Starting The Fusion Process - FRIATEC FRIAMAT Operating Instructions Manual

4.6

Starting the fusion process

IMPORTANT ! If there is a malfunction in the fusion process hot molten
PE can be expelled in rare cases.
So:
Keep at a safe distance of at least 1 m from the fusion
point during the fusion process ! Do not connect any
other equipment during the fusion process !
The fusion process can be broken off at any time by pressing the STOP
button. When the fused area has cooled down (and the source of the fault
eliminated if necessary) the fusion process can be repeated (depending on
the fitting manufacturer; please comply with the instructions for use from the
fitting manufacturer in question).
Operating steps: (see also the visual representation on the next page):
1. Press the START button to initiate the fusion process
2. If applicable confirm the display "Pipe processed ?" with the START
button. Next there will be an automatic display of the ambient temperature
and a resistance check on the connected fitting. The fusion process will
start. In the display you can follow the duration of the fusion process (the
complete fusion time will be displayed and counted down to zero in
seconds).
3. Display "End of fusion" means: fusion process finished, ready for the next
fusion. The displays "t:" and "tc:" mean required and actual fusion time
and these must agree.
4. Make a note of the fusion parameters onto the pipe / fitting. This will also
avoid fusing twice
5. To initiate a new fusion process press the START button.
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