Typical Pipe Penetration Procedure

Corrugated Pipe Disclaimer: BTL, Inc. requires only smooth wall pipe be used to penetrate the liner.

This disclaimer is to serve notice that the customer has been informed that BTL, Inc. neither represents nor offers a warranty related to the use of corrugated pipes through the liner system. Although all efforts will be made to seal the liner in an appropriate manner the customer acknowledges that any and all repairs (if required) to pipe boots associated with corrugated pipe will be for the customer's account and at BTL, Inc.'s published daily rates.

Installation of Pipe Boot with Tape

1. After installation of pond liner, carefully cut hole to allow pipe to slide through liner. Allow liner to fit flat on ground.
2. Slide boot over pipe and push down to pond floor/wall, etc…
3. Carefully cut boot flange base so that it exceeds the cut in the liner by 4 to 6 inches in all directions. Make the flange square.
4. Clean liner and flange. Use water, MEK, Xylene, etc… Do not use soap.
5. Mark a line around flange and remove boot.
6. Please note some versions of our tape on boots now come with fully adhesive coated base plates identified by a white peel off layer on the entire bottom of the boot. If applicable please skip step #7 below and proceed to step #8
7. Place 2" wide double sided tape on liner (bottom view drawing). Be sure to overlap at corners by 14". Leave film layer on the top of tape. Use a rag to firmly press down the tape and work out any wrinkles.
8. Replace boot remove protective covering and press down on the tape and work out wrinkles.
9. Place 4" single sided tape completely over edge of boot, centering on the seam.
10. Place band clamp on boot riser approximately 1" from top of boot. Tighten and cover with 4" single sided tape.

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