How to Guide

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
7. Join Pipe and
Fittings
• Assemble pipe
and fittings quick-
ly while cement is
fluid. If cement
has hardened, cut
pipe, dispose of
fitting and start
over.
• Insert pipe into
fitting hub giving
a quarter turn ensuring an even distribution of cement
within the joint.
• Once the pipe contacts the socket bottom hold pipe and
fitting together until the pipe does not back out.
• Align all piping system components properly without
strain. Do not bend or pull pipe into position after being
solvent welded.
• See table for recommended set and cure times.
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• Do not allow cement to puddle or accumulate inside the
system.
• Solvent cement should conform to ASTM F 493 as
shown in the accompanying table. All purpose cement
is not recommended.
• Primer is not required for FlowGuard Gold
®
one-step ce-
ment, but may be used. Check local code requirements.
• 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.
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.