How to Guide

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Notes on Threaded Connections:
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plastic pipe threaded fittings and should be avoided wherever
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The following chart shows the correct amount of tape and
torque required to make a properly functioning assembly.
1
⁄2 w 14 ft.lbs. 3 to 5 ft.lbs.
1
⁄2 w width
3
⁄4 w 18 ft.lbs. 4 to 6 ft.lbs.
1
⁄2 w width
1 w 24 ft.lbs. 5 to 7 ft.lbs
1
⁄2 w width
1
1
⁄4 w 30 to 60 ft.lbs. 5 to 7 ft.lbs 1 w width
1
1
⁄2 w 23 to 34 ft.lbs. 6 to 8 ft.lbs 1 w width
2
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Installation of Brass and CPVC Threaded Fittings
Torque Setting
Pipe Brass Threaded CPVC Threaded Teflon
Size Fittings Fittings Tape
Use of FlowGuard Gold
®
CTS CPVC all-plastic threaded
male adapters in hot water applications may result in
system failure and property damage.
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