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Kleiss MCS60-38 System Manual v.15 May 2020
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1.0 General Safety Information:
NOTE:
Before using the Kleiss MCS60-38 System make certain you read the instruction manual completely and are
comfortable and familiar with the operation of the tools. If you have any questions, concerns or feel there is conflicting
information, please contact Mainline Control Systems (MCS) before proceeding at 844-FLO-STOP.
NOTE:
The purpose of the Kleiss MCS60-38 System is to tap and stop flow in natural gas lines sizes 3” through 8”
operating at a maximum of 60 psi. Review and follow your company safety procedures for operations involving tapping
and stopping live natural gas lines.
NOTE:
When operating the Kleiss MCS60-38 System on non-metallic pipe materials, please follow company procedures
for grounding equipment for discharge of any static electricity.
2.0 System Specifications:
2.1 General
2.1 General
A)
Pipe diameter between 3” and 8”
B) Pipe material of cast iron, polyethylene, steel or PVC
C) Maximum operating pressure of 60 psi
NOTE: Tools are designed and built with a safety factor to allow +10% (+6 psi) for operation on 60 psi MAOP
systems or in abnormal operating conditions.
D) Tool to fitting connection of 2-1/2” BSP threads
2.2 Tapping Tool and Completion Tool Kit Specifications
2.2 Tapping Tool and Completion Tool Kit Specifications
A)
Maximum operating pressure of 60 psi (see NOTE in 2.1C)
B) Cutters available
a) 2.2” (56.5 mm) cast iron and steel [Part #13200140]
b) 2.2” (56.5 mm) polyethylene and PVC [Part #1310080]
C) 1/4” (6.3 mm) pilot drill used for all materials [Part #14300060]
D) Air motor & compressor requirements
a) Connection to the air motor ~ 3/4” NPT
b) 90 psi measured at the inlet of the air motor during operation
c) Air volume through the motor should operate the air motor at 35 RPM’s load speed (cut) & 70-75 RPM’s free
speed (non-cut)
d) Refer to manufacturer air motor specifications guide
E) Oiler / separator required to be used to extend the life of the air motor
a) Use standard pneumatic oil in tool
F) Weights
a) Tapping tool with cutter ~ 23 lbs.
b) Completion tool without completion plug attached ~ 13 lbs.
c) Air motor ~ 11 lbs.
d) Shipping weight in case ~ 65 lbs.
G) Dimensions
a) Tapping tool height with cutter ~ 29”
b) Completion tool height ~ 17”
c) Storage case ~ 38” length x 18” width x 6” height
