White Paper Regarding Solvent Cement Welds Released By IPEX, Inc. and Reed Manufacturing Company

IPEX’s System 636® PVC and CPVC used for high efficiency flue gas venting is installed using solvent cement welding on all joints and connections. Proper installation techniques, which include the use of the correct tools and primers/solvents, are of vital importance when working with the product. Understanding the importance of a) eliminating the creation of statically charged plastic particles by refraining from using chop saws, hack saws, reciprocating saws etc., b) ensuring a clean, square cut using a PVC/CPVC Quick Release™ Tubing Cutter, c) removing outside burrs with a DEB4 Deburring Tool, and d) using the correct fittings/solvents and primers, ensuring a proper fitting and most importantly a safe solvent cement weld.

Solvent Cement Weld training is available through IPEX (ipexinc.com, phone: 866-473-9462). Correct Hand Tools and proper use training are available through Reed Manufacturing Company (www.reedmfgco.com or 800-666-3691.)

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Reed Manufacturing Company
PO Box 1321
Erie, PA 16512
800-666-3691 or 814-452-3691
FAX: 800-456-1697 or 814-455-1697
www.reedmfgco.com