McElroy SmartFab 125, Operator'S Manual

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Fusion Procedure
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Opening Jaws
After the joint has cooled for the pipe manufacturer's recommended time
or appropriate joining standard, loosen all clamp handles, and remove the
fused pipe and fitting.
Open the movable jaws.
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Fusion and Cooling
Close the carriage until the carriage stops against the depth star.
NOTICE: Be sure to complete the joint in the time allowed by the
pipe manufacturer or appropriate joining standard.
Lock the carriage. Allow the carriage to stay in place for the total
cooling time specified by the pipe manufacturer or appropriate
joining standard.
After the cooling time, if you are not satisfied with the results of
the fusion there are adjustments that can be made to improve the
fusion.
1)
If the melt is not reaching the insertion depth mark on the
pipe, then shorten the length of the long heater stops.
2) If there is too much melt or the melt is exceeding the
insertion depth mark on the pipe, then lengthen the long
heater stops.
IMPORTANT:
Use the Set Up Calibration procedure as the base
set up before making adjustments to the machine stops.
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