How to Guide

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
4. Mark Insertion
Depth
• Measure the t-
ting hub depth.
Usingapipewrap
as a straight edge
mark the inser-
tiondepthplus2”
in a heavy contin-
uous line around
the circumference
of the pipe.
mended. Rollers are not recommended.
• Too small an applicator will not apply sufcient ce-
ment.
7. Crew Size
• Working rapidly, especially in adverse weather condi-
tions,willimproveinstallations.For6”to8”diameters
acrewsizeof2to3mechanicsisrequired.For10”pipe
diameters and larger a crew of 3 to 4 mechanics may be
required.
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5. Dry Fit
• With light pres-
sure, pipe should
go one half to one
third of the way
into the fitting
hub. Pipe and
fittings that are
too tight or too
loose should not
be used.
6. Applicator
• Useanapplicator
that is one half
the size of the
pipe’s diameter.
Use of an ap-
propriately sized
applicator will
ensure that ad-
equate cement is
applied. Natural
bristle brushes or
swabs are recom-
• Apply a second
coat of primer to
the fitting sock-
et aggressively
working it into
the surface.
• Moreapplications
of primer may be
required on hard
surfaces or cold
weather condi-
tions.
8. Coat Surface
with Primer
• Apply primer to
the fitting sock-
et aggressively
working it into
the surface.
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• Apply primer to
the pipe surface
to a point ½”
beyond the hub
depth. Aggres-
sively work the
primer into the
surface.
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Primers and cements are extremely flammable and may
be explosive. Do not store or use near heat or open
flame, or death or serious injury may occur.
• 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.
• NOTICE: Pipediameters6”andlargermustbeinstalled
using IPS P-70 or Oatey Industrial Grade primers.