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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The installation tips, warnings and technical information
in this Special Considerations section are intended to help
improve material selection and installation techniques. The
information found in this section enhances but does not re-
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FlowGuard Gold
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Domestic
Water Systems
FlowGuard Gold pipe and fittings are made from a special-
ty plastic known as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC).
FlowGuard Gold CPVC is the result of new technology that
ensures product toughness year round. FlowGuard Gold wa-
ter distribution systems are assembled with readily available
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FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe and fittings are designed, manu-
factured and listed for domestic water applications. Piping
systems using CPVC should be installed by licensed plumbing
contractors in accordance with normal industry standards,
good plumbing practices and in compliance with applicable
plumbing codes, building codes and other regulations.
NOTICE: CPVC Schedule 80 domestic water sys-
tems must be installed using IPS P-70 or Oatey In-
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metal plumbing system in several important ways:
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CTS CPVC all-plastic threaded
male adapters in hot water applications may result in
system failure and property damage.
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Chemical Compatibility With
CPVC Products
CPVC domestic water systems have been used successfully for
50 years in new construction, repipe and repair. CPVC prod-
ucts are ideally suited for domestic water applications due to
their corrosion resistance. Occasionally, however, CPVC can be
damaged by contact with chemicals found in some construction
products including thread sealant, fire stopping compounds,
pipe sleeves or insulation. Reasonable care needs to be taken to
ensure that products coming into contact with CPVC systems
are chemically compatible. Charlotte Pipe recommends that
CPVC chemical compatibility be confirmed with the manufac-
turer of any product coming into contact with CPVC piping