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 Currahee Cutter User Manual  |   CK902

CUES Inc.

Currahee Cutter User Manual  |  CK902     

   

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EQUIPMENT  OVERVIEW,  CONTROLS  &  SETTINGS    

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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE CUTTER SYSTEM (not shown):

A. 

Downhole Equipment 

 

(1) Top Manhole Roller Assembly

 

(1) Invert Roller Assembly

 

(1) Set of Downhole Poles (6 each)

B. 

Air Compressor System

The air compressor system should consist of an air compressor capable of delivering a minimum of 120 
psi at 75 cfm. The air compressor can be optioned as an on-board system or can consist of a tow-behind 
unit.

C. 

Safety and Manhole Entry Gear

Proper safety and manhole entry gear that meets all applicable safety regulations and the user’s confined 
space entry permit should always be available at the job site.

D. 

Exhaust Blower, 8500 cfm (Optional)

The blower will not only aid in venting the line of potential gases and odors, but will greatly aid in preventing 
the accumulation of waste and debris on the camera lens. This will improve the operator’s view of the 
cut and reduce the downtime required to clean the camera.
 

F. 

Air/Water Supply System 

The supply systems for both air and water consist of high-

quality, dual bonded hoses with a ¾” hose for air and a ¼” 

hose for water.  An inline regulator/dryer/oiler provides 

conditioned air for the cutter.  A high-pressure water pump 

and supply tank provides water for the cleaning nozzle.  

A heavy duty reel with level-wind and free-wheel clutch 

holds the hose.  Quick disconnect fittings on the ends of 

the hoses allow quick attachment to the cutter.

G. 

Interchangeable Air Motors 

The Currahee Cutter is provided with multiple sizes of air 

motors with a standard 3/8-24 thread (Contact CUES 

Sales for additional optional cutting heads).

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Summary of Contents for CURRAHEE

Page 1: ...CURRAHEE CUTTER OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL P N CK902 Revision Original Lateral Reinstatement Cutter CUES...

Page 2: ...on 2 CHAPTER 3 Equipment Overview Controls Settings Components 4 Mobile Cutter Body 4 Standard Camera Assembly 4 10 Gamepad 4 6 K2 Power Control Unit PCU 4 12 Air Water Power Control Unit PCU 4 16 Air...

Page 3: ...ahee Cutter 27 Miscellaneous Warranty Information 28 Safety Precautions Equipment 29 CUES Material Return Policy 30 CUES Parts Service 32 Record of Revisions 33 CHAPTER 5 Currahee Cutter Operation Mai...

Page 4: ...ocument or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the products or the information contained in this document Specifications may change without notice All rights are reserved...

Page 5: ...ts continued performance and productivity The CUES Currahee Cutter is designed to Operate as one component of a multi conductor inspection system Operate on up to 1500 feet of multi conductor cable Op...

Page 6: ...egrated safety features are built into the Air Water PCU while cutting controls live video and other data such as motor speeds and distance information are provided via the K2 and its gamepad Gamepad...

Page 7: ...www cuesinc com salesinfo cuesinc com CUES Inc Currahee Cutter User Manual CK902 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2...

Page 8: ...ngcamerapansandtiltswiththecuttinghead for observation and inspection of laterals being reinstated Thiscamerahasmanualfocustoaccommodatevaryingpipe sizes The forward facing camera allows forward viewi...

Page 9: ...xhaust Blower 8500 cfm Optional Theblowerwillnotonlyaidinventingthelineofpotentialgasesandodors butwillgreatlyaidinpreventing the accumulation of waste and debris on the camera lens This will improve...

Page 10: ...he CUES website NOTE Once familiar with the system a standard K2 wireless gamepad can be used A Cutter Operations 1 Selecting the Operating Mode 2 Controlling the Cutter Motors 3 Adjusting the Motor S...

Page 11: ...portional to how far the joystick is moved In Cutting Mode all three motor speeds are fixed but adjustable refer to the next section Move the right joystick forward and backward to drive the entire mo...

Page 12: ...Motor Speeds Hold down UP DN and press either or on the directional pad to increase or decrease the UP DOWN motor speed Hold down CCW CW and press either or on the directional pad to increase or decr...

Page 13: ...activated unless they are first enabled on the Air Water PCU NOTE Due to residual pressure in the 500 combination air and water line there will be a delay of approximately 15 seconds for the air and...

Page 14: ...ions are used to control the cameras 1 Selecting the Camera View Press VIEW to toggle the video image back and forth between the cutter cameras 2 Moving the Camera Head Hold down PAN and press either...

Page 15: ...or on the directional pad to adjust the cutting camera s focal point nearer or farther 4 Adjusting the Lights Hold down LIGHTS and press either or on the directional pad to raise or lower the flood l...

Page 16: ...l controls are managed within the K2 menu system This section focuses on those thatarerelatedtotheCurraheeCutter ForadditionalinformationaboutotherK2settingsandfunctions please refer to the K2 User Ma...

Page 17: ...ly This front section contains two cameras one adjustable aimed backward toward the cutting head and one fixed aimed forward down the pipe Currahee F F Cutter Select this option when using the Currahe...

Page 18: ...ERCENT 58 SWAP JOYSTICKS NO MPT uPT CAW RECONNECT msec 5000 INCLINE THRU PRESSURE NO UP DOWN to set normal reverse polarity CUTTING DRIVING Select the polarity of the joystick movements independently...

Page 19: ...itled over the video image The K2 also includes hotkey control over this setting allowing it to be changed without having to navigate to the Run Time Display Setup menu screen Press F11 on the K2 s ke...

Page 20: ...regardless of the device controlling them K2 PCU Kangaroo Controller or otherwise Press the pushbutton to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED If the air and or water supplies are ON when the pushbutt...

Page 21: ...hing AIR AND WATER LED INDICATORS CURRAHEE MODE LED INDICATOR Currahee Mode is OFF Currahee Mode is ON CurraheeModeisOFF nocommunicationwiththeK2PCU NOTE thismaybe caused by a disconnected serial cabl...

Page 22: ...ng as required for size of pipe being reinstated as shown in Figure 3 Use anti seize thread lubricant and torque screws to 7 ft lbs Dual camera assembly can be rotated up for ease of access Attach the...

Page 23: ...ser Manual CK902 19 SYSTEM SETUP INSTALLATION 4 a Attach the wheels as required for the size of pipe to be reinstated b Suggested wheel sizes are as shown on the Currahee Cutter Quick Card P N CK901 c...

Page 24: ...houlder screw and spring washer Secure using blue thread locker d Connect camera cable to cutter connector making sure to align orientation features e Suggested orientations of cutting camera for diff...

Page 25: ...Dual camera assembly can be rotated up for ease of access d Attach air hose from Cutter to air motor housing NOTE Air hose can be detached from air motor housing when rotating camera assembly up to p...

Page 26: ...of the air motor housing c Prior to installation apply a couple drops of air motor oil to upper bearing lower bearing and on vanes through holes in air motor d Use anti seize thread lubricant on air...

Page 27: ...TUP INSTALLATION 4 a Attach the multi conductor cable to the rear of the Cutter 6 a Attach the strain relief cable located on the rear of the Cutter to the clam shell on the multi conductor cable NOTE...

Page 28: ...e K2 Power Control Unit PCU section for setup instructions 3 Use the gamepad to switch between the 2 cameras to verify proper video While set to the cutting camera pan the camera to verify operation a...

Page 29: ...e that the cutting bit is lined up with the lateral 8 Activate the air motor 9 Use the gamepad to move the cutting bit to reinstate the lateral 10 The camera lens can be cleaned by rotating the air mo...

Page 30: ...oftheairmotorhousingandoperatetheair motor for a few seconds to disperse the oil 2 Toensuresafehandling disconnecttheTVcableandairhose andthenremovethecutting bit from the air motor 3 Removedebrisfrom...

Page 31: ...s Guide on the CUES website for more information Air Motors An instruction sheet is included with each air motor rebuild kit Contact CUES Customer Service for any questions regarding a rebuild Cutter...

Page 32: ...parts thereof which have a been repaired or altered by anyone other than CUES without CUES written consent b been subject to misuse abuse neg ligence accident or damage c not been installed or operate...

Page 33: ...tions must always be taken when operating electronic equipment Exposed wires damaged equipment or improper operation can lead to a dangerous situation Please take a few minutes and read this entire ma...

Page 34: ...uring shipping 9 Freight on the material returned is to be prepaid by the customer Depending on the warranty determination CUES at its option may credit freight charges both ways 10 The parts must be...

Page 35: ...must be individually protected from each other original packaging would be best and appropriate packing material must be used to prevent against damage during shipping Note If parts are not well prot...

Page 36: ...ing location For authorized dealer locations log onto our website at www cuesinc com Parts can be ordered via phone or facsimile For operating hours contact information and locations log onto our webs...

Page 37: ...hardware are made atCUES necessaryinformationinthemanualwillberevisedtoreflectthosechanges Thelatestchange level and the rationale for any change s will be explained in tabular format on this page to...

Page 38: ...ftware For over 50 years CUES has provided innovative pipeline inspection technology and solutions to enable accurate condition assessment and proactive maintenance programs for buried infrastructure...

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