Operating Instructions
Uniprep 7 Rotary Scraping Tool
02
01. Introduction
Introduction
General Description
The pipe preparation tool is designed to provide a fusible surface
on any polyethylene pipe material (new, weathered or previously
installed) in accordance with Gas Industry Standards GIS/PL2-5 Part 5
Electrofusion Ancillary Tools.
A small layer is removed from the pipe with each pass of this tool, this
provides a suitable, fusible surface from which pipe welding can occur
more easily.
The unit has rotating pre-set spring tension load indicator that
is used to apply the correct load to the cutting tip around the
whole pipe.
Important!
This tool should be used in accordance with the pipe manufacturers’
recommendations and in line with local codes of practice.
This manual outlines the operation of the pipe surface preparation
tooling for the scraping of polyethylene pipe and forms a part of the
product to which it relates. It should be kept for the life of the product.
Any amendments issued by Caldervale Technology Ltd should
be incorporated in the text. The manual should be passed to any
subsequent holder or user of this product.
Before Using
It is important to ensure all component parts are present and in
serviceable condition. In addition, the condition of the cutting / peeling
tip should be checked for damage or excessive wearing.
01.
This product (Caldertech Uniprep 7) has been manufactured,
inspected and tested in accordance with the ISO9001 quality control
systems and procedures in place at Caldervale Technology Ltd,
Dewsbury.
