San or storm SDR line
Steps you will see in the video:
- work with excavator operator to cut trench 4tinches below the invert of pipe for gravel bedding
- place gravel bedding to grade with laser
- clean the bell end of the pipe with a towel or rag
- lube the rubber and clear the end of the pipe to ensure no gravel gets inside the bell end
- lower pipe into trench and clean spigot end
- make sure the burry line is visible (if not visible measure and mark your own line)
- insert the spigot end of the pipe into the bell end
- make sure the pipe is lying flat on the bedding (adjust bedding if needed)
- spin pipe in position to find the natural bow in the pipe and make sure the bow is horizontal to the bedding
- place push bar in front of bell end of the pipe and pound bar into place
- place 2×4 between the bar and the pipe to prevent the bar from damaging the pipe
- install the pipe to the burry line
- chack grade with laser and hand level
- ask foreman or topman for a shot on the grade to confirm elevation is correct
- mark pipe count on top of the pipe