Fusion Group Ltd PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 1127 Part 2

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1 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 1 Fusion Group Ltd PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 1127 Part 2 Fusamatic Long and Short Spigot Fittings AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications Publication Date: 6 September 2017

2 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 2 Document History The following information indicates the changes made to this document. Date Version File Location Part 3/2/2015 Peer Review draft 5/3/2015 Publication Version 5/9/2017 Client Review (Part 2) 5/9/2017 Publication Version (Part 2) U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2012\PA 1127 Fusion Provida Electrofusion Couplings\PA 11_27 Fusion Plast _Final Peer Review Draft.docx U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2012\PA 1127 Fusion Provida Electrofusion Couplings\PA 11_27 Fusion Plast Publication.docx U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2011\PA 1127 Issue 2 Fusion Provida Electrofusion Couplings\PA REPORT 1127 Part 2 Client Copy.docx U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2011\PA 1127 Issue 2 Fusion Provida Electrofusion Couplings\PA REPORT 1127 Part 2 Final.docx Part 1 Part 1 Part 2 Part 2 Peer Reviewers Name/Title Organisation Date Part David Moore, Design Manager City West Water 5/3/2015 Part 1 Dayong Li, Senior Engineer Standards Planning Queensland Urban Utilities 3/3/2015 Part 1 Mohamed Yoosuf, Senior Engineer, Standards City West Water 5/3/2015 Part 1 Leith Forbes, WSAA Contractor WSAA Contractor 5/3/2015 Part 1 Alan Whittle, WSAA Contractor WSAA 5/9/2017 Part 2 Carl Radford WSAA 5/9/2017 Part 2

3 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 3 Overview of WSAA The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak industry body representing the urban water industry. Our members provide water and sewerage services to over 20 million customers in Australia and New Zealand and many of Australia's largest industrial and commercial enterprises. Based around our vision of 'customer driven, enriching life', WSAA facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation within the urban water industry. We are proud of the collegiate attitude of our members which has led to industry-wide approaches to national water issues. WSAA can demonstrate success in the standardisation of industry performance monitoring and benchmarking, as well as many research outcomes of national significance. The WSAA Executive retains strong links with policy makers and legislative bodies and their influencers, to monitor emerging issues of importance to the urban water industry. WSAA was formed in 1995 as a non-profit organisation to foster the exchange of information between industry, government and the community, and to promote sustainable water resource management. The urban water industry is committed to anchoring its services to customers' values, and to enrich communities where water services have broad economic, environmental and social values. In line with this our main activities focus on four areas: 1. influencing national and state policies on the provision of urban water services and sustainable water resource management 2. promoting debate on environmentally sustainable development and management of water resources and the community health requirements of public water supplies 3. improving industry performance and establishing benchmarks and industry leading practices for water service processes; and 4. fostering the exchange of information on education, training, research, water and wastewater management and treatment and other matters of common interest. Copyright This document is copyrighted. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Water Services Association of Australia Limited. Copyright 2017 by WATER SERVICES ASSOCIATION of Australia Limited All rights reserved.

4 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 4 CONTENTS 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendations THE APPLICANT The Supplier The Manufacturer THE PRODUCT SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL APPRAISAL CRITERIA Quality Assurance Requirements Performance Requirements COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements Compliance with Performance Requirements Effect on Water Polyethylene Material Composition Type Testing Mechanical Characteristics Geometrical Characteristics FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION PRODUCT MARKING PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION PRODUCT WARRANTY WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT DISCUSSION OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW LIFE EXPECTANCY FUTURE WORKS DISCLAIMER Issue of Report Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations Disclaimer of liability Intellectual Property and other rights Need for independent assessment No Updating No Warranty APPENDIX A TECHNICAL MANUAL/BROCHURES APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION APPENDIX C - SUPPLIER CONTACTS APPENDIX D - PERFORMANCE TEST RESULTS FOR FUSAMATIC ELECTROFUSION AND LONG AND SHORT SPIGOT FITTINGS APPENDIX E PACKAGING, MARKING AND LABELLING... 39

5 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This appraisal PA 1127 is in two parts and this report focuses on Part 2 only. Part 1 Part 2 Fusamatic electrofusion fitting range manufactured in in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (UK) and Zhongshan, Guangdong, China in accordance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. (This part) Fusamatic injection moulded fittings manufactured in Turkey by NTG Plastik in accordance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications PA 1127 Part 2 introduces the Fusamatic range of PE injection moulded spigot fittings for pressure applications including water supply and sewerage. The Plastik range of PE injection moulded spigot fittings is manufactured by NTG Plastik in Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey and distributed throughout Australia by Fusion Plast in Queensland, by FusionWeld in South Australia and by Acu-Tech Piping Systems in Western Australia. Australia Pty Ltd through their office in Brisbane. The Fusamatic PE injection moulded spigot fittings manufactured are included in the Fusion Group Ltd ApprovalMark International Certificate of Conformity No. AMI 20303, issued for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. The Fusamatic range of injection moulded spigot fittings includes 45 and 90 elbows, equal and reducing tees, end caps, stub flange adaptors, reducers and 45 tees are available in long spigot format. Stub flange adaptors and reducers are also available with short spigots. The Fusamatic range includes PN16 and PN10 (the latter is some styles only); A summary of the appraised product range is shown in Section 3 below The Fusamatic range of electrofusion fittings are manufactured at two locations: Fusamatic Division (a Division of Fusion Group Limited) located at Smeckley Wood Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. GH Fusion Corporation Limited located at Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. The Fusamatic electrofusion fittings manufactured in the UK and China have ISO Type 5 product certification by ApprovalMark International Certificate of Conformity No. AMI and AMI issued for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. The Fusamatic range of electrofusion fittings were appraised in 2015 under PA 1127 Part 1. Fusion Group Limited is one of the three largest manufacturers of electrofusion fittings in the world and is a leading developer of polyethylene pipe jointing technology. Fusion Group is based in Chesterfield, UK and the comprehensive range of products is available globally through the Fusion Group network of wholly owned companies, joint ventures, licensees and distributors. Based on product certification to the nominated standard the listed Fusamatic fittings have been rated A Life expectancy in excess of 100 years before replacement. This rating is only a general guide to life expectancy and may increase or decrease as a result of the quality of installation, system operating conditions, operating environment and other geographical and site specific factors. The appraisal concludes that:

6 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 6 The nominated Fusamatic injection moulded spigot fittings are fit for purpose and suitable for use in water supply and non-pressure sewerage, pressure and vacuum systems. The Fusamatic injection moulded spigot fittings are suitable for use with PE pipe conforming to AS/NZS This appraisal recommends that Fusamatic fittings are installed using QBOX electrofusion control boxes. ISO Type 5 product certification of the appraised range of Fusamatic injection moulded spigot fittings has been adequately addressed to the satisfaction of WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group. 1.1 Recommendations It is recommended that WSAA members and associates, subject to any specific requirements of the member or associate, accept or authorise the Fusamatic PE injection moulded spigot fittings manufactured by Fusion Group Limited/ NTG Plastik, as detailed in this report for use in water supply and non-pressure sewerage, pressure and vacuum system provided only appropriately trained and qualified operators are permitted to perform the welding and the design, installation, acceptance testing and operation are in accordance with the appropriate WSAA Codes, including WSAA member integrated Codes, nominated Standards and manufacturer s requirements. 2 THE APPLICANT Fusion Group Limited is headquartered in Chesterfield, England. It has a number of manufacturing sites including in England, China and Turkey. 2.1 The Supplier Fusion Group Limited 2.2 The Manufacturer The principle product designer is the Fusamatic Division located at Smeckley Wood Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The appraised Fusamatic PE injection moulded spigot fittings are manufactured by NTG PLASTIK in Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey. With continuous improvement systems in place and following lean manufacturing principles, the Fusamatic Division is one of the major electrofusion and PE spigot fitting manufacturers in the world, with a range covering sizes from 20mm to supplying utilities in the water and gas industries in over 50 countries around the world. Fusion Group LTD considers it is at the forefront of new technology with fittings, machinery and equipment with a worldwide reputation for quality products. Fusion Group LTD is a leading developer of polyethylene pipe jointing technology. The Fusamatic principle of electrofusion and its range of automatic butt fusion machines are at the core of their product portfolio. Fusamatic welding is a Fusion Group LTD innovation used by other major companies (Plasson etc.) who originally were required to pay Fusion royalties to use the technology. Fusion Group LTD design, manufacture and supply jointing systems for polyethylene pipelines used in water and gas distribution networks and other industrial applications. The comprehensive range of products is available globally through the Fusion network of wholly owned companies, joint ventures, licensees and distributors. Using new Fusion Group technology, operatives and engineers have the ability to not only electrofuse a fitting but by using mobile telephone technology attached to the QBOX (Electrofusion Control Box {not included in this appraisal}), field operatives will be able to take a photograph and GPS the position of the fitting as welded in the field. This

7 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 7 technology improves the quality management and control of the jointing systems. For more information see the Fusamatic Electrofusion Fittings Product Guide. 3 THE PRODUCT Fusamatic range of PE injection moulded spigot fittings have been introduced into PA 1127 Part 2. A range of 45 and 90 elbows, equal and reducing tees, end caps, stub flange adaptors, reducers and 45 tees are available in long spigot format. Stub flange adaptors and reducers are also available with short spigots. Refer to Table 1 for a full listing of product covered by this appraisal. TABLE 1 FUSAMATIC PRODUCT RANGE LONG AND SHORT SPIGOT FITTINGS Model ID Model Name Product Description LSEHK20X90N-LSEHK400X90N Long spigot Elbow 90 Degrees DN mm PN 16 LSEHK63X90V-LSEHK400X90V Long spigot Elbow 90 Degrees DN mm PN 10 LSEHK20X45N-LSEHK400X45N Long spigot Elbow 45 Degrees DN mm PN 16 LSEHK63X45V-LSEHK400X45V Long spigot Elbow 45 Degrees DN mm PN 10 LSETHK20N-LSETHK400N Long Spigot Equal Tee DN mm PN 16 LSETHK20V-LSETHK400V Long Spigot Equal Tee DN mm PN 10 LSRTHK50X20N- LSRTHK315X280N Long Spigot Reducing Tee DN mm PN 16 LSRTHK75X63V-LSRTHK315X280V Long Spigot Reducing Tee DN mm PN 10 LSECHK20N-LSECHK400N Long Spigot End Cap DN mm PN 16 LSECHK63V-LSECHK400V Long Spigot End Cap DN mm PN 10 SFHK20N-SFHK400N Long Spigot Stub Flange Adaptor DN mm PN 16 SFHK63V-SFHK400V Long Spigot Stub Flange Adaptor DN mm PN 10 SSSFHK200N-SSSFHK710N Short Spigot Stub Flange Adaptor DN mm PN 16 SSSFHK200V-SSSFHK1000V Short Spigot Stub Flange Adaptor DN mm PN 10 SPRHK25X20N SPRHK400X315N Long Spigot Reducer DN mm PN 16 SPRHK75X63V SPRHK400X315V Long Spigot Reducer DN mm PN 10 SSRHK200X160N SSRHK630X560N Short Spigot Reducer DN mm PN 16 SSRHK200X160V SSRHK900X800V Short Spigot Reducer DN mm PN 10 ABTHK63X45N- ABTHK250X45N Long Spigot Equal Tee 45 DN mm PN 16 ABTHK63X45V- ABTHK250X45V Long Spigot Equal Tee 45 DN mm PN 10 Note 4. The use of PN 10 fittings with PN 16 pipe requires the system to be downgraded to PN 10. Pressure Class The Fusamatic PE injected moulded spigot fittings are suitable for use with polyethylene (PE) pipes manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications, for conveyance of drinking water, recycled water and sewage, in above ground and below ground applications. Fusamatic spigot fittings were appraised for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. The appraised fittings are Approvalmark product certified, by Approvalmark International. The Approvalmark Product Certificates are shown in Appendix B. A copy of the Schedule is available for downloading from the WSAA Members Only Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group Portal Website.

8 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 8 The Fusamatic PE injection spigot fittings are manufactured from black PE100 resin and available in different pressures classes i.e. SDR17.6 for PN10 and SDR11 for PN16 at 20⁰C (size dependent). The black PE100 resin used to manufacture these fittings are Eltex TUB121 and BorSafe HE3490-IM. The complete range of Fusamatic spigot fittings is available from their website at: n%203%201%20final%20march%202014%20low%20res.pdf. 4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAIS AL This product appraisal applies to Fusamatic injection moulded spigot fittings long and short manufactured by NTG Plastik in Turkey. The products are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality systems accreditation and are product certified for compliance with AS/NZS The products are produced using PE100 materials BorSafe HE3490-IM and Eltex TUB121. Refer to Section 3 Table 1 of this report for a full listing of fittingscovered by this appraisal. 5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA 5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements The WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group accepts polyethylene spigot fittings for pressure applications manufactured in compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications and duly certified by means of an ISO Type 5 product certification scheme undertaken by a JAS-ANZ accredited Certification Assessment Body (CAB) or by an international accreditation system recognised by JAS-ANZ. The manufacturer is generally expected to have a production management and control system that has been duly accredited in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 as a prerequisite to undergoing a product certification audit. 5.2 Performance Requirements Fusion Group LTD Fusamatic spigot fittings has been appraised for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. Appraisal criteria are also determined by the WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group and is regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of WSAA members. The following Product Specification is also relevant to this application: WSA PS-208 Polyethylene (PE) Moulded Pressure Fittings for Pressure Applications - Water Supply and Sewerage. Copies of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from the WSAA website. Note: 5 includes drinking and recycled water supply. 6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA 6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements Fusion Group LTD products produced at Chesterfield, UK, Zhongshan China and Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey are manufactured under Quality Management Systems certified as fulfilling the requirements of ISO Fusion Group LTD (Chesterfield UK) Quality Management System is Certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2008 with a BSI Certificate of Registration No. FM including the Design and manufacture of polyethylene electrofusion and spigotted fitt ings.

9 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 9 GH Fusion Corporation Limited (China) Quality Management System is Certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2008 with a Certificate issued by TÜV NORD, Registration No for Design, Development and Manufacture of Buried Polyethylene (PE) Pipes and Fittings for the Supply of Gaseous Fuels and Water. NTG Plastik (Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey) Quality Management System is Certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2008 with a Certificate issued by NAVIGA Certification, Registration No for Design, manufacturing and sales of plastic pipes, fittings, valves and other plastic parts made with injection moulding. NAVIGA Certification provides management system certification and is the Turkish national accreditation body and is accredited according to ISO IEC The Fusamatic electrofusion fittings manufactured in the Chesterfield UK have ISO Type 5 product certification by ApprovalMark International Certificate of Conformity No. WM issued for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. The Fusamatic electrofusion fittings manufactured in China have ISO Type 5 product certification by ApprovalMark International Certificate of Conformity No. AMI issued for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. The Fusamatic Spigot fittings manufactured in Turkey have been included are included in the schedule of ApprovalMark International Certificate of Conformity No. AMI issued for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. Fusion Group Limited has also provided a copy of Certificate of Conformity (No TGK 16 IS B 01) issued by TÜV SÜD Turkey, for the Fusion Group Ltd manufacturing site in Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey The certificate includes the following remark: Related material certificates, type acceptance, test on fittings, type approval, test procedures, qualification of test equipment with calibrated certificates, test reports and manufacturing line according to Quality Plan have been audited by TÜV SÜD Auditor. Additionally TÜV SÜD inspector witnessed spot type approval tests. During audit and witnessed of type tests TÜV SÜD observed Fusion Group Ltd comply all the requirement of manufacturing of polyethylene spigot and electro fusion fittings according to EN The TÜV SÜD Certificate of Conformity reaffirms the manufacturing capability of Fusion Group Ltd manufacturing site in Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey to produce PE spigot fittings to EN , including AS/NZS Certificate Registration details including certificate number, issuing authority, facility and dates of issue expiration are given in Appendix B. 6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements Compliance has been confirmed by viewing the ISO Type 5 product certification certificates as listed below and sighting test reports confirming satisfactory performance to the relevant tests in the Standard. ApprovalMark International has issued Fusion Group LTD (UK) and (Turkey) with ISO Type 5 Certificate of Conformity Certificate No. AMI for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008. The 5 page Schedule includes Fusamatic electrofusion and PE spigot fittings. In addition NTG Plastik holds the following international approvals EN :2013 Plastics Piping Systems For The Supply Of Gaseous Fuels - Polyethylene (Pe) - Part 3: Fittings

10 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 10 EN :2011 Plastics Piping Systems for Water Supply, and for Drainage and Sewerage Under Pressure - Polyethylene (pe) Part 3: Fittings DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013) Fusion Group Ltd has submitted an ApprovalMark International (AMI) Factory Audit Report of the NTG Plastik factory at Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey dated 10 November 2016 relating to the design, manufacturing and sales of plastics pipes, fittings, valves and other plastic parts with injection moulding complying with AS/NZS 4129:2008. There were no non-conformities, corrective actions or recommendations recorded Effect on Water Ref: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 1.12 Fusion Group Ltd has submitted several test reports including two from NATA accredited AMS Laboratories to demonstrate product compliance with AS/NZS 4020:2005 Products for use in contact with drinking water. Fusion Group Ltd has submitted an AMS Laboratories Ref. No dated 14 May 2014 for NTG PLASTIK moulded spigot fittings with a material designation of INEOS Eltex TU 121 PE 100 Black. The Report results state: Based on completion and evaluation of all tests on 14/05/14, the product, Fusamatic, Model No:SFHK20N, Plastic d20 Stub Flange:fully complied with the test requirements of AS/NZS 4020:2005 to cover a cold water application up to <40 C, at the recommended 0.01 (1/100) of in-the-product exposure at (20 ±2) C. Fusion Group Ltd has also submitted an AMS Laboratories Ref. No dated 15 May 2014 for NTG PLASTIK moulded spigot fittings with a material designation of Borelalis BoreSafe HE3490-LM PE 100 Black The Report results state: Based on completion and evaluation of all tests on 15/05/14, the product, Fusamatic, Model No:SFHK20N, Spigot Stub flange (BOREALIS); fully complied with the test requirements of AS/NZS 4020:2005 to cover a cold water application up to <40 C, at the recommended 0.01 (1/100) of in-the-product exposure at (20 ±2) C Polyethylene Material Composition Ref: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Sections , In accordance with Clause 3.2 and of AS/NZS 4129 PE compounds used in the manufacture of PE injection moulded spigot fittings are required to comply with AS/NZS Fusion Group Ltd nominates the following PE compounds for manufacture of the Fusamatic spigot fittings: INEOS Eltex TU 121 PE 100 Black or Borelalis BoreSafe HE3490-LM PE 100 Black. Both the INEOS Eltex TU 121 PE 100 Black and Borelalis BoreSafe HE3490-LM PE 100 Black PE compounds are listed in the PIPA Industry Guidelines POP004A Supplementary List - Materials Specific to Electrofusion and Moulded Fittings and have been assessed by the PIPA Polyolefins Review Panel to meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4131, and if nominated also the requirements of POP013 Temperature Rerating Of PE Pipes. Only the INEOS Eltex TU 121 PE 100 Black compound is listed as meeting the requirements of POP013.

11 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part Type Testing Mechanical Characteristics Refer: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 6.8 & Table 6.3. To demonstrate Type Testing compliance WSAA requires appraisal applicants submit Typical Type Test reports to demonstrate compliance with Clause 6.8 and Table 6.3 of AS/NZS 4129:2008. Fusion Group Ltd has submitted SKZ Test Report No /W0.1/ (Sample 1) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was BoreSafe HE3490-LM. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). SKZ Test Report No /0.1/ (Sample 2) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was INEOS Eltex TU 121. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). SKZ Test Report No /0.1/ (Sample 3) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was BoreSafe HE3490-LM. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). SKZ Test Report No /W0.1/ (Sample 4) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was BoreSafe HE3490-LM. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). Copies of the above reports provided, but not listed in this report. The testing appears similar to AS/NZS 4129 requirements. The testing included, inter alia; resistance to internal pressure, Tensile strength test. Samples tested included: 1. DN400 SDR11, PE100 NTG Elbow 90º. 2. DN50/50/50 SDR11, PE100 NTG Tee 3. DN25 SDR11, PE100 NTG Elbow 45º. 4. DN180, SDR PE100 NTG Elbow 90º. The Long term hydrostatic pressure test (Refer to SKZ Test Report Nos above) was carried out on test samples with results as shown in Table 2 below. TABLE 2 LONG TERM HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST RESULTS Sample No 1 Test Temperature (C ) Test Stress in bar Time to failure Actual value Set value 10 > Referencing AS/NZS 4129:2008, Table 3.2, the above results are somewhat comparable. On request of further information Fusion has submitted a testing report from TS EN ISO accredited UGETAM Test Laboratory. This testing program is dated 1 March 2013 and tested the following 3 items:

12 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 12 DN63 ELBOW 90 PE100 SDR11 NTG PLASTIK BRAND DN160 EQUAL TE PE100 SDR11 NTG PLASTIK BRAND DN250 ELBOW 45 PE100 SDR11 NTG PLASTIK BRAND The testing was carried out for compliance with TS EN and AS/NZS 4129:2008. The source material of the products is not disclosed. Test results complying with AS/NZS 4129:2008, TABLE 6.3 are shown in Tables 2, 3 and 4 below: Test Method TABLE 2 DN63 ELBOW 90 PE100 SDR11 NTG PLASTIK BRAND Test Parameters Requirements Unit Results Hydrostatic strength at 20 C ISO MPa No failure Hydrostatic strength at 80 C ISO MPa No failure Hydrostatic strength at 80 C ISO MPa No failure Test Method TABLE 3 DN160 EQUAL TE PE100 SDR11 NTG PLASTIK BRAND Test Parameters Requirements Unit Results Hydrostatic strength at 20 C ISO MPa No failure Hydrostatic strength at 80 C Hydrostatic strength at 80 C ISO MPa No failure ISO MPa No failure TABLE 4 DN250 ELBOW 45 PE100 SDR11 NTG PLASTIK BRAND Test Method Test Parameters Requirements Unit Results Hydrostatic strength at 20 C ISO MPa No failure Hydrostatic strength at 80 C ISO MPa No failure Hydrostatic strength at 80 C ISO MPa No failure The above test reports indicate compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008, TABLE 6.3. The UGTAM Test Laboratory is accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK). The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) is a signatory to the multilateral agreement of the European co-operation for the Accreditation (EA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) for the Mutual recognition of test reports.

13 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 13 ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) is the international authority on laboratory and inspection body accreditation. The ILAC MRA Mark is associated with the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). NATA is a signatory to this MRA Geometrical Characteristics Refer: AS/NZS 4129:2008 Clause 6.5 The following SKZ Test Report Nos supplied by Fusion Group Ltd detail random sample inspection including; appearance, surface finish, colour (RAL 9004, Black) and dimensions. All results demonstrating compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 SKZ Test Report No /W0.1/ (Sample 1) dated 17/08/2016. SKZ Test Report No /0.1/ (Sample 2) dated 17/08/2016. SKZ Test Report No /0.1/ (Sample 3) dated 17/08/2016. SKZ Test Report No /W0.1/ (Sample 4) dated 17/08/ FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION The Fusamatic Electrofusion Product Guide is available on their web site at which includes specific installation instructions in accordance with their guide to electrofusion procedures. This information is also available as a video presentation or available from the Fusion Group LTD that also provides additional information regarding OH&S when jointing with EF products. Polyethylene pipe systems have been commonly used in the Australian urban water industry for many years. PE pipe manufactured in compliance with AS/NZS 4130 Polyethylene pipes for pressure applications is compatible with fittings manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications. It is recommended that reference be made to the suppliers or manufacturers of the fittings for the installation instructions as the method may be specific to the fitting geometry. Electrofusion welding and butt fusion processes may be used for joining pipe-to-pipe or fitting-to-pipe. All welding shall be performed by welders who have successfully completed training by a Registered Training Organisation, endorsed by the Plastics Industry Pipe Association for the relevant welding method(s). The Plastics Industry Pipe Association provides technical guidelines for electrofusion welding in the following documents. (a) POP001 Electrofusion Jointing of Pipe and fittings for Pressure Applications (b) POP003 Butt Fusion Jointing of PE Pipes and Fittings Recommended Parameters. POP001 contains recommendations for equipment required, for jointing, maintenance, servicing and calibration procedures, records to be kept and the training program to be respected to produce good fusion joints in polyethylene pipes. POP003 is a guide to the butt fusion of polyethylene pipe using AS/NZS 4130 material as a basis, recommending the butt fusion procedures and parameters as specified in ISO Copies of these documents can be downloaded from the PIPA website Polyethylene pipe systems should be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2033:2008 Installation of polyethylene pipe systems. PE pipe shall be stored in accordance with the storage requirements of POP005 Packaging, handling and storage of polyethylene pipe and fittings.

14 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part PRODUCT MARKING All Fusion Group electrofusion and spigot fittings are marked in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate standard AS/NZS 4129, i.e. minimum marking includes the following: Manufacturers Name or registered trademark: Identification, including grade and type of material, of the plastics material used for the body of the fitting, abbreviated in accordance with ISO , ASTM D1600 or AS/NZS Nominal size (DN) of the pipe to which the fitting is suited. Classification in accordance with the pipe classification for which the fitting is to be used. Note for water applications the classification is PN. Date of manufacture or batch code The number of this standard: AS/NZS 4129 Product Certification Mark as appropriate e.g. (ApprovalMark ) Product Certification Licence Number: LN25243 Refer to Appendix E for example of product marking and packagings. 9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION All Fusamatic electrofusion fittings are supplied in individually sealed 300 gauge clear polyethylene bags, and in standardized cartons dependent of fitting type and size. It is recommended that all fittings are stored in a cool dry area, preferably on shelved units. The fittings should be kept and transported in their cardboard cartons and out of direct sunlight. Steps should be taken to prevent the following up to the point of use: Damage to the sealed bags which could result if contaminants entering the bags. Build up of moisture within the bags as a result of large temperature fluctuations. UV degradation of bags due to prolonged exposure to sunlight Should you require any further information contact the local Fusion Group LTD office as listed in Appendix D. 10 PRODUCT WARRANTY The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), which covers manufacture to the relevant standard, and details of Fusion Group warranty is included in their terms and conditions of sale. 11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT A field testing report of the Fusamatic electrofusion and spigot fittings has not been submitted. 12 DISCUSSION The Fusion Group web site provides lists of approvals from all over Europe including the following: BSI Kitemark GIS/PL2-4 BSI Kitemark GIS/PL2-6 DVGW KIWA EN & UNI EN INSTA SBC EN

15 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 15 EN & UNI EN INSTA SBC EN EN ISO & UNI EN ISO WRAS Approval CSA International NSF / ANSI 61 This is in addition to the WSAA requirement for Type 5 Product certification documented in this report. The listed appraised Fusamatic products meet the requirements for a WSAA recommendation as fit for purpose products. 13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW Comments received by members of the Expert Panel during the peer review period have been addressed in this version of the Report. 14 LIFE EXPECTANCY Fusamatic standard spigot end fittings are designed on the basis of 50 year extrapolated material test data. For correctly manufactured and installed systems, the actual life cannot be predicted, but can reasonably be expected to be well in excess of 100 years before major rehabilitation is required. This rating is only a general guide to life expectancy and may vary with the quality of installation workmanship, system operating conditions, operating environment and other site specific factors. 15 FUTURE WORKS No future works items have been identified 16 DISCLAIMER This Product Appraisal Report (Report) is issued by the Water Services Association of Australia Limited on the understanding that: This Report applies to the product(s) as submitted. Any changes to the product(s) either minor or major shall void this Report. To maintain the recommendations of this Report any such changes shall be detailed and notified to the Product Appraisal Manager for consideration and review of the Report and appropriate action. Appraisals and their recommendations will be the subject of continuous review dependent upon the satisfactory performance of products. WSAA reserves the right to undertake random audits of product manufacture and installation. Where products fail to maintain appraised performance requirements the appraisal and its recommendations may be modified and reissued. Appraisal reports will be reviewed and reissued at regular intervals not exceeding five (5) years. The following information explains a number of very important limits on your ability to rely on the information in this Report. Please read it carefully and take it into account when considering the contents of this Report. Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl Radford, Phone: carl.radford@wsaa.asn.au Issue of Report This Report has been published and/or prepared by the Water Services Association of Australia Limited and nominated Project Manager and peer group of technical specialists (the Publishers). The Report has been prepared for use within Australia only by technical specialists that have expertise in the function of products such as those appraised in the Report (the Recipients).

16 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 16 By accepting this Report, the Recipient acknowledges and represents to the Publisher(s) and each person involved in the preparation of the Report that the Recipient has understood and accepted the terms of this Disclaimer Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations Disclaimer of liability Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of the Report accept(s) any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person however caused (including negligence or the omission by any person to do anything) relating in any way to the Report or the product appraisal criteria underlying it. This includes (without limitation) any liability for any recommendation or information in the Report or any errors or omissions Intellectual Property and other rights The Water Services Association of Australia Limited does not undertake any assessment of whether the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the Product the subject of this Report infringes the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any person. Recipients of the report should undertake their own assessment of whether (as relevant) the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the relevant Products infringe the intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights of any person. If the Product infringes intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights there is potential for the supply of the Products to be interrupted. From time to time the Water Services Association of Australia Limited and the other Publishers may receive notice of allegations that the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the Product infringes intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights. The Water Services Association of Australia Limited's policy is to not refer to such allegations in its reports or take any other steps to put Recipients on notice of such allegations, unless and until it is aware that the allegations have been admitted or proved in Court. As such, Recipients acknowledge, agree and accept that the Water Services Association of Australia Limited may have information in its possession about intellectual property rights infringement allegations or other infringement allegations in relation to the Product which are not referred to or disclosed in this Report and which are not otherwise communicated to Recipients Need for independent assessment The information and any recommendation contained (expressly or by implication) in this Report (and subject to the limitations noted in this Report). are provided in good faith. However, you should treat the information as indicative only. You should not rely on that information or any such recommendation except to the extent that you reach an agreement to the contrary with the Publisher(s). This Report does not contain all information that a person might require for the pur poses of assessing any product discussed or appraised within it. The product appraisal criteria used in preparing this Report may not address all relevant aspects of the Product. Recipients should seek independent evidence of any matter which is material to their decisions in connection with an assessment of the Product and consult their own advisers for any technical information required. Any decision to use the Product should take into account the reliability of that independent evidence obtained by the Recipient regarding the Product. Recipients should also independently verify and assess the appropriateness of any recommendation in the Report, especially given that any recommendation will not take into account a Recipient s particular needs or circumstances. WSAA has not evaluated the extent of the product liability and professional indemnify insurance that the provider of the product maintains. Recipients should ensure that they

17 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 17 evaluate the allocation of liability for product defects and any professional advice obtained in relation to the product or its specification including the requirements for product liability and professional indemnity insurance No Updating Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of this Report [has] [have] any obligation to notify you of any change in the information contained in this Report or of any new information concerning the Publisher(s) or the Product or any other matter No Warranty The Publisher(s) do[es] not, in any way, warrant that steps have been taken to verify or audit the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Report, or the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of any recommendation in this Report.

18 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 18 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL MANUAL/BROCHURES The Fusion Group Ltd Electrofusion and PE Spigot Fittings Product Guide and Technical Manual is available at the Fusionplast web site at See the drop down screen under Products and click on or PE100 Spigot Fittings cataloguehttp:// 0Brochure% 20Version%203%201%20Final%20March%202014%20low%20res.pdf

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20 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 20 APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from the WSAA Members Only IPAM Portal Website. TABLE B1-FUSION GROUP LTD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Business Address: Smeckley Wood Cl, Chesterfield Trading Estate, S41 9PZ Derbyshire, UK Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008 Certification licence no. FM Certifying agency BSI First date of certification 16/04/2013 Current date of certification 21/03/2017 Expiry date of certification 05/11/2017 TABLE B2-GH FUSION CORPORATION LIMITED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Manufacturing Plant: Zhiye Road, Zhongshan Torch Hi-Tech Industry, Development Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong CHINA Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008 Certification licence no Certifying agency TÜV NORD First date of certification 23/11/2004 Current date of certification* 23/11/16 Expiry date of certification** 22/11/19 TABLE B3- NTG PLASTIK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Manufacturing Plant: NTG Plastik Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey. Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2008 Certification licence no Certifying agency NAVIGA Certification First date of certification 10/8/2015 Expiry date of certification** 10/8/2018

21 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 21 TABLE B4-FUSION GROUP LTD PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Manufacturing Plant: Smeckley Wood Cl, Chesterfield Trading Estate, S41 9PZ Derbyshire, UK Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4129:2008 Confirmation No. AMI Issuing certification body ApprovalMark International First date of certification 10 January 2013 Current date of certification* 10 January 2013 Expiry date of certification** 10 January 2018 TABLE B5 - FUSION GROUP LIMITED WATERMARK CERTIFICATION Manufacturing Plant: Smeckley Wood Cl, Chesterfield Trading Estate, S41 9PZ Derbyshire, UK Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4129:2008 Confirmation No. WM Issuing certification body ApprovalMark International First date of certification 10 January 2013 Current date of certification 10 January 2013 Expiry date of certification 10 January 2018 TABLE B6-GH FUSION CORPORATION LIMITED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Manufacturing Plant: Zhiye Road, Zhongshan Torch Hi-Tech Industry, Development Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong CHINA Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4129:2008 Confirmation No. AMI Issuing certification body ApprovalMark International First date of certification 10 January 2013 Current date of certification 10 January 2013 Expiry date of certification 10 January 2018

22 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 22 TABLE B7-GH FUSION CORPORATION LIMITED WATERMARK CERTIFICATION Manufacturing Plant Manufacturing Plant: Zhiye Road, Zhongshan Torch Hi-Tech Industry, Development Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong CHINA Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4129:2008 Confirmation No. WMKA Issuing certification body ApprovalMark International First date of certification 8/6/2011 Current date of certification* 24/05/16 Expiry date of certification** 8/6/2021 TABLE B8- FUSION GROUP LIMITED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Manufacturing Plant: NTG Plastik Karapürçek-Sakarya, Turkey. Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4129:2008 Confirmation No. AMI Issuing certification body ApprovalMark International First date of certification 10 January 2013 Current date of certification* 10 January 2013 Expiry date of certification** 10 January 2018

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36 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 36 Fusion Plast Australia Pty Ltd Head office (Queensland) 146 Crockford Street Northgate QLD 4013 Telephone: Fax: sales@fusionplast.com.au APPENDIX C - SUPPLIER CONTACTS Fusion Group LTD has a large distribution network and following is a list of the main distributors: Tyco Water, Tyco Flow Control, Cromford Pipe, Promains and All Mains, PPI, David Moss, Queensland Gas Company now owned by British Gas, lcon Septec, Tradelink, Reece Civil, Total Eden, Bentons gas and Water, Run Energy, APA Group formally Origin, Zest Pipe Company, Landfill Management Services, Acutec, Adroit etc.

37 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 37 Water Quality APPENDIX D - PERFORMANCE TEST RESULTS FOR FUSAMATIC ELECTROFUSION AND LONG AND SHORT SPIGOT FITTINGS NTG AS NZS rd party Test Report for Fusamatic NTG Spigots for BorSafe HE3490- IM - AMS Laboratories report (No dated 15/5/14) on AS/NZS 4020 testing for Fusion Group, UK - Product details include reference to Borealis Borsafe HE3490-IM PE100 Black and product manufacturer as NTG Plastik Turkey. - Compliant with AS/NZS NTG AS NZS rd party Test Report for Fusamatic NTG Spigots for Eltex TUB AMS Laboratories report (No dated 14/5/14) on AS/NZS 4020 testing for Fusion Group, UK. - Product details include reference to Ineos Eltex TUB121 PE100 Black and product manufacturer as NTG Plastik Turkey. - Compliant with AS/NZS SKZ Test Report No /W0.1/ (Sample 1) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was BoreSafe HE3490-LM. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). SKZ Test Report No /0.1/ (Sample 2) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was INEOS Eltex TU 121. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). SKZ Test Report No /0.1/ (Sample 3) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was BoreSafe HE3490-LM. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). SKZ Test Report No /W0.1/ (Sample 4) dated 17/08/2016. The test material was BoreSafe HE3490-LM. Testing was performed as Type Test on fittings with spigots for butt welding according to DVGW-work sheet GW 335-B2 and GW 335-B2-B1 (A) (February 2013). UGETAM Test Laboratory Test Report dated 1/3/2013 No AB-0094-T T Test Report includes various PE spigot fittings type tested in accordance with test methods nominated in Table 3.2 and conforming to the requirements given in Table 3.2. The UGTAM Test Laboratory is accredited by the Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK). The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) is a signatory to the multilateral agreement of the European co-operation for the Accreditation (EA) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) for the Mutual recognition of test reports. ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) is the international authority on laboratory and inspection body accreditation. The ILAC MRA Mark is associated with the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). NATA is a signatory to this MRA. NTG Fusamatic Branded NTG Spigots EN TUV SUD Certificate of Conformity to Plastics piping systems for water supply Polyethylene (PE) Part 3: Fittings EN NTG-Dvgw-Spigot Fittings-SizeGroup1-English-p1 - DVGW type examination certificate for fittings made of PE100 up to DN630. NTG-Dvgw-SpigotFittings-SizeGroup2-English-p1- DVGW type examination certificate for fittings made of PE100 from DN75 up to DN225. NTG-Dvgw-SpigotFittings-SizeGroup3-English-p1 - DVGW type examination certificate for fittings made of PE100 from DN250 NTG-FM Approval - Certificate of Compliance for NTG Plastik, Turkey. March

38 WSAA Product Appraisal PA 1127 Part 2 38 Approval Identification: Certificate addresses a range of fittings. Basis of the approval is not stated. Covers couplers Elbows. Tees, Reducers, end caps, flange adaptors and transition fittings.

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