How to Guide

101
The following chart shows the correct amount of tape and
torque required to make a properly functioning assembly.
1
⁄2 ” 14 ft.lbs. 3 to 5 ft.lbs.
1
⁄2 ” width
3
⁄4 ” 18 ft.lbs. 4 to 6 ft.lbs.
1
⁄2 ” width
1 ” 24 ft.lbs. 5 to 7 ft.lbs
1
⁄2 ” width
1
1
⁄4 ” 30 to 60 ft.lbs. 5 to 7 ft.lbs 1 ” width
1
1
⁄2 ” 23 to 34 ft.lbs. 6 to 8 ft.lbs 1 ” width
2 ” 36 to 50 ft.lbs. 8 to 10 ft.lbs 1 ” width
Note: 1 foot pound = 12 inch pounds
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.
• Use plastic threaded CTS CPVC male adapters in cold
water applications only.
• Use CTS CPVC x brass threaded transition fittings for hot
water applications.
• Do not use compression fittings with brass ferrules to
connect to CTS CPVC pipe or fittings where water
temperatures will exceed 140 degrees F.
• CPVC pipe can be used with standard brass ferrules to
make compression connections where the operating
temperature will not exceed 140°F. Apply Teflon (PTFE)
tape over the ferrule to allow for the dissimilar thermal
expansion and contraction characteristics of the metal
ferrule and the plastic pipe.
Testing with or use of compressed air or gas in PVC / ABS
/ CPVC pipe or fittings can result in explosive failures and
cause severe injury or death.
• NEVER test with or transport/store
compressed air or gas in PVC / ABS / CPVC
pipe or fittings.
• NEVER test PVC / ABS / CPVC pipe or
fittings with compressed air or gas, or air
over water boosters.
• ONLY use PVC / ABS / CPVC pipe or
fittings for water or approved chemicals.
• Refer to warnings on PPFA’s website and
ASTM D 1785.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES