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- Page 1 GF Piping Systems Georg Fischer Central Plastics 39605 Independence, Shawnee, OK 74804 GEORG FISCHER PIPING SYSTEMS Tel. (405) 273-6302 / (800) 654-3872,Fax (800) 733-5993 e-mail: GFCentral.ps@georgfischer.com www.gfcp.com Manual No. 360045604 Revision November 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Table of Contents Safety Precautions Wiring Schematics & Diagrams ............3 ......6 Heaters are not Explosion Proof ....6 TD-1 Wiring Schematic ........6 Electrical Safety ..........8 TD-1 Wiring Diagram .........8 Handling Hot Equipment ......8 TD-3 &... - Page 3 Specifications Description The purpose of this manual is to provide proce- Power Requirements dures for using the TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters. Use these instructions in conjunction with instructions 120VAC, 60Hz (240VAC available) provided by the pipe manufacturer. Additionally, TD-1 800 Watts maintenance instructions are provided.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
The following tools will be needed to properly as- a volt/ohmmeter to check for an electrical short in semble, service and repair the TD-1, TD-3 and the wiring or components. Be sure that your power 14M heaters. -
Page 5: High Temperature Protective Insulation
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters • Scissors or knife for cutting glass tape completely. Each wire should be pulled firmly after • Screwdriver with a 3/16” round shank crimping to check the crimp. and flat blade at least five inches long... -
Page 6: Heater Disassembly Procedure
The ground lug must mum temperature of 650ºF. If the material is close be removed on the TD-1 heater to allow removal to or contacts the heater cartridges, it should be of the thermoswitch. Slide the wire out of the han- rated for a temperature of 900ºF. -
Page 7: Pre-Assembly Checks
The following wiring schematic and wiring diagram tic threads. Feed the cord wire through the handle show the circuit connections for the TD-1 heater. assembly. After the wire passes through the han- The picture to the left shows the heater after the dle slip the gasket over the end of the wire. - Page 8 Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Caution: The length of insulation removed the grounding wire to the body with a screw and is important because excess exposed wire can lock washer. penetrate the insulation and cause an electrical short.
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Page 9: Final Assembly
1” past the end of the rubber cable cover. The spi- cord wire on the TD-1 and a 10-12 ga butt connec- ral wrap should start at the power cord end, go to-... -
Page 10: Wiring Schematics & Diagrams
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Wiring Schematics & Diagrams Green Heater Cartridge White Heater Cartridge Thermoswitch Black T T D-1 Wiring Schematic 14-16 ga Butt Crimp Connector 3 Reqd High Temperature Wire Lead Trimmed From Thermoswitch... - Page 11 Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Green Heater Cartridge Heater Cartridge White Heater Cartridge Thermoswitch Black T T D-3 and 14M Wiring Schematic 14-16 ga Butt Crimp Connector High Temperature Wire Lead Trimmed Thermoswitch Crimp Style Grounding Lug Screwed...
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Page 12: Repairs
• Use an ohmmeter to check for an elec- trical short circuit to the heater body from both power prongs on the power TD-1 and TD-3 heaters are set at 500ºF at the fac- cord. tory. The 14M heaters are set at 450ºF. This differ- ence is related to the different melt temperatures • Use an ohmmeter to check the resis-... - Page 13 Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Warning: During initial heat-up always above 575ºF or 300ºC. This can result in damage monitor the temperature closely to prevent over- to the heater components and the non–stick sur- heating. faces.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes Power cord prong shows elec- a) Insulation failure and contact between the wire or connector with trical short to ground prong or the heater body or handle... -
Page 15: Parts List
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Parts Lists (360003337) TD 1 Heater Part ’s List Stock code/Component Description Qty Req’d SHCS 1/4-20 X 1” ZINC PLATED 2.00 360004047 360008321 1.00 WASHER, #8 LOCK, INTERNAL TOOTH 360009618 SCREW, RD HD #8-32 X .375” LG 1.00... - Page 16 Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters (360003277) TD-3 Heater Part’s List Stock code/Component Description Qty Req’d SHCS 1/4-20 X 1” ZINC PLATED 2.00 360004047 360010787 WASHER, #8 LOCK, EXTERNAL TOOTH 1.00 360009618 SCREW, RD HD #8-32 X .375” LG 1.00...
- Page 17 Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters (360003352) 14M Heater Part’s List Stock code/Component Description Qty Req’d 6.00 360006794 SHCS 1/420 X .75 LG. ZINC PLATED 360010787 WASHER, #8 LOCK, EXTERNAL TOOTH 1.00 360009618 SCREW, RD HD #8-32 X .375” LG 1.00...
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Page 18: Coated Heater Faces
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Coated Heater Faces The non-stick coating on the heater faces and butt plates is a high temperature thermoplastic. Its function is to allow easy separation of the heater from the polyethylene fittings or pipe without dis- turbing the melted surface of the plastic. -
Page 19: Statement Of Warranty
Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Statement of Warranty CIFIC APPLICATIONS, OR ASSUME FOR SELLER ANY OTHER LIABILITY Warranty/Disclaimers – Georg Fischer Central Plastics, LLC (“Seller”) war- IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ANY SELLER’S PRODUCT OTHER rants for a period of three (3) years from the date of invoice that the THAN AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY. - Page 20 Assembly & Repair Guide TD-1, TD-3, & 14M Heaters Notes _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...
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