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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.
• Systemsshouldbeinstalledinagoodandworkmanlike
manner consistent with normal industry standards and
in conformance with all applicable plumbing, fire and
building code requirements.
• Pipeandttingsystemsshouldbeusedfortheirintended
purpose as defined by local plumbing and building codes
andtheapplicableASTMstandard.
• Followmanufacturers’instructionsforallproducts.
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.
• Ifanyindicationofdamageorcrackingisevidentatthe
tubeend,cutoffatleast2”ofpipebeyondanyvisible
cracks.
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
upon application, pipe diameter and weather conditions.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry recommends that installers be
trained and pass the ASME B 31.3 Bonder Qualication
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”FlowGuardGold
®
andReUze
®
CTS CPVC pipe
and fitting systems with one step solvent cement.
• ½”–4”IronPipeSizeABS,PVCandCPVCpipeand
fitting systems with two step solvent cement.
• 6”IronPipeSizeandlargerABS,PVCandCPVCpipe
and fitting systems with two step solvent cement.
FlowGuard Gold
®
and ReUze
®
CTS
CPVC Pipe and Fittings Systems
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.
To reduce the risk of death or serious injury from an explo-
sion, collapse or projectile hazard and to reduce the risk of
property damage from a system failure:
• Always follow the warnings and procedures provided in
this manual.
• Only use PVC/ABS/CPVC pipe and fitting for the
conveyance of fluids as defined within the applicable
ASTM standards.
• Never use PVC/ABS/CPVC pipe and fittings for the
conveyance of gasses.
• Never use PVC/ABS/CPVC pipe or fittings in structural
application or in any load-bearing applications.
• Never strike the pipe or fittings or drive them into the
ground or into any other hard substance.