Instructions / Assembly

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System 1738 Installation Methods 13
Safety Precautions
Solvent cements and primers for System 1738 pipe and
fittings are flammable and shall not be used or stored
near heat, spark, open flames and other sources of
ignition. Vapors may ignite explosively. Keep containers
closed when not in use and covered as much as
possible when in use.
Use in well ventilated area. Keep away from heat,
sparks, open flames, hot surfaces, and other ignition
sources. Take action to prevent static discharges. Use
explosion proof equipment. Use non-sparking tools. If
confined or partially enclosed, use forced ventilation or
NIOSH-approved respirator. Avoid breathing vapors.
If airborne concentrations exceed those limits, use
of NIOSH-approved organic vapor cartridge with
full face piece is recommended. The effectiveness of
an air purifying respirator is limited. Use it only for a
single, short term exposure. For emergency and other
conditions where short-term exposure guidelines may
be exceeded, use an approved positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus. Do not smoke, eat or
drink while using these products. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes and clothing. Wash clothing if contaminated
before re-use. May cause eye injury. Protective
equipment such as gloves, goggles and an impervious
apron shall be used. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Carefully read our instructions on the cement and
primer can label, precautions and instructions in this
guide, and the MSDS sheets found at System 1738.com.
Solvent Welding
First Aid
Inhalation: If feeling illness from inhalation, person
should be moved to a source of fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses if present, flush
eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and
get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of soap and water
for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops,
get medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, consume 1 to 2 glasses of
water or milk, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Get medical attention.
Use Caution with Welding Torches
At construction sites where System 1738 is being installed
or has recently been solvent welded, extreme caution
should be taken when using welding torches or other
equipment where sparks may be involved. Flammable
vapors from welded joints sometimes linger within or
around a piping system for some time.
Special care must be taken when using a welding torch
around System 1738 systems in areas with little or no air
circulation. In all cases, solvent vapors must be removed
by air circulation, purging, or other means prior to the use
of welding torches, or other spark or flame generating
equipment or procedures. This includes electronic sources
of ignition such as electronic vapor cigarettes.
DANGER: Highly flammable liquid and vapor may form
explosive peroxide. Carefully follow guidelines below.
WARNING