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Table of Contents

Equipment Safety

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Read and Understand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

General Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Wear Safety Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Heater is Not Explosion Proof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Heater is Hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Fusion Procedures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Periodically Check Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Overview

Theory of Heat Fusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

1LC Fusion Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Facer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Fusion Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Clamp Knobs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Cam Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Operation

Read Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Prepare Heater  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Install Clamping Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Loading Pipe into Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Facing the Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Check Alignment of Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Check Heater Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Inserting Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Fusing the Pipe  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Remove the Pipe from the Machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Cleaning the Machine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Remove Dirt  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Clean and Lubricate Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Clean Eyebolt Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Facer and Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 

Clean Heater Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Adjusting Heater Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Heater Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

 

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McELROY MANUFACTURING, INC.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

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Page 1: ...Manual CTS15901 Revision C 12 18 1LC Fusion Machine Operator s Manual Original Language English...

Page 2: ...oduct and other products could be protected by patents or have patents pending All the latest patent information is available at patent mcelroy com Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65warnings ca gov...

Page 3: ...fusion machine manufacturer to continuously offer advanced training Course offerings are meant to enhance your efficiency productivity and safety in the proper use of McElroy machines McElroy Universi...

Page 4: ...Fulton Street Tulsa Oklahoma 74158 0550 PHONE 918 836 8611 FAX 918 831 9285 EMAIL fusion McElroy com Note Certain repairs warranty work and inquiries may be directed at McElroy s discretion to an aut...

Page 5: ...Pipe 3 3 Check Heater Temperature 3 3 Inserting Heater 3 4 Fusing the Pipe 3 4 Remove the Pipe from the Machine 3 5 Maintenance Preventative Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning the Machine 4 1 Remove Dirt 4 1 Cl...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents Maintenance Checklist 1LC Fusion Machine Checklist 5 1 Specifications 1LC Fusion Machine Specifications 6 1...

Page 7: ...actices IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way PELIGRO PELIGRO WR00051 11 30 92 TX00030 12 1 92 Read and Understand Do not operate this equipment until you have car...

Page 8: ...safe SAFE1ST 1 2 22 92 Wear Safety Equipment Wear a hard hat safety shoes safety glasses and other applicable personal protective equipment Remove jewelry and rings and do not wear loose fitting cloth...

Page 9: ...rical devices Proper ground connections help to minimize the chances of an electric shock Frequently inspect electrical cords and unit for damage Have damaged components replaced and service performed...

Page 10: ...ures or appropriate joining standard for the pipe being fused Follow the procedure carefully and adhere to all specified parameters NOTICE Failure to follow pipe manufacturer s procedure could result...

Page 11: ...ak tight connection is the result The principal operations include Clamping The pipe pieces are held axially and radially to allow all subsequent operations to take place Facing The pipe ends are face...

Page 12: ...hed The red light then goes off and on as the heater maintains temperature The heater should always be stored in the insulated heater sling for protection of the operator and to minimize heat loss and...

Page 13: ...nce System for equal distribution of force around the joint A 2 position handle for facing and for heat fuse The machine is equipped with a locking cam to maintain force during the cooling cycle TX041...

Page 14: ...to heat to operating temperature Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for instructions how to adjust heater temperature TX04131 8 28 14 Install Clamping Inserts Select and install appropria...

Page 15: ...is critical for proper face off and alignment that facing continues until the facer bottoms out Open the carriage and remove the facer TX04112 7 27 10 Loading Pipe Into Machine Clean the inside and ou...

Page 16: ...e has been verified TX04114 8 28 14 WR00077 4 16 93 Check Alignment of Pipe Remove all pipe shavings Do not touch the pipe ends Bring the pipe ends together under sufficient force to overcome any pipe...

Page 17: ...proof Operation of heater in an explosive atmosphere without necessary safety precautions will result in serious injury or death If operating in an explosive atmosphere heater should be brought up to...

Page 18: ...3 5 Operation Remove the Pipe from the Machine When the cooling cycle is completed relatch the cam lock unclamp and remove the pipe from the machine TX04117 7 9 10 CD02054 05 08 17...

Page 19: ...amp knobs are equipped with thrust bearings to reduce friction and improve efficiency of the clamping screw Keep these bearings clean by washing in kerosene or solvent They should be lubricated with l...

Page 20: ...rpness and damage Blades can not be resharpened and should be replaced when dull or damaged TX04118 7 9 10 CD02055 05 08 17 Clean Heater Surfaces The heater must be kept clean and free of any plastic...

Page 21: ...h will flash on and off This indicates that the controller is operating normally If the green indicator is not flashing then the controller may not be operating properly If this occurs disconnect powe...

Page 22: ...ean All nuts and bolts are tight FACER Check for play in blade holder Facer does not wobble when trapped between jaws Blades are in good condition Latch handle locks onto guide rod freely Facer moves...

Page 23: ...Length 5 25 133mm Height 7 5 191mm Weight 3 6 lbs 1 6 Kg Heater 100 W 100V 120V 50 60Hz 1Ph 100 W 200V 240V 50 60Hz 1Ph Weight 2 5 lbs 1 13 Kg Facer Hand operated with 3 8 square drive Weight 1 8 lbs...

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