Read the instructions foruse and labels on ABSsolvent cement and MEKcleaner. Always follow allsafety instructions - they are for your protection.

1 Measure and cut pipe to length ensuring that the ends are cut square.

2 De-burr and remove any remaining swarf.

3 File a lead chamfer (5 - 10mm x 45º) on theend of the pipe. This prevents cement being scraped from the surface of the fitting during joint assembly.

JOINTING INSTRUCTIONSFOR 250mm AND 315mm DURAPIPE ABS PIPEWORK

The skill required to make perfect solvent cement welded joints increases in proportion to pipework diameter. The larger thediameter of the pipework, the more skill is required to ensure a successful joint.

It is worth noting that installing large bore product successfully requires a minimum of two people due to increased difficultyin manipulating the product.

By reading and following these simple step by step instructions you should achieve a perfect joint - every time.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED● Sharp wood saw or suitable cutting tool ● Coarse file● Tape measure and pencil ● Coarse abrasive (‘emery’) cloth● Lint free cloth/industrial paper towel ● Durapipe MEK Cleaner● Two 75mm brushes ● 1 litre tin(s) of Durapipe ABS Solvent Cement

4 Measure the socket depthof the fitting to be cemented.

5 Using a pencil, mark the end of the pipe at a distance equal to the fitting socket depth plus 25mm. This enables a visual check to be made that the pipe is fully inserted into the fitting.

6 Offer the socket fitting to the end of the pipe to obtain a feel for the clearance gap between pipe and fitting. Do not fully insert at this stage. Pipe should comfortably enter the socket between 1/4 and 1/3 of socket depth.

7 Thoroughly abrade the end of the pipe up to the depth of the socket using a coarse grade abrasive cloth.

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8 Thoroughly abrade the socket(s) of the fitting also using a coarse gradeabrasive cloth.

9 Clean all of the abraded surfaces thoroughly, using a clean paper towel or lint-free cloth soaked with Durapipe MEK cleaner. Once completed, prepared surfaces should have a uniform, shiny appearance.

10 Remove the lid of the Durapipe ABS solvent cement and stir the cement thoroughly.

11 Two people, each using aclean 75mm brush should then work simultaneously in order to apply 2 uniform coatings of Durapipe ABS solvent cement to the prepared surfaces of both pipe and fitting.

Use longitudinal brush strokes to achieve a more uniform applicationof cement. Work quickly to apply a first coat to coat both surfaces.Then immediately apply a second coat very rapidly to ensure that it remains liquid oncecompleted.

12 Immediately after application of the cement, and with the cement still liquid on both surfaces, push the pipe fully home intothe socket of the fitting. Take care not to twist either the pipe or the fitting when pushing them home.

13 Using the pencil mark previously made on the pipe (see 5) ensure that the pipe is fully inserted into the socket.

NOTE: The fitting may try to slide off the pipe. In order to ensure that this does not happen you shouldhold in place for approximately one minute.

14 Any excess cement should then be wiped offthe joint using a clean paper towel.

CAUTION• Do not joint in the rain or wet conditions.• Do not use dirty brushes.• Do not use dirty or oily cleaning cloths.• Do not use the same brushes for different cements.• Do not dilute or decant Durapipe ABS solvent cement.• Follow safety instructions on Durapipe solvent cement

and MEK containers.

For further information or product training, contact our Internal Sales Department at the address below:

Glynwed Pipe Systems LimitedHeadland House, 54 New Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3AZ.Tel: +44 (0) 121 700 1000Fax: +44 (0) 121 700 1001E-mail: enquiries@glynwedpipesystems-uk.comwww.glynwedpipesystems-uk.com

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The completed joint should not be handled or subjectedto stresses for a period of 4 hours from assembly.

Allow a minimum joint curing period of at least 48hours at 20ºC prior to pressurisation. Please note thatcuring times need to be extended when working in cold-er conditions.

Replace lids of Durapipe ABS solvent cement and DurapipeMEK when not in use in order to avoid evaporation andspillage.

When not in use, brushes should stand in Durapipe MEKcleaner. When joints have been completed the brushesshould be cleaned thoroughly using Durapipe MEK cleaner.