Measurement Guide

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Installation Procedure for PVC and ABS DWV Fittings

Installation Procedures for

ABS and PVC Piping Systems

With our reliable, easy-to-install ABS and PVC TrueFit™

systems, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is doing more than any

other supplier to help contractors work more efficiently and

productively.

The following information contains suggested installation and

testing procedures and does not encompass all of the

requirements for the design or installation of a piping system.

• Observe all safety precautions.

• Systems should be installed in a good and workmanlike

manner consistent with normal industry standards and in

conformance with all local plumbing, fire and building

code requirements. Failure to follow proper installation

practices, procedures, or techniques can result in system

failure, property damage, or personal injury.

• Pipe and fitting 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 related products.

1. Cut Pipe

• Cut pipe square.

As joints are sealed

at the base of the

fitting hub. An

angled cut may

result in joint

failure.

• Acceptable tools

include miter saw,

mechanical cut off

saw or wheel

cutter. Wheel type

cutters must employ a blade designed for plastics.

2. Remove Burr And

Bevel

•Remove all pipe

burr from inside

and outside dia-

meter of pipe with

a knife-edge, file,

or deburring tool.

• Chamfer (bevel)

the end of the pipe

10° -15° as shown

to the right.

3. Clean and Dry

Pipe and Fittings

•Remove surface

dirt, grease, or

moisture with a

clean dry cloth.

4. Dry Fit

•

With light pressure,

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.

5. Applicator

• Use an applicator

that is one half the

pipe diameter. (See

table on page 19.)

•Too large an ap-

plicator will force

excessive cement

into the inside of

small diameter

fittings. Too small

an applicator will

not apply sufficient

cement to large

diameter systems.