Solvent Cement, Primer, Cleaner

Before beginning:

1. Verify the cement as the same as the pipes and fittings being used.

2. Check the temperature Where the cementing will take place.

• Cement take longer time to set up in cold weather. Be sure to allow for curing. Do not try speed   ups the cure by artificial means-this could cause porosity and blisters in the cement film.

• Solvents evaporated faster in warm weather. Work quickly to avoid the cement setting up before the joint is assembled. Keep the cement as cools as possible. Try to stay out of direct sunlight.

3. Keep the lid on cements, cleaner and primers when not is use. Evaporation of the solvent will effect the cement.

4. Stir or shake cement before using

5. Use 20 mm (3/4”) dauber on small diameter pipes, 40 mm (1 ½”) dauber up through 80 mm (3”) pipe, and a natural bristle brush, swab, or roller ½ the pipe diameter on pipes 4” and up.

6. Do not mix cleaner or primer with cement.

7. Do not use thickened or lumpy cement. It should be like the consistency of syrup or honey.

8. Do not handle joints immediately after assembly.

9. Do not allow daubers allowable for CPVC pipe is 180ºF.

10. Do not allow daubers to dry out.

11. All colored cements, primers, and cleaners will have a permanent stain. There is no known cleaning agent.

12. Use according to the step outline in ASTM D-2846, joining of pipe and fittings.

Number of Joints per liter of cement by pipe size

Appx. Nos of joints which can be made per ltr. Of solvent