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SHANNON & PAF III OPERATORS MANUAL - REV 3
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GENERAL OPERATION
Modes of Operation
Kerotest Electrofusion Processors
have multiple modes of operation:
Primary Fusion Mode
Barcode Fusion Mode
Barcode Fusion Mode
infers that fusion parameters are input into the processor by scanning a barcode
label attached to the fitting being fused. When the barcode label is scanned at the appropriate prompt,
the processor reads the fitting’
s specific fusion parameters. Barcode labels generally provide the
following details needed to fuse that particular fitting: manufacturer, type, size, energy (voltage), fusion
time, cool time, resistance, tolerance, and compensation factors.
It is strongly recommended that Barcode Fusion Mode be used to perform fusions whenever possible.
Barcode Fusion Mode includes additional automated features and pre-fusion machine checks which are
not always available when using Alternate Fusion Modes. Some of these additional features include:
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Automatic calculation of fusion time adjustments based on ambient temperature.
•
Pre-fusion resistance checks against manufacturer-specified tolerances.
These features help ensure that the proper fusion parameters are entered
. However, it is important to
understand that no amount of machine checks will ever negate the requirement for a well-trained
observant operator to make a final GO/NO GO decision, regardless of which Mode of Operation is
being used.
FAILURE TO VERIFY THAT THE FUSION INFORMATION IS CORRECT BEFORE STARTING A FUSION COULD
RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.
Alternate Fusion Modes
Alternate Fusion Modes are used when the barcode scanning device (i.e. barcode wand or SMART Scan
ner™
)
is malfunctioning or unavailable. Alternate Fusion Modes require additional care and attentiveness on the
part of the operator to ensure that the proper fusion parameters are entered.
For this reason, the following
Alternate Fusion Modes should ONLY be performed by a fully trained operator using the fitting
manufacturer’s specifications regarding fusion time, voltage, and cooling time
:
Manual Barcode Mode
Infers that the fusion parameters are obtained from the 24 digit barcode number that the operator
manually inputs from the keypad.
