6 Fusion preparation
Operating instructions GF 500
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Fusion preparation
6.1
General information
Chapter 6, Fusion Preparation, and Chapter 7, The Fusion Process, are
based on the instruction sheets and guidelines issued by the DVS.
The fusion area should be protected against the influences of weather
(humidity, ambient temperature <+ 5 °C, extreme direct exposure to
sun) with such measures as pre-warming the fusion materials, tents,
heating.
For optimal use of the GF 500, operating personnel should be specially
trained by Georg Fischer. In-depth knowledge of the machine and it´s
components and competence rule out handling errors thereby also
preventing faulty fusion joints.
6.2
Preparations
1.
Connect heater and planer to the power control box.
2.
Connect power control box to the power.
Check the voltage!
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Main power (3) switch on. Control lamp (1) turns white.
3.
Set temperature controller (4) to the correct fusion temperature. For
guidelines, see the fusion tables in Chapter 7.5, from pg. 19.
4.
Push heater switch (2). Switch turns green when heater on.
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Light on controller turns red during heating and starts blinking when
setting temperature is reached.
Before beginning with the first fusion, we recommend waiting approx. 10
minutes after the set fusion temperature has been reached to allow for
even heat distribution.
5.
Check the fusion surfaces with a quick-indication temperature
measurement device for the set temperature.
6.
Clean the couplings on the machine and the hoses.
7.
Connect the hydraulic hoses to the machine and to the hydraulic
unit.
8.
If the hydraulic hoses are not used, seal the couplings with the
protective caps. Clean the protective caps first.
Caution
Suggestion
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