Goodman Furnace: Vent piping cement and solvent safety
Vent piping cement and solvent safety on a Goodman furnace: PVC and ABS solvent cement burns and the vapors hurt. Treat it with respect. Follow the pipe maker's directions for cut, clean and cement.
Applies to: PVC and ABS vent piping
Common causes of vent piping cement and solvent safety
- Cement used near sparks, open flame or heat
- Poor ventilation while gluing in a closed space
- Skin or eye contact with cement or primer
How to fix vent piping cement and solvent safety: step by step
- Keep solvent cement away from sparks, open flames and excessive heat.
- Avoid breathing cement vapor, and work with some ventilation.
- Avoid skin or eye contact, and wear gloves.
- Follow the pipe maker's instructions for cutting, cleaning and cementing.
- Let joints cure fully before firing the furnace.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Goodman Furnace codes
Source: Goodman GMVC96 service and troubleshooting manual, pp. 12-13. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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