How to...
Step 11
Peel both of the joints with a scraper or peeling tool and
clean both surfaces using the paper towel and solvent
cleaner
Step 13
Lower the pipe assembly into its final position
ff Ensure that the alignment of the pipes and the socket
are correct
Steps 14 and 15
Re-position the coupling to evenly straddle both ends
of the pipe joint and then connect the Electro-fusion
machine leads to the coupling and activate the machine to
complete the joint
ff Pre-mark the position of the coupling in order to assist
the positioning of the coupling
ff Modern Electro-fusion machines sense the ambient
temperature as well as the size of the fitting when the
leads are attached and automatically set up the correct
temperature and melt time.
Step12
Insert the coupling fully over the pipe end and trim the
pipe to the required length
ff Lower the joint into position in order to check that the
pipe is trimmed correctly
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