American Water Works Association

ANSI/AWWA F102-96
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA F102-91)

AWWA STANDARD
FOR

MATCHED-DIE-MOLDED,
FIBERGLASS-REINFORCED
PLASTIC WEIR PLATES, SCUM BAFFLES,
AND MOUNTING BRACKETS

All changes specified in addendum AWWA F102a-97 have been incorporated into this standard.
Effective date: Mar. 1, 1997.
First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors January 27, 1991.
This edition approved June 23, 1996.
Approved by American National Standards Institute Nov. 27, 1996.

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION

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Committee Personnel
The AWWA Standards Committee on Fiberglass Weirs, Troughs, and Baffles,
which reviewed and approved this standard, had the following personnel at the time
of approval:
Roger P. Baker, Chair
Consumer Members
Joseph Butch, Warminster Municipal Authority, Warminster, Pa.
L.A. Grasha, Metro Water District, La Verne, Calif.
G.A. Johnson, City of Nashville Metro Water Services, Nashville, Tenn.
R.S. Pang, City of Sacramento, Sacramento, Calif.

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General Interest Members

R.P. Baker, Jones & Henry Engineers Inc., Toledo, Ohio
T.W. Crist, Carmichael, Calif.
G.M. Jones, Brown & Caldwell Consultants, Walnut Creek, Calif.
E.S. Ralph,* Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo.
D.P. Wetstein, Montgomery Watson, Las Vegas, Nev.
J.S. Young,* Council Liaison, American Water Works Service Co.,
Voorhees, N.J.

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Producer Members
D.H. Eden, Roberts Filter Manufacturing Company, Darby, Pa.
J.J. Roley, Warminster Fiberglass Company, Southampton, Pa.
R.L. Shinsky, F.B. Leopold Company Inc., Zelienople, Pa.
J.K. Vitas, Plasti-Fab Inc., Tualatin, Ore.

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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this format may
be found in a particular standard.
SEC.

PAGE

SEC.

Foreword
I
I.A
I.B
I.C
II
III
III.A
III.B
IV
V

Introduction....................................... vii
Background ....................................... vii
History............................................... vii
Acceptance......................................... vii
Special Issues.................................. viii
Use of This Standard ..................... viii
Purchaser Options and
Alternatives .................................. viii
Modification to Standard .................. ix
Major Revisions ................................. ix
Comments .......................................... ix

General

1.1
1.2
1.3

Scope.................................................... 1
Purpose................................................ 2
Application .......................................... 2

References......................................... 2

Definitions ........................................ 3

Requirements

4.1

Information to Be Supplied by
Manufacturer ....................................
Materials .............................................
General and Detailed Design ............
Chemical and Physical
Requirements....................................

4.2
4.3
4.4

Standard

PAGE

3
3
5
6

Verification

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Sample Specimens..............................
Production Testing..............................
Inspection............................................
Rejection..............................................

Delivery

6.1
6.2
6.3

Marking............................................... 8
Packing and Shipping ........................ 8
Affidavit of Compliance...................... 8

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6
6
8

Tables
1
2

Allowable Cosmetic Defects of

Fiberglass Components.................... 7
Minimum Physical Properties of
Laminates ......................................... 8

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Foreword
This foreword is for information only and is not a part of AWWA F102.

I. Introduction
I.A. Background. The purpose of this standard is to establish the minimum
quality requirements for matched-die-molded, glass-fiber-reinforced thermoset resin
weir plates, scum baffles, and mounting brackets, for use in municipal and industrial water treatment plants. The weirs, baffles, and brackets are intended for use in
treatment basins or tanks. However, the specific application must consider the limitations specified under Sec. 1.1, and information must be provided by the purchaser
to completely describe the fabrication requirements. Purchaser-specific information
that should be considered is summarized in the foreword, Sec. III. The purchaser
should review these recommendations and other appropriate data, and make provisions in the purchasers specifications to describe the specific service requirements.
I.B. History. In 1986, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards Council authorized the development of AWWA standards to describe matcheddie-molded, glass-fiber-reinforced, thermoset resin weir plates, scum baffles, and
mounting brackets. Beginning in 1987, with preliminary, but unfinished, standards
developed by an earlier American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) group,
the AWWA Standards Committee on Fiberglass Weirs, Troughs, and Baffles formulated and reviewed several drafts of this final standard. The AWWA Standards Committee on Fiberglass Weirs, Troughs, and Baffles prepared AWWA F102 and
completed work on the first edition of this standard titled AWWA Standard for
Matched-Die-Molded, Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Weir Plates, Scum Baffles, and
Mounting Brackets. The final draft was submitted to the committee for letter ballot
voting on Aug. 23, 1990, and a consensus for acceptance was received. This edition
was approved by the AWWA Board of Directors on June 23, 1996.
I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a certification program for all direct and indirect drinking water additives. Other members of
the original consortium included the American Water Works Association Research
Foundation (AWWARF) and the Conference of State Health and Environmental
Managers (COSHEM). The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) joined later.
In the United States, authority to regulate products for use in, or in contact
with, drinking water rests with individual states.* Local agencies may choose to
impose requirements more stringent than those required by the state. To evaluate
the health effects of products and drinking water additives from such products, state
and local agencies may use various references, including
1. An advisory program formerly administered by USEPA, Office of Drinking
Water, discontinued on Apr. 7, 1990.
2. Specific policies of the state or local agency.

*Persons in Canada, Mexico, and non-North American countries should contact the
appropriate authority having jurisdiction.

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3. Two standards developed under the direction of NSF, ANSI*/NSF 60,

Drinking Water Treatment ChemicalsHealth Effects, and ANSI/NSF 61, Drinking
Water System ComponentsHealth Effects.
4. Other references, including AWWA standards, Food Chemicals Codex,
Water Chemicals Codex, and other standards considered appropriate by the state or
local agency.
Various certification organizations may be involved in certifying products in
accordance with ANSI/NSF 61. Individual states or local agencies have authority to
accept or accredit certification organizations within their jurisdiction. Accreditation
of certification organizations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Appendix A, Toxicology Review and Evaluation Procedures, to ANSI/NSF 61
does not stipulate a maximum allowable level (MAL) of a contaminant for substances not regulated by a USEPA final maximum contaminant level (MCL). The
MALs of an unspecified list of unregulated contaminants are based on toxicity
testing guidelines (noncarcinogens) and risk characterization methodology (carcinogens). Use of Appendix A procedures may not always be identical, depending on the
certifier.
AWWA F102-96 does not address additives requirements. Thus, users of this
standard should consult the appropriate state or local agency having jurisdiction in
order to
1. Determine additives requirements including applicable standards.
2. Determine the status of certifications by all parties offering to certify products for contact with, or treatment of, drinking water.
3. Determine current information on product certification.
II. Special Issues. This standard has no applicable information for this section.
III. Use of This Standard. AWWA has no responsibility for the suitability or
compatibility of the provisions of this standard to any intended application by any
user. Accordingly, each user of this standard is responsible for determining that the
standards provisions are suitable for and compatible with that users intended
application.
III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following items should be covered in the purchasers specifications:
1. Standard usedthat is, ANSI/AWWA F102, Standard for Matched-Die-Molded,
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Weir Plates, Scum Baffles, and Mounting Brackets, of
latest revision.
2. Weir flow capacity.
3. Dimensional and weight limitations.
4. Materials present in the water to be treated, with which the fabrications
will be in contact.
5. Range of normal operating and extreme ambient temperatures anticipated
during storage, project construction, maintenance, or other dewatered conditions.
6. Fittings and attachment methods to be used and their requirements.
7. Type of installation.

*American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.

NSF International, 3475 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
Both publications available from National Academy of Sciences, 2102 Constitution Ave.
N.W., Washington, DC 20418.

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8. Operating conditions.
9. Fabrication classification (Sec. 1.1.2).
10. Whether certified drawings are to be furnished (Sec. 4.1).
11. Whether ultraviolet stabilizers are required (Sec. 4.2.4).
12. Color and aesthetic treatments (Sec. 4.2.6).
13. Weir notch type and spacing (Sec. 4.3.1).
14. Specimens to be provided by the manufacturer (Sec. 5.1).
15. Tests to be performed by the manufacturer (Sec. 5.2).
16. Whether plant inspection is required (Sec. 5.3).
17. Retest agreement requirements (Sec. 5.2.3).
18. In the event that materials or products fail to conform to the requirements
of this standard, the assignment of cost for replacement should be addressed
(Sec. 5.4).
19. Whether a guarantee statement is to be placed on the final product
(Sec. 6.1.2).
20. Whether an affidavit of compliance is to be provided (Sec. 6.3).
21. Whether a fire-retardant additive is required. The purchaser may desire
plastic fabrications that include a fire-retardant additive to protect against flame
spread and smoke propagation during storage, plant construction, and other conditions when basins are dewatered. The purchaser should recognize that such fabrications may be more costly, availability may be more limited, and NSF or other
certifications for products in contact with drinking water may not be possible.
III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modifications to the provisions, definitions, or terminology in this standard must be provided in the purchasers specifications.
IV. Major Revisions. Major revisions made to the standard in this edition
include the following:
1. The format has been changed to AWWA standard style.
2. The acceptance clause (Sec. I.C) has been revised to approved wording.
3. Definitions for cosmetic defect and structural defect have been added
(Sec. 3).
V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard,
please call the AWWA Standards and Materials Development Department, (303) 7947711 ext. 6283, FAX (303) 795-1440, or write to the department at 6666 W. Quincy
Ave., Denver, CO 80235.

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ANSI/AWWA F102-96
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA F102-91)

AWWA STANDARD FOR

MATCHED-DIE-MOLDED,
FIBERGLASS-REINFORCED
PLASTIC WEIR PLATES,
SCUM BAFFLES, AND
MOUNTING BRACKETS
PLATES, BAFFLES, AND BRACKETS

SECTION 1: GENERAL
Sec. 1.1 Scope
This standard covers the minimum requirements for glass-fiber-reinforced plastic weir plates, scum baffles, mounting brackets, lap plates, cover washers, and weir
pans, fabricated with the matched-die molding process. Included are requirements
for design, construction, dimensions, tolerances, physical properties, workmanship,
appearance, and installation. This standard contains the requirements for using the
general-purpose and chemical-resistant resins. These fabrications are used in municipal water supply service and industrial water supply service applications.
1.1.1 Exceptions. This standard does not cover weir plates, scum baffles,
mounting brackets, lap plates, and cover washers fabricated with the hand lay-up,
spray-up, or flat-sheet machine-cut method.
1.1.2 Classification. Resistance to the corrosive or chemical environment shall
be determined prior to molding either type I or type II fabrications. Typically municipal water supply service applications use type I, while industrial water supply
service applications may use either type I or type II, depending upon the condition
of the environment. Weir plates, baffles, and brackets shall be classified according to
type as follows:

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1.1.2.1 Type I. Fabrications shall be manufactured with a polyester resin of

the orthophthalic or isophthalic formulation. Type I fabrications shall be manufactured of materials suitable for general purpose applications having a temperature
range not exceeding 150F (83C).
1.1.2.2 Type II. Fabrications shall be manufactured with a chemical-resistant
polyester resin, such as vinylester, bisphenol-a-fumarate, or chlorendic formulations.
Type II fabrications shall be manufactured for chemical-resistant applications having a temperature range not exceeding 200F (111C).

Sec. 1.2 Purpose

The main purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for
matched-die-molded, fiberglass-reinforced plastic weir plates, scum baffles, and
mounting brackets, including materials, design, chemical and physical requirements,
verification, and delivery.

Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard can be referenced in specifications for matched-die-molded, fiberglass-reinforced plastic weir plates, scum baffles, and mounting brackets. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then
only to matched-die-molded, fiberglass-reinforced plastic weir plates, scum baffles,
and mounting brackets.

SECTION 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,
these documents form a part of this standard to the extent specified within the
standard. In any case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI*/ASTM C581Standard Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance
of Thermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Structures Intended for
Liquid Service.
ANSI/ASTM D256Standard Test Methods for Determining the Pendulum Impact Resistance of Notched Specimens of Plastics.
ANSI/ASTM D570Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics.
ANSI/ASTM D638Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
ANSI/ASTM D790Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials.
ANSI/ASTM D2583Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid
Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor.
ASTM G23Standard Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (CarbonArc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.

*American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.

American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA
19428-2959.

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SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this standard:
1. Chemical resistant: When used in accordance with this standard, the terminology chemical resistant shall always mean type II fabrications.
2. Cosmetic defect: A blemish that has no effect on the ability of the component to meet the structural design and production test requirements of this standard. Should the blemish or the activity of plugging, grinding, or repairing of such
blemish cause the component to fail these requirements, then the blemish shall be
considered a structural defect.
3. General purpose: When used in accordance with this specification, the terminology general purpose shall always mean type I fabrications.
4. Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces materials or products.
5. Match-die molding: Match-die molding refers to the process of molding in
precision-made dies or molds, producing fabrications that exhibit uniform thickness
and accurate dimensions.
6. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any materials or work to be performed.
7. Scum baffle: A plate usually placed in front of the weir plate that prevents
floating particles (scum) from flowing over the weir plates.
8. Sheet molding compound (SMC): A compound consisting of polyester resin,
fiberglass reinforcement, fillers, pigment, mold release, and catalyst, in the form of a
sheet of material prepared ready for molding in matched-die molds.
9. Structural defect: A flaw that causes the component to fail the structural
design or test requirements of this standard. This includes, but is not limited to,
imperfections that result in leakage through the walls, failure to meet the minimum
wall-thickness requirement, or failure to meet production tests.
10. Supplier: The party that supplies material or services. A supplier may or
may not be the manufacturer.
11. Weir plate: A plate with either straight edges, V-notches, or square cutouts
along the top edge to allow water to flow over each notch at a predetermined rate.

SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 4.1 Information to Be Supplied by the Manufacturer
When required, the manufacturer shall submit, for review by the purchaser,
certified drawings showing the principal dimensions, construction details, and materials used for the fabrication. All work shall be done in accordance with these certified drawings after they have been accepted by the purchaser.

Sec. 4.2 Materials

4.2.1 Resin.
4.2.1.1 Type I (general-purpose) fabrications. The resin for type I fabrications
shall be a commercial-grade polyester thermosetting resin that has been evaluated
in a laminate and is acceptable for the service conditions.

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4.2.1.2 Type II (chemical-resistant) fabrications. The resin for type II fabrications shall be a commercial-grade, chemical-resistant polyester thermosetting resin
that has been evaluated in a laminate and is acceptable for the service conditions.
4.2.2 Filler.
4.2.2.1 Type I (general-purpose) fabrications. The filler for type I fabrications,
if used, shall be up to a maximum of 50 percent calcium carbonate or other filler
that has been evaluated in a laminate and determined to be acceptable for contact
with potable water.
4.2.2.2 Type II (chemical-resistant) fabrications. The filler for type II fabrications, if used, shall be up to a maximum of 50 percent clay or other filler that has
been evaluated in a laminate and determined to be acceptable for contact with potable water or has been determined to be acceptable for the service conditions.
4.2.3 Reinforcement material.
4.2.3.1 Reinforcement (fibrous glass). Fibrous glass reinforcement shall be
either: (1) type C (chemical) or equivalent, glass surfacing mat, where applicable,
0.010-in. to 0.020-in. (0.25-mm to 0.50-mm) thick, with a silane finish and a styrenesoluble binder on both sides; or (2) type E (electrical borosilicate) or equivalent, glass
mat, with chrome or silane finish and a styrene-soluble binder compatible with the
resin.
4.2.3.2 Reinforcement (nonfibrous glass). Nonfibrous glass reinforcement shall
be synthetic surfacing mat and shall be used for chemical environments when
type C glass is not compatible with the intended chemical environment.
4.2.3.3 Sheet molding compound (SMC). As defined in Sec. 3(8).
4.2.4 Ultraviolet stabilizers. Ultraviolet (UV) stabilizers, whether in the form
of inorganic pigmentation, UV absorbers, or energy transfer agents, are required in
all laminates exposed to UV light. The laminate shall exhibit no more than 2 percent deterioration of flexural and tensile properties after 1,000 h of exposure in a
type E, single open-flame, sunshine carbon-arc lamp apparatus, as detailed in
ASTM G23.
4.2.5 Additives. Thixotropic agents, mold release agents, promotors, catalysts,
and low-shrink thermoplastic agents are necessary to formulate the molding compounds used in matched-die molding. The amount of additives used shall be determined by the manufacturers; the physical and chemical property requirements of
this standard shall not be altered in the process.
4.2.6 Pigments. Pigments, dyes, or colorants used shall be suitable for contact
with potable water. Pigments shall be light stable, not soluble in water, and compatible with the resin. Typical color shall be thalo green, blue-green, white, or as required by the purchaser.
4.2.7 Manufacturing procedures. The matched-die molding process shall be
used to produce fiberglass-reinforced plastic molded parts with smooth resin-rich
surfaces and edges, dimensional accuracy, and consistency. Moldings shall exhibit
resistance to corrosive and physical attack from the process or weathering. Weir
plate notches shall be molded within dies to ensure resin-rich edges and notches for
increased corrosion and weather resistance.
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic fabrications molded in compliance with this standard shall be weir plates, scum baffles, mounting brackets, lap plates, cover washers,
and weir pans. Weir plates and scum baffles, fabricated from plastic stock or hand
lay-up methods, are not covered by this standard. All cut edges shall be sanded and
sealed with nonair-inhibited resin to ensure edges are completely sealed and to prevent water or chemicals from penetrating the laminate.

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Sec. 4.3 General and Detailed Design

4.3.1 Dimensions. The dimensional criteria included in this standard for V-notch
spacing, depth, length, and height of weir plates, slots, holes, and thickness are
based on existing tooling and practice, which have become the industry standard.
4.3.1.1 Weir-plate openings. Weir plates shall have 90 V-notches, rectangular
notches, or shall be flat crested (straight edge).
4.3.1.2 V-notch weir spacings. Weir plates with 90 V-notches shall have
notches spaced at intervals of 4 in., 6 in., or 12 in. (102 mm, 152 mm, or 305 mm),
116 in. (1.6 mm), center-to-center. A spacing of 4 in. (102 mm) shall not be used for
notch depths greater than 2 in. (50 mm). The V-notch depth shall be 112 in., 2 in.,
212 in., or 3 in. (38 mm, 50 mm, 64 mm, or 76 mm), 18 in. (3 mm). The angle of
the V-notch shall be 90 2. The draft angle across the 14-in. (6-mm) thickness of
the weir plate shall not exceed 7.
4.3.1.3 Rectangular-notch weir spacings. Weir plates with rectangular notches
shall have notches spaced at intervals of 4 in., 6 in., or 8 in. (102 mm, 152 mm, or
203 mm), 116 in. (1.6 mm), center-to-center. Notches shall be 112-in. (38-mm) deep
by 114-in. (32-mm) wide. Variance in depth and width of the notch shall be 116 in.
(1.6 mm). The draft angle across the 14-in. (6-mm) thickness of the weir plate shall
not exceed 7.
4.3.1.4 Flat-crested weir edge. Flat-crested weir plates shall be straight, varying not more than 132 in. (0.8 mm) in 12 ft (3,700 mm). Draft angle across the
14-in. (6-mm) dimension shall not exceed 7.
4.3.1.5 Other product sizes. Sizes, other than those presented in Sec. 4.3.1.2
through Sec. 4.3.1.4, may be produced with agreement between the purchaser and
manufacturer.
4.3.2 Provisions for attachment.
4.3.2.1 Weir-plate anchor-bolt holes. Weir-plate anchor-bolt holes for wall
mounting shall be a minimum of 212 in. (63.5 mm), 18 in. (3 mm), and may be
round or square. The center-to-center dimensions between holes shall be not more
than 12 in. (300 mm), 18 in. (3 mm), for straight walls or a maximum of 24 in.
(600 mm) for curved walls or launders. Bolt spacing shall start at the ends of weir
plates to prevent flaring out from the surface.
4.3.2.2 Thermal expansion/contraction. The fabrication shall be designed to
accommodate thermally induced expansion and contraction over a temperature
range of 10F to 100F (23C to 38C) without exceeding the deflection or strain
limitations set forth herein. Maximum vertical deflection shall be equal to or less
than L/1,000, where L is defined as the unsupported fabrication length in inches.
Maximum horizontal deflection shall be equal to or less than D/100, where D is
defined as the fabrication depth in inches. Maximum stress in the fabrication shall
be less than or equal to 1,500 psi (10,400 kPa).
4.3.2.3 Slots. Weir-plate slots for mounting to troughs or launders shall be
116 in. (1.6 mm) wider than the bolts, and shall provide for a minimum adjustment
of 12 in. (13 mm), after allowing for the diameter of the attachment bolt.
4.3.2.4 Countersinking provisions. Scum-baffle mounting holes shall be countersunk to a depth that allows the flat head bolts to be flush or below the surface.
4.3.2.5 Scum-baffle mounting-bracket dimensions. Scum-baffle mounting brackets
shall be designed and fabricated to meet the physical requirements set forth in
Sec. 4.3.2.2. The width of the mounting brackets shall not be less than 3 in.
(75 mm). The length of the bracket bases shall not be less than 6 in. (150 mm). The

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bracket depths shall not be less than 8 in. (200 mm). Scum-baffle brackets shall be
fabricated from fiberglass-reinforced plastic laminate with a thickness not less than
316 in. (4.7 mm).
4.3.2.6 Scum-baffle mounting-bracket spacing. Maximum spacing for scumbaffle mounting brackets shall be 48 in. (1,200 mm), 18 in. (3 mm), for curved
walls, and 24 in. (600 mm), 18 in. (3 mm), for straight walls. Brackets shall provide a minimum of 34-in. (19-mm) adjustment in any plane.
4.3.3 Finish and appearance. The surface finish of all fiberglass components
manufactured in accordance with this standard shall be smooth and resin-rich. The
flat surfaces and edges shall be free from porosity, voids, or dry glass. The surfaces
and edges must be resin-rich in order to achieve the maximum resistance to corrosion and weathering. Parts manufactured with porosity, voids, dry glass, or delamination will be rejected. Repair of cosmetic defects is acceptable if performed in a
neat manner and blended smooth. Table 1 lists allowable cosmetic defects.

Sec. 4.4 Chemical and Physical Requirements

4.4.1 Chemical resistance. Chemical resistance of the resin shall be determined using ANSI/ASTM C581. The reinforcing materials prescribed in the test
laminate are only for the purpose of establishing a uniform basis for comparison;
they may not necessarily represent the preferred materials for the particular environment. This procedure may be adapted to test or evaluate components, composition or fabrication variations, and production samples.
4.4.2 Minimum physical requirements. All laminates shall meet the minimum
physical properties listed in Table 2.

SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Sample Specimens
Test specimens shall be cut from production pieces and tested in accordance
with the methods listed in Table 2 of this standard. The number of test coupons
required for each test shall be in accordance with the applicable test method referenced.

Sec. 5.2 Production Testing

5.2.1 Physical property tests. Physical property tests shall be performed on a
minimum of 5 percent of the fabrications manufactured.
5.2.2 Chemical-resistance property tests. Chemical-resistance property tests
shall be conducted prior to production molding, unless previous documented performance and tests demonstrate suitability as a type I or type II laminate.
5.2.3 Retest. If failure occurs, the material may be retested to establish conformity, in accordance with agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.

Sec. 5.3 Inspection

5.3.1 Inspection at the manufacturers plant. The purchaser may inspect the
fabrications at the manufacturers plant, and shall specify the conditions under
which the inspection shall be made.
5.3.2 Access to work. When the purchaser desires to conduct inspections, the
purchaser shall have free access to those parts of the manufacturers plant that are
necessary to ensure compliance with this standard. The manufacturer shall make

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Table 1 Allowable cosmetic defects of fiberglass components

Defect

Definition

Cracks

Cracks (fine surface cracks)

Blisters

Wrinkles and solid blisters

Pits (craters in the laminate

surface)

An actual separation of the laminate

visible on opposite surfaces and
extending through the thickness
Crack existing only on the surface
of the laminate
Rounded elevations of the
laminate surface over bubbles with
boundaries that may be more or
less sharply defined
An imperfection that has the
appearance of a wave molded with
one or more plies of the
reinforcement material
A small crater in the surface
of the laminate

Surface porosity

Pinholes or pores in the laminate

surface

Chips

A small piece of laminate broken

off an edge or surface
Area of incomplete surface film
where the reinforcement has
not been wetted with resin
Bubbles or voids within the
laminate

Dry spot (nonwetted reinforcing)

Entrapped air

Exposed glass
Burned areas

Exposure of cut edge

Scratches

Foreign matter

Areas where the reinforcement

has not been wetted with resin
Evidence of thermal decomposition
through some discoloration or
distortion of the surface of the
laminate
Areas of cut or machined laminate
exposing edges of reinforcement
that have not been sealed with
resin coating
Shallow mark, groove, furrow, or
channel caused by improper
handling or storage
Particles of substance included in
a laminate that are foreign to its
composition

All Surfaces
None

None
None

Maximum deviation, 20% of wall

thickness, but not exceeding
18 in. (3 mm)
Maximum dimensions, 132 in.
(0.8 mm) diameter by 132 in.
(0.8 mm) deep
Maximum number of 25 pinholes
or pores in 5 in.2 (32 cm2); no
defect shall be less than 2 in.
(51 mm) from another
None
None

316

in. (4.7 mm) maximum

diameter; 10 per in.2 (6 cm2)
maximum density; 116 in.
(1.6 mm) and smaller diameter,
not counted
None

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None

None

None

None

AWWA F102-96

Table 2 Minimum physical properties of laminates

Property

Test Method

Minimum Properties

Notched izod impact strength

Water absorption (24 h)
Tensile strength
Flexural strength
Flexural modulus
Barcol hardness

ANSI/ASTM D256
ANSI/ASTM D570
ANSI/ASTM D638
ANSI/ASTM D790
ANSI/ASTM D790
ANSI/ASTM D2583

10 ft-lb/in. (54.5 kg m/m)

0.2% maximum
7,500 psi (52 kg/cm2)
16,000 psi (110 kg/cm2)
800 103 psi (56.3 103 kg/cm2)
35 min

available for the purchaser test equipment and apparatus and shall provide assistance, as necessary, for inspection.

Sec. 5.4 Rejection

Materials or products that fail to conform to the requirements of this standard
will be rejected and replaced. Rejection should be reported to the manufacturer
promptly in writing. Whether or not the purchaser has an agent at the manufacturers site, an affidavit of compliance may be required from the manufacturer as
provided in Sec. 6.3 of this standard.

SECTION 6: DELIVERY
Sec. 6.1 Marking
6.1.1 Required marking. Products manufactured to this standard shall be
identified with the designation type I or type II, and the name of the manufacturer shall be either molded in, stamped on, or placed on printed labels attached to
all weir plates and baffle plates manufactured according to this standard.
6.1.2 Optional marking. As an option, each product may bear the statement
Guaranteed by (name of manufacturer) to meet the requirements of AWWA Standard F102 for (list item), provided that the requirements of this standard are met
and the materials are not of different quality in separate agreement between the
supplier and purchaser.

Sec. 6.2 Packing and Shipping

Weir and baffle plates shall be tightly banded to skids or suitably packaged to
prevent damage during handling and shipping. Fiberboard or plastic corners shall
be placed at the edges under bands to prevent damage caused by the bands cutting
into the plastic material. Support brackets shall be placed in wooden boxes or fiberboard cartons of sufficient strength to prevent damage during handling and shipping.

Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance

If required by the purchasers specifications, the manufacturer shall furnish
the purchaser an affidavit stating that the material was manufactured, sampled,
and inspected in accordance with this standard and the purchasers specifications,
and that all tests specified therein have been performed and all test requirements
have been met.

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