Gator Automatic Butt Fusion Range
Operating Manual
EDOI6922 Page 24 of 44 Issue 02
11.3 Automated Check Cycle
After trimmer is removed, the LCD will indicate:
Joint:97 [ /233C]
Check
Ready for check
PE63 250 SDR11
Press ● to continue
11.3.1 Pipe slippage check
When the green button is pressed the machine will close until the pipe ends make
contact.
The machine will then automatically apply 20% above the maximum process force
to ensure that the pipes will not slip during the jointing phases. If any slippage is
detected, the machine will abort and show an appropriate error message.
11.3.2 Pipe alignment check
If no slippage is detected, the display will indicate:
Joint:97 [ /233C]
Check pipe
Check alignment is OK
PE63 250 SDR11
As prompted, check the two pipes align correctly and that pipe to pipe contact is
evident around the entire joint circumference. If acceptable, press the green
button to continue the process. The control system will again check for slippage
before opening. Do not open the fast-clamp levers at this stage, otherwise the
machine with recognise there is a fault.
If the operator suspects there is a problem with pipe alignment or contact,
pressing the red button will return to the check screen. Ultimately, if there is a
problem, the pipe should be readjusted and re-trimmed.
After the ‘check’ and prior to the ‘join’ phase, the pipe ends will be separated. If
the process was started with a very low heater temperature, the chassis will not
open until the heater has reached the required temperature. Secure the heater
onto the chassis and wait until the heater is at the correct temperature before
pressing the green button when prompted.
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