Installation Guide
is-pvc_07/08/2020
INSTRUCTION SHEET
PVC
Solvent Cementing Procedure
PVC
Materials needed:
• Miter Box & Saw • Clean Rags
• Primer • Knife
• PVC Cement
1. Cut the pipe square. Remove any burrs inside and out. Clean pipe with rag, to remove dirt and moisture.
2. Check dry fit. The pipe must enter at least 1/3 of the way into the socket without forcing it. If fit is too tight file or sand the pipe to the proper fit
within the socket area.
3. Apply primer to the fitting and to the pipe and to the fitting again.
4. While primer is still wet, apply cement. Flow cement on pipe with the proper applicator, then a thin coat in the fitting, then pipe again. Keep
applicator in cement between applications. Keep can closed when not in use. You should use an applicator at least ½ the diameter of the pipe.
5. Work quickly while applying cement. Do not puddle the cement inside the fitting nor let cement run down inside the pipe.
6. Assembly immediately. Be sure to bottom the socket while both surfaces are still wet. Hold for about a minute. Wipe off excess cement.
7. Wait before disturbing, 30 minutes to 6 hours, depending on the temperature.
8. Put in ditch carefully. Snake pipe in ditch, from side to side.
9. Shade pipe with back fill, leaving joints exposed for inspection.
10. Set period will depend on type of cement, size of pipe, temperature and humidity, and dry joint tightness. For most cases 24 – 48 hours
is considered to be a safe period for the pipe system to be allowed to stand vented to atmosphere before testing. Check with solvent cement
manufacturer for specific cure times. Longer periods are required for low air temperatures, high humidity, large sizes of pipes, slow drying
cements.
11. Bring pipe to about it’s operating temperature before testing and back filling. This can be done by shade back filling, filling with water at about
operating temperature, or letting it set overnight.
12. Conduct a pressure test.
The Mosack Group, Inc.
Matthews, NC 28105
1.888.229.2874
www.apolloow.com