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LIFE/CURE TIME The pot life (working time) of adhesives is measured from the time the hardener ` & SC-10 and resin are first mixed, until the adhesive starts to thicken and harden and can no longer be used. The table indicates the pot life of a 6.8 ounce adhesive kit under various temperature conditions. This table also indicates the cure time required prior to testing of the bond. In hot weather conditions, mixed adhesive may be kept cool by wrapping a damp rag around the can in order to extend the pot life. Temperature°F 60" 70 80 100 120 150 °C (16) (21) (27) (38) (49) (66) Pot Life 45 25 15 8 - - (minutes) Cure Time` 12 5 4 3 2 1'/2 (hours) `. ' The full indicated cure time must elapse prior to testing. See note below for accelerated curing. " At temperatures below 65°F (18°C), an external heat source must be used to force cure the adhesive. The adhesive should be warmed to 70°F (21°C) prior to mixing and application of the adhesive. Adhesive may be force cured by using a hot air gun, an Ameron heating blanket that will completely cover the Containment • fitting, or a forced air heater if the trench is covered to contain the heat. At temperatures below 40°F or if it is windy, plug the end of the pipe before curing and wrap insulation over the heat blanket and fittings, if using heat blankets to cure the adhesive. SEALING SECONDARY After primary lines have been successfully tested, the Containment system can be SYSTEM sealed. For the adhesive to perform properly, the pipe and fitting surfaces must be free from contaminants, (e.g., water, soap, oil, grease, dirt, etc.) and lightly sanded. Care must be taken to ensure that each leg of the Containment pipe goes into the Containment fitting straight and is not disturbed until the adhesive has cured. Note that stepping on the Containment pipe before the adhesive is cured can disturb the joints enough to cause leaks. Before bonding the Containment fittings to the pipe, strap a section of pipe to the primary pipe where the Containment coupling fittings will later be installed. The length of this pipe should usually be 11 inches long. This pipe section is to prevent the Containment pipe from being forced out of the Containment fittings by hydraulic action during bonding.