Watts Orion Thermal Socket Fusion Instrucciones De Instalación página 3

Step 6
Transfer the fitting socket measurement less
fused. Mark the pipe so the measurement will be seen when inserting the pipe into
the tool head.
Step 7
Push the fitting socket end onto the male tool head applying firm even pressure
as the socket interior softens and progresses onto the head. Then insert the pipe
end into the female tool head, taking care not to push the pipe in past the mark
made in the previous step. If the pipe is pushed past the mark, it can result in a
large obstructive bead forming in the bore of the joint. Keep both pipe and fitting
perfectly straight on the tool as they are heating: letting them sag downwards, or
pulling them slightly towards you will deform the connecting surfaces, which can
result in a poor fusion.
Step 8
Typical fusion times are shown in the chart below. These times should be used
as a guide only; the same site variables listed in Step 2 can affect fusion times
also. Pipe and fitting are ready to be removed from the tool once a bead
in diameter is visible all around the circumference of the pipe where it enters the
female head, and around the circumference of the socket mouth. Checking for
this bead while the components are heating will also indicate if they are being held
straight on the tool: if the bead is of uniform diameter all the way around, the com-
ponent is properly aligned on the tool. if there is a thicker and a thinner area on the
bead, the component is out of alignment and must be straightened. Push away
slightly from the thicker area of the bead toward the thinner area to realign.
Material 1-1/2"(38)
PP
PVDF
Step 9
When a uniform bead is visible on both components, pull them both straight back
from the tool with firm even pressure, then immediately push the pipe straight into
the fitting socket until the bead on the pipe meets the bead at the fitting socket
mouth. Do not twist the pipe into the socket; do not over-insert. As the pipe is
inserted, check to see that axial alignment is being maintained and adjust only
as necessary. The melted surfaces will begin to fuse within 5-7 seconds of being
Typical Thermal Socket Fusion Times in Seconds
2"(51)
20 25
25 30
⁄ " to the end of the pipe to be
1
16
Pipe Size
3"(76)
30
35
3
⁄ "-
1
32
4"(102) 6"(152)
35 45
45 55
⁄ "
1
16