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MUELLER CO. Shur Stop 68 PE Operating Instructions Manual

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o p E R At i n G i n S t R U c t i o n S M A n U A L
MUELLER
GAS
Shur Stop
Unit 68 PE
Line Stopping
System
6" – 8"
SDR 11 - 11.5 - 13.5
!
WARNING:
1. Read and follow instructions carefully. Proper training and periodic
review regarding the use of this equipment is essential to prevent possible
serious injury and/or property damage. The instructions contained
herein were developed for using this equipment on fittings of Mueller
manufacturer only, and may not be applicable for any other use.
2. Do not exceed the pressure ratings of any components or equipment.
Exceeding the rated pressure may result in serious injury and/or property
damage.
3. Safety goggles and other appropriate protective gear should be used.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
4. Pressure test, check for and repair leaks in all fittings and components
each time one is installed or any joint or connection is broken. Failure
to find and repair a leak from any source in the fittings, by-pass lines
or equipment could result in an explosion and subsequent serious injury
and/or property damage.
5. MUELLER
Drilling Machines and Equipment have been carefully
®
designed and engineered to work together as a unit. The use of equipment
manufactured by someone other than Mueller Co. may cause excessive
wear or a malfunction of the MUELLER machines.
®
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TAbLE oF ConTEnTS
General Information
Equipment, Parts and Dimensions
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting and Storage
moreinfo@muellercompany.com
All warranties, expressed or implied, for Mueller Drilling Machines are
rendered null and void if the machines are used with shell cutters or
equipment manufactured by someone other than Mueller Co.
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3-5
6-12
13
Notes
14-15
Reliable Connections
Customer Service Center
Decatur, Illinois
800.798.3131
www.muellergas.com
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  • Page 1 o p E R At i n G i n S t R U c t i o n S M A n U A L MUELLER ® TAbLE oF ConTEnTS PAGE Shur Stop General Information Equipment, Parts and Dimensions Unit 68 PE Operating Instructions 6-12...

  • Page 2: General Information

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® General Information and Equipment Overview The Shur Stop PE stopping system Stopping Bar allows NO BLO stopping operations on 6" and 8" (SDR 11 - 11.5 - 13.5) polyethylene pipes operated up Stopping Machine to a maximum operating pressure of 125 psig (Actual MAOP will be...

  • Page 3: Equipment, Parts And Dimensions

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Equipment, Parts and Dimensions eQUiPMeNT 1. Electrofusion Fitting eleCtrofusion fitting Each fitting is composed of: • Electrofusion housing with metal Ø Hex-Head Screw bushing. • Completion Plug with two O-rings. Flange •...
  • Page 4 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Equipment, Parts and Dimensions 3. Slide Gate Valve slide gate ValVe The Slide Gate Valve consists of a sliding gate housed between two Lower Valve Body flat bodies; pressure is held firmly Lower Flange by two O-rings, one above and one underneath.

  • Page 5: Equipment, Parts And Dimensions

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Equipment, Parts and Dimensions 5. Cleaning / Inspection Machine Cleaning / inspeCtion maChine This device is used to allow cleaning of the pipe in which the stopper will be working. It also allows inspection of the fittings internal threads and cleaning if necessary before installing completion plug.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions MACHiNe Use ASSEMBLy AND USE 1. Position the electrofusion fitting on the pipe. Remove the completion plug O-rings and thread completion plug into fitting (A.). Internal Plug Electrofusion Fitting 5.
  • Page 7 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions Preparation of Drilling Machine 1. Remove the machine body from the metal box. 2. Attach the pilot bit to the shell cutter arbor (A. & A1.). Pilot Bit Vent Fitting PE Pipe 6"–...
  • Page 8 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions 5. Lift and position the drilling 10. Turn the hydraulic distributor Bushing with machine onto the slide gate valve in lever clockwise (G.). Control Dowel Motor the open position. Tighten the bolts Support Lever in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Page 9 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions 17. Move the collar down to bring 21. Turn off the hydraulic power and 29. Proceed with stopping operation. the lower part (indicated by the tip the hydraulic control unit. 30.
  • Page 10 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions 33. Perform the same operations on 40. Leaving the safety ring loose, CAUTIoN: The plug should never be inserted and expanded the second fitting and install the by- lower the stopper and position the pass between the two machines.
  • Page 11 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions 47. Make the repairs. Vent open for Purging 48. Before decompressing the the sealing ring, it is necessary to equalize the pressure upstream and downstream of the same stopper. Hose No.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Operating Instructions Preparation of Drilling Machine 6. Assemble the completion machine Allen Key for tightening on the slide gate valve, open the To Insert Completion Plug Allen Screws equalization valve and then open the 1.
  • Page 13 MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Troubleshooting / Storage TrOUBLesHOOTiNG proBlem Cause solution Drilling time too long Worn cutter Replace the cutter. Gas leakage between the drilling shaft and the screw Worn O-rings Replace the O-rings. Inadequate sealing of the stopper No lubrication performed on the With PURITY-FG Spray or equivalent,...

  • Page 14: Notes

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Notes...

  • Page 15: Notes

    MUELLER Shur Stop Unit 68 PE Line Stopping System ® Notes...
  • Page 16 Gas (North America) 1.800.798.3131 www.muellergas.com Reliable Connections moreinfo@muellercompany.com Copyright © 2016 Mueller Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved. The trademarks, logos and service marks displayed in this document herein are the property of Mueller Co., LLC, its affiliates or other third parties. Products marked with a section symbol ( §...

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