How to Guide
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Plastics Technical Manual
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
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Installation Procedures for ABS,
PVC and CPVC Piping Systems
With our reliable ABS, PVC and CPVC TrueFit systems,
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.
• Systemsshouldbeinstalledinagoodandworkmanlike
manner consistent with normal industry standards and
in conformance with all applicable plumbing, fire and
building code requirements.
• Pipeandttingsystemsshouldbeusedfortheirintended
purpose as defined by local plumbing and building codes
andtheapplicableASTMstandard.
• Followmanufacturers’instructionsforallproducts.
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 fail-
ure.
• Acceptable tools
include ratchet
type pipe cutter,
miter saw or wheel type pipe cutter. Wheel type pipe
cutters must employ a blade designed to cut plastic pipe.
Ratchet cutters should be sharpened regularly.
• Ifanyindicationofdamageorcrackingisevidentatthe
tubeend,cutoffatleast2”ofpipebeyondanyvisible
cracks.
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.
• Chamfer (bevel)
the end of the
pipe 10° - 15°.
upon application, pipe diameter and weather conditions.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry recommends that installers be
trained and pass the ASME B 31.3 Bonder Qualication
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:
• ½”–2”FlowGuardGold
®
andReUze
®
CTS CPVC pipe
and fitting systems with one step solvent cement.
• ½”–4”IronPipeSizeABS,PVCandCPVCpipeand
fitting systems with two step solvent cement.
• 6”IronPipeSizeandlargerABS,PVCandCPVCpipe
and fitting systems with two step solvent cement.
FlowGuard Gold
®
and ReUze
®
CTS
CPVC Pipe and Fittings Systems
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
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.
• Using an external heat source to bend PVC, CPVC, or
ABS may result in structural damage to pipe and fittings.
• Always make changes in direction with fittings.