DMPVC Drilling Machine Operating Instructions
Pipe Tools & Vises
Since 1896
Reed Manufacturing Company
1425 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502 U.S.A
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Phone 814-452-3691 or 800-666-3691
Fax: 814-455-1697 or 800-456-1697
www.reedmfgco.com
1. Select proper tools necessary to perform drilling operation.
WARNING: Prevent injury to eyes, hands, and other body
parts. Always wear safety goggles, substantial gloves,
and other required protective equipment when using
this or any other tool.
A. Service saddle.
B. Corporation stop.
C. Shell cutter sized to match corporation stop bore.
D. Corp adapter.
E. Any other necessary accessories to meet operating
requirements.
2. Assemble saddle to the pipe.
A. Clean area of pipe where drilling is to be performed.
B. Assemble and position service saddle on
the pipe where desired and tighten securely using
manufacturer’s requirements.
3. Insert corporation stop into saddle threads.
A. Thread sealant may be used.
B. Tighten corporation stop with an adjustable wrench.
NOTE: Make sure corporation stop valve is open.
C. Remove corporation stop tube nut or compression
nut and gasket.
4. Screw corp adapter onto corporation stop and tighten.
5. Screw correct size shell cutter into boring bar and tighten
on flats with wrenches.
NOTE: Always use wrenches on the flats to tighten or loosen
the shell cutters from the boring bar. Do not use flutes on shell
cutter sides to tighten.
A. Lightly lubricate the outside of the shell cutter with
tapping compound (#98425).
B. Lubricate the boring bar and the feed screw of the
machine with light oil. (See Fig. 1)
Figure 1
0414-#50496
Feed Nut
Corp Adapter
Corporation Stop
Prior to mid-2014, Reed’s DMPVC machines had a 2-piece boring bar.
Mid-2014 the design was changed to a 1-piece boring bar. If replacement
parts are needed, be sure to refer to the proper design. Reference Reed
RP-0414-16 for parts.
RETROFIT THE 2-PIECE BORING BAR TO THE 1-PIECE BORING BAR:
Unscrew the feed nut from the main body and then from the boring bar.
Slide the old boring bar out the far end of the main body and replace with
the new revised boring bar #94205, thread on the new feed nut #94204.
The original feed nut cannot be used with the new boring bar #94205.