General Operation; Modes Of Operation; Primary Fusion Mode; Alternate Fusion Modes - Roughneck Jackman Fusion Equipment Operator's Manual

Electrofusion processor

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JACKMAN FUSION EQUIP – ELECTROFUSION PROCESSOR OPERATORS MANUAL - REV 0

The Roughneck Electrofusion Processor has multiple modes of operation:

Barcode Fusion Mode

Barcode Fusion Mode infers that fusion parameters are input into the processor by scanning a barcode

label attached to the fitting being fused. When the barcode is scanned at the appropriate prompt, the

processor reads the fitting's specific fusion parameters. Barcode labels generally provide the following

details needed to fuse that particular fitting: manufacturer, type, size, energy (voltage), fusion time,

cool time, resistance, tolerance, and compensation factors.

It is strongly recommended that Barcode Fusion Mode be used to perform fusions whenever

possible. The Barcode Fusion Mode includes additional automated features and pre-fusion machine

checks which are not always available when using Alternate Fusion Modes. Some of these additional

features include:

• Automatic calculation of fusion time adjustments based on ambient temperature.

• Pre-fusion resistance checks against manufacturer-specified tolerances.

These features help ensure that the proper fusion parameters are entered. However, it is important

to understand that no amount of machine checks will ever negate the requirement for a well-trained

observant operator to make a final GO/NO GO decision, regardless of which Mode of Operation is

being used.

FAILURE TO VERIFY THAT THE FUSION INFORMATION IS CORRECT BEFORE STARTING A FUSION COULD

RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.

Alternate Fusion Modes are used when the SMART Scanner™ is malfunctioning or unavailable. Alternate

Fusion Modes require additional care and attentiveness on the part of the operator to ensure that the proper

fusion parameters are entered. For this reason, the following Alternate Fusion Modes should ONLY be

performed by a fully trained operator using the fitting manufacturer's specifications regarding fusion time,

voltage, and cooling time:

Manual Barcode Mode

Infers that the fusion parameters are obtained from the 24 digit barcode number that the operator

manually inputs from the keypad.

GENERAL OPERATION

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