab area sub-slab area could improve the effectiveness of soil gas venting. Increased airflow in the RadonX vent stack, a more evenly distributed sub-slab suction and reduced risk of RadonX perforated RadonX... -
Page 20: In Existing Construction
Above Grade RadonX Piping System In Existing Construction: Installation: It is not practical to install a complete RadonX soil gas venting system that includes a sub-slab pipe and/or a (a) RadonX capped rough-in (Level-1), as seen in Figure full vertical stack after occupancy. Therefore, the majority 1 from the previous section that is also reproduced of the retrofit applications for soil gas venting can be below, shall be extended vertically and terminated... -
Page 21: Radonx Termination Options
Fire Stop: Support and Restraint Spacing: Should RadonX pass through a fire rated floor or wall, the (a) RadonX piping systems must be supported horizontally penetration shall be firestopped with a device or system at a maximum of every 5 feet. that provides a rating equivalent to the hour rating of (b) Supports to be used on RadonX pipe shall be suitable the floor or wall. - Page 22 Roof Termination Option: Figure 3: Full active depressurization system with a radon fan also known as full active stack (Level-3) (a) RadonX vent stack must be directed vertically above the roof. (b) Mechanically fasten RadonX rain cap to protect the vent stack from unwanted debris and rodents as per RadonX instructions below.
- Page 23 (j) The termination of the vent stack above the rooftop (d) DO NOT leave RadonX vent pipe open. DO NOT install any other vent termination fittings, permanent shall conform to Figure 14. caps or protective mesh screens on RadonX vent pipe aside RadonX rain cap.
-
Page 24: Handling And Storage Of Radonx Pipe And Fittings
Sidewall Termination Option: TABLE 8. CLEARANCE DISTANCES FOR SIDEWALL TERMINATIONS (a) Sidewall termination options are only allowed in active depressurization system installation (Level-3) Minimum Minimum in which a radon fan is continuously operating. distance distance (in ft) (in m) (b) For wall penetrations, the RadonX vent pipe should Clearance to an operable be horizontally straight out with a minimum length window... -
Page 25: Handling And Storage Of Radonx Cement
However, some mild discolouration may take place in the form of a milky film on the exposed surfaces. (d) IPEX RadonX solvent cement is formulated to be This change in colour merely indicates that there has used “as received” in original containers. Adding... -
Page 26: Solvent Welding
Solvent Welding: Safety Precautions: RadonX solvent cements and System 636 primers are WARNING flammable and shall not be used or stored near heat, spark, open flames and other sources of ignition. Vapors Installation of RadonX for the application of soil gas may ignite explosively. - Page 27 Below is the estimated average number of joints that (c) Cool surfaces to be joined with a clean, damp rag. can be made with IPEX RadonX Cement. Be sure the surface is dry prior to solvent welding. TABLE 10. AVERAGE NUMBER OF JOINTS/QT. OF IPEX...
- Page 28 Surface Interaction in Solvent 2) MARKING THE CUT Welded Joint: Measure the fitting socket depth and mark the outside of the pipe with this dimension followed by a second mark 1 inch further back. The first line will provide a Sufficient cement must be applied to fill the gap in the guide for ensuring enough solvent cement is applied on loose part of the joint.
- Page 29 7) APPLICATOR SIZE 3/32" Approx Use the proper size cement and primer applicator for the Bevel size of pipe or fittings being pipe ends joined. As a general guide, 10°-15° the cement applicator size should be approximately 1/2 of the pipe diameter. It is important that a satisfactory size applicator be used to 5) CLEANING help ensure that sufficient layers of cement are applied.
- Page 30 Solvent Weld Set and Cure Times: NOTICE Set and Cure times for joint sizes of 4” (100mm) are Excessive cement may cause the fitting to weaken due shown in Table 9. to softening by the trapped solvents. TABLE 9. AVERAGE SET AND JOINT CURE TIMES FOR RADONX CEMENT 15) Apply a second full, even layer of cement on...
-
Page 31: Radonx Vent Connections To Radon Fan
RadonX Vent Connections WARNING to Radon Fan: NEVER use compressed air or gas in Please refer to the manual from the radon fan RadonX pipe and fittings manufacturer for instructions to connect RadonX vent NEVER test PVC pipe and fittings pipe. -
Page 32: Section D: General Terms And Conditions Of Sale
Section D: General Terms and Conditions of Sale General: All sales are governed by IPEX Inc.'s General Terms and Conditions of Sale, which can be found at: ipexna.com/general-terms-and-conditions-of-sale-ipex-inc/ RadonX Technical Manual and Installation Methods Guide... - Page 33 NOTES ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________...
- Page 34 NOTES ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________...
- Page 35 NOTES ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________...
- Page 36 Peace of Mind from the Ground Up ©2020 by IPEX. All Rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission. For information contact: IPEX Inc., 1425 North Service Road East, Unit 3, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 1A7 RadonX and Peace of Mind from the Ground Up...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the IPEX RadonX and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers