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Manual: 897701

Revision: B 02/19

28 and 412 Rolling
Hand Pump Fusion
Machines

Operator’s

Manual

Original Language: English

Summary of Contents for DynaMc 28

Page 1: ...Manual 897701 Revision B 02 19 28 and 412 Rolling Hand Pump Fusion Machines 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: ...the only pipe 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 Mc...

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: ...Machine 1 6 Overview Theory of Heat Fusion 2 1 Introduction to the 28 and 412 Hand Pump Fusion Machines 2 2 Carriage Assembly 2 2 Oil Reservoir 2 3 Pump 2 3 Hydraulic Cylinders 2 3 Facer 2 4 Heater 2...

Page 6: ...s 3 8 Open Fixed Jaws 3 9 Position Pipe for Next Joint 3 9 Install Next Piece of Pipe 3 9 Special Operations In Ditch Remove Facer from Machine 4 1 Remove Carriage Assembly from the Chassis 4 1 Outrig...

Page 7: ...Clean Heater Surfaces 6 4 Install Butt Fusion Heater Plates 6 4 Adjust Heater Temperature 6 4 Heater Indicator Light 6 5 Bleed Air From Hydraulic System 6 5 Machine Maintenance Checklist Fusion Machin...

Page 8: ...MPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way PELIGRO Read and Understand Do not operate this equipment until you have carefully read and understand all the sections of thi...

Page 9: ...se fitting clothing or long hair that could catch on controls or moving machinery WR00053 12 2 92 TX00114 4 22 93 TX00032 4 7 93 Heater is Not Explosion Proof This heater is not explosion proof Operat...

Page 10: ...at all times If any handling person is not in sight immediately stop moving equipment and pipe and locate that person Do not continue until all persons are accounted for and in sight Never push roll d...

Page 11: ...4 15 09 WR00055 4 7 93 WR00025 11 30 92 Crush Points Hydraulically operated jaws are operated under pressure Anything caught in the jaws will be crushed Keep all body parts out of the jaw area Always...

Page 12: ...ine by flatbed truck or similar means and make sure that unit is properly secured TX00101 4 12 93 CD00189 1 24 96 Fusion Procedures Obtain a copy of the pipe manufacturer s procedures or appropriate j...

Page 13: ...machine on as level ground as possible and set the brake on the rear wheel If it is necessary to operate machine on unlevel grade chock the wheels and block the unit to make it as stable as possible T...

Page 14: ...eak 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 fac...

Page 15: ...cedures or appropriate joining standard The Rolling 28 HP fuses 2 IPS through 8 DIPS 63 mm 200 mm The Rolling 412 HP fuses 4 IPS through 12 DIPS 110mm 340mm TX04095 6 25 10 Carriage Assembly The carri...

Page 16: ...efer to the Check Oil Level section for instructions on checking and filling the hydraulic fluid Refer to the Hydraulic Fluids section of this manual for hydraulic oil recommendations TX02950 4 15 09...

Page 17: ...ock facer motor The armature brushes must be removed from the electric motor when manually operating in a hazardous condition Remove the rear cover of the motor Slide the spring clip away from the bru...

Page 18: ...d have the heater repaired by a McElroy Authorized Service Center The heater temperature is controlled by a microprocessor It has a red indicator light on the handle at the bottom of the temperature s...

Page 19: ...e line There is a pinned wheel lock on the left rear wheel to prevent rolling The chassis is not designed for over road towing Towing at speeds greater than five miles per hour can result in machine d...

Page 20: ...Overview 2 7 Clamp Knobs Clamp knobs are equipped with a thrust bearing which permits the operator to develop high clamping forces with minimal effort TX03099 4 12 10 PH04291 7 23 10...

Page 21: ...dure STOP 12 22 92 3 1 Prepare Heater Heater is not explosion proof Operation of heater in an explosive atmosphere without necessary safety precautions will result in serious injury or death If operat...

Page 22: ...pressure to the cylinders With the valve in the appropriate position actuate the pump handle to build pressure The pump applies pressure in both strokes of the handle There is a pressure release valv...

Page 23: ...or iOS Android Windows Phone and PC devices Always add drag pressure to the theoretical fusion pressure Gauge Fusing Pressure Theoretical Fusing Pressure Drag Pressure Drag pressure should be determin...

Page 24: ...carriage to the left against the facer If the facer begins to stall reduce the amount of pressure applied to the handle Move the carriage until the facer bottoms out on facer stops Allow the facer to...

Page 25: ...lear of the jaw area If pipe is not lined up tighten the high side jaw to bring into alignment IMPORTANT Always tighten the side that is higher never loosen the low side When the pipe is properly alig...

Page 26: ...perature Refer to the pipe manufacturer s recommendations or appropriate joining standard for proper heater temperature IMPORTANT The dial thermometer on the heater indicates internal temperature whic...

Page 27: ...may be necessary to omit Step C to prevent the pipe from pulling away from the heater If this is necessary drag pressure must be manually maintained by actuating the pump lever TX02963 4 15 09 Insert...

Page 28: ...right just enough to engage the stripper bar Quickly remove the heater C Shift carriage control valve to close carriage Quickly move the carriage to the left bringing the pipe ends together under the...

Page 29: ...9 Open Fixed Jaws Open the fixed jaws TX00381 9 16 94 PH04306 7 23 10 PH04307 7 23 10 Install Next Piece of Pipe Move the carriage control valve to the open position and actuate the pump lever to open...

Page 30: ...sult in serious injury or death See safety section The carriage can be easily removed from the machine for fusing pipe on the ground or in the ditch For especially tight conditions it is also possible...

Page 31: ...facer away from the carriage To extend or retract the outrigger press the locking button near the base of the outrigger and push or pull the arm until the button snaps to the locked position NOTICE N...

Page 32: ...d jaw Remove the four bolts holding carriage assembly to the chassis with the wrench provided Attach lifting strap to the lift point above the carriage control valve as shown and lift the carriage ass...

Page 33: ...enever possible The three jaw unit should be used only when space is not available for the entire carriage such as fusing onto a tee an ell or doing saddle fusion 4 Jaw 28 Hand Pump Open carriage leav...

Page 34: ...nder pipe Rotate carriage assembly around to a normal upright position Attach the top jaws and loosely clamp around pipe TX00879 2 19 96 CD00193c 2 19 96 CD00194c 2 19 96 CD00195c 2 19 96 Make Fusion...

Page 35: ...tate unit with valve system facing up to protect against damage Attach straps according to section Lower 3 Jaw or 4 Jaw Carriage into Ditch Lift carriage assembly from ditch TX04126 7 23 10 CD00193b 9...

Page 36: ...Stay clear of the suspended load 9 Lift loads only as high as necessary 10 Do not alter or modify the lifting device 11 Employ generally accepted safe lifting practices 12 Do not shock or impact load...

Page 37: ...to lift the machine Using proper overhead rigging and equipment of adequate load rating to lift the fusion unit To lift the machine attach the lifting sling to the 4 lifting points on the sides of th...

Page 38: ...c fluid level should be checked daily The reservoir should be approximately half full of fluid Do not overfill If the pump and cylinders are empty fill pump with fluid and move the carriage left and r...

Page 39: ...rial using a stiff bristled brush TX00433 9 15 94 Clean Thrust Bearings The thrust bearings located in the clamp knobs must turn freely Wash the clamp knob bearing assembly with a solvent and then lub...

Page 40: ...st be replaced NOTICE Never extend the blade beyond the inner or outer circumference of the facer TX02475 3 29 05 Fasteners Must Be Tight Check all nuts bolts and snap rings to make certain they are s...

Page 41: ...es are seated on the heater body and that there is no foreign matter trapped between these surfaces NOTICE Install heater plates only when the heater is cool IMPORTANT Do not over tighten the bolts Th...

Page 42: ...pposite end is higher than the fixed jaw end Move the carriage to the end opposite the fixed jaw and repeat the above procedure on the this end of the cylinders TX02975 4 15 09 PH04313 7 23 10 Mainten...

Page 43: ...is filled to correct level Machine is free of hydraulic leaks Hydraulic gauge reads correctly Jaws are properly aligned Facer pivot operates properly Facer operates smoothly Face off is square Inserts...

Page 44: ...PS SDR 11 O D 8 625 inch DRAG as measured in PSI for this example use 30 PSI Recommended IFP 75 PSI Using a Model 28 High Force Fusion Unit O D 8 625 t 0 784 SDR 11 TEPA 4 71 From Table O D t t IFP GA...

Page 45: ...80 F over the ambient temperature depending on the pressure setting age of the pump wind etc Mobil Univis N46 hydraulic fluid is installed at our factory The advantage of this fluid is a wider temper...

Page 46: ...3 9Kg 3 Jaw Carriage Weight 150 lbs 68Kg Facer 39 lbs 17 7 kg Heater 21 lbs 9 5 kg Specifications Designed for 2 IPS to 8 DIPS pipe 63mm to 200mm Maximum Pressure 1400 psi max Fluid Capacity 1 pint De...

Page 47: ...3 lbs 146 5kg Facer 54 lbs 24 5 kg Heater 24 lbs 10 9 kg Specifications Designed for 4 IPS to 12 DIPS pipe 110mm to 340mm Maximum Pressure 1400 psi max Fluid Capacity 1 pint Designed for connecting th...

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Page 49: ...his manual is waterproof tear resistant grease resistant abrasion resistant and the bonding quality of the printing ensures a readable durable product The material does not contain any cellulose based...

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