Opening Movable Jaws
After the joint has cooled for the pipe manufacturer's
recommended time or appropriate joining standard, shift the
carriage control valve to the neutral position.
Loosen all clamp knobs, and move carriage to the right far
enough to open the jaw nearest the facer.
Open the movable jaws.
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Butt Fusion Procedure
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PH02318-4-24-02
Fusing the Pipe
NOTICE: Failure to follow the pipe manufacturer's heating
time, pressure and cooling time may result in a bad
joint.
After following the heating procedure, verify carriage control
valve is in neutral and move selector valve down, to fusion
position.
Move the carriage to the right just enough to remove the
heater.
Quickly remove the heater.
Quickly inspect pipe ends for appropriate melt.
When heater is clear of the jaws, quickly move the carriage
to the left and bring the pipe ends together using the pipe
manufacturer’s recommended pressure.
Allow joint to cool under pressure according to pipe
manufacturer’s recommendations or appropriate joining
standard.
Visually examine the entire circumference of the joint for
compliance with standards established by your company,
customer, industry, federal, state, or local regulations.
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PH00363-9-12-94
Opening Fixed Jaws
Open the fixed jaws.
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