A penetration fitting includes a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel, and a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half
A penetration fitting includes a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel, and a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end.
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1. A penetration fitting configured to form a seal between at least one pipe segment and a sump wall at an aperture in the sump wall through which the at least one pipe segment passes, the penetration fitting comprising: a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the
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A penetration fitting configured to form a seal between at least one pipe segment and a sump wall at an aperture in the sump wall through which the at least one pipe segment passes, the penetration fitting comprising: a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel; anda second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening tapering from the inner end to the outer end configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end with the inner end adapted to be sealed to the sump wall around the aperture. 2. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the first fitting portion includes a semi-annular first flange formed about a periphery of the wider end of the first arcuate channel, and the second fitting portion includes a semi-annular second flange portion formed about a periphery of the wider end of the second arcuate channel, the first and second semi-annular flanges cooperating to define an annular flange on the inner end of the fitting configured to surround the aperture in the sump wall. 3. The penetration fitting of claim 2, wherein the first fitting portion includes a semi-annular first lip portion formed about a periphery of the narrower end of the first arcuate channel, and the second fitting portion includes a semi-annular second lip portion formed about a periphery of the narrower end of the second arcuate channel, the first and second semi-annular lip portions cooperating to define an annular lip on the outer end of the fitting. 4. The penetration fitting of claim 3, wherein the diameter of the annular flange is larger than the diameter of the annular lip. 5. The penetration fitting of claim 3, further comprising: an annular shoulder defined between the annular flange and the annular lip; andan annular band configured to surround the annular lip to bias the first and second fitting halves together at the shoulder. 6. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the first and second fitting halves each extend approximately 180 degrees. 7. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the opening is generally frusto-conical. 8. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the first and second fitting halves comprise fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). 9. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the fitting halves are generally rigid. 10. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the opening is substantially circular in transverse cross-section. 11. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the opening is generally ellipsoidal in transverse cross-section. 12. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the arcuate channels taper at an angle between approximately 5 degrees and approximately 50 degrees. 13. The penetration fitting of claim 1, wherein the inner and outer surfaces of the fitting halves are spaced apart by a distance between approximately 1 inch and approximately 2.5 inches. 14. The penetration fitting of claim 1, further comprising an adapter plate configured to accommodate a sump wall with a curved inner wall surface, the adapter plate comprising: an annulus having opposing inner and outer surfaces; andan opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces, wherein the inner surface is curved and the outer surface is substantially flat, andwherein the inner surface is configured to abut the curved inner wall surface of the sump wall, and the outer surface is configured to abut the inner end of the fitting halves, thereby permitting the inner end of the first and second fitting halves to be sealed to the sump wall via the adapter plate. 15. The penetration fitting of claim 14, wherein the adapter plate comprises a first adapter plate half and a second adapter plate half, the first and second adapter plate halves being attachable together around the at least one pipe. 16. The penetration fitting of claim 14, further comprising an adhesive layer disposed between the outer surface of the adapter plate and the inner end of the fitting halves. 17. The fitting of claim 1, further comprising a hub configured to mechanically secure the penetration fitting to the sump wall and draw the sump wall flush against the hub, the hub comprising: a first semi-annular rim;a second semi-annular rim attachable to the first semi-annular rim, the first and second semi-annular rims cooperating to define an opening; anda plurality of apertures disposed circumferentially around the rims, the plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of fasteners securing the hub to the sump wall, wherein the hub includes opposing inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface configured to abut an inner wall surface of the sump wall, and the outer surface configured to abut the inner end of the fitting halves, thereby permitting the inner end of the first and second fitting halves to be sealed to the sump wall via the hub. 18. The penetration fitting of claim 17, wherein the first semi-annular rim further comprises a first semi-annular standoff extending around a periphery of the first semi-annular rim, and the second semi-annular rim further comprises a second semi-annular standoff extending around a periphery of the second semi-annular rim. 19. The penetration fitting of claim 18, further comprising an adhesive bead extending along a joint between the semi-annular standoffs and the inner end of the fitting halves. 20. The penetration fitting of claim 17, wherein the first and second semi-annular rims each include at least one narrow ridge projecting from the inner surface and adapted to dig into the inner wall surface of the sump wall. 21. A penetration fitting configured to form a seal between at least one pipe segment and a sump wall at an aperture in the sump wall through which the at least one pipe segment passes, the penetration fitting comprising: a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel;a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end with the inner end adapted to be sealed to the sump wall around the aperture; and adhesive between the at least one pipe segment and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves. 22. The penetration fitting of claim 21, wherein the adhesive comprises fiberglass. 23. The penetration fitting of claim 21, wherein the adhesive comprises a material having a viscosity between approximately 2,000 centipoise (cps) and 10,000,000 cps. 24. A penetration fitting configured to form a seal between at least one pipe segment and a sump wall at an aperture in the sump wall through which the at least one pipe segment passes, the penetration fitting comprising: a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel;a second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end with the inner end adapted to be sealed to the sump wall around the aperture; and an adhesive layer disposed between an inner wall surface of the sump wall and the inner end of the fitting halves. 25. A penetration fitting assembly configured to form a seal between at least one pipe segment and a sump wall with a curved inner wall surface at an aperture in the sump wall through which the at least one pipe segment passes, the penetration fitting assembly comprising: a penetration fitting comprising: a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel; anda second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end; andan adapter plate comprising: an annulus having opposing inner and outer surfaces; andan opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces, wherein the inner surface is curved and the outer surface is substantially flat, and wherein the inner surface is configured to abut the curved inner wall surface of the sump wall, and the outer surface is configured to abut the inner end of the fitting halves, thereby permitting the inner end of the first and second fitting halves to be sealed to the sump wall via the adapter plate. 26. A penetration fitting assembly configured to form a seal between at least one pipe segment and a sump wall at an aperture in the sump wall through which the at least one pipe segment passes, the penetration fitting assembly comprising: a penetration fitting comprising: a first fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the first fitting half defining an arcuate channel; anda second fitting half having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the second fitting half defining an arcuate channel, wherein the first and second fitting halves are adapted to abut one another with the inner surfaces of the first and second fitting halves together defining an inner end, the outer surfaces of the first and second fitting halves defining an outer end, and the arcuate channels of the first and second fitting halves cooperating to define a tapered opening configured to accept the at least one pipe segment, the opening having a larger diameter at the inner end and a smaller diameter at the outer end; anda hub configured to mechanically secure the penetration fitting to the sump wall and draw the sump wall flush against the hub, the hub comprising: a first semi-annular rim;a second semi-annular rim attachable to the first semi-annular rim, the first and second semi-annular rims cooperating to define an opening; anda plurality of apertures disposed circumferentially around the rims, the plurality of apertures configured to receive a plurality of fasteners securing the hub to the sump wall, wherein the hub includes opposing inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface configured to abut an inner wall surface of the sump wall, and the outer surface configured to abut the inner end of the fitting halves, thereby permitting the inner end of the first and second fitting halves to be sealed to the sump wall via the hub.
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