Basic welding tool

1. IMPORTANT! Use only aquatherm recommended tools and welding devices. They are designed with the proper temperatures and dimensions for working with aquatherm products.

2. Loosely assemble the cold welding tools by hand. Do not fully tighten the welding heads until the iron has reached its operating temperature.

3. Before fusing a distribution block, in which two connections are fused simultaneously, the welding tools have to be placed into the respective holes as shown.

4. All welding tools must be free from impurities. Make sure they are clean before assembling. If necessary, clean the welding tools with a coarse, non-fibrous tissue and with rubbing alcohol.

5. Place the welding heads on the welding device so that there is full surface contact between the welding head and the heating plate. Welding heads over 1 1/4" (40 mm) must always be fitted to the rear position of the heating plate.

Electric supply

Make sure that the electrical supply used is fully compatible with the welding iron being used. Improper use of any electrical devise can cause harm to both the tool and the operator. Make sure any extension cords used are compatible with the power input of the welding devices. Note that fluctuations in the power supply can cause the tool to go through longer heating cycles.

6. Plug in the welding device. Depending on the ambient temperature, it will take 10-30 minutes to heat up the heating plate.

Heating phase

7. During the heating phase, tighten the welding heads carefully with the hex wrench.

Take care that the heads completely contact the heating plate. Never use pliers or any other unsuitable tools, as this will damage the coating of the welding tools.

8. The temperature of 500 °F (260 °C) is required for welding with the aquatherm greenpipe system. The temperature of the welding device must be checked before starting the welding process. This can be done with a fast-indicating surface thermometer (see Fusion part B, item 2).

Important: If the pipe or the air around it is below 40 °F (5 °C) remember that heating times are increased by 50%. Remember to take greater care with the pipe as it can become brittle in cold temperatures. Using power cutters on cold pipe can cause cracking and is not recommended. Use standard ratchet or wheel cutters instead. Never pre-heat the pipe beyond 100 °F (38 °C).