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Manual: S07101

  

Revision: D 12/18

Guided Side Bend 

Tester

Operator’s

Manual

Original Language: English

Summary of Contents for Guided Side Bend Tester

Page 1: ...Manual S07101 Revision D 12 18 Guided Side Bend Tester Operator s Manual Original Language English...

Page 2: ...oduct and other products could be protected by patents or have patents pending All the latest patent information is available at patent mcelroy com Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65warnings ca gov...

Page 3: ...cElroy University For more than 30 years McElroy has been the only pipe fusion machine manufacturer to continuously offer advanced training Course offerings are meant to enhance your efficiency produc...

Page 4: ...Fulton Street Tulsa Oklahoma 74158 0550 PHONE 918 836 8611 FAX 918 831 9285 EMAIL fusion McElroy com Note Certain repairs warranty work and inquiries may be directed at McElroy s discretion to an aut...

Page 5: ...ance Preventative Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning the Machine 4 1 Check Hydraulic Fluid 4 1 Bleeding the Hydraulic System 4 2 Fasteners Must Be Tight 4 2 Maintenance Checklist Maintenance Checklist 5 1 Speci...

Page 6: ...actices IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way PELIGRO PELIGRO WR00051 11 30 92 TX00030 12 1 92 Read and Understand Do not operate this equipment until you have car...

Page 7: ...sual sounds SMELL odors like burning insulation hot metal burning rubber hot oil or natural gas FEEL any changes in the way the equipment operates SEE problems with wiring and cables hydraulic connect...

Page 8: ...is equipped with a 1 inch diameter ram and two supporting pins A hydraulic cylinder moves the ram up and down along a guide in the fixture The hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the top of the fixture a...

Page 9: ...onsidered part of the qualitative testing process TX04363 11 1 11 PH04572 10 10 11 Overview 2 2 Pressure Release Valve The pressure release valve is used to unload pressure in the hydraulic pump The v...

Page 10: ...l and straight edge to layout the rough cut segment A reciprocating saw with a coarse woodcutting blade chain saw or band saw is used to cut a rough cut segment from the fusion joint A small table pla...

Page 11: ...the pipe Testing specifications may require multiple coupons from the same fusion joint Cut the pipe on the designated markings using a reciprocating saw chain saw or band saw IMPORTANT The use of a d...

Page 12: ...planer will pull the coupon through there is no need to force the coupon Plane the coupon to the specified thickness within the tolerance of your bend test specifications Tighter tolerances will impr...

Page 13: ...coupon has been bent up to the angle required by the test specifications The bend angle label on either side of the tester will help determine if you reached the desired bend angle The yellow label w...

Page 14: ...cedure properly Use a DataLogger with the fusion machine to verify the procedure is correct Was the proper cooling time for the joint used Adverse Conditions Was the fusion joint made in an extreme am...

Page 15: ...TX04082 5 25 10 CD00142 11 2 94 CD00178 5 3 96 4 1 Check Hydraulic Fluid The hydraulic fluid level should be checked periodically If the hydraulic oil is not full when the cylinder is retracted oil mu...

Page 16: ...ne moving the cylinder down and releasing the pressure several times When bled the machine should move immediately when pumped Any pause may indicate that there is air still in hydraulic system Repeat...

Page 17: ...ean Support pins rotate freely Machine is free of hydraulic leaks Hydraulic pump is filled to correct level All hardware is on the machine Hydraulic gauge shows pressure All nuts and bolts are tight H...

Page 18: ...all Hand pump system tests coupon Pressure Rating 200 psi 13 8 bar 1st Stage 10 000 psi 700 bar 2nd Stage Max Handle Effort 78 lbs 35 4 Kg Stroke 5 127mm Usable Oil Capacity 20 in 328 cm Dimensions Wi...

Page 19: ...his manual is waterproof tear resistant grease resistant abrasion resistant and the bonding quality of the printing ensures a readable durable product The material does not contain any cellulose based...

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