Step 8 - Joining

Immediately, while cement is still wet or tacky, assemble the pipe into the fitting. Donot assemble if cement coatings are hardened. If so, cut pipe and dispose of the fitting and start over. While inserting pipeinto fitting, twist pipe 1/8 to 1/4 turn until pipe has bottomed into socket of fitting. Donot continue to rotate after the pipe has reached the socket stop.Hold the pipe and fitting together for at least 30 seconds to preventmovement orpush-out. Check around top of joint for a ring or bead of cement. If there are gapsor voids in this bead, sufficient cement may not have been applied and the jointmay be defective and leak.Using a rag, remove the excess cement from the pipe and fitting.This bead or excess cement is not needed and will not provide extra strength inthe joint and will extend the set and cure time. Newly assembled joints must not be handled during set time and handled very carefully duringcure time. Check recommended cure times before hydro-testing piping system.