Technical data

Before You Start

The following is an installation guide for the purpose of assisting the installer in adequately

preparing an electrofusion fitting and pipe for fusion. This document is a guide only, and

should not be used in place of training by an authorized electrofusion instructor. The

recommended joining procedures for the Central Electrofusion System detailed in this

manual have been qualified in accordance with D.O.T. 192.283

Central Plastics Company strongly recommends that electrofusion fittings be installed only

by persons that have received training from an authorized instructor, that have a strong

working knowledge of polyethylene and heat fusion, and have qualified electrofusion joints

through destructive testing. Persons responsible for the joining of polyethylene pipe by

fusion methods must qualify according to the requirement of the Title 49 Code of Federal

Regulations, Section 192.285.

The installer of the electrofusion fittings for pressure applications should have knowledge of

the intended application and is responsible for any fitting that is installed into a system that

is not suitable for electrofusion fittings. Central Plastics electrofusion fittings are designed

for use on pipe conforming to ASTM standard D2513 & F714 dimensions and with fittings

conforming to D3261. All pipe to which these fittings are installed should meet the dimen-

sional requirements of these standards.

Whether the installer is in a controlled environment or in the field making electrofusion

fitting joints, Central Plastics recommends that you have the following equipment:

1. PIPE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

Pipe Cutting Tools

Pipe Scraping Tools

Pipe Cleaning Material

Pipe re-rounding tools (on larger pipe sizes)

2. PIPE RESTRAINT EQUIPMENT

3. FUSION EQUIPMENT

Fusion Processor with correct leads and/or tips

Adequate power supply

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Pipe preparation and contamination are very important considerations in the

electrofusion process. Careful attention must be given to proper scraping

and cleaning procedures.

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