Kenmore Elite 153.331010 Use & Care Manual page 89

Fire or Explosion Hazard
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid all ignition sources if you smell gas.
• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas
pressure.
• Use only gas shown on rating plate.
• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.
• Keep ignition sources away from faucets atter extended
period of non-use.
i1_ Read instruction manual before ,_
installing, using or servicing
water heater.
PRIMER
It is recommended that Tetrahydrofuran (THF) be used
to prepare the surfaces of pipe and fittings for solvent
welding. Do not use water, rags, gasoline or any other
substitutes for cleaning PVC or CPVC surfaces. Achemical
cleaner such as MEK may be used.
CEMENT
The cement should be a bodied cement of approximately
500 to 1600 centipoise viscosity containing 10-20% (by
weight) virgin PVC material solvated with tetrahydrofuran
(THF). Small quantities of dimethyl formamide (DMF)
may be included to act as a retarding agent to extend
curing time. Select the proper cement; Schedule 40
cement should be used for Schedule 40 pipe. Never use
all-purpose cements, commercial glues and adhesives or
ABS cement to join PVC or CPVC pipe and fittings.
• Primers and cements are extremely flammable, and
must not bestored or used near heat or open flame.
• Also, use only in a well ventilated area.
Fire Hazard
APPLICATORS
Select a suitable pure bristle type paint brush. Use a proper
width brush or roller to apply the primer and cement (see
chart below). Speedy application of cement is important
due to its fast drying characteristics. IMPORTANT NOTE:
A dauber type applicator should only be used on pipe sizes
2 in. and below. For larger diameter pipe, a brush or roller
must be used.
RECOMMENDED BRUSH* SIZE FOR PRIMER AND
CEMENT APPLICATIONS
Nominal Pipe (IPS) Size Brush Width
2 1.5 in. (3.8cm)
3 1.5"-2.5 in. (3.8cm -
6.4cm)
*USE ONLY NATURAL BRISTLE
3. MAKING THE JOINT.
A,
Cutting
Pipe must be squarely cut to allow for the proper
interfacing of the pipe end and the fitting socket
bottom. This can be accomplished with a miter box
saw or wheel type cutter Wheel type cutters are not
generally recommended for larger diameters since
they tend to flare the corner of the pipe end. If this
type of cutter is used, the flare on the end must be
completely removed.
NOTE: Power saws should be specifically designed to
cut plastic pipe.
STEP A
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