Joining & Field Procedures
For Pipe
PE3608/PE3408
PE4710/PE3408
PE2606/PE2406
PE2708/PE2406
Table of Contents
Pipe Unloading and Handling | 5 |
Unloading Guidelines | 5 |
Jobsite Pipe Storage, Unpacking, and Handling | 5 |
Pipe Weight 6 | 6 |
Subfreezing and Inclement Weather Conditions | 6 |
Field Bending | 6 |
Hazardous Environments | 6 |
Static Electric Discharge | 6 |
Underground Excavation | 7 |
Confined Spaces | 7 |
Fusion and Joining | 7 |
Liquid Hydrocarbon Permeated Pipe | 8 |
Butt Fusion | 8 |
Butt Fusion Procedure | 9 |
Secure the Components in the Butt Fusion Equipment | 9 |
Face the Component Ends | 9 |
Align the Faced Component Ends | 10 |
Melt the Component Ends | 10 |
Join, Apply and Hold Fusion Joining Force, Cooling | 11 |
Visually Inspect Fusion Bead Appearance | 12 |
Approximate Butt Fusion Joining Rates | 12 |
Bead Removal | 13 |
Saddle (Sidewall) Fusion | 13 |
Required Equipment | 14 |
Optional Equipment | 14 |
Saddle Fusion Terms | 14 |
Heating Tool Temperature | 15 |
Saddle Fusion Procedure | 15 |
Preparation | 16 |
Heating | 16 |
Fusion and Cooling | 16 |
Visually Inspect Fusion Bead Appearance | 17 |
Socket Fusion and Electrofusion | 17 |
Fusion Training and Proficiency | 18 |
Data Logging | 19 |
Electrofusion | 19 |
Extrusion and Hot-Air (Hot-Gas) Welding | 19 |
Tapered Pipe Threads | 19 |
Mechanical Connections | 19 |
Testing | 20 |
Field Leak Testing | 20 |
Pneumatic Tests | 21 |
Field Pressure Testing21 | 21 |
Installation | 21 |
Repair | 21 |
Operating Procedures | 22 |
Disinfecting Potable Water Piping | 22 |
Squeeze-Off | 22 |
Cleaning | 22 |
References | 23 |
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