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Heat Soak To close, SNAP the pipe ends sharply against the heater to ensure full contact. At this point, RELAX the force without breaking contact with the heater. Engage the LOCKING CAM. (Except when using a 2CU) Maintain contact of pipe ends against the heater with no force during the entire HEAT SOAK time.

Prepare Heater Review FUSING parameters. Ensure the pipe does not slip through the jaws at FUSING force. Check the heater TEMPERATURE and CLEAN heater surfaces. Set the heater into the machine between pipe ends.

Prepare Pipe Ends Close the carriage with the minimal force necessary to FACE the pipe ends. Continue facing until the jaws come into contact with both mechanical stops and have produced a minimum of one complete ribbon. CLEAN fusion area after facing. At FACING force, check ALIGNMENT of the pipe ends and check for GAPS. Inspect, Clean & Install Pipe

Inspect, Clean & Install Pipe INSPECT machine and pipe. Review HEAT SOAK time, BEAD SIZE, OPEN/CLOSE time, and COOLING time. CLEAN inserts and pipe. Install and clamp pipe. If pipe ends are fairly even, check ALIGNMENT.