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Picture 4 – Installation of the Wing Nut
5.3
Remove the Clamp from the (Figure 3 Item 3) from the torch Carrier Assembly (Fig. 3, Item B).
5.4
Place the Torch Carrier Assembly (Figure 3 item B) on the Torch Arm (Figure 3 item A) with hole for Torch of the Torch
Clamp (Figure 3 Item 2) nearest the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3).
NOTE: For the squarest cut place the torch as close to the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) as possible
5.5
Reinsert Thumbscrew (Figure 3 Item 6) through the hole in the base of the clamp base (Figure 3 item 1) and thread it
into the Clamp (Figure 3 item 3) securing the Torch Carrier Assembly to the Torch Arm.
5.6
The Torch Clamp Base (Fig. 3 Item 1) is marked 0, 60, and 90. Use “0” Position for square cuts (no bevel). Positions 60
and 90 make the appropriate bevel to produce a “V” Groove of 60 and 90 degrees respectively when the two pipe
ends are butted together.
5.7
Select the correct Cutting tip for the wall thickness and fuel gas per the torch manufactures instructions.
5.8
Insert 10” Long 1 3/8” diameter Machine Oxy/fuel or Plasma Machine Torch (not supplied) into Torch Clamp (Fig. 3,
Item 2) and adjust torch tip to pipe height per the torch manufacturer instructions and tighten the Thumbscrew (Fig.
3, item 6) securing the Torch in the Torch Carrier Assembly.
NOTE: A 10” long Oxy/fuel or Plasma machine torch is required for the Saddle Machine to cut all pipes within its range.
6.0 THE MANUAL CUTTING PROCESS
6.1
Rotate Torch one full turn around the pipe to be sure torch tip will maintain the same distance around the pipe.
NOTE: If the torch tip contacts the pipe at any point during its rotation either the incorrect spacer bolts were
selected or the pipe is oversize or out of round. If the distance of the torch tip is greater at the 6:00 position, either
the incorrect spacer bolts were selected or the pipe is undersize or out of round.
If using the Plasma Machine Torch, skip to step 6.7 after completing 6.1
6.2
Connect the gas hose from the fuel regulator to the left hand thread port 10” long Oxy/fuel per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
6.3
Connect the oxygen hose from the oxygen regulator to the right hand thread port 10” long Oxy/fuel per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
6.4
Adjust the oxygen and fuel gas regulator per the regulator manufacturer’s instructions.
6.5
Light the cutting torch per the torch manufacturer instructions.
NOTE: If the pipe is coated with Polyurethane, Carbo-Zinc, and Epoxy or is heavily rusted it will require that the coating
be burnt off or removed by some other method in order to achieve a quality cut.
6.6
Follow the torch manufacturer’s instructions for preheating the pipe.
WARNING: The hose must not be drawn through the molten slag produced by the cutting
process.
WARNING: The oxygen and fuel hoses must be connected to the right port on the machine torch.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING: Goggles, gloves, mask and other appropriate safety attire must be worn during the
cutting process.
