Gator Automatic Butt Fusion Range
Operating Manual
EDOI6922
Page 13 of 44
Issue 02
6 Preparation
6.1 Familiarisation with Equipment
Before applying power to the machine, operators should be familiar with all
aspects of machine control and have read and understood this Operating Manual.
Before commencing a jointing cycle, operators should ensure that the generator
used has sufficient fuel to complete operations.
6.2 Clamp Liners
Liner sets are invariably supplied with Gator machines. Liners are used to clamp
pipes of diameter smaller than the nominal
machine size. For example, a Gator250 may be
supplied with a liner set 250x180 to
accommodate 180mm diameter pipe. The
liners may also be nested so that for 125mm
pipe, 250x180 and 180x125 liners may be
stacked together to form 125mm clamps.
Each liner set will be supplied with appropriate
fixing screws that and should be secured to
both top and bottom clamps. Allen keys are
supplied to facilitate fixing. Please ensure that the correct length fixings are used
otherwise, the machine may not function correctly.
6.3 Connections
Connections to the control unit are located on the rear of the control enclosure.
Electrical plugs and sockets are both sturdy and waterproof. However, care
should be taken to ensure that the connections are always clean, dry and free
from damage. Protective sheathes are provided for the sockets when the
corresponding plug is disconnected.
Hydraulic connections for the chassis should be free from contaminants before
inserting the respective hydraulic hose. The connections may be disconnected by
pulling back the knurled outer cover of the hose fitting.
Connect the heater to the socket on the control unit.
Connect the chassis flying lead to the socket on the control unit.
Connect the trimmer unit to the socket on the control unit.
Connect the control unit supply lead to the power supply. Prior to
connection ensure that the electrical supply is earthed and suitably rated
for that quoted on the machines rating plate. The individual component
power requirements are listed in section 16 Specification of this Manual.
Open the cover and test the function of the RCBO device.
Switch the machine on using the trip switch of the RCBO. Make sure that
the Emergency Stop button is not activated.
Wipe clean the hydraulic connectors on the hoses and the control unit.
Connect the hoses to the Auto Controller.
