Plasson EF Saddle User manual

Plasson EF Saddle for
Large Diameter Pipes
Installation Instructions
Global Presence - Local Commitment
Clean the pipe. Do not remove the saddle from
the bag.
Place the bag with the saddle on the pipe,
Mark the saddle boundaries on the pipe and
a short line adjacent to the terminal pin,
marking the centerline of the saddle..
Add lines on pipe inside the marked boundaries,
then, scrape pipe fully inside perimeter until the
lines are fully removed.
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Use only Plasson clamping tool for large saddles 280-710mm cat no. 4-4700-006

Installation Instructions
Clean saddle surface and scraped pipe with
appropriate PE Cleaner. Do not touch the surface
after it has been cleaned.
Locate the saddle on the scraped pipe
Select the appropriate tightening plate according
to the saddle type and size. Place on the saddle.
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Installation Instructions
Fit the jig ring over the spigot outlet. Shift the ratchet pulling device to its “loose”
position, and attach it to the hooks that extend
out of the tightening plate. Both pulling devices
should be placed at the same side of the pipe.
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Shift the ratchet pulling device to its “locked” position.
Tension Force Indicator - indication at no tension
Placed inside the spigot for sizes 125, 160 mm
Placed outside the spigot for sizes 90, 110 mm

Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The enclosed instructions should be regarded
as general procedures to serve as a reminder
for qualied Electrofusion welders. They are not
intended to replace training and qualication. If
you have not been certied as a qualied welder,
you should do so prior to welding this tting.
SAFETY
Follow carefully all the safety and operating
instructions provided by the tool, the drill and
the cup saw manufacturers.
Tighten the belt by shifting the lever until the
gap in the Tension Force Indicator (TFI) is closed.
Check that the saddle surface is in full contact
with the pipe.
Keep the belts tightened until the cooling time
has elapsed.
Loosen the belt by shifting the ratchet pulling
device to its “loose” position.
IMPORTANT: Take off the belts, tightening
plate and jig ring before making any connection
to the saddle outlet!
Drill the pipe by using appropriate drill and
cup-saw
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Tension Force Indicator - indication for full tension
Fuse the tting according to ElectroFusion
procedures.