Design, Specification, & Installation
DOs and DON'Ts
While not a complete list, the following is intended to highlight many of the “Dos” and “Don’ts” addressed when installing Corzan® CPVC pipe and fittings:
DOs
- Install product according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
- Follow recommended safe work practices.
- Make certain that thread sealants, gaskets, and or fire stop materials are compatible with Corzan® CPVC.
- Use only latex-based paints if painting is desired.
- Keep pipe and fittings in original packaging until needed.
- Cover pipe and fittings with an opaque tarp if stored outdoors.
- Follow proper handling procedures.
- Use tools specifically designed for use with plastic pipe and fittings.
- Use proper solvent cement and primer and follow application instructions.
- Cut the pipe ends square.
- Deburr and bevel the pipe end before solvent cementing.
- Rotate the pipe 1/4 turn when bottoming pipe in fitting socket (applicable for 4” and smaller pipe sizes).
- Avoid puddling of solvent cement in fittings and pipe.
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommended set and cure times prior to pressure testing.
- Fill lines slowly and bleed the air from the system prior to pressure testing.
- Use only insulation and/or heat tracing approved for CPVC piping.
- Allow for movement due to expansion and contraction.
- When making threaded transitions from metal to plastic, thread plastic pipe into metal fitting.
- Follow support spacing recommendations for specific temperature and gravity of process fluid.
DON'Ts
- Do not use petroleum or solvent-based paints, sealants, lubricants or fire stop materials.
- Do not use both Teflon® tape and thread sealants simultaneously.
- Do not use solvent cement that exceeds its shelf life or has become discolored or gelled.
- Do not use solvent cement near sources of heat, open flame, or when smoking.
- Do not pressure test until recommended cure times are met.
- Do not use dull or broken cutting tool blades when cutting pipe.
- Do not install Corzan® CPVC pipe in cold weather without allowing for expansion.
- Do not thread any Corzan® Schedule 40 pipe.
- Do not thread Corzan® Schedule 80 pipe larger than 4”.
- Do not pressure test using compressed air or gas.
- Do not use Corzan® CPVC for compressed air or gas systems.
- Do not thread metal pipe into plastic fittings.
- Do not anchor the pipe so that it can’t expand or contract.
- Do not use threaded pipe in applications operating at or above 130°F.
