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McElroy TracStar 28 2 Auto Series User Manual

McElroy TracStar 28 2 Auto Series
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Manual: T1829801 Revision: B 03/19
TracStar
®
28/250
412/618
Series 2 Auto
Fusion Machines
Operator’s
Manual
Original Language: English

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McElroy TracStar 28 2 Auto Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMcElroy
ModelTracStar 28 2 Auto Series
CategoryConstruction Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operator's Manual

TracStar Series 2 Fusion Machines

Overview of McElroy TracStar 28/250, 412/618 Series 2 Auto Fusion Machines.

Safety

Safety Alerts

Explanation of hazard alert signs and words used in the manual.

Read and Understand

Importance of reading and understanding the manual before operation.

Fuel Handling

Safety precautions for handling gasoline and diesel fuels.

Units With Engines

Safety warnings regarding operation of engines in explosive atmospheres.

Carbon Monoxide

Hazards of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust.

Do Not Operate in a Hazardous Environment

Safety precautions for operating in hazardous or explosive environments.

Electrical Safety

Safety precautions for working with electrical systems.

Crush Points

Warning about crush hazards in the machine's moving parts.

Units With Hydraulics

Safety precautions for high-pressure hydraulic systems.

Overview

Operator Panel

Explanation of the controls and indicators on the operator panel.

Heater

Safety and operational information about the heater.

Fusion Control Pendant

Overview and functions of the fusion control pendant.

Pendant Handheld Computer

Description of the handheld computer for fusion control.

Operation - General

Read Before Operating

Instructions to read the manual before operating the machine.

Check Hydraulic Fluid Level

Procedure for checking the hydraulic fluid level.

Diesel Engine

Starting and operating the diesel engine.

Prepare Heater

Safety and preparation steps for the heater.

Hydraulic Clamping

Operation of the hydraulic clamping system.

Begin Facing

Procedure for starting the pipe facing operation.

Check Alignment

Procedure for checking and adjusting pipe alignment.

Check Heater Temperature

How to check and set the heater temperature.

Completing the Fusion Operation

Steps to complete automatic or semi-auto fusion.

Operation - Auto Fusion

Parameters

Confirming fusion parameters before starting.

Machine in Automatic mode

Confirmation of machine operating in automatic mode.

Fusion Parameters

Confirming fusion parameters before proceeding.

View Joint Report

Description of the joint report screens and data fields.

Operation - Semi-Auto Fusion

Semi-Auto Fusion

Performing manual fusion operations using the control pendant.

Determine Drag Pressure

Procedure for determining the drag pressure for fusion.

Set Pressures

Setting fusion pressures using the control pendant or computer.

Set Temperature

Setting and verifying the heater temperature.

Heat Pipe

Following heating procedures for pipe fusion.

Fusing the Pipe

Steps for fusing the pipe ends together.

Special Operations

Special Operations Overview

Overview of off-vehicle operations and carriage configurations.

4-Jaw Carriage Removal

Procedure for removing the 4-jaw carriage assembly.

Outer Fixed Jaw Removal

Procedure for removing the outer fixed jaw.

3-Jaw Carriage Removal

Procedure for removing the 3-jaw carriage assembly.

Top Loading Facer

Procedure for removing the facer for top loading.

Make Fusion Joint

Steps for making a fusion joint.

Lifting

Lifting Safety

General safety guidelines for lifting operations.

Lift Fusion Machine

Procedure for lifting the entire fusion machine.

Lift 4-Jaw or 3-Jaw Carriage

Procedure for lifting the carriage assembly.

Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Importance and schedule of preventive maintenance.

Check Hydraulic Fluid

Daily procedure for checking hydraulic fluid level.

Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter

Procedure for replacing hydraulic fluid and filter.

Setting Engine Speed

Adjusting engine speed and checking hydraulic flow rate.

Adjusting System Pressure

Procedure for setting the hydraulic system pressure.

Bleeding Air From Hydraulic System

Procedure for bleeding air from the hydraulic system.

Determining Fusion Pressure

Hydraulic Fluids

Specifications

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