Opening Movable Jaws
After the joint has cooled for the pipe manufacturer's
recommended time, shift the carriage control to the neutral
position.
Unclamp the clamp cylinders, and open carriage far enough to
open the jaw nearest the facer.
Open the movable jaws.
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04
80
6-10
-2
4-10
-2
Opening Fixed Jaws
Open the fixed jaws.
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PH
04
80
7-10
-2
4-12
Position Pipe for Next Joint
Move the fusion machine to end of pipe, or pull the pipe through
the jaws until the end of the pipe is protruding more than 1" past
the jaw face of the fixed jaw.
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Operation
Raise Pipe
Raise the joined pipe using the hydraulic pipe lift.
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PH
04
80
8-10
-2
4-12
PH
02
301-
4-17
-0
2
