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    Flexible Duct in A Trench: Installation

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    This document provides guidelines for installing flexible duct in trenches. It recommends using larger 1.5 or 2 inch diameter duct to reduce friction during cable pulls. The duct must be placed under tension when backfilling to prevent undulation, and fine backfill materials without rocks should be used. While ENDUCT smoothwall duct is strong, it can be difficult to install in trenches, so care should be taken to keep it straight during backfilling. ENDOCOR corrugated innerduct is not recommended due to its flexibility and limited crush resistance.

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    This document provides guidelines for installing flexible duct in trenches. It recommends using larger 1.5 or 2 inch diameter duct to reduce friction during cable pulls. The duct must be placed under tension when backfilling to prevent undulation, and fine backfill materials without rocks should be used. While ENDUCT smoothwall duct is strong, it can be difficult to install in trenches, so care should be taken to keep it straight during backfilling. ENDOCOR corrugated innerduct is not recommended due to its flexibility and limited crush resistance.

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    This document provides guidelines for installing flexible duct in trenches. It recommends using larger 1.5 or 2 inch diameter duct to reduce friction during cable pulls. The duct must be placed under tension when backfilling to prevent undulation, and fine backfill materials without rocks should be used. While ENDUCT smoothwall duct is strong, it can be difficult to install in trenches, so care should be taken to keep it straight during backfilling. ENDOCOR corrugated innerduct is not recommended due to its flexibility and limited crush resistance.

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    This document provides guidelines for installing flexible duct in trenches. It recommends using larger 1.5 or 2 inch diameter duct to reduce friction during cable pulls. The duct must be placed under tension when backfilling to prevent undulation, and fine backfill materials without rocks should be used. While ENDUCT smoothwall duct is strong, it can be difficult to install in trenches, so care should be taken to keep it straight during backfilling. ENDOCOR corrugated innerduct is not recommended due to its flexibility and limited crush resistance.

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    6472 Flexible Duct in Trench 3/10 3/26/10 1:58 PM Page 1

    INSTALLATION

    D U C T A N D I N N E R D U C T

    Flexible Duct in a Trench


    In any application where a flexible duct is placed in a trench, product selection and proper
    installation is critical to successful cable pulls. All flexible conduit products, including smoothwall
    and corrugated types can undulate, which will result in excessive friction and difficult cable pulls
    even for distances as short as 100 feet. Key points to remember when using flexible duct in a
    trench;
    • Only larger diameters such as 1 1/2” or 2” ID duct should be employed; a larger
    diameter provides less surface contact (and therefore lower friction) and is more likely to
    provide a successful installation. Small diameter conduit undulates more easily and with
    sharper bends resulting in difficult or impossible cable installation.
    • Flexible duct must have tension applied to it during backfilling to prevent the duct from
    being moved by the backfill material. It is recommended that the conduit be placed under
    tension by tying it to stakes at both ends and in long trenches at intermediate points. This
    will prevent the conduit from moving during the backfill process thus reducing undulation of
    the conduit.
    • Fine backfill materials must be used. To prevent cutting or crushing the duct, large rocks
    or backfill containing heavy or sharp material should never be used.
    ENDUCT Smoothwall (or ENDUCT Ribbed) duct is very strong relative to crush resistance, but it
    has a great deal of memory and can be difficult to embed in a trench in cold weather. All smooth-
    wall-type products will attempt to re-coil after removal from their packaging reel. However, when
    care is taken to keep it straight during backfill, ENDUCT can provide a satisfactory installation.
    Large diameter (1 1/2” or 2” ID) is strongly recommended. SDR 11 or 13.5 is recommended to
    provide a strong conduit that will not ovalize under load.
    ENDOCOR, Standard Corrugated innerduct, is not recommended for trench applications; it is
    too flexible and has limited crush resistance. If ENDOCOR is used in a trench, it is critical that
    careful installation procedures be followed including:
    • Fine backfill materials only to prevent crushing or puncture of the duct
    • Conduit is under tension during backfill to prevent undulation
    • Large diameter 1 1/2” or 2” conduit is used
    NOTE: Selection of the appropriate product and proper installation is the user’s responsi-
    bility. Endot assumes no responsibility for improper installation that results in high pull ten-
    sions or duct restrictions due to crushing of the duct during trench backfilling.

    CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS PLANT LOCATIONS


    60 Green Pond Road Greeneville, TN
    Rockaway, NJ 07866
    ENDOT INDUSTRIES, INC. Pryor Creek, OK
    800-443-6368 • FAX 973-625-4087 www.endot.com • e-mail: [email protected]
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