Position box for product to be dispensed from side opening.
Pull tape and lay flat in trench with the printed side up over the length of the utility.
At the end of each box overlap the ends of the tape by a minimum of 20 ft (approximately 6 m). (See Figure 1)
For utility installations exceeding twelve inches in overall width, install multiple runs of tape side by side, overlapping as needed, to provide full coverage. (See Figure 2)
Backfill trench according to project specifications.
Figure 1 – Overlap ends by a minimum of 20 ft (approximately 6 m).
Figure 2 – Overlap parallel runs as needed to cover the entire width of the utility installation.
Additional Installation Options: Signaltape® products may also be installed with static or vibratory plow.
IMPORTANT - BURIAL DEPTH
It is recommended that Signaltape® Underground Warning Tape be buried 12 inches (30 cm) or less below grade.
The minimum distance from the top of the pipeline should be 12 in (30 cm), with 24 in (60 cm) to 36 inches (90 cm) recommended as shown in the image.
