Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The enclosed instructions should be regarded
as general procedures to serve as a reminder
for qualified Electrofusion welders. They are not
intended to replace training and qualification. If
you have not been certified as a qualified welder,
you should do so prior to welding this fitting.
SAFETY
Follow carefully all the safety and operating
instructions provided by the tool, the drill and
the cup saw manufacturers.
Tighten the belt by shifting the lever until the
gap in the Tension Force Indicator (TFI) is closed.
Check that the saddle surface is in full contact
with the pipe.
Keep the belts tightened until the cooling time
has elapsed.
Loosen the belt by shifting the ratchet pulling
device to its “loose” position.
IMPORTANT:
Take off the belts, tightening
plate and jig ring before making any connection
to the saddle outlet!
Drill the pipe by using appropriate drill and
cup-saw
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Tension Force Indicator - indication for full tension
Fuse the fitting according to ElectroFusion
procedures.
