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HDPE FUSION
MANUAL
Q1 2024
Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790
© Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 HDPE FUSION MANUAL Q1 2024 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ASTM F2620 when performing socket, saddle, and butt fusions in extreme cold conditions. Fusion Equipment Safety ..........P2 ISCO is proud to offer quality products, services, and a team of skilled professionals worldwide, dedicated to providing exceptional Tips for Success ..............P14 customer service, especially our fusion equipment, sales, rental, repair, refurbishment, and training support system.

  • Page 3: Fusion Equipment Safety

    Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2017 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 REPORT anything you see, feel, smell, or hear that is different from what you expect, or that you think may be unsafe. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Use only a clean, dry, lint-free, non-synthetic cloth such as a cotton cloth to clean the heater plates. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 Exploding gases from the battery could cause blindness or serious injury. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 7 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 If corrective action is not adequate in your opinion, DO NOT enter into the situation. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Tips For Success

    Position fusion equipment on level ground whenever possible. If the fusion equipment has wheels, set the wheel lock or block them. For people new to HDPE fusion and looking to be qualified as a fusion operator, ASTM F3190, “Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Equipment (HFE) Operator Qualification on Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide (PA) Pipe and Fittings”...
  • Page 10 Use lower number for estimation and planning. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Manual Butt Fusion Machine Procedure

    MANUAL BUTT FUSION MACHINE PROCEDURE Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 (different by one standard molecules, and thus fusion. When the polyethylene material is DR or more) is possible.” ISCO recommends following accepted heated, the molecular structure is transformed from a crystalline industry practice that the wall thickness difference should not state into an amorphous condition.
  • Page 13 Do not use soap or cleaning solvents. Continued on next page Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14 Tighten the pipe clamp knobs by hand until firm resistance is felt. DO NOT over-tighten. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 3.51” to 8.625” 3/16” Flat - Correct DO NOT HEAT UNDER PRESSURE. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 1025 1025 required to move pipe; measured by torque 1140 1140 wrench. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 HDPE BUTT FUSION WELD Cross section view of butt fusion melt pattern with bead. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Hydraulic Butt Fusion Machine Procedure

    HYDRAULIC BUTT FUSION MACHINE PROCEDURE Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 Holding: The molten joint must be held immobile with a specified 13.5 force until adequately cooled. 13.5 13.5 32.5 32.5 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 F) The bottom valve adjusts fusion pressure, this pressure must be determined (pages 39-41). Continued on next page Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 Step 3: Read Gauge Pressure at red arrow. Step 4: Add Drag Pressure to gauge pressure. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 Continued on next page Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25 45. Insert heater between the pipe ends. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 Maximum Heater Plate Removal Time the fusion machine. FACING shown on next page. HEATING FUSING Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27 Cooling Time Table (in minutes) – DIPS Pipe Cooling Time Table (in minutes) – IPS Pipe Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 Continued on next page Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 HDPE BUTT FUSION WELD Cross section view of butt fusion melt pattern with bead Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Saddle Fusion Machine Procedure

    SADDLE FUSION MACHINE PROCEDURE Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 60 (lb./in.2). This force is twice the fusion force. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 Continued on next page Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33 The surface of the heater adapters is coated with an anti-stick coating. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 34 (no unheated areas). Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 35 Do not increase or decrease the heating fitting base. tool temperature. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 36 Rough, sandpaper-like, bubbly, or pockmarked Hydrocarbon contamination Melt bead surface Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Socket Tooling & Fusion Procedure

    SOCKET TOOLING & FUSION PROCEDURE Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 Place cold ring clamp on pipe at the bottom of the chamfering tool. Remove chamfering tool. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 39 Use a clean dry, lint-free, non- synthetic cloth to clean the heater action. adapter surfaces. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 40 Outside cross section of socket Inside cross section of socket fusion. fusion. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 41 Rough, sandpaper-like, bubbly, or pockmarked Hydrocarbon contamination melt bead surface Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 42 (5 to 10 minutes) after each adjustment. One full turn equals approximately 100° F. (Old Style Heater) Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: Reference Information

    3,000 Watt @ 240 VAC, 1Ph Hydraulic Contained No. 618 Contained Gasoline Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 44: Pipe Size Reference Charts

    3.53” 1 1/4” 1.375” 4.32” 1 1/2” 1.625” 5.11” 2” 2.125” 6.68” Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Cold & Inclement Weather Procedures

    21.50” 67.54” be used for continuous operation above 113° F (oil temperature). Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 46 Synthetic Synthetic F to 180 SHC 525 SHC 525 C to 82 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 47 5 - Concave (Large Round Base) 4 - Convex (Large Round Base) Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Datalogger ® 6 & 7 Operation

    You can now use your object you are scanning. device. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 49 To perform a hard reset: Hold the Power button for 10-12 seconds until the device restarts. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50 DataLogger® 7 Operation Continued DataLogger® 7 Operation Continued Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 51 DataLogger® 7 Operation Continued DataLogger® 7 Operation Continued Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52 Remember! You can always download the McCalc app from the App Store. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 53 * = Capable in T500 Series 3, not Series II McCalc app from the App Store. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 54 Remember! You can always download the McCalc app from the App Store. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 55 30” 2,140 1,781 1,444 1,188 NC= Not Capable with Yellow Cylinder Machines Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 56 * Exceeds capacity of 1648/TracStar 1200. Consider using either green cylinder 1648/TracStar 1200 or orange cylinder 1600 machines. Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 57 = Pounds 14.503 = Psi 145.03 = Psi Kg/cm 14.223 = Psi Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 58 46, MSHA part 48 and Red Cross first aid/CPR US, as well as Australia, Canada and certifications. South America. Fusion questions can be answered at the ISCO Fusion We offer finance/lease options toward Hotline by calling 1.800.345.4726 ext. 4790. the purchase of new and used equipment.
  • Page 59 100 Witherspoon Street 2West Louisville, KY 40202 T. 800.345.4726 F. 800.831.4726 isco-pipe.com Fusion Hotline 1-800-345-4726 ext. 4790 © Copyright 2024 ISCO Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

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