E.H. Wachs 08-051-MAN, User Manual

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Subsea Wire Saw User’s Manual
32 Part No. 08-051-MAN, Rev. 1-0709 E.H. Wachs
Figure 3-12. Push the feed speed knob down to
2.5 gpm.
The larger the pipe size, the
longer it will take to feed the
cutting wire close to the pipe.
This is because smaller pipes
fit closer between the mount-
ing shoes.
3.
Visually monitor the position of the cutting wire as the
bow feeds toward the pipe. When the wire is within
1/4” of the pipe surface, pull the feed flow lever up to
turn off the feed drive.
4.
Push the cutting drive flow lever down to open the
cutting drive circuit.
Figure 3-13. Push the cutting flow lever down to sup-
ply power to the cutting drive.
NOTE