Jameson 16-14-600-GL Use and care manual

OPERATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Part Number: 16-14-600-GL
General Information
The Live Tracer is used to trace the
path of live non-metallic gas mains.
The kit utilizes a traceable ber-
glass rodder and a stufng box to
enable tracing while maintaining
no blow by.
Use with custom insertion tap tee
for entry into gas mains. Use any
transmitter and receiver to trace
gas main from above ground.
Jacket Core Wire
1/4” OD Rod
DISCLAIMER
The foregoing instructions are provided by Jameson LLC to give guidance regarding the use of its gas line tracer products.
Jameson LLC cannot be responsible for any use of its products that does not comply with these instructions. However, you
are also cautioned to comply with all instructions, regulations and requirements provide by the owner of the property and of
the gas line, whether a utility company, governmental body or otherwise. You must also conform to and comply with all of
your employer’s requirements. To the extent of any questions or any conicts between instructions from Jameson and from
anyone else, please consult your supervisor as to the proper course of action.
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Electrofusion Insertion
Tapping Tee
(Sold Separately)
Patent Pending

Traceable Fiberglass Rodder - Unit has 1/4” diameter rod with permanent
5/16” diameter end ferrule, Rod has copper trace wire embedded in berglass
core and is coated with polypropylene jacket for safety and durability.
Accessory Kit - Canvas Storage Bag, Grounding Cable, 3 Screws,
11 O-Rings, Rod Lubricant, Hex Key Driver, Adhesive, Replacement
End Ferrule, Spring Leader
Stufng Box - Designed with custom o-ring to provide seal when
rod is inserted into pressurized lines for use up to 100 psi. Includes
4” pipe nipple with 1” NPT thread.
NOTICE
The components of the Live Tracer system are
specically designed to work exclusively with
each other.
The use of these components individually or in
combination with other non-Jameson tools or
accessories is not recommended and will not
guarantee the safety or effectiveness of the
system.
Required tools not included in this kit:
Gas leak detector / soap solution
Transmitter and Receiver for locating
Wrenches, channel locks
Various pipe ttings (may be required to adapt 1” NPT to your specic tting)
Teon tape / pipe dope
Grease gun with 1/4” button tting
Read and understand these operating and safety
instructions before using or servicing this equip-
ment.
Failure to follow instructions could result in an
accident causing serious injury. Do not allow chil-
dren or untrained personnel to use this equipment.
Follow your company installation procedures.
Specic parts and accessories
may vary according to your
company procedures.
Part Number
16-14-600-GL
Sold Separately
Electrofusion Insertion
Tapping Tee
Live Tracer Kit
Live Tracer Accessories - Sold Separately
16-2-TEE Electrofusion Tapping Tee for 2” Gas Main (4.7 mm resistor terminals)
15-WIPE Lubricating Wipes - Feeding Rod into Stufng Box
16-AWIPE Large Alcohol Wipes, 60 ct. - Clean Pipe for Electrofusion
16-169 Spring Leader
16-168 Flexible Sonde Adapter - Attaches Sonde to Rod
16-170 O-Ring Replacements, 10 ct.
16-SB Stufng Box, Three Screws, Six O-Rings
16-HVTAP HV Tap Tool
16-CW HVTT Cap Wrench
16-EFC-1 1” IPS Electrofusion Coupling (4.7 mm resistor terminals)
16-1HSCR Hand Scraper - Prepare Pipe for Electrofusion
16-RSCR 2” IPS Rotary Scraper - Prepare Pipe for Electrofusion
16-1PSCR 1” Poly Peeler - Prepare 1” Pipe (PUP)
16-TC HVTT Test Cap
16-TCG HVTT Test Cap with Gauge
16-HVTTR HVTT Tool Ratchet Handle
16-PROC Processor
16-PUP-12 PUP Extension Valve Assembly (12” Lead)
16-FLEX Flex Riser Valve Assembly
16-146 End Ferrule Replacement Kit
16-B7105 1” X 24” IPS, PE4710 Bronze Male Thread Transition
16-B7110 1” X 24” CTS, PE4710 Bronze Male Thread Transition
16-45ELB 45º Elbow, 1” IPS

1.Clean joining surface of pipe with clean cloth to remove dirt or
contaminates.
2. Center Insertion Tee (while still in bag) on fusion area of pipe
and mark pipe with permanent marker.
3. Utilizing scraping tool, scrape entire pipe surface required for
Insertion Tee Saddle to remove oxidation until virgin material is
exposed. We recommend (not required) wiping fusion area of
pipe with clean lint free 96% isopropyl alcohol wipe.
4. Do not touch fusion zone of pipe or Insertion Tee prior to fusion.
5. Position Insertion Tee on scraped surface utilizing premarked
area for proper alignment.
6. Remove Insertion Tee from bag and attach to main by utilizing
plastic undercarriage. It is imperative for a tight t between Inser-
tion Tee and Polyethylene main. Utilizing hand tool only tighten
installation hardware until saddle of Insertion Tee comes into tight
contact with main, yielding no movement. Assure proper tight-
ness has been achieved by grabbing the outlet of the insertion
tee verifying there is no movement of saddle on the main. (Pipe
ovality may create a gap between fusion mat and pipe. If this
occurs, remove Insertion Tee from main, re-round pipe prior to
installation).
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WARNING
TIGHTEN INSERTION TEE BOLTS WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. USE OF PNEUMATIC OR AIR TOOLS IS STRICTLY
PROHIBITED AND OVERTIGHTENING CAN CAUSE NUT TO SEPARATE FROM FLANGE.
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The information contained herein is technical data and specications for the Jameson Insertion Tee. Installation of the
Jameson Insertion Tee should be done by qualied operating personnel only.
This publication was written to assist in the training of personnel in the appropriate procedures and operating tech-
niques for joining polyethylene pipe with the Jameson Insertion Tee. This manual is designed as a training and instal-
lation guide and should be used solely for this purpose. Permanent eld installation should be done only by properly
trained operators who have been certied in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Transportation.
The recommended joining procedures for the Jameson Insertion Tee detailed in this manual have been qualied in
accordance with DOT CFR Title 49 Section 192.283.
Operators should study this manual and become familiar with all procedures prior to eld operations of the Jameson
Insertion Tee.
Technical data and procedures contained herein are based upon documented testing performed by the Quality Con-
trol Department, but operator should not rely upon it completely due to variations in eld conditions. These guidelines
are given and accepted at operator’s risk. Jameson makes no guarantee of fusion results and assumes no liability in
connection with its published guidelines. The integrity of the polyethylene piping system is the nal responsibility of the
operator.
This publication is a training and installation manual only and
is not a recommendation to infringe on any patents.
7. A Universal Electrofusion processor should be connected to an adequate power source (Minimum 5 KW generator,
30 Amp Circuit. Do not utilize 20 Amp plug or extension cord).
NOTE: If utilizing generator, warm generator up before plugging in processor (auto throttle should be in off position).
Installation of Insertion Tee (Sold Separately)

10. Utilizing center line mark on coupling (while still
in bag) mark the stab depth.
11. Scrape fusion area to stab depth.
12. Repeat process marking stab depth on
Transition Fitting or Pipe Pup.
13. Fuse coupling on transition or pipe pup.
14. Screw ball valve on to extension. Make sure
valve is in “closed” position.
15. Remove Insertion Tee Cap and Install Test Cap
to test saddle fusion and EF coupling fusion.
16. Remove Test Cap from Insertion Tee and
attach tapping tool to cutter with threaded adapter
on tapping tool shaft. It may be necessary to back
out cutter rst to enable attachment of threaded
adapter.
Advance cutter with tapping tool until the stop is
engaged completing hot tap. Back out cutter with
tapping tool and seal against top of tapping tee
body. This ensures cutter does not restrict ow of
gas in tee outlet or rod insertion.
Installation of Insertion Tee (continued)
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8. Make sure to check Insertion Tee fusion time and cooling time
with reading on processor. If readings match, start fusion. If not,
refer to instruction manual furnished by manufacturer of processor.
9. After fusion is complete, Clamping Device should remain in place
during the recommended cooling time. Plastic undercarriage may
remain on pipe after fusion or may be removed after recommended
Total Cooling Time. Do not continue until Total Cooling Time has
elapsed.
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Rod
Stufng
Box Cap
O-ring
1/4”
Grease
Fitting
Stufng
Box Body
End
Ferrule
Spring
Leader
Accessory
Screws
Live Tracer Operation
Before Each Use:
Inspect O-ring for any sign of tearing, cracking or pitting. Replace if damaged BEFORE EVERY USE. Jameson O-rings
are custom designed. Only Jameson-provided O-rings will guarantee proper safety and effectiveness.
Inspect rod for damage. If rod surface is broken, replace rod. A scratched rod could cause leaking when scratch passes
through Stufng Box O-ring. Portions of rod can be cut away and new end tting attached if it is not necessary to replace
entire rod.
Follow your company safety procedures at all times. These instructions shall not take the precedence over any safety
procedures established by your company.
1. Access PE gas pipe to be traced. Install electrofusion Tap Tee to pipe. Follow all installation and safety procedures
provided with your equipment and those established by your company.
Install Rod into Stufng Box
2. Remove cap of Stufng Box by removing the 3 screws.
3. INSPECT O-RING. If it shows any sign of tearing, cracking or pitting, replace with
new O-ring.
4. Pay out rod approximately 15 feet.
5. Remove spring accessory then install rod end through Stufng Box cap as shown.
6. Lubricate end ferrule, rod and inside O-ring with lubricated wipes provided. Install
O-ring over rod.
7. Insert rod end into Stufng Box body.
8. Attach Spring Leader Accessory to end ferrule of rod.
9. Install Stufng Box cap with 3 screws provided. Snugly secure all screws to
ensure proper O-ring seal.
10. Attach Stufng Box to angled access port of Tap Tee. Follow your company’s
procedures for attaching to access port.
11. Open valve and check for gas leaks following your company procedures. If Stufng
Box is leaking, inspect O-rings and rod for damage. Replace as necessary.
12. Mark rod with permanent marking pen 6” from Stufng Box to monitor retracting
of rod.
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Live Tracer Operation
Insert Rod for Tracing
13. Push rod into Tap Tee while holding a lubricated wipe against rod to continuously lubricate rod.
Lack of lubrication can result in excessive push force on rod and could cause breakage. Adjust
drag brake on rodder to allow controlled payout rate of rod. Reel should only spin when rod is ac-
tively being pushed into pipe. Reel must spin while paying out or risk tangling and damage to rod.
14. FIBERGLASS ROD IS FRAGILE. When pushing rod, keep hands within 1 foot of stufng box
to avoid kinking rod. Do not attempt to force rod past obstructions. Do not repeatedly pull rod back
and re-insert with a ramming motion. Do not allow rod to buckle at entry of Stufng Box under
excessive force as this can result in rod breakage.
15. When insertion is nearly complete, allow 2-3 coils of rod to remain on spool to prevent slippage
and potential rod damage.
Tracing the Rod
16. Attach transmitter cable red clip to end tting at opposite end of rod attached to reel. Follow manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for proper set-up of transmitter.
17. It is recommended to install ground spike at a 90 degree angle to anticipated rod path. If you have a 1W trans-
mitter, use highest frequency available. If your transmitter is greater than 1W, use highest frequency below 45kHz.
Follow proper locating practices established by your company or your locating equipment manufacturer.
Removing the Rod
18. When tracing is complete, pull rod back through Tap Tee and reinstall onto rod spool. Adjust drag brake to apply
light tension on reel. Manually push rod into reel. DO NOT manually spin reel to take up rod. Reel should spin only
while actively pushing rod into reel. The rod should always lie rmly along inner edges of reel. A second person may
be required to manage this task.
19. A grease tting is available on Stufng Box for lubrication when removing rod. Use a standard ¼” grease gun and
company approved synthetic non-petroleum grease to lubricate rod. If this is not available, periodically reinsert the rod
a few inches while using lubricating wipe and then continue removing.
20. When black mark on rod end is visible, stop removing the rod. Do not pull rod end past the O-ring as this will dam-
age the O-ring.
21. Close valve.
22. Remove the Stufng Box. Disassemble Stufng Box from rod end.
23. Reinstall Stufng Box cap for storage.
24. Use squeeze tool to crimp 1” PE access pipe. Cap pipe per company procedures.
NOTE:The Jameson traceable rodder has a copper wire that can be inserted underground.
Jameson cannot guarantee successful tracing for every make and model transmitter under all
soil and moisture conditions. If tracing is unsuccessful, try increasing depth of ground spike or
wetting area around ground spike.
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ATTACHING NEW END FERRULE
1. Cut away damaged section(s) of rod with a ne-tooth hacksaw, cable cutter or sharp knife. With pipe cutter and/or sharp
knife, strip red protective jacket back from berglass core approximately 5/8”. Do not cut berglass core when stripping
jacket. Do not crush berglass core.
2. Copper wire is embedded in outer surface of berglass core. Use knife to pick loose end of copper wire from berglass
core. Peel wire away from berglass core with needle nose pliers.
3. Use knife to carefully scrape away enamel coating on outer surface
of wire. Re-seat wire into berglass core, allowing it to remain free from
surface of berglass core. This will enable contact with inside of new end
ferrule.
4. Attempt a test t of replacement end ferrule over exposed berglass
core. It should be rm and snug with little or no play to assure wire con-
tacts inside of ferrule. If too loose, cut away rod end and repeat Steps
1-4.
5. Once proper t is established, install end ferrule without adhesive and
check for continuity of the internal copper wire using a digital multimeter.
Touch a probe to end ferrule at each end of coiled rod. Any resistance
reading (generally between 2-12 ohms) indicates proper continuity.
6. Remove end ferrule. Clean rod end and end ferrule with cleaning
solvent or alcohol to remove debris and glass bers. Allow solvent to
completely evaporate. Step 6 is extremely important.
7. Mix and apply adhesive to entire surface of berglass core and wire.
Insert rod into end ferrule as far as possible, enclosing end of red jacket in
counterbore of ferrule. Wipe away excess adhesive.
8. Check rod again for continuity using digital multimeter. The adhesive
remains workable for 20 minutes. If no continuity, remove ferrule, clean off
adhesive and repeat steps 1-7.
Note: Repaired rod should be allowed to cure 24 hours prior to use.
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End Ferrule Repair
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Red Jacket
Fiberglass Core
Fold Wire Back
Along Flat Portion
5/8”
Red Jacket
Fiberglass Core
Copper Wire
5/8”
5/8”
Warning
Read manufacturer’s instructions before using adhesive. In case of eye contact, ush
with water and seek medical attention If skin contact occurs, apply solvent (such as nail
polish remover) to area and gently remove adhesive. Wash solvent off with water. Sol-
vents should not be used in case of contact with eyes or open wounds. Always wear safety
goggles (ANSI Std. Z87.1) and gloves when working with adhesive and/or unprotected
berglass rod.

LT_MO8
Example for fabricating permanent
installation for re-location of gas
main through insertion tee.
Alternate conguration for vertical insertion of rod:
Insertion Tee with 45º Elbow
(16-HVTTR required for tapping this conguration)
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FUSION TIME COOLING TIME
T O T A L
COOLING TIME
Minimum
KVA
Minimum
Generator
Breaker
Seconds Minutes Minutes
In clamp position * and
prior to movement
Prior to pressure taps
and backlling
1” CTS Coupling * 45 10 20 1.0 10
1” IPS Coupling* 50 10 20 1.0 10
2” Insertion Tee 90 10 25 1.0 10
* Clamping required on couplings
Warranty
Jameson products carry a warranty against any defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment
unless failure is due to misuse or improper application.
Jameson shall in no event be responsible or liable for modications, alterations, misapplications or repairs made to its products by
purchaser or others.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product and does not include reimbursement for shipping or other expenses
incurred. Jameson disclaims any other express or implied warranty.