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Section E - Page 1/2
Section E
Guidelines for Assembling Components
Section E
PVC Gluing Guidelines
PTFE
Tape
3/8”
MIPT
1/2”
Flare
3/8”
MIPT
1/2”
Flare
PTFE
Tape
Wipe primer around the pipe end and into the fitting to prepare it for the glue/cement. Let it dry about 10 seconds. Spread an even layer of glue/cement on the
same surfaces. To keep excess glue/cement from being pushed into water piping, don't apply too much to the inside of the socket on the fitting. At this point
you have to work fast to complete the assembly. Align the fitting and pipe about a quarter turn from their final orientation. Then twist the fitting a quarter turn
as you press it onto the pipe. Twisting the fitting helps spread the glue/cement evenly to ensure a solid joint. Hold the pipe and fitting together for about 30
seconds until the cement grabs. If you let go to soon, the pipe may push out of the fitting, resulting in a weak joint.
NOTE: PVC primer and PVC glue/cement are not included. When purchasing make sure both are for use with PVC.
Read the PVC primer and PVC glue/cement manufacturer’s directions and warnings before using and apply all safety recommendations.
PVC
Prime
r / Cleaner
PVC
Cement / Glue
PTFE Tape & Tightening Guidelines
Hold the fitting and starting at the inner end of the threads, wrap PTFE tape tightly and evenly clockwise and upwards in a helical fashion until all but the end
thread is covered.
Leaving the end thread bare makes it easier to get the thread started during assembling of joints.
Continue to wind the thread clockwise and
downwards back to where you started then once more towards end of fitting. This method will provide industry standard of three layers of PTFE tape.
Screw the male thread into the female union by hand until tight, then using a wrench rotate the fitting an additional 1-2 turns, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
NOTE: Some fittings may come with a layer of dried white PTFE sealant that was previously applied to the threads by the manufacturer of the connector.
DO NOT add additional PTFE tape to these fittings; just assemble as is.
1/2” Flare Connector with Required O-Ring Guidelines
1/2” flare connector ends require an o-ring to complete the union. Insert the o-ring into the union and position it so it does not block the waterway. With o-ring
in place screw the male thread into the female union by hand until tight; using a wrench rotate the fitting an additional 1/2 to 1 turn. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
NOTE: Stainless steel line ends have a 1/2” flare nut on each end and include the required o-rings needed for this connection. The purchase of additional
o-rings (VHPR120) is only required for replacement if needed or when the 1/2” male flare connector is used with other 1/2” female flare connectors.
1/2”
Male Flare
1/2”
Female Flare
VHPR120
O-Ring
