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VENT PIPE PREPARATION
1. INITIAL PREPARATION
A. Make sure the solvent cement you are planning to use is
designed for the specic application you are attempting.
B. Know the physical and chemical characteristics and limitations of
the PVC and CPVC piping materials that you are about to use.
C. Know the reputation of your manufacturer and their products.
D. Know your own qualications or those of your contractor. The
solvent welding technique of joining PVC and CPVC pipe is a
specialized skill just as any other pipe tting technique.
E. Closely supervise the installation and inspect the nished
job before start-up.
F. Contact the manufacturer, supplier, or competent consulting
agency if you have any questions about the application or
installation of PVC and CPVC pipe.
G. Take the time and effort to do a professional job. Shortcuts
will only cause you problems and delays in start-up. By far,
the majority of failures in PVC and CPVC systems are the
result of shortcuts and/or improper joining techniques.
2. SELECTION OF MATERIALS
• Cutting Device - Saw or Pipe Cutter
• Deburring Tool, Knife, File, or Beveling Machine (2” and above)
• Brush - Pure Bristle
• Rag - Cotton (Not Synthetic)
• Primer and Cleaner
• Solvent Cement - PVC for PVC Components and CPVC for
CPVC Components
• Containers - Metal or Glass to hold Primer and Cement. Select
the type of PVC or CPVC materials to be used on the basis of
their application with respect to chemical resistance, pressure
rating, temperature characteristics, etc.
• Insertion Tool - Helpful for larger diameter pipe and ttings 6
inches (15.2 cm) and above.
PRIMER
It is recommended that Tetrahydrofuran (THF) be used to
prepare the surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent welding.
Do not use water, rags, gasoline or any other substitutes for
cleaning PVC or CPVC surfaces. A chemical cleaner such as
MEK may be used.
CEMENT
Use ASTM D-2564 Grade PVC cement. Never use all-purpose
cements, commercial glues and adhesives or ABS cement to
join PVC or CPVC pipe and ttings.
APPLICATORS
Select a suitable pure bristle type paint brush. Use a proper
width brush or roller to apply the primer and cement (see chart
below). Speedy application of cement is important due to its
fast drying characteristics. IMPORTANT NOTE: A dauber type
applicator should only be used on pipe sizes 2” and below. For
larger diameter pipe, a brush or roller must be used.
TABLE 2.
RECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER
AND CEMENT APPLICATIONS
Nominal Pipe Size Brush Width
(IPS)
2 1.5” (3.8 cm)
3 1.5” - 2.5” (3.8 cm - 6.4 cm)
*USE ONLY NATURAL BRISTLE
3. MAKING THE JOINT
A. Cutting
Pipe must be squarely cut to allow for the proper interfacing
of the pipe end and the fitting socket bottom. This can be
accomplished with a miter box saw or wheel type cutter.
Wheel type cutters are not generally recommended for larger
diameters since they tend to flare the corner of the pipe end.
If this type of cutter is used, the flare on the end must be
completely removed.
NOTE: Power saws should be specically designed to cut plastic pipe.
STEP A