McElroy Hot Tap Tools Operator'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Hot Tap Tools

Page 1: ...Manual 247901 Revision 03 17 32mm 40mm 50mm 63mm Polypropylene Hot Tap Tools Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...This product and other products could be protected by patents or have patents pending All the latest patent information is available at patent mcelroy com...

Page 3: ...to enhance your efficiency productivity and safety in the proper use of McElroy machines McElroy University classes are structured so that the skills learned and the machines used in each class closel...

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: ...All Pressure 3 5 Remove Tool 3 5 Fuse Service Line to Branch Saddle Connection 3 5 Open Ball Valve 3 5 Prepare Tool For Next Tap 3 6 Maintenance Preventative Maintenance 4 1 Washing the Machine 4 1 Pi...

Page 6: ...ces IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way TX00030 12 1 92 PELIGRO Read and Understand Do not operate this equipment until you have carefully read and understand al...

Page 7: ...SAFE1ST 1 2 22 92 Wear Safety Equipment Wear a hard hat safety shoes safety glasses and other applicable personal protective equipment Remove jewelry and rings and do not wear loose fitting clothing o...

Page 8: ...7 93 Power Tool Is Not Explosion Proof This power tool is not explosion proof Operation of power tool in an explosive atmosphere without necessary safety precautions will result in serious injury or d...

Page 9: ...outlet onto a main The saddle outlet requires the use of the Hornet and pressure adapter The Spider can be used to fuse the ball valve and branch pipes to the outlet for 63mm only The ball valve and b...

Page 10: ...p a copy with the machine for future reference The fusion procedures in this manual are for use with polypropylene pipe If fusing other thermoplastic pipe materials refer to the pipe manufacturer s su...

Page 11: ...sary to lubricate the O ring periodically Use only Parker Super O Lube The lubricant is not intended to provide extra sealing capability Lubricating the O ring 1 First remove the plates one at a time...

Page 12: ...the pipe is free of dirt and scratches that would prevent an airtight seal Pull back the tabs on the grip plates and fully insert the tool as straight as possible onto the pipe until the marked inser...

Page 13: ...sing assembly The cutter shaft can move back with force when retracting the cutter Stand clear of shaft travel to avoid the possibility of injury TX05253 02 28 17 3 4 Hot Tap Operation Retract Cutter...

Page 14: ...andard TX05258 02 28 17 Remove Tool Pull back on the tabs of the grip plates Remove the housing assembly from the end of the pipe It may be necessary to rotate the housing assembly to remove Slide the...

Page 15: ...from cutter using a long handled screwdriver Cutter edges are very sharp Avoid injury by avoiding direct contact with the cutter NOTICE Use care not to damage cutting edges when removing coupon TX0526...

Page 16: ...edule of preventive maintenance be kept Store machine inside out of the weather whenever possible CD00142 11 2 94 CD00178 5 3 96 TX00428 8 10 95 TX05238 02 22 17 Housing Assembly O ring Lubricating th...

Page 17: ...ee of damage replace any damaged grip plates The plates must be clean to prevent slippage and ensure proper fit Clean the plates of any dirt or residual material NOTICE All four Grip Plates and spring...

Page 18: ...ht Cutter Shaft is straight with no damage All hardware is on the basic machine Cutters are sharp with no damage Cutter Shaft moves freely through Housing Assembly Gland is tight in Housing Assembly G...

Page 19: ...ool 3 9 lbs 1 8 Kg 40mm Hot Tap Tool 4 6 lbs 2 0 Kg 50mm Hot Tap Tool 4 8 lbs 2 1 Kg 63mm Hot Tap Tool 4 9 lbs 2 2 Kg Maximum working pressure 165 psi 11 3 bar TX05267 03 03 17 Specifications 21 533mm...

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Page 21: ...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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