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TAPMATE
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XL-424 Operating Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specification .................................................................................................................................................... page 3
Machine Overview ........................................................................................................................................ page 4
ASSEMBLY
Open the Shipping Crate ............................................................................................................................ page 5
Cutter and Pilot Identification .................................................................................................................. page 6
About Adapter Hub Sizes ........................................................................................................................... page 7
Adapter Hub Installation and Removal ................................................................................................. page 8
TapMate XL-424 Set-Up for 4"-12" Taps ...............................................................................................page 10
TapMate XL-424 Set-Up for 14"-24" Taps .............................................................................................page 14
Attaching the TapMate XL-424 to the Valve........................................................................................page 19
OPERATION
Performing the Tap .....................................................................................................................................page 22
Disassembly and Removal of the Coupon .........................................................................................page 27
Care and Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................page 28
PARTS IDENTIFICATION DRAWINGS
TapMate XL-424 (included items) ...........................................................................................................page 29
TapMate XL-424 (base machine) .............................................................................................................page 30
Adapter Bells (4" - 12") ................................................................................................................................page 31
Adapter Bell (14" - 24") ...............................................................................................................................page 32
Small Shaft Head Assembly ......................................................................................................................page 33
Large Shaft Head Assembly ......................................................................................................................page 33
Jam Nut ............................................................................................................................................................page 33
TM-XL, PVC Pilot ............................................................................................................................................page 34
TM, PVC Pilot ..................................................................................................................................................page 34
TM-XL, Shaft Nose ........................................................................................................................................page 35
TM, Shaft Nose ...............................................................................................................................................page 35
Hydraulic Motor Assembly ........................................................................................................................page 36
Shipping Crate / Workstation ...................................................................................................................page 36
TRAVEL CHARTS
..........................................................................................................................................page 37
Cast Iron Pipe ...............................................................................................................................................pages 38
Ductile Iron Pipe ................................................................................................................................ pages 39 - 40
C900 PVC Pipe ...............................................................................................................................................page 41
C905 Pipe ............................................................................................................................................. pages 42 - 43
ASTM D2241 - IPS PVC Pipe ........................................................................................................... pages 44 - 45
Asbestos Cement (A/C) Pipe .....................................................................................................................page 46
ASTM D1785 PVC (Sch. 40, 80 &120) Pipe ...........................................................................................page 47
HDPE Pipe ............................................................................................................................................ pages 48 - 50
