Caldertech Squeeze 16 20 25 32 SDR 11 User manual

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Operating instructions and
specifications for
Squeeze Off Tool
Products by innovation not imitation
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Models covered by this manual:
Squeeze 16 20 2 32 SDR 11
Squeeze 16/32 40 0 63 SDR 11
Squeeze 20 2 32 40 0 63 SDR 11
Squeeze 20 2 32 40 0 63 90 SDR11/17
Squeeze 63 90 SDR11/17 110 SDR17 12 SDR17
Helping you make the right conne
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INDEX.
Specifications ............................................ 4
General description .................................... 5
Safety Precautions .................................... 6
Instructions for use .................................. 7
ertificate of conformity ............................. 9
ertificate of calibration ............................. 10
Warranty information………………………………11

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Specifications.
Materials: Mild Steel EN3A
Stainless Steel
Finish: Yellow and Silver zinc plated (Steel)
Powder coating
Dimensions:
Squeeze 16 20 25 32 SDR 11
(H x W x D) 210mm x 150mm x 55mm
Squeeze 20 25 32 40 50 63 SDR 11
(H x W x D) 275mm x 300mm x 60mm
Squeeze 55 63 75 90 SDR 11
(H x W x D) 350mm x 450mm x 75mm
Squeeze 20 25 32 40 50 63 SDR 11
(H x W x D) 210mm x 150mm x 55mm
Weight:
Squeeze 16 20 25 32 SDR 11 3.0Kg
Squeeze 16/32 40 50 63 SDR 11 4.5Kg
Squeeze 20 25 32 40 50 63 SDR 11 4.5Kg
Squeeze 55 63 75 90 SDR11/17 9Kg
Squeeze 63 90 SDR11/17 110 SDR17 125 SDR17 10.2Kg
Product ode:
Squeeze 16 20 25 32 SDR 11
Squeeze 16/32 40 50 63 SDR 11
Squeeze 20 25 32 40 50 63 SDR 11
Squeeze 55 63 75 90 SDR11/17
Squeeze 63 90 SDR11/17 110 SDR17 125 SDR17
This unit is design and manufactured to meet the requirements of
National Grid Gas Industry Standards GIS/PL2-7:2006 Part 7:
Squeeze-off tools and equipment.
aldervale Technology Ltd has a policy of continuous improvement
in product quality and design. aldervale Technology Ltd therefore

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reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any
time, without prior notice.
Important!
This manual outlines the operation of the electrofusion tooling.
This manual forms a part of the product to which it relates. It
should be kept for the life of the product. Any amendments issued
by aldervale Technology Ltd should be incorporated in the text.
The manual should be passed to any subsequent holder or user of
this product.
General description.
The tool has been designed to limit the flow in P.E. pipe from
16mm to 63mm (dependant on model) SDR11 & SDR17 pipe work
in accordance with Gas Industry Standard GIS/PL2-7:2006
Squeeze-off equipment.
Pipe is squeezed using a manually operated threaded ‘T-Bar’
actuator
The unit has rotating pre-sized limiting plates that are used to limit
the squeeze gap and prevent over compression.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the PE
pipe is suitable for squeeze off application if in doubt
contact the PE pipe manufacturer for confirmation

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Safety
Precautions
1. This tool is designed to be used in conjunction with best
practices as stated in Gas Industry Standard GIS/PL2-7:2006
Squeeze-off equipment.
2. It is imperative that all possible precautions are made to avoid
unexpected movement of the tool during use.
3. The tool should be used in pairs of 2 per side of the prospective
jointing area, spaced accordingly to avoid damage to the pipe, to
ensure adequate lock-off of material flow (see illustration (1)
below) using ‘best practice’ procedures (refer to local authority
recommendations & pipe manufacturer)
Repair Site
(1)(1)

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Instructions for use.
Fitting
1. heck Pipe Diameter and SDR ratio. Set both LIMIT PLATES
(See Illustration (2) below) to appropriate sizes on all 4
Squeeze-Off Units. The correct orientation is with the required
size pointing towards the BOTTOM BAR
2. Remove the BOTTOM BAR from the tools. Place the frames
over the pipe to be squeezed, and reposition the BOTTOM
BARS ensuring that the pipe is contained between the
SQUEEZE BAR and the BOTTOM BAR
3. Wind-down the ‘T-Bar’ until the LIMIT PLATES just come into
contact with the BOTTOM BAR (see illustration (2) below) The
pipe is now in a ‘squeezed off’ condition. Repeat for all units in
use
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TIGHTEN FURTHER OR DAMAGE TO
THE PIPE AND THE TOOL MAY OCCUR!
Removal
After repairing/working on pipe, relax the threaded ‘T-Bar’ on all
units gradually to allow pipe to recover and medium to flow. When
fully clear of pipe, remove BOTTOM BAR and remove tools from
pipe.
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(2)

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Maintenance
lean Threaded ‘T-Bar’ screw threads after use, and re-
grease/lubricate at regular intervals (after every use)
DO NOT allow dirt, mud or other abrasive material to enter the
screw thread! Always wipe-off debris BEFORE tightening/un-
tightening threaded ‘T-Bar’.
Failure to observe this may affect any warranty claims due to the
specific use of this tooling (does not affect statutory rights).

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
MACHINERY SUPPLIER: Caldervale Technology Limited
SUPPLIER’S ADDRESS: Bretfield Court,
Dewsbury,
WF12 9DB,
UK
Declares that the Machinery described below:
Make: CTL
Product: Maxifuse™ Mechanical Squeeze Tools S1 & similar
Type: 16 20 25 32 SDR 11, 16/32 40 50 63 SDR 11, 20 25 32 40 50 63 SDR 11,
55 63 75 90 SDR11/17 & 63 90 SDR11/17 110 SDR17 125 SDR17
Reference No: 02-31-001, 02-31-004, 02-31-202, 02-31-401 & 02-31-801
Conforms to the following Directives:
98/37/EC Machinery (Safety) Regulations (as amended)
Meets the following standards:
Safety of Machinery
BS EN 12100: 2003, BS EN 982: 1996
Gas Industry Standard
GIS/PL2-7 Squeeze-off tools and equipment
Complies with, or is designed and constructed so far as is possible to comply with the relevant essential health
and safety requirements, taking into account the state of the art.
Modifications to the equipment without prior approval by the undersigned will render this Declaration null
& void
For and on behalf of the Manufacturer:
Signature: G L Lilley
Gordon Lilley – Managing Director (CE Responsible Person)
Signed at: ……………………………………….. On: ……………………………. (Date)
Signature of this Declaration of Conformity authorises the manufacturer or his authorised representative in the
community to affix the CE Mark to the equipment

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Certificate of calibration.
•This product has been inspected and tested in accordance with the
ISO9001 quality control systems and procedures in place at aldervale
Technology Ltd, Dewsbury.
• This product has no calibration period, periodic, safety inspections
should be carried out by the operator if in any doubt please contact the
manufacturer for further information
Decommissioning & Disposal Instructions
These give the instructions for decommissioning and disposal of the equipment and
confirm how it is to be taken out of service safely, in respect of the Essential
Health and Safety Requirements.
•If a Maxifuse™ squeeze tool inclusive of the size ranges 16–125mm
has reached the end of its useful working life and cannot be
refurbished it must be disposed of through a licensed scrap or waste
disposal facility. Alternatively, a reverse engineering company could
be used to strip the equipment for recycling purposes.
•Disposal is the responsibility of the ustomer this can also be
achieved by returning the product back to the manufacturer

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Warranty Information.
1. Extent of Warranty.
(a) Subject to clauses 2 and 3, aldervale Technology Ltd warrants to the
end-user customer that its products will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship, for six months after the date of purchase
by the end-user customer, subject to providing proof of purchase.
(b) If aldervale Technology Ltd receives, during the warranty period,
notice of a defect in product which is covered by this warranty,
aldervale Technology Ltd shall either repair or replace the product, at
its option. Any replacement product may be either new or like-new,
provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product
being replaced.
(c) All warranty work will be carried out by aldervale Technology Ltd
unless otherwise agreed. On-site warranty and repair or replacement
services are available from authorised aldervale Technology Ltd
service facilities world-wide.
(d) ustomers shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to
aldervale Technology Ltd for warranty service, and aldervale
Technology Ltd will charge for return of the products back to the
customer.
(e) This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The
customer may also have other rights which vary from country to
country in the world.
2. Pre-conditions for Warranty Application.
aldervale Technology Ltd’ warranty covers only those defects
which arise as a result of normal use of the product, and this
warranty shall only apply in the following circumstances:
(a) All the instructions contained in the operating manual have been
complied with;
(b) None of the following apply:
(i) Improper or inadequate maintenance;
(ii) Physical abuse;
(iii) Unauthorised modification, misuse or any use not in accordance
with the operating manual and good industry practice;
(iv) Operation outside the products specifications;
(v) Improper site preparation or maintenance; and
(vi) Faulty pipe.

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3. Limitations of Warranty.
(a) aldervale Technology Ltd does not warrant the operation of any
product to be uninterrupted or error free.
(b) aldervale Technology Ltd makes no other warranty of any kind,
whether express or implied, with respect to its products. aldervale
Technology Ltd specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose.
(c) To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the law
of the locality where the customer uses the product, this warranty
statement shall be deemed modified by the minimum necessary to be
consistent with such local law.
(d) To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this
warranty statement are the customer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
(e) This tool has been designed for the range of pipes available at the time
of its design and development. aldervale Technology Ltd can accept
NO liability for the units ability or otherwise to work with new or
different pipes that subsequently appear in the market place.

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Please complete this information and keep it safely with
your proof of purchase receipt. You will require it for any
warranty claim.
Where purchased ..............................................................
Date of purchase ..............................................................
Name & address ..............................................................
of purchaser ..............................................................
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Type of tool ..............................................................
Serial number ..............................................................

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For Service and repair please contact:
Caldervale Technology Ltd
Bretfield ourt
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF12 9DB
United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
http://www.caldertech.com
© 2007 Revision G