Jointing
Procedure - whichever type of fitting is used, the
same jointing procedure should be used. All fittings are pre-lubricated.
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Figure
No. 6
Use only purpose designed pipe cutters.
(HD74, HD75, HD77 or HD78) Cut the pipe at one of the '^^^'
marks. Ensure the pipe end is free from burrs.
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Figure
No. 7
Insert a Hep2O®
support sleeve (HX60) into the pipe end.
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Figure
No. 8
Push the pipe firmly into the fitting.
A secure joint has been made when the end of the cap has reached
the next '^^^' mark on the pipe.
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Figure
No. 9
Tug back on the pipe to ensure the grab
wedge engages correctly.
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Use
only Hep2O cutters when
cutting the pipe. |
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Cut
the pipe at the '^^^ 'marks wherever possible. |
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Mark
the pipe if not possible to cut to a '^^^ '. |
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When
cutting rotate pipe whilst maintaining the pressure until the
pipe is severed. |
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Cut
the pipe squarely. |
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Ensure
pipe end is clean, free from burrs and surface damage. |
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Always
use a support sleeve into a Hep2O®,
pipe end. |
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Push
the pipe and fitting together firmly. |
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Use
a hacksaw to cut the pipe. |
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Slacken
the retaining cap prior to pipe insertion, this will not ease
jointing. |
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Knock
fittings onto pipe. |
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Undo
retaining cap after pipe insertion. |
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