INSTALLATION (cont’d)
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND HOSE LAYOUTS
When connecting flexible hose to plastic fittings, use liquid dish soap on end of fitting and inside hose end to make connection easier.
Do not use any other lubricants, sealants or adhesives when connecting sanitation hoses and fittings.
Do not restrict the ability to pull the hose or pipe.
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Trough support
EXCELLENT
Avoid binding corners and sharp bends.
Do not use wire ties to secure the hose or pipe.
Support flexible hose every 12 inches
(.3 m), and support rigid pipe every 5 feet
(1.5 m).
When creating new holes, avoid | STRINGER |
reinforcement stringers and tabs. |
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TABS
AVOID
AVOID
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CLAMP CONNECTIONS FOR FLEXIBLE HOSE AND FITTINGS
SOLVENT BONDING FOR RIGID PIPEAND FITTINGS
Dometic recommends that each hose connection be secured with two hose clamps to prevent any leaks.
Position clamp screws 180° apart from each other and tighten clamps.
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1. Use PVC cleaner on both bonding surfaces.
2. Use PVC cement (must contain tetrahydrofuran) on both bonding surfaces.
3. Connect parts using a twist and hold motion until the cement is set.
4. Let the joint cure for at least four hours or according to
2instructions on PVC cement container. (Cold tempera- tures require longer cure times.)
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