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BENDY PACKER Point Repair Installation Tool OPERATION & SAFETY MANUAL These instructions are for your personal safety. Always ensure that you have read and understood these instructions before using the tools. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To watch practical demonstration videos, take a course, or to download an electronic copy of these Instructions, please visit www.picoteinstitute.com. Please note that videos and courses are not intended as a replacement or alternative to this operating and safety manual, but only as an additional learning tool. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
Suitable ear protection to protect against hearing loss. Drains and Sewers may contain substances such as bacteria and chemicals. Take good care of hygiene during work and only use serviced, working equipment without any damaged parts. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
Never leave filled Packers unattended! Only use the Bendy Packer with original Picote accessories & spare parts. Accessories and spare parts should only be used in the manner intended and as described by Picote Solutions. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
The two end caps, lock plate, connectors, bolts and wires can be recycled in metal waste collection points. The hoses can be disposed of as rubber waste. Always follow local waste handling rules and regulations. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
The Bendy Packers in sizes DN70-100 (3”-4”) to DN225-300 (9”-12”) are fitted with a short connection hose which allows the attachment of the Picote Push Rods. The amount of push rods required will vary by installation length and project requirements.
Before use: ensure correct (maximum) operating pressure for the tool. Excessive pressure can cause the Bendy Packer to fail or explode. The correct operating pressure can also be found marked on the end cap. Picote Bendy Packers are only intended for use in circular pipe profiles! Max. Operating Model Pressure Bar/PSI Bendy DN70 (3”)
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE We Picote Solutions Oy Ltd as the responsible manufacturer, declare that the following Picote Solutions Oy Ltd point repairing tool: Picote Bendy Packer Models: DN50 (2”), DN70 (3”), DN75-100 (3”-4”), DN100-125 (4”-5”), DN125-150 (5”-6”), DN150-200 (6”-8”) &...
• When installing a repair in a plastic pipe, it is worth abrading the inside of the pipe, us- ing the Picote Smart Cutter™, as this will help the repair bond to the host pipe. • Keep your working area clean and prevent unauthorised access to the work site. Ensure proper ventilation and lighting.
This helps the elastic materials to stretch enabling the Bendy Packer to properly perform. Prior to doing this you need to fully place the Bendy Packer inside the pipe. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
A Navigation Guide can be screwed into the End Cap to help guide the Bendy Packer around bends when pushing it into place. A complete set of equipment is available. Product ordering numbers can be found listed on pages 30-31. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONNECTING PICOTE PUSH RODS Using Picote Push Rods gives you possibility to push, pull, rotate, inflate and extend the install length of the repair. Each push rod is 1.5 metres (5 ft) in length.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The Picote Push Rods have to be secured with the locking ring, which is located on the rear of the female-type fitting. Screw the locking ring until it’s completely against the collar.
Push Rods. Using the marker tape on the camera as a guide, fasten another piece of PVC marking tape onto the Picote Push Rod to indicate the correct distance to install the repair in the pipe. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd...
At an approximately 45° angle, wrap the packer from front to rear, overlapping each pass by 150mm (6”). Tape each end to secure the protective wrapping. Ensure that the whole length of the Bendy Packer is covered with the film. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
The ‘off-limits’ zone is measured at each end of the Bendy Packer, from the end of the bladder where it meets the metal cap (refer to photograph and table below). BENDY PACKER SIZE MEASURE FOR OFF-LIMITS-ZONE DN75-100 (3”-4”) DN100-125 (4”-5”) 15cm (6”) DN125-150 (5”-6”) DN150-200 (6”-8”) 17.5cm (7”) Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Cut the required amount of liner/patch staying within the section between the off-limit-zones. When inflating, the Bendy Packer could swell out and burst if no supporting hose is used! Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
SUPPORTING HOSE - FULL LENGTH OF BENDY PACKER Measure out the ‘support hose’ and cover the Bendy Packer from the end cap to the adapter hose located in the filler cap. Fold support hose neatly around end cap. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Do not cover the threaded connectors on the end caps. Finally, use rubber bands (doubled over if needed), approximately every 25cm (10”), to secure the support hose on to the bladder. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
Do not use resin that has not been properly stored or has expired shelf life left. Ensure that you have all the necessary equipment available and everything is set up before wet-out to ensure a good end result. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Ensure that your working area has been covered with protective film/cardboard etc. After resin is mixed according to the instructions, pour a portion on the surface of the material. Apply resin in portions and work it thoroughly into the material. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Secure that patch is properly impregnated & resin has absorbed evenly. Pull patch carefully on top of the Packer. Position patch on centre of the Packer. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Set patch neatly on top of the Packer and start securing it from the edge on side of the end cap using rubber bands (doubled over if needed). Apply 3-4 rubber band in total, by setting them approximately every 10 - 15mm (1/2”). Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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After the end caps side has been secured, start applying rubber bands every 10-15cm (4”-5”). It is recommended to secure both ends with 3-4 rubber bands each. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
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Push Rods. The Packer should now be on the renovation location if you have accurately marked the correct distance to your Push Rods. Use an inspection camera to check that the Packer is properly positioned. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
Keep Packer pressurised until patch is cured completely. Resin curing time depends of type of the resin that is used and the temperature. Curing takes longer in a cold environment. Picote Solutions Oy Ltd www.picoteinstitute.com...
REMOVING THE BENDY PACKER (POST INSTALLATION) Once the patch/lining has fully cured, release the pressure from the Bendy Packer. Once the Bendy Packer has fully deflated, pull it outside of the pipe using the Picote Push Rods and/or Pulling Rope.
Bendy Packer inside and simultaneously monitoring for leaks. Do not use the Bendy Packer if leaks are found and contact your local Picote Reseller. The primary method for cleaning the Bendy Packer should be with a damp cloth and soap to clean the surfaces.
ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Only use Picote Solutions accessories and attachments with the equipment described in this operation manual. The use of other accessories or attachments could present a risk of injury or death.
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ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Only use Picote Solutions accessories and attachments with the equipment described in this operation manual. The use of other accessories or attachments could present a risk of injury or death.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Limited Warranty: Picote warrants to the original End User that the Product purchased by such End User will operate in accordance with, and substantially conform to their published specifications when shipped or otherwise delivered to the End User and for a period of six (6) months, however,...
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Revision number: Rev. 0 Date: February 2023 Author: Joel Soukkio Please Contact: Accepted: Dawn Greig Your Reseller / Salesperson or Picote www.picotegroup.com Production & R&D International Offices Technical Support Finland Pienteollisuustie 24 support@picotesolutions.com United Kingdom 06450 Porvoo, Finland support@picotesolutions.com Claims claims@picotesolutions.com...
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