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Assembly
• Immediately insert the pipe into the fitting socket a quarter turn away
from the proper installation orientation. Rotate the pipe in the fitting, but
do not exceed a quarter turn while positioning the fitting in the proper
installation orientation. Make sure the pipe bottoms out at the fitting stop.
DO NOT continue to rotate the pipe after it contacts the fitting stop.
• Hold the assembly for 10 to 15 seconds to ensure initial bonding occurs.
A bead of cement must be present around the pipe and fitting juncture.
If this bead is not continuous around the socket’s shoulder, insufficient
cement was applied.
• If insufficient cement was applied, the joint must be cut out and discard-
ed. Begin this process again by following the solvent cementing proce-
dures.
• Any cement in excess of the bead can be wiped off with a dry, clean rag.
Set and Cure Times
• The set and cure times for Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One-Step
Solvent Cement depend on pipe size, temperature, relative humidity,
and tightness of fit. Drying time is faster for drier environments, smaller
pipe sizes, high temperatures, and tighter fits.
• Special care must be taken when assembling Victaulic FireLock CPVC
Sprinkler System Products in low temperatures (below 40°F) or high
temperatures (above 80°F).
• Extra set and handling times must be allowed in colder temperatures.
When cementing pipe and fittings in extremely cold temperatures, make
sure the cement has not “JELLED.” Jelled cement must be discarded.
CAUTION
• Always apply a second coat of cement to the pipe end when assembling joints that
are 1
1
/
4
-inch and larger.
• Avoid puddling cement on or within the fitting and pipe.
• Avoid getting cement into other sockets or threaded connections.
• DO NOT allow cement to run into the inside of the pipe or fitting socket.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause improper joint assembly, resulting in
property damage.
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