User Manual

Accessories – Cement
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Average number of joints per can
Pipe size
1
/2 Pint Pint Quart Gallon
1
/2 140 275 550 2,200
3
/
4 90 180 360 1,440
170140 280 1,120
1
1
/
4 50 100 200 800
1
1
/2 37 75 150 600
2204080320
2
1
/2 17 35 70 280
3153060240
3
1
/2 13 27 54 216
4122550200
591938 150
661224 95
Average shelf-life of all Carlon cement is 24 months (unopened
cans stored below 80˚F.)
All Carlon cements are specially formulated to be used with
Carlon PVC products, and do not require primers when parts are
clean of dirt and moisture.
Cementing PVC Conduit:
1. Make square saw cut with fine
tooth saw.
2. Deburr and round inside edge
of the cut end.
3. Clean socket ID and spigot OD
of dirt and moisture.
4. Apply a uniform coat of
cement to spigot end and
push onto socket bottom,
rotating
1
/4 turn.
5. Allow time to set before
disturbing. This will depend
upon temperature.
Cementing PVC Conduit
for
Submerged Ar eas
Requiring
Air or Water
Tightness:
1. Follow the procedure to the
left for cementing conduit.
2. Test workmanship by
conducting a low pressure air
(3.0 - 5.0 psi) test after system
is installed and cemented
joints are set.
3. Plug and block ends to
prevent movement prior to
pressurization.
4. Check for leaks with soap
solution.
5. Even low pressure air can
cause high thrust loads and
caution must be observed.
Cementing ENT for
Concrete -Tight
Applications:
1. Use Carlon Socket tight
fittings or couplings.
2. Do not use chemical primer
or cleaner.
3. Apply a light uniform coat of
cement, labeled for use with
ENT.
4. A brush shall be used to
apply the cement.
5. Brush excess cement out of
ENT grooves
6. Promptly insert ENT into
fitting while cement is wet,
until the fitting stop is
reached, and give
1
/4 turn.
7. Do not disturb until the joint
is set.
Cement Joints
Carlon nonmetallic products
are joined by means of
solvent cement joints. Sizes
1
/2" through 1
1
/2" should be
cut square (using a fine tooth
handsaw) and deburred. For
sizes 2" through 6" a miter
box or similar saw guide
should be utilized to keep the
material steady. After cutting
and deburring, wipe ends
clean of dust, dirt and
shavings.
Joining process as follows: Be
sure that conduit end is clean
and dry. Apply coat of Carlon
Solvent Cement (use dauber)
to end of conduit, the length
of the socket to be attached.
Push conduit firmly into fitting
while rotating conduit slightly about one-quarter turn to
spread cement evenly. Allow joint to set approximately
10 minutes.
Carlon recommends the use of Carlon cement for
proper solvent cement joints. Since this cement is
prepared particularly for our product compounds and
tolerances, we cannot guarantee joints assembled with
cement materials supplied by other manufacturers.
Regular grade grey solvent cement will accommodate
most application situations being of a general purpose
nature. In situations requiring an extremely fast-setting
joint, (low temperature or difficult installation
conditions) Carlon All Weather Quick-Set Cement is
recommended. Standard grade clear cement is recom-
mended for noncritical utility applications where gap
filling and leak testing are not required.
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