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SMTM INSTALLING UL LISTED RED THREAD II PRODUCT PIPE LINES A T.A.B. JOINING SYSTEM — This exclusive TA.B, tapers can be joined with factory installed threaded TA.B. ,Threaded and Bonded)Joint is factory installed. It is the Joint coupled ends. Either factory-made TA.B.spigc standard joining system for UL Listed RED THREAD II or field-made tapers may be joined with belled fittings. For pipe. Spigot and bonded-on couple ends are threaded proper tapering, carefully follow the operating instructions with special profile double-lead threads.Combined with included with the tapering tool kit. adhesive at time of assembly.TA.B.Joint promotes JOINING PROCEDURE — 1.Clean spigot and coupled positive makeup and prevents backout during cure.TA.B. ends using the joint cleaner included in adhesive kit.After Joint is fast and easy to use. a surface is cleaned,do not touch or otherwise contam- -ompatible fittings are also listed by Underwriters inate it with dirt. Laboratories for underground handling of petroleum 2.Apply thoroughly mixed adhesive to both surfaces. products. See pages 5 and 6 for fittings configurations. 3. Insert the spigot into the coupled end using a turning HANDLING AND STORAGE — RED THREAD II pipe is motion ...joint must lock. packaged in compact bundles of four to eight lengths. ADHESIVES— The adhesive kits required for use in Bundles of RED THREAD II pipe can be safely stored on handling petroleum products are Smith Fiberglass level ground or on racks with 10-foot(or less) support DS-7014, DS-7024, DS-7054, DS-7069.(21 These kits have a spacing. Reasonable care must be used in handling RED 25 minute working life at 75'F. However, curing time of the TH READ I I pipe. Do not drop or throw RED TH READ II adhesive on an assembled joint is dependent on the pipe on the ground.or drop stones or other heavy objects ambient temperature. Heat assist methods to shorten cure r It. times are recommended for ambient temperatures below CUTTING — RED THREAD 11 pipe is easily cut with an 70°F. Smith Fiberglass has developed two methods of ordinary hacksaw, using a fine-toothed blade. For ease of supplying the necessary heat to bond pipe joints. For tapering,the cut end should be square as possible. particulars, refer to the Smith Fiberglass Installation Instructions. TAPERING — When RED THREAD II pipe is cut to length on the job site,the cut end must be retapered.The All adhesive kits contain epoxy resin and hardener in field tapering tool pictured below is used for this purpose. separate containers,joint cleaner, mixing stick, paint brush Adaptable to two-,three-, and four-inch pipe. the tool and paper towels.A detailed instruction sheet is included. quickly applies the proper taper by a shaving operation— Following these instructions will insure easy,fast assembly similar to a pencil sharpener. Plain unthreaded field-made of RED THREAD I I pipe. i f Quant. Approx.No.`ot bonds/kit FIELD TAPERING TOOL Mixed KII i Adhesive 2" 3'_; 4"" + DS-7014 6.8 oz. 25 18 10,E DS-7024(Twin Pack) 2.5 oz.ea. -18 to •+ — + DS-7054(Sag Kit) 1.6 oz- 6 DS-7069(2)- J 9.950Z____'1' (1)For addi;inal information on cutting,tapenng and pining procedures refer to Smith Fiberglass Installation Instructions (2)Not recommended for most 2',3'and 4'installations because of large quantity of adhesive per kit PR ti •" .; � -x.., -� ..x,r r- af.tm.... 'a"1$..:;ya>i3�`..".uw-1wr ,.-� �.•..3i*Z�. raw�.