Standard Test Method for Installed Precast Concrete Tanks and Accessories by the Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Prior to Backfill

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the tank being tested and at the time of testing. This test is intended only to demonstrate the sealing effectiveness of the installed system. Structural design of the tank is defined or demonstrated within the scope of other applicable specifications and test methods, including Specification C1227.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing precast concrete tanks (and installed accessories) used for on-site wastewater treatment, grease interception, grit/oil separation, water storage, or other applications requiring watertight construction and installation. This test method uses partial vacuum to demonstrate the integrity of the installed materials and the construction processes.  
1.2 This test method is intended to be used to demonstrate the condition of the installed system (precast concrete tank and accessories) prior to backfill.
1.3 Testing of the system before backfill is necessary so as to preclude inadvertent structural overloading of the system components during the test.
Note 1—Vacuum test criteria presented in this test method are similar to those in general use. The test and criteria have been widely and successfully used in testing manholes as specified in Test Method C1244.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation:C1719 −11
Standard Test Method for
Installed Precast Concrete Tanks and Accessories by the
Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Prior to Backfill
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1719; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C1244 Test Method for Concrete Sewer Manholes by the
Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test Prior to Backfill
1.1 This test method covers procedures for testing precast
concrete tanks (and installed accessories) used for on-site
3. Terminology
wastewater treatment, grease interception, grit/oil separation,
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to tanks, see Terminol-
water storage, or other applications requiring watertight con-
struction and installation.This test method uses partial vacuum ogy C822.
to demonstrate the integrity of the installed materials and the
4. Summary of Test Method
construction processes.
4.1 The tank shall be set in its installed position. Required
1.2 This test method is intended to be used to demonstrate
accessories and pipes shall be installed.All openings and pipes
the condition of the installed system (precast concrete tank and
entering the tank shall be plugged. A vacuum shall be drawn
accessories) prior to backfill.
and vacuum retention over a specified time period is used to
1.3 Testing of the system before backfill is necessary so as
determine the acceptability of the tank and installed accesso-
to preclude inadvertent structural overloading of the system
ries.
components during the test.
NOTE 1—Vacuum test criteria presented in this test method are similar
5. Significance and Use
to those in general use. The test and criteria have been widely and
successfully used in testing manholes as specified in Test Method C1244.
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
applicable only to the tank being tested and at the time of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical testing. This test is intended only to demonstrate the sealing
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
effectiveness of the installed system. Structural design of the
and are not considered standard.
tank is defined or demonstrated within the scope of other
applicable specifications and test methods, including Specifi-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cation C1227.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6. Equipment Required
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.1 A vacuum device is required and shall be capable of
reliably drawing the required vacuum. Suitable vacuum de-
2. Referenced Documents
vices include vane- and venturi-type pumps, vehicle vacuum
systems, and high-performance shop-style vacuum cleaners.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
6.2 A vacuum measuring device is required and shall be a
Products
vacuum gauge, mercury manometer, or water manometer
C1227 Specification for Precast Concrete Septic Tanks
accurate to 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) Hg [1.4 in. (35 mm) H O]. If a
gauge is used, it shall be in current calibration to standards
traceable to NISTand shall have a range of no more than 10 in.
(254 mm) Hg.
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C27 on Precast
Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.30 on Water
6.3 Suitable pipes (or pipe stubs), pipe plugs, and proper
and Wastewater Containers.
blocking for same shall be used. If temporary stubs are used,
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published September 2011. DOI:
10.1520/C1719–11.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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