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Plastics Technical Manual
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
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Installation Procedures for ABS,
PVC and CPVC Piping Systems
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Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is doing more than any other
supplier to help contractors work more efficiently and pro-
ductively.
The following information contains suggested installation
and testing procedures. These instructions, however, do not
encompass all of the requirements for the design or installa-
tion of a piping system.
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manner consistent with normal industry standards and
in conformance with all applicable plumbing, fire and
building code requirements.
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purpose as defined by local plumbing and building codes
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1. Cut Pipe
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with the axis. All
joints are sealed
at the base of the
fitting hub. An
angled cut may
result in joint fail-
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include ratchet
type pipe cutter,
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cutters must employ a blade designed to cut plastic pipe.
Ratchet cutters should be sharpened regularly.
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cracks.
Joining ABS, PVC and CPVC Pipe and Fitting
Systems
The tools, cleaner, primer, solvent cement and techniques re-
quired to properly join plastic piping systems are dependant
upon application, pipe diameter and weather conditions.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry recommends that installers be
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Test.
Please see the Special Considerations section of this manual
for additional information.
This installation manual provides direction for the installa-
tion of the following piping systems:
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fitting systems with two step solvent cement.
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and fitting systems with two step solvent cement.
FlowGuard Gold
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and ReUze
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CPVC Pipe and Fittings Systems
Failure to follow safety precautions may result in
misapplication or improper installation and testing which
can cause severe personal injury and / or property damage.
Do not use for SPUD GUNS, FLAMETHROWERS, or
COMPRESSED AIR GUNS. May result in property damage,
injury or death. Use only for fluid handling / plumbing
applications.
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property damage from a system failure:
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