TAPMATE
™
XL 424 OPERATING MANUAL
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NOTE: Due to the weight of some
Shell Cutters, use a suitable strap and lifting
mechanism when lifting and installing the
Shell Cutter.
11. Move the appropriate size Shell Cutter over
the Shaft Nose (or PVC Pilot) and onto the
front boss of the Large Shaft Head. Align the
through holes of the Large Shaft Head with
the tapped holes in the Cutter. Secure with
the six Cutter Bolts provided. Tighten to a
minimum of 30‑40 ft‑lbs.
12. Retract the Shell Cutter into the Adapter
Bell by rotating the Brake Tube in a count‑
er‑clockwise direction. The Brake Tube will
stop rotating when it shows "zero" on the
Thrust Tube.
Check that the Lead Nut is sitting at "zero" on
the Lead Tube.
TAPMATE XL-424 SET-UP FOR 14"-24" TAPS (cont.)
fig. 28
fig. 29
fig. 30
13. The TapMate XL‑424 is now ready to be lift‑
ed and attached to the Gate Valve. When
lifting the Machine, using the Lifting Loop
at the end of the Machine and the Loop on
the Adapter Bell.
NOTE: Adjust the Chain Choker so that
the Machine is lifted as level as possible.
