Install Instructions
How To Solvent Weld
Prior to Use:
Read all product labels carefully.
Stir or shake cement before using. If gelled, do 
not use. Keep container closed when not in use. 
Avoid eye and skin contact. Wear safety glasses 
with side shields and wear rubber gloves.
1. Cut pipe ends square, Deburr the inside and 
Chamfer the outside of pipe ends, remove all dirt 
from pipe ends and  tting hubs.
2. Interference  t between pipe and  tting hub 
must be completed prior to primer and cement 
application. Pipe should easily go 1/3 to 2/3 the 
way into the  tting hub.
3. Choose suitable application at least ½ the size of 
the pipe diameter. For larger pipe diameters, use 
a natural bristle brush or roller.
4.   Clean pipe and  tting hub with a listed cleaner.
5. First apply primer inside the  tting hub, then the 
exterior of pipe end and once again the  tting hub.
• Once the primer has been applied to both 
surfaces, the cement must be applied 
within 5 minutes. If not, you MUST prime 
the surfaces again before applying cement.
• Do Not use primer on ABS pipe and  ttings.
6.  First apply liberal coat of cement to exterior of the 
pipe end beyond  tting hub depth, then inside the 
 tting hub and once again to the outside of the 
pipe end.
• Remember that a thin coating of cement 
is recommended inside the  tting hub 
to prevent puddling. Puddling can cause 
weakening and lead to joint failure.
• Assembly parts QUICKLY. Cement must be 
 uid. Dried cement CANNOT be re-coated.
7. Turn pipe ¼ of turn as you push the pipe end into the  tting hub.
8. Make sure pipe end bottoms out inside the  tting hub and hold for 30 seconds to prevent push-out. Wipe 
off excess cement
• Lower temperatures and larger diameter pipes may need a little extra hold time
•  Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength and 2 hours cure time at temperatures above 60°F 
before pressure testing up to 180 psi. Longer cure times may be required at temperatures below 
60°F or with pipe above 3”. DO NOT TEST WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR GAS.
HOW TO 
SOLVENT WELD 
WITH SOLVENT CEMENTS
Pipe Types
CPVC: Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride
Typically used for pressure piping 
applications, including hot and cold potable 
water distribution. Can also be used for 
corrosive  uid handling in industrial or 
chemical applications.
ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Typically used for non-pressure piping 
applications.
PVC: Poly Vinyl Chloride
Typically used for pressure or non-pressure 
piping applications.
Solvent Cements for any 
Application
If you need to solvent weld one pipe joint or one 
thousand, Oatey is the solvent cement more 
professionals choose than any other brand. 
From hot to cold, wet to dry, Oatey has the 
solvent cement to meet your exact requirement 
for any plastic pipe installation. 
Product Development
Oatey Solvent Cements are developed with 
the plumbing contractor in mind. Extensive 
research and product development provide 
you peace of mind and con dence when 
using Oatey brand solvent cements. In 
addition, no company works as hard as Oatey 
on behalf of the professional plumber with 
regulatory and coding agencies.
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