Instructions / Assembly
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How To Solvent Weld
Prior To Use:
Read all product labels carefully.
Stir or shake cement before using. If jelly-like, 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.  Square pipe ends, chamfer and remove all dirt.
2.  Check dry fit of pipe and fitting. Pipe should easily go  
1/3 of the way into the fitting. If pipe bottoms, it should  
be snug.
3.  Use a suitable applicator at least 1/2 the size of the pipe 
diameter. For larger size pipe systems use a natural 
bristle brush or roller.
4.  Clean pipe and fitting with a listed primer. 
(Do not use primer on ABS pipe and fittings. 
Use Clear Cleaner only!)
5.  Apply liberal coat of cement to pipe to the depth of the 
socket, leave no uncoated surface.
6.  Apply a thin coat of cement to inside of fitting, avoid 
puddling of cement. Puddling can cause weakening and 
premature failure of pipe or fitting. Apply a second coat 
of cement to the pipe.
7.  Assemble parts QUICKLY. Cement must be fluid. 
If cement surface has dried, recoat both parts.
8.  Push pipe FULLY into fitting using a 1/4 turning motion 
until pipe bottoms.
9.  Hold pipe and fitting together for 30 seconds to prevent 
pipe push-out – longer at low temperatures. Wipe 
off excess.
10. 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 AIR. 
For specialty cements and chemical applications please see 
specific product label instructions.
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 
fluid 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 develop-
ment provide you peace of mind and confidence 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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