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Introduction 2 Product data

1.2 Fields of application 2.1 Function

1.2.1 Where Geberit Sovent is best Geberit high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes and Hydraulic and pneumatic balancing of a stack 2.1.2 Geberit Sovent fitting d110
fittings, no maintenance is required.
used system is a very complex matter. Each stack High Flow
design has its own characteristics. The capac-
Service life like other fittings. As the Geberit Sovent
Due to its high capacity and excellent performance Geberit ity of the stack and vent system is influenced Another distinguishing feature of the Geberit Sovent fitting
fitting is also made of high-density polyethylene, it has the
Sovent is an ideal drainage system for: d110 is its patented, flow-optimised design. The flow
same service life as other fittings. by the flow rate of the appliances, their simul-
• High-rise buildings divider directing the water and promotes functional
• Hotels
taneous discharge pattern, and the branch stability in the system.
• Multi-storey buildings inlet configuration and building drain design. The swirl generates rotation, allowing the flow to move along
Main ventilation
To secure the water seal in the traps, the the wall of the pipe and thus creating a continuous air
In addition, Geberit Sovent is used wherever additional through roof positive and negative pressures in a drainage column. This increases discharge capacity by 30% (from old
security and up-to-date convenience are required. system have to be limited. Geberit Sovent 8.7 l/s to Geberit Sovent High Flow 12.0 l/s).

1.2.2 For how many storeys is 2.1.1 Geberit Sovent fitting d110 1
Geberit Sovent best used? Expansion
and d160
socket 2
The Geberit Sovent stack becomes extremely cost-­ Sovent
How does a system with Geberit Sovent work? With the
fitting
effective in buildings higher than 5 storeys. Geberit Sovent fitting, venting can be managed easily by
using one fitting on each floor level. An additional ventila-
tion pipe is not necessary.
1.2.3 Feature and benefits
Function of the opening to the stack. The opening to the
Why is Geberit Sovent a better solution? There is a simple stack is one of the key characteristics of the fitting. It
Expansion
answer to that: allows the branches to be ventilated.
socket
• Better performance for less money Together with the free air circulation in the stack, the 1 Flow divider
Sovent
fitting opening smoothes the water flow in the connected 2 Swirl
Better performance. In comparison with conventional branches.
systems, Geberit Sovent:
Maximum velocity of fall. Terminal (maximum) velocity is
• Reduces the pneumatic and hydraulic pressure
reached after a height of 35 meters (speed) = approx. 13 m/
• Offers versatile branch joining possibilities
sec and cannot be higher due to friction losses and air
• Reduces stack sizes with the same loading capacities as a
resistance in stacks.
secondary ventilated system
• Saves space
The Geberit Sovent fitting itself works as a speed breaker
on every floor where it is connected.
Cheaper than a conventional solution. With regard to
costs, Geberit Sovent has even more advantages: 2m Velocity (speed)
• It simplifies the design of domestic waste water stacks in m/s

• It offers 6 connections on one multiple branch fitting Theoretical fall =

25
• Saves material and installation time Pressure relief line 2g · h

• No separate ventilation pipes are required 20

2m Underground pipe 15
Two dimensions for all requirements. The fittings are or collector pipe Water jacket with
characterized by the most common stack sizes of 110 and End of Geberit 10
air column
Sovent system
160 mm in diameter, and could reach a capacity of up to
5
over 125 resp. 250 apartments per stack (for estimated Geberit Sovent system
apartment size 4.6 DU per floor is used). 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
No maintenance required. As with any other system using Height of fall in m = h [m]

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3 Planning

3.1  Planning requirements and notices

3.1.1 Which points have to be 3.1.4 Maximum flow rate per If the maximum distance cannot be maintained for techni- If the waste water load of the stack d160 is greater than
cal reasons, two offsets with two 45° bends each can be 17.0 l/s (DU > 1156), segmentation is required. The total
observed? Geberit Sovent stack installed in the discharge stack instead of a Geberit Sovent load has to be distributed to different Geberit Sovent
fitting. stacks (see dimension 110).
When a Geberit Sovent stack is planned, the following The maximum permissible simultaneous flow per Geberit
points have to be observed in addition to the general rules Sovent stack d110 is 12.0 l/s, for d160 it is 17.0 l/s. The pipe
for waste and drainage stack design: dimension of the stack, with main ventilation through the
• Use of a Geberit Sovent fitting instead of a common roof, must be configured in the d110 mm or d160 mm A B A+B
branch fitting throughout.
• Pressure relief ventilation at the base of the stack
• Every stack has to be ventilated through the roof with the This corresponds to over 125 standard type apartments
same diameter as the stack. for Geberit Sovent 110 or 250 standard type apartments
≤6m
for Geberit Sovent 160 per stack (for estimated apartment
size 4.6 DU per floor is used). A
3.1.2 Planning of branch discharge 2 x 45°
Maxiumum load Dimension of stack with main
pipes per floor Fitting
with waste water ventilation throught roof
Sovent d110 12.0 l/s ø 110 mm
2 DN
The branches have to be designed in accordance with the
Sovent d160 17.0 l/s ø 160 mm ≥6m A
local regulations (e.g. EN 12056-2, see ’Annex’), which 2 x 45°
include the dimensioning diameter and the maximum
length of the branch. It is permitted to use all 6 connection
possibilities simultaneously. 3.1.5 Installation per floor
A Geberit Sovent fitting must be planned in every floor
where there are connections to the discharge stack.
The maximum distance between two Geberit Sovent
fittings may not exceed 6 m.

This combination of two offsets with two 45°

bends is only allowed when no appliances are
connected on the corresponding floor.
1 2 d 110 d 110 d 160

3.1.6 Planning of further stacks

1 Planning of stack according to Geberit Sovent rules
3.1.7 Determination of the waste
If the waste water load of the stack d110 is greater than
2 P
 lanning of branch discharge pipes according to 12.0 l/s (DU > 576), the following measures must be
water figures
country-specific standards
planned:
One of the first steps when planning a Geberit Sovent stack
• Use further stacks and distribute the connections
is to determine the amount of waste water.
accordingly
3.1.3 Configuration of branch ≤6m • Or use a stack d160 (maximum 17.0 l/s)
For this, all DU’s of the appliances have to be taken into
­discharge pipes account and included in the equation for the Geberit
Sovent stack (see chapter ’Calculation’).
The branch discharge pipes must be configured in accor-
dance with the applicable country-specific standards and
regulations or based on EN 12056-2. These prescribe the
diameter as well as the maximum length of the branch
discharge pipe.

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3.1.8 Connection of the branch 3.1.9 End of the Geberit Sovent 3.1.11 Joining of stack pipes
ventilation stack
If Geberit Sovent stacks are joined together, the resulting
The maximum length of a branch discharge pipe without A pressure relief line d110 mm must be fitted at the base of drainage pipe is calculated as a collector pipe (see chapter
ventilation is determined by local regulations. If a ventila- each Geberit Sovent stack (regardless if dimension 110 mm/ “Calculation”).
tion pipe is necessary according to these regulations, the 160 mm) for reducing any pressure build-up that might occur.
pipe is connected to the Geberit Sovent stack.
3.1.12 Vertical to horizontal transition 1m

of the stack
1m
45° 2 2

≥2m
≥2m d 110

≥2m 3.1.14 Additional connections to the

1
Geberit Sovent stack
1
1 End of the Geberit Sovent stack Connections to a stack are made with a Geberit Sovent
2m 1 2m
2 Pressure relief line for pressure relief fitting. As an exception, however, pipes with condensation
or dripping water can be connected to the stack between
1 P lanning of a discharge stack according to Geberit 1m
2m <2m two Geberit Sovent fittings when the following conditions
Sovent rules
1 are met:
2 Planning of branch discharge and branch ventilation
pipes according to country-specific standards 3.1.10 Connection at the base • The maximum dimension of the branch discharge pipe is
of the stack 1 End of the Geberit Sovent stack; planning of the
ø 63 mm
• The connection is made exclusively using an 88.5°
­subsequent pipe layout in accordance with country branch fitting
Zones without connections must be planned before and
specific standards
after the direction change into the underground pipe or
collector pipe.
Sometimes appliances must be connected which are rather
close to the base of the stack, for example on the first floor.
Domestic sanitary appliances are connected to the 3.1.13 Stack with offset
pressure relief line at the base of the stack (either above or
below of a floor) in order to prevent backing up. The building design may require a vertical offset of the
Geberit Sovent stack. Generally this is possible up to an ≤ ø 63 / DN 60
offset of 1 m at max. 45° deflection.
If the offset is larger, a normal vertical to horizontal transi-
tion with pressure relief line must be planned.
2m 1 2m 1

2m 2m

1 First floor

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