How to Guide

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Plastics Technical Manual
1. Cut Pipe
• Cut pipe square
with the axis. All
joints are sealed
at the base of the
fitting hub. An
angled cut may
result in joint
failure.
• Acceptable tools
include ratchet
type pipe cutter,
• Seetableforrecommendedsetandcuretimes.
1/2” – 4” Iron Pipe Size ABS, PVC and
CPVC Pipe and Fitting Systems
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miter saw, reciprocating saw, mechanical cut off saw
with carbide tipped blade or wheel type pipe cutter.
Wheeltypepipecuttersmustemployabladedesigned
to cut plastic pipe. Ratchet cutters should be sharpened
regularly.
• Ifanyindicationofdamageorcrackingisevidentatthe
pipeend,cutoffatleast2”ofpipebeyondanyvisible
cracks.
• Chamfer (bevel)
the end of the
pipe 10° - 15°.
3. Clean and Dry
Pipe and
Fittings
• Remove surface
dirt, grease or
moisture with a
clean dry cloth.
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
• Remove excess
cement from the
exterior. A prop-
erly made joint
will show a con-
tinuous bead of
cement around
the perimeter. If
voids appear suf-
ficient cement
may not have
been applied and
joint failure may
result.
2. Remove Burrs
and Bevel
• Remove all pipe
burrs from inside
and outside diam-
eter of pipe with a
knife edge, file or
de-burring tool.
4. 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.
Primers and cements are extremely flammable and may be
explosive. Do not store or use near open flame or elevated
temperatures, which may result in injury or death.
• 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.