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Geberit Drainage Systems
System installation
The table below shows the correct drop rod diameter required depending on
distance <<L>> to effectively withstand thrust force <<P>>.
Thermal expansion sockets – Mounting instructions
1 Prepare pipe insertion end.
2 Lubricate pipe end and rubber seal with silicone only.
4 Push the pipe into the expansion socket.
3 Mark insertion depth on the pipe.
Geberit HDPE: 80mm at
0
°C (32°F)
Geberit HDPE: 105mm at
2
0°C (68°F)
Distance Drop rod Drop rod Drop rod Drop rod Drop rod Drop rod Drop rod
from ceiling diameter diameter diameter diameter diameter diameter diameter
L (mm) 50/56/63/75/90 110 125 160 200 250 315
100
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2” — — — —
150
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2” — — —
200
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4” 1”
250
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4” 1” 1”
5
⁄4”
300
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4” 1”
5
⁄4”
5
⁄4”
350
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2” 1” 1”
5
⁄4” 1
1
⁄2”
400
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4” 1” 1”
5
⁄4” 1
1
⁄2”
450
1
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4” 1”
5
⁄4”
5
⁄4” 1
1
⁄2”
500
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4”
3
⁄4” 1”
5
⁄4” 1
1
⁄2” 2”
550
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4”
3
⁄4” 1”
5
⁄4” 1
1
⁄2” 2”
600
1
⁄2”
3
⁄4” 1” 1”
5
⁄4” 1
1
⁄2” 2”