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• B20 Adhesive Kit for bonding fiberglass -reinforced epoxy pipe and fittings Description Ameron B20 adhesive is a two-part amine -cured epoxy resin system designed to r — — — — — — — — — — — —1 permanently bond matching tapered joints on fiberglass reinforced epoxy pipe and The hardener contained in the I fittings. Each adhesive kit contains resin, hardener, mixing stick, detailed instructions, adhesive kit may burn the skin. I towels, sandpaper, gloves and an application spatula and/or brush. Listings and approvals Ameron B20 adhesive is listed by Underwriters Laboratories under File MH 9162 for • Underwriters / use in Nonmetallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids and with Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada under File CMH 715. B20 adhesive is particularly suited for U L Laboratories Inc.® LV piping systems conveying petroleum products including diesel fuels, kerosene, etc., Mixing the adhesive alcohols and alcohol -gasoline mixtures. Storage Do not store B20 adhesive at elevated temperatures. Stored adhesive kits should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100°F (37°C) or in the direct sunlight. Rotate stock frequently. Refer to the manufacturing date indicated on the packaging. Extended storage at elevated temperatures may result in partial polymerization of the resin. Do not use the adhesive if the resin is hard or stringy. Extend shelf life by storing in a cool location. Preparation of pipe Remove end protectors sufficiently far in advance to allow trapped moisture to and fittings evaporate from the bonding surfaces. Inspect the tapered ends and the entire pipe length. Remove any damaged joints for repair. Using the sandpaper supplied in the adhesive kit, clean both the bell and the spigot thoroughly to remove all dirt, grease and foreign materials. Do this just prior to applying the adhesive. Do not touch the bonding surfaces with bare hands, dirty or greasy gloves or rags after r — — — — — — — — — — — —1 cleaning them. Badly weathered tapers should be abraded with sandpaper, then The hardener contained in the I wiped clean with towels. All bonding surfaces must be dry prior to applying adhesive. adhesive kit may burn the skin. I If moisture is visible on the bonding surfaces, use a heating blanket or hot-air gun to dry Avoid inhaling the vapors. Read I them. Then sand the surfaces and wipe with a dry paper towel before applying and follow label precautions. I adhesive. L — — — — — — — — — — — — J Align pipe lengths or fittings to prevent cocking during insertion. Mixing the adhesive In cold weather it is necessary to warm the resin to 50°F (10°C) to permit good mixing • and easier application. Combine all of both components in the mixing container in the supplied proportions. Never try to split a kit. Mix thoroughly with the mixing stick until all streaks are gone and the adhesive has a smooth, uniform color. Mixed adhesive color is red. FP560C (3/96)