Kerotest Manufacturing
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SHANNON & PAF III OPERATORS MANUAL - REV 3
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SAFETY
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Please read and understand this instruction manual before using
Shannon or Portafuse III Electrofusion
Processors.
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Gas company safety standards and precautions should be followed at all times.
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Do not use or store
Shannon or Portafuse III Electrofusion Processors
where volatile gas concentrations
may be present.
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Only properly trained and qualified personnel should operate
Shannon or Portafuse III Electrofusion
Processors.
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Treat all electrical equipment as a potential source of ignition and follow proper practices for working
in an explosive atmosphere.
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The power source and the electrofusion processor must be located out of the trench.
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For protection against the risk of electric shock, connect
Shannon Electrofusion Processors
to properly
grounded outlets only.
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When operating a
Portafuse III Electrofusion Processor
, remember to regularly inspect the battery pack
and charger for damage. The charger does not contain any serviceable components. If the charger gets
damaged it will need to be replaced.
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Only use fusion information supplied by the manufacturer of the fitting.
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Under no circumstances should the enclosure of a
Shannon or Portafuse III Electrofusion Processor
be
opened. All warranties are void if the factory seal has been broken.
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Before any fusion is performed, it is the responsibility of the operator to always verify that all the
information displayed is correct per the fitting manufacturer’s recommendations for fusing the
attached fitting under the current ambient conditions.
