GF Central Plastics
Georg Fischer Central Plastics
39605 Independence, Shawnee, OK 74804
• Tel. (405) 273-6302 / (800) 654-3872,Fax (800) 733-5993
e-mail: GFCentral[email protected] • www.gfcp.com
GEORG FISCHER PIPING SYSTEMS
REVISION 5/2023
No-Blow Purge Point Tool
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Thank you for selecting Georg Fischer Central Plastics’ products. GFCP strives to
deliver the best technology and materials combined with rugged, durable
construction to provide a productive and reliable connection for your polyethylene
system.
To ensure this product lives up to all expectations, it is important to receive
proper training from an authorized instructor and to read and comply with this
instruction manual.
This manual is intended to provide a general introduction to the tools and steps
required for proper use of the product. GFCP assumes no liability in connection
with the data contained herein, nor assumes liability for the operation, safety, or
use of third party tools and equipment in conjunction with this system. All data is
accepted at the user’s risk.
GFCP strongly recommends that its products and fittings be installed only by
persons that have received training from an authorized instructor, that have a
strong working knowledge of polyethylene and heat fusion, and that have
demonstrated their understanding of these requirements by making fusion joints
that have been qualified by destructive testing. Persons responsible for the joining
of polyethylene pipe for regulated gas applications must qualify according to the
requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 192.285. Other
regulations may also apply depending on the application, local codes, and/or
jurisdictional oversight of state and local regulating agencies.
All rights reserved, in particular the rights of duplication and distribution as well as translation.
Duplication and reproduction in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or electronic) requires the
written permission of Georg Fischer Central Plastics, LLC.
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Table of Contents
Safety Notes and Warning Symbols...................................................................................................... 4
General Information ................................................................................................................................. 5
Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 7
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 11
Replacement/ Wear Items. ................................................................................................................... 13
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The technical data are not binding. They neither constitute expressly
warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Safety Notes and Warning Symbols
Safety notes are included in this manual where appropriate, however this manual does not
purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the
user of this manual to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate the potential for danger, injury, and/or
material damage, and to alert the user of important information related to the fusion process.
Symbols indicate that particular attention should be given and that an action is necessary.
Symbol Meaning
Attention! – Important Information! Possible danger, damage, or risk of injury.
Best Practice – This symbol is used to indicate an instruction that is
considered to be a “best practice”. This practice is highly recommended and
potentially vital to success.
Prohibited! – This symbol is used to indicate a practice, material, tool, or
action that is specifically prohibited in conjunction with instructions in this
manual.
Caution should be exercised when working with generators and other electrical power
sources.
Tools may have sharp edges. Use with care to avoid injury.
Tools should be in good working order and inspected before use for wear and/or damage.
Damaged or worn tools should not be used until repaired or replaced.
Static charge may be present. Follow all company grounding procedures and
precautions when working in a gaseous environment.
Follow company procedures for venting purged gases away from the worksite.
These instructions pertain solely to the operation of the subject product. These instructions
must be followed carefully. Observe all safety precautions prescribed by your company, the
pipeline owner, and those prescribed by equipment manufacturers whose equipment may be
used in conjunction with the subject product(s).
Failure to observe these procedures may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Each Operator must be properly trained in the use of this product or equipment prior to
conducting and performing the following steps in a live natural gas application.
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
General Information
This kit is designed to help the user purge the lines of air when using the
GFCP Purge Point fitting. The kit is provided with a ½” NPT port to allow the
user maximum exhaust through a user supplied valve. The valve allows
attachment to various user defined methods to vent air/gas safely away
from the point of work.
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Kit Contents
Purge Tool with New Style Buttress Threaded Cap
Yellow Old Style Stub Acme Threaded Cap
Grounding Rod with Strap and Clamp
Case with Foam
Kit Part Number: 360092031
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Operating Instructions
1. Before installing tool make sure the valve is closed, and the shaft has been turned
clockwise until it has reached the positive stop, and that the grounding strap has been
installed on the tool.
2. After Purge Point is successfully fused to the end of pipe remove cap and ensure that
plug is flush with end of part.
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
3. Position purge tool as shown below. Pull cap back to expose nose of tool and push tool
against purge point. Make certain that the male hex on the tool is mated with the hex plug
on the fitting.
4. While holding the tool against purge point slide the cap forward and begin turning
clockwise to screw the cap on to the fitting. Make sure to hold the purge tool in the
position shown until the cap is tight.
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
5. Before beginning the purge operation follow your company procedures regarding
grounding of tooling. At this point it is also assumed that the user supplied valve is
connected to a device to vent gas away from the work area.
While holding the body of the Purge Tool (with the valve closed) begin rotating the
handle counter clockwise until it reaches the positive stop.
Do not allow the Purge Tool Body to turn on the Purge Point when performing this
operation or the plug lead could be lost and make it possible to cross thread when
reinstalling.
6. Once the positive stop has been reached the user supplied valve can be opened to vent
air from line.
If a potential exists for any flammable gas to be expelled during the charging or purging
process, be certain to follow your employer’s safety requirements for the length and
composition of the purging hose or line that is connected to the purging valve.
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warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
7. Once air has been purged from line, close user supplied valve and while holding Purge
Tool Body from rotating, turn handle clockwise until the positive stop is reached. At this
point plug should be threaded into the purge point and fully returned to the original
starting position. Open user supplied valve to ensure the plug seal has been made before
removing tool from Purge Point fitting.
8. If seal wasn’t fully reached the plug fitting can be tightened additionally by loosening the
cap and rotating both the handle and the purge body simultaneously until seal has been
made.
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The technical data are not binding. They neither constitute expressly
warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Care and Maintenance
Tool must be kept clean and should be lubricated each day before use.
Screw the handle all the way out until positive stop is reached and then
return to starting position to lubricate the internal threads and shaft oring.
Changing Caps
The Purge Tool Kit contains a yellow cap that can be changed to work on
older generation Purge Points with Stub ACME threads.
1. Rotate Handle Counter Clockwise until wrench marks are visible in
nose of tool
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They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
2. Insert 3/4” Allen Wrench into nose of tool and rotate
counterclockwise to remove cap and nose piece.
3. Remove Cap from Nose Piece.
4. Replace with Yellow Cap making sure both O-Rings are in place.
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The technical data are not binding. They neither constitute expressly
warranted characteristics nor guaranteed properties nor a guaranteed durability.
They are subject to modification. Our General Terms of Sale apply.
Replacement/ Wear Items.
Item# Part# Description
1 360064436 Purge Point Cap PE4710 Buttress Thread
2 360064439 Purge Point Cap PE2406 Stub ACME Thread
3 360012315 #2-020 Oring
4 360004083 #2-116 Oring
5 360027699 #2-216 Oring
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