IMPRESSIVELY GREEN! - NIBCO INC

IMPRESSIVELY GREEN!NIBCO® Press System® utilizes flameless technology making it easy and quick to install. Not only does this reduce labor costs, it also provides green benefits including:

Compare traditional connection methods to the NIBCO® Press System®:

NIBCO® Press® System: Traditional Solder Method:

• PressFittings&Valves• CordlessPowerToolwith Rechargeable Lithium Battery

• Torch• ExtraTank• Solder• Flux• SweatFittings• FireWatchPersonnel• FirePermit

THAT’S ALL!

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• SaferWorkConditions–Noflame orchemicalfluxrequired

• “Green”MaterialsandInstallation– Fittingsmadeofvirgincopperare100%recyclable,lead-free*plus0%VOC’s

• Regionallymanufactured–Amajority ofNIBCOPressSystemfittingsare manufacturedinStuartsDraft,VA

• Packagingthatcanberecycledratherthan be sent to landfills

* Lead Free refers to the wetted surface of pipe, fittings and fixtures in potable water systems that have a weighted average lead content ≤ 0.25%. Source: California Health & Safety Code (116875); Vermont Act 193.

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TheNIBCOPressSystemwasusedfor2”andunderandwasusedonallmainsandbranchesfortworeasons.

First,iteliminatestheneedforflames,solderingorfluxcreatingasaferworkenvironmentwithnoVOC emissions and improved air quality.

Second, the Press-fit technology makesiteasytoinstallwetordryand significantly reduces installation timewhencomparedtotraditionalsweatcoppersystems.AccordingtoMalencia,“TheselectionofNIBCO’spress-fitsystemwasbasedontimelyinstallation.Thefittingsclearly improved the installation process.”

Althoughcurrentcodeandpolicybarriers prevent the Rivers Casino fromachievingLEEDcertification,thecasino’sHVACandplumbingsystems do embody the principles ofgreenbuildingdesign.WiththecombinedexperienceofRuthrauff/Sauer and NIBCO, Pittsburgh residents and visitors can bet on enjoyingtheircasinoexperienceincomfortandstyle.

“NIBCOwasselectedtobeusedonthisprojectbasedonprovenreliability,availabilityandcompetitivepricing,”saidMarkMalencia,Ruthrauff/Sauerprojectsuperintendent.“Productsthatminimizeinstallationtime,whilemaintainingtheintegrityofthesystems,havebeenutilizedforbothheatingandplumbingonthisjob.”Malenciadefinedintegrityofasystemasbeing“low-maintenance,high-performance”forthelifeofthebuilding.

BrianKelly,NIBCOsalesengineer,providedon-sitetrainingfortheentireinstallationteamfromLocal449.ThisincludedinstallationinstructionsfortheNIBCO Press System including fittings, valves and tools. Kelly also conducted a reviewofsafetyproceduresaswellassitevisitstoensuretheongoingintegrityoftheconstructedportionsofthesystem.

AT-A-GLANCE:

Products Specified: NIBCO® Press System®valves,fittings,tools,andjawsfor1/2”to4”harddrawncoppertube;two-piecebronzeballvalves;ballvalveswithNIB-SEAL® handlesand200PSIlarge-diameterbutterflyvalves

Contractor:Ruthrauff/SauerMechanical

Supplier: ConstructionToolServices&PittsburghPlumbing/Industrial

Job Requirement: TheRiversCasino,WesternPennsylvania’sonlystand-aloneslotscasino,required80,000feetofpipingfortheplumbingsystemandover60,000feetofpipingfortheHVACsystem.

The Edge:TheNIBCOPressSystemminimizedinstallationtimewithoutcompromisingsafetyorquality,plusitfeaturesmany‘green’benefits.

“NIBCO was selected to be used on this project based on proven reliability, availability, and competitive pricing”

-Mark Malencia, Ruthrauff/ Sauer project superintendent

CASESTUDY-Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA