How to Guide

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Plastics Technical Manual
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
1-1/2”- 3” Iron Pipe Size Pipe and Fitting Systems
1. Cut Pipe
• Cut pipe square with the
axis. An angled cut may
result in joint failure.
• Acceptable tools
include ratchet type
pipe cutter, 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.
2. Remove Burrs and
Sand
• Remove all pipe burrs
from inside and outside
diameter of pipe with a
knife edge, file or de-
burring tool.
• Sand outside corner
of pipe around entire
diameter using sanding
sponge for a minimum
of 20 seconds.
ConnecTite Installation
Procedures
3. Clean and Dry Pipe
• Remove surface dirt,
grease or moisture with
a clean dry cloth.
4. Mark
• Mark pipe with a
minimum insertion line.
This is determined by
pipe diameter.
Pipe Size Mark
1
1
⁄2” ¾”
2” 1”
3” 1
1
⁄4”
5. Lubricate
• Apply a silicone based
lubricant or liquid dish
soap to both the pipe
and the gasket.