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cement.
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-
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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2. Remove Burrs
and Bevel
• Remove all pipe
burrs from inside
and outside diam-
eter of pipe with a
de-burring tool.
• Chamfer (bevel)
the end of the pipe
10° - 15°. Pow-
ered and manual
chamfering tools
are available.
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3. Clean and Dry
Pipe and
Fittings
• Remove surface
dirt, grease or
moisture with a
clean dry cloth.