TRI tool 180531, Operation Manual

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TRI TOOL INC.
92-1456 Rev. 180531
9. Set the feed rate of the PFM by using the magnetic base dial indicator
attached to the back of the PFM.
10. Indicate the end of one of the torque bars.
11. Bring the head back to its maximum retracted position.
12. Adjust the dial indicator to '0'.
13. Unlock the feed rate knob with the key.
14. Shift the feed lever to forward and time for one full minute.
15. After one minute, stop the feed, and read the dial indicator and see if the
reading is equal to 0.252" plus or minus 0.005".
16. If the reading is too high or to low, readjust the knob.
17. After all set ups are done, insert the PFM into the pipe.
18. Make sure that the head is back before inserting the PFM into the pipe.
19. Bring the tool holders tracking wheels about 1" from the end of the pipe.
20. Clamp the PFM into the pipe by shifting the clamping lever to clamp.
• The PFM is clamped in the pipe when the pressure indicator reaches its
maximum of 2000 psi.
21. Advance the head by gently jogging the fast feed forward lever, until the tool
holders tracking wheels are engaged in the pipe. Do not bump the end of the
pipe with the inserts.
22. Turn on power to the head by shifting the drive lever to on.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Do not Rapid Feed the Head into the pipe while the Head
is rotating. This will damage the PFM and voids the manufacturer's
warranty
23. Turn on the feed and monitor the cutting operation.
24. When the end of the pipe is prepped, put the feed to stop, let the head rotate
one turn only, and reverse the feed immediately for about 1/2".
25. Stop the rotation of the drive.
26. When the head does not rotate anymore, reverse the feed until the head is all
the way back.
27. Unclamp the pipe and remove the PFM from the pipe.