Position box for product to be dispensed from side opening.
Pull tape and lay flat in trench (printed side up) over the length of the utility.
At the end of each box overlap ends of tape by a minimum of 20 ft (~6 m). Note: See example and method for repairs below.
If applicable, join tracer wire using a direct bury connector with strain relief unless otherwise specified by the engineer.
Backfill trench according to project specifications.
IMPORTANT - BURIAL DEPTH
It is recommended that Trenchtape™ 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 to the right.
