Opening Movable Jaws
After the joint has cooled for the pipe manufacturer's
recommended time, 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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Fusing the Pipe
Failure to follow pipe manufacturer's heating
time, pressure, and cooling time may result in a
bad joint.
After following the pipe manufacturer's suggested heating
procedure:
A) Shift carriage control valve to neutral position.
B) Shift the selector valve down to fusion position.
C) Move the carriage to the right just enough to remove the
heater.
Quickly remove the heater.
D) Move the carriage to the left, bringing the pipe ends together
under the pipe manufacturer's recommended pressure.
Allow joint to cool under pressure according to pipe
manufacturer's recommendation.
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