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 fit 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 specifications for the Jameson Insertion Tee. Installation of the
Jameson Insertion Tee should be done by qualified 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 field installation should be done only by properly
trained operators who have been certified 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 qualified in
accordance with DOT CFR Title 49 Section 192.283.
Operators should study this manual and become familiar with all procedures prior to field 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 field 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 final 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).
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