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DISMOUNTING THE TOOL
1.
Crank the tool until the drive hex is located
in the down position.
2.
Turn the feed nut counterclockwise to
retract the upper roll arm to the full open posi-
tion.
3.
Lift the tool and remove it from the pipe.
Retracting feed nut loosens tool from pipe. Tool
may fall off pipe while being loosened. Always
hold tool on pipe while retracting feed nut.
4.
After dismounting tool from pipe, check
groove diameter to ensure groove meets
groove diameter specification.
MAINTENANCE
This manual provides information on keeping
tools in top operating condition.
1.
Lubrication:
a. After approximately eight hours of opera-
tion, grease the bearings at the two grease
fittings on the tool. Use a No. 2 EP Lithium
base grease.
b. On a weekly basis, apply a light oil (SAE
10W-30 or equivalent) to the threads where
the feed screw passes through the feed
nut. Oil should be applied to the shoulder
bolts which hold the roll arm to the body,
the feed screw to the roll arm and at trun-
nion pivots.
NOTICE
Groove Diameter should be correct for the diame-
ter and wall thickness of pipe for which it was set
under “Adjusting The Groove Depth” (page 4).
Groove diameter should be checked periodically
and adjusted as necessary.
NOTICE
Remember that preventative maintenance will pay
for itself in fewer repairs and safer operations.
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