6.
Carrying out of fusion
WARNING!
The vacuum is to be checked at the manometer during the entire
processing time up to the end of the cooling time and maintained at
least -0.8 bar!
WARNING!
The saddle must be clamped onto the pipe under a vacuum of at least
-0.8 bar for at least 2 minutes before fusion can be started.
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Start the fusion. Please observe the operating instructions of the FRIAMAT
electrofusion unit.
WARNING!
Only use fusion units which have been approved by the manufacturer
with regard to their function for the processing of FRIALEN XL spigot
saddles XL and FRIALEN XL repair saddles RS-XL.
IMPORTANT!
During the operation of the fusion unit, no other power consumer may be
connected to the current generator. A second current generator may be
required.
WARNING!
Keep a distance of one meter to the fusion site during the fusion process
for general safety reasons.
WARNING!
After completion of the fusion, a waiting time under vacuum of 30 min-
utes must absolutely be adhered to!
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