TAPMATE
™
XL 424 OPERATING MANUAL
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ATTACHING THE TAPMATE XL-424 TO THE VALVE (cont.)
fig. 34
Distance to Pipe
Centerline of
the Waterway
Valve Gate
CL
Pipe OD
Valve
Flange
5. Carefully release the pressure in the Sleeve
and Valve. OPEN the Valve Gate completely.
6. Measure the distance from the Valve Flange
to the Pipe (through the Valve, Sleeve Neck
and any Extensions).
Record this measurement for later use.
Pipe
Distance to
Distance of Cut
Travel Chart's
<
=
39 Inches Total Machine
Shaft Travel Distance
CL
-
+
Cutter's Extension
out of Adapter
and into Valve Body
or
BORING SHAFT TRAVEL & DISTANCE OF CUT
7. The TapMate XL‑424 Boring Shaft can travel up to 39 inches, which is more than adequate for most
taps. Before you begin your tap, make sure the total distance to cut is not more than 39 inches.
To determine the distance necessary for your tap, see the drawing below:
NOTE: Confirm that the ID of the pipe is greater than the Cutter's OD.
fig. 35
