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• USE AN APPLICATOR OR NATURAL BRISTLE BRUSH THAT IS AT
LEAST
1
/
2
THE SIZE OF THE PIPE DIAMETER TO WORK SOLVENT
CEMENT INTO THE JOINING SURFACES IN A CONTINUOUS, CIRCU-
LAR MOTION. Refer to the photos and steps below for the proper appli-
cation sequence for solvent cement.
• Avoid puddling cement on or within the fitting and pipe. Puddled solvent
cement causes excess softening and damage to CPVC material. DO
NOT allow cement to run into the inside of the pipe or fitting socket.
1.
Apply a heavy, even coat of cement to the outside of the pipe end.
Work the cement into the joining surfaces using a continuous, circular
motion.
2.
Apply a medium coat to the fitting socket. Avoid getting cement
into other sockets or threaded connections.
3.
A second application of cement must be applied to the pipe end
when assembling joints that are 1
1
/
4
-inch and larger. DO NOT apply a
second coat to the fitting socket.
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