How to Guide
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
4. Mark Insertion
Depth
• Measure the t-
ting hub depth.
Usingapipewrap
as a straight edge
mark the inser-
tiondepthplus2”
in a heavy contin-
uous line around
the circumference
of the pipe.
mended. Rollers are not recommended.
• Too small an applicator will not apply sufcient ce-
ment.
7. Crew Size
• Working rapidly, especially in adverse weather condi-
tions,willimproveinstallations.For6”to8”diameters
acrewsizeof2to3mechanicsisrequired.For10”pipe
diameters and larger a crew of 3 to 4 mechanics may be
required.
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5. Dry Fit
• With light pres-
sure, pipe should
go one half to one
third of the way
into the fitting
hub. Pipe and
fittings that are
too tight or too
loose should not
be used.
6. Applicator
• Useanapplicator
that is one half
the size of the
pipe’s diameter.
Use of an ap-
propriately sized
applicator will
ensure that ad-
equate cement is
applied. Natural
bristle brushes or
swabs are recom-
• Apply a second
coat of primer to
the fitting sock-
et aggressively
working it into
the surface.
• Moreapplications
of primer may be
required on hard
surfaces or cold
weather condi-
tions.
8. Coat Surface
with Primer
• Apply primer to
the fitting sock-
et aggressively
working it into
the surface.
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• Apply primer to
the pipe surface
to a point ½”
beyond the hub
depth. Aggres-
sively work the
primer into the
surface.
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Primers and cements are extremely flammable and may
be explosive. Do not store or use near heat or open
flame, or death or serious injury may occur.
• Solvent fumes created during the joining process are
heavier than air and may be trapped in newly installed
piping systems.
• Ignition of the solvent vapors caused by spark or flame
may result in injury or death from explosion or fire.
• Read and obey all manufacturers' warnings and any
instructions pertaining to primers and cements.
• Provide adequate ventilation to reduce fire hazard and
to minimize inhalation of solvent vapors when working
with cements, primers and new piping systems.
•
NOTICE: Pipediameters6”andlargermustbeinstalled
using IPS P-70 or Oatey Industrial Grade primers.