Gator Automatic Butt Fusion Range
Operating Manual
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11.4 Automated Join Cycle
The machine automatically controls all aspects of the Butt Fusion Welding cycle.
At the start of the join cycle, the system will wait until the correct heater
temperature is achieved. Whilst the temperature is out of the specified limits (in
this example the heater temperature is at 225ºC with a target of 233ºC), the
display will indicate:
Joint:97 [225C/233C]
Check pipe
Secure heater on chassis
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Wait for correct temperature
When the temperature is within the specified limits for that standard, the display
will show:
Joint:97 [ /233C]
Check pipe
Secure heater on chassis
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Press ● to continue
Remove the heater from the stand and secure to the chassis as described in
section 11.2.4. Press the green button and the display will indicate:
Joint:97 [ /233C]
Bead up
Insert heater plate
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Using the two black handles either side of the heater, push the heater plate down
between the two pipe ends. The display will change to:
Joint:97 [ /233C]
Bead up
Ready to join
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Press ● to continue