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USER MANUAL

DRILLING MACHINE

FOR UNDER PRESSURE MAINS

MODEL

AcuDrill

Revision No. 4 - June 2016

Publication: MU-41-14E

Summary of Contents for AcuDrill

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL DRILLING MACHINE FOR UNDER PRESSURE MAINS MODEL AcuDrill Revision No 4 June 2016 Publication MU 41 14E...

Page 2: ...urope 2 Kvetna 685 Areal Salvia 736 61 Napajedla Czech Republic info stp fittings cz 420577913065 STP Acuster Baltics Bullu str 45 Riga LV1067 Latvia riga stpfittings lv 37167815281 STP Acuster South...

Page 3: ...ection 16 3 2 Pressureless drilling over CA R branch connections 17 3 2 1 Initial operations 17 3 2 2 Branch connection installation 17 3 2 3 Assembly of the drilling machine 17 3 2 4 Drilling the mai...

Page 4: ...5 8 Disassembly of the machine and accessories 30 3 5 9 Installation of the fitting internal plug 30 NEW 3 6 Drilling under pressure fittings for gas 3 Way Tees 1 32 3 6 1 Initial operations 32 3 6 2...

Page 5: ...a soft and regular operation system of the drill and hole saw over the pipe during drilling absorbing excessive feed that could lead to blocking of the hole saw allowing continuous drilling The set in...

Page 6: ...a 608 08223 Terrassa Barcelona SPAIN we declare under our sole responsibility that the AcuDrill drilling machine has been manufactured in compliance with the following specifications Directive Related...

Page 7: ...manufacturing defect at the time of its purchase and extends this guarantee for the period of TWO years 2 If the product proves defective during this period due to the materials or its assembly it wi...

Page 8: ...The AcuDrill drilling machine assembly is made of the following components Figure 1 1 Carrying case with die cut foam 2 Drilling machine 3 Dome adapter spanner 4 Ratchet wrench with revolving handle 5...

Page 9: ...echanism to optimize drilling power 4 CE identification plate Marking pursuant to Machinery Safety Directive 5 End travel mechanism Blocks the machine s end travel but allows a manual release through...

Page 10: ...ual 2 Arbor hole saw with drill for hole saws of 14 to 30 mm and arbor hole saws of 5 8 with drill for hole saws of 32 to 46 mm 2a Arbor hole saws without drill 2b Pilot drill of 6 35 mm diameter with...

Page 11: ...aw made of speed steel type M3 Sizes from 14 to 210 mm cutting depth of 35 mm Long series request information cutting depth of 48 mm Application standard pipelines made of ductile iron steel and asbes...

Page 12: ...tion installation The installation of the AcuStop R branch connection is performed placing the saddle and sealing gasket on the pipe Next fasten the clamp between the saddle and mains the hinge joints...

Page 13: ...ly tighten the machine body If necessary retighten using the dome adapter spanner included with the equipment 3 1 4 Pressure test Once the drilling machine set and accessories are installed on the sad...

Page 14: ...speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer C The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global SL C The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followe...

Page 15: ...gasket assembly is delivered flush with the upper face of the saddle and with the fastening bolt untightened Place the pivoting shaft of the spatula in the opening of the saddle use the small spatula...

Page 16: ...e Figure 12 Figure 12 Figure 13 3 1 8 Connecting the branch connection Make the proper connections at the threaded outlet of the saddle If necessary perform a pressure test on the new section Complete...

Page 17: ...kshaft adaptation elements if applicable 3 2 2 Branch connection installation The installation of the CA R branch connection is performed placing the saddle and gasket on the pipe Next fasten the clam...

Page 18: ...the saddle is not flat enough apply Teflon tape to the adapter thread to achieve tightness Manually tighten the machine body If necessary retighten using the dome adapter spanner included with the equ...

Page 19: ...direction to return to the previously recommended distance WARNING It is recommended to avoid excess feed especially in the pilot drill work phase given that the drill could break specially at low rev...

Page 20: ...ench manual drilling and electrical or pneumatic swivel gear with chuckshaft adaptation elements if applicable 3 3 2 Branch connection installation The installation of the CA R branch connection is pe...

Page 21: ...istance it will have to travel during drilling placing the retention mechanism in the most appropriate opening of the three located on the shaft See Figure 24 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 C Place the...

Page 22: ...turn Now begin drilling the mains by activating the chuckshaft using the ratchet wrench if drilling is manual or through the electrical or pneumatic swivel gear SWIVEL GEAR If an electrical actuation...

Page 23: ...hen take control with the ratchet wrench of the moving up of the chuckshaft due to the pipeline pressure refer to Figure 27 The chuckshaft will fully rise until the hole saw is positioned on the upper...

Page 24: ...if applicable 3 4 2 Branch connection installation Installation of the ACUFLEX branch connection is performed by placing the threaded outlet in the opening of the upper sector Next set the upper sect...

Page 25: ...of the saddle is not flat enough apply Teflon tape to the adapter thread to achieve tightness Manually tighten the machine body If necessary retighten using the dome adapter spanner included with the...

Page 26: ...pposite direction to return to the previously recommended distance WARNING It is recommended to avoid excess feed especially in the pilot drill work phase given that the drill could break specially at...

Page 27: ...able ratchet wrench 3 4 3 5 2 Fitting installation Install the steel fitting 3 way tee or TOR threaded O ring following the procedure established by the Gas Company It is recommended to remove the ext...

Page 28: ...screw it until the end travel mechanism is released Now assemble the AcuDrill drilling machine screwing it onto the sandwich valve installed over the fitting WARNING Manually tighten the machine body...

Page 29: ...le saw manufacturer C The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global SL C The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed Feed is achieved by making the machi...

Page 30: ...the venting valve to remove chip residues and depressurize 3 5 8 Disassembly of the machine and accessories Before disassembling the drilling machine check sandwich valve tightness opening the ventin...

Page 31: ...ench open end spanner etc to screw in the plug into its fitting location After several turns the torque resistance will dramatically increase indicating that the plug has completed its screwing travel...

Page 32: ...ng and hydraulic or pneumatic swivel gear with chuckshaft adaptation elements if applicable 3 6 2 Fitting installation Install the steel fitting following the procedure established by the Gas Company...

Page 33: ...8 C Place the body of the machine in its upper position unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released Now assemble the AcuDrill drilling machine screwing it onto the sandwich valve installed o...

Page 34: ...the feed is a 1 or 2 mm see Figure 40 when drilling with the pilot drill Once perforated with the drill remember that distance a will be increased by the internal driving pressure The feed limit is i...

Page 35: ...e Disassemble the dome adapter as well as the drilling machine using the spanner designed for this purpose 3 6 9 Installation of the fitting internal plug To remove the sandwich valve the 3 Way Tee in...

Page 36: ...ug and fitting are in contact turn the shaft as far as the end travel See Figure 53 C Move the shaft upwards pull up without turning C Disassembly the plug installation tool and the sandwich valve C F...

Page 37: ...g case The preventive maintenance for the equipment is minimal cleaning and lubricating the chuckshaft the spindle threads and machine dome is sufficient Monitor the cutting condition of the drill and...

Page 38: ...6 bar for water mains 5 bar for gas mains Operation Manual by means of a ratchet wrench provided with a revolving handle Optionally by means of an electric or pneumatic actuated swivel gear Total equi...

Page 39: ...USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE Edition June 2016 Revision No 4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 39 RESERVED FOR NOTES...

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