TIPS FOR INSTALLATION:

1. Installers should attend an IPS Weld-On Installation Seminar.
2. Allow at least twice the normal set and cure times.
3. Flush system before putting into operation.
4. Installers should use extra precautions during installation to insure proper installation of system.
5. Care should be given to use of proper cement for application.
6. If there is any doubt about compatibility of materials (pipe, fittings, or cement) with chemicals in system, manufactures of materials should be contacted.

REPAIRS

For over forty years, we have been manufacturing solvent cements and we have had the opportunity to evaluate numerous joint failures, visit many job sites and witness numerous attempts at repairing leaking joints (most do not work).

Taking into consideration the cost of materials, time involved and labor costs, in most cases the installer is better off cutting out the defective joint, replacing it with new materials and taking greater care in the joining process.

If the joint cannot be cut out, the following repair has been found to be somewhat successful.

This repair is for leaks only, not cases where pipe has separated from fitting:

1. Clean area around leak - area must be clean.
2. Shut-off source of leak - areas must be dry.
3. Use Weld-On #810 or #811 and fiberglass cloth-Mix #810 or #811.
4. Apply #810 or #811 to area of leak, cover area with fiberglass cloth. Then cover complete area with second application of #810 or #811. This is not a guaranteed fix, but one that has proven to be very successful in most applications.