G. Acoating of CPS primer, as recommended by pipe supplier, shall be applied to
the entire interior surface of the fitting socket, and to an equivalent area on the
exterior of the pipe prior to applying solvent cement.
H. The solvent cement shall comply with the requirements of ASTM D2564 and
shall be applied in strict accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
I. Pipe shall not be primed or solvent welded when it is raining, or when
atmospheric temperature is below 40°F, or above 90°F when under direct
exposure to the sun.
J. After solvent welding, the pipe shall remain undisturbed until cement has
reached initial set. As a guideline for joint setting time, use 1 hour for ambient
temperatures between 60°F and 100°F, or 2 hours when ambient temperature
is between 40°F and 60°F.
K. Pipe and pipe fittings shall be selected so that there will be as small a deviation
as possible at the joints, and so that inverts present a smooth surface. Pipe and
fittings that do not fit together to form a tight fitting shall be rejected.
[END OF SECTION 15212]
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