PES8M PE Squeeze-Off Instructions
CAPACITY: 3" - 8"
1.
FOllOw All SAFETY PrOCEdurES.
2. Determine pipe/tube size and wall thickness to be squeezed.
Set stops for over-squeeze protection.
3 Assemble tool handle where desired.
4. Insert ground probe into moist soil.
5. Unscrew the main pressure screw.
6. Lift and swing bottom bar.
7. Center the squeeze-off tool on and square to pipe. This will allow
pipe to flatten without jamming pipe against tie rods.
8. Swing bar back over tie rods.
9. Turn the feed screw to compress the pipe at a slow rate with
momentary pauses to allow stress relaxation in the pipe to occur.
This is particularly important when pipe is stiff in cold weather.
10. Use SADDLe CLAmpS to aid compressing the pipe or as a
safety precaution to prevent accident release. Tighten down on
nuts to pull both sides of clamps together.
11. For thick pipe (1/2"-12 mm or larger), use saddle clamps to help
squeeze the pipe.
12. Squeeze the pipe only until flow is controlled or bottom bar
contacts Over-SqUeeze prOTeCTIOn STOpS. Operation
beyond this point may cause damage to pipe or tool.
809 - #58328
Catalog no. peS8m
Item Code #04308
Over-
SqUeeze
prOTeCTIOn
STOp
SADDLe
CLAmpS
TOOl rEMOVAl
1. A release rate of 1/2" per minute or less should be
maintained to prevent damage to pipe as recommended
by ASTm F1041.
2. rounding can be done by rotating tool 90° and
applying enough force to round pipe.
3. Inspect squeezed section for damage before covering.
procedures should be followed that will prevent the
same area to be squeezed-off more than once.
SAFETY CONSIdErATIONS
pressure control situations requiring squeeze-off may involve
working in the vicinity of escaping gas. Consider the possibility and
potential hazard of static electricity and observe safety precautions.
Safety precautions regarding static electricity generally include per-
forming squeeze-off in a separate bellhole remote from the blowing
gas; applying a wet rag/tape to the pipe surface; and spraying
area with a fine water mist to provide for the dissipation of static
charge to the ground - grounding the squeeze-off tool.* Check
the squeeze-off tool prior to use to assure it is the correct size; is
properly functioning; and is properly adjusted for the squeeze-off to
be done.
*reed strongly recommends use of the peGr Grounding Ac-
cessory (#04619) with pe Squeeze-Off Tools. Use a grounding
accessory as a precaution against static build-up. Dissipate the
charge and minimize the possibility of ignition.
Additional information on static electricity is available in the A.G.A.
plastic pipe manual for Gas Service, Copyright 1989.
Phone: 800-666-3691 or 814-452-3691
Fax: 800-456-1697 or 814-455-1697
www.reedmfgco.com
reed Manufacturing Company
1425 west 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502 uSA