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Jaw Clamp Procedure
Loosen clamp knobs on base and open lower jaw.
Place the unit on the pipe in the desired position, swing the lower
jaw assembly around the pipe until the jaws are back together
and tighten the clamp knobs.
IMPORTANT: When working in a confined area, remove the ball
detent pivot pins from the jaw clamp. Place the lower jaw under
the pipe, then position the Sidewinder on top of the pipe. Align
the jaws and pivot pin holes and insert the pivot pins.
Swing the lower jaw assembly under the pipe and tighten the
clamp knobs.
Install Heater Adapters
Install heater adapters.
NOTICE: The heater should never be used without heater adapters
installed.
Install Inserts
Select and install appropriate clamping inserts, sidewall inserts,
and fitting inserts for the pipe and fitting being fused.
Install the appropriate sidewall clamping inserts to the tailstock
with 1/4"-20 NC x 5/8" long socket head cap screws.
If fitting inserts are required for the movable jaw, secure with 1/4"-
20 NC x 3/4" long FHSCS.
If fitting inserts are required for the Pivot Release Master Insert,
secure with #6-32 NC x 1/2" long FHSCS.
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