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Window Cutter

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Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709

E.H. Wachs

13.

Using the 1-3/8” socket, turn the spindle feed nut 
clockwise to retract the blade from the pipe. Be sure to 
retract the blade completely.

14.

Turn off the spindle drive motion.

15.

Position the cutter head for the next cut using the drive 
select lever and the motion drive lever. If necessary, 
rotate the cutter head as described in the previous sec-
tion.

Содержание 06-030-MAN

Страница 1: ...reserved This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of E H Wachs E H Wachs 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire IL 60069 www ehwachs com E H Wachs Part No 06 0...

Страница 2: ...Window Cutter Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 E H Wachs...

Страница 3: ...ons 9 System Components 9 Window Cutter 9 Hydraulic Power Unit HPU 11 Requirements 11 Handling 11 Power Source 12 Specifications 12 Accessories 13 Chapter 4 Assembly Disassembly and Storage 15 Removin...

Страница 4: ...t Stabilizing Clamp 30 Rotating the Cutter Head 31 Feeding the Cutter into the Pipe 32 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance 35 Chapter 7 Service and Repair 37 Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings 39 Chapter 9...

Страница 5: ...u should read through this manual and become familiar with all instruc tions At a minimum make sure you read and understand the following chapters Chapter 1 About This Manual Chapter 2 Safety Chapter...

Страница 6: ...itional information such as warnings special notes and definitions Refer to it for safety notes and other information SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indi...

Страница 7: ...sed chapters for your manual remove the old chapters from your binder and replace them with the new chapters When a manual is revised we will update the revision his tory on the title page and at the...

Страница 8: ...Window Cutter 4 Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 E H Wachs...

Страница 9: ...w these guidelines for safe operation of any mechani cal equipment associated with the data logger Look for this sym bol throughout the manual It indicates a personal injury hazard READ THE OPERATING...

Страница 10: ...ial materials out of the work area Only people directly involved with the work being performed should have access to the area Safety Symbols This icon is displayed with any safety alert that indicates...

Страница 11: ...up and configuration of the machine with the power supply disconnected Connect the power sup ply when you are ready to start cutting MACHINE SAFETY NOTICE Failure to follow the instruc tions for machi...

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Страница 13: ...pre cisely cut through the thickness of the pipe without damag ing any internal structures The window cutter is mounted directly on a horizontal pipe For a vertical pipe a guide ring the size of the p...

Страница 14: ...mponents Radial gearbox Drive control lever Chain tensioning Feed select gearbox nut Spindle motor Stabilizing wedges Manifold Cutter feed nut Spindle assembly Spindle assembly Axial drive lock nut sc...

Страница 15: ...ing CAUTION Do not attempt to lift or move the window cutter by hand Use a hoist or crane The window cutter weighs approximately 400 lbs 182 kg You will need a hoist or crane to move it and position i...

Страница 16: ...unit for the window cutter provides 10 gpm 38 lpm flow at 2 000 psi The HPU operates on 230 V electric power at 28 4 amps SPECIFICATIONS Length 63 160 cm Width 31 79 cm Height 13 33 cm Radial Clearan...

Страница 17: ...ries E H Wachs Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 13 ACCESSORIES Guide rings for vertical pipe 16 18 and 20 Figure 3 4 Guide ring for cutting on vertical pipe Radial cut support clamp Figure 3 5 Support cl...

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Страница 19: ...n a flat surface first and lift it from there with the two top hooks 3 Attach a chain or cable to each of the four lift hooks on the machine and attach the other ends to the crane Make sure the crane...

Страница 20: ...e The hydraulic power unit can get wet without damage but should not be operated in standing water LONG TERM STORAGE Clean the machine thoroughly before storage If it has been used undersea spray it w...

Страница 21: ...f the frame There are four positions for the tracking wheels depending on the diameter of the pipe you are cutting Figure 5 1 There are four mounting positions on the frame for the tracking wheels Tab...

Страница 22: ...machine Attach the required links to each chain using the supplied master links or pins Leave the ends of the chains discon nected you will need the chain open to install it on the win dow cutter aft...

Страница 23: ...ition the crane over the center of the window cut ter 3 Attach a chain or cable to each lift hook and connect them to the crane Leave the crane attached to the machine and sup porting its weight until...

Страница 24: ...pipe Tighten the chain until it is snug by turning the chain tensioning nut clockwise as shown in Figure 5 11 Figure 5 3 Tighten the tensioning nut until the chain is snug 8 Install the chain at the...

Страница 25: ...d indicator line on the screw 12 Lower the crane and remove the lift chains from the window cutter frame Mounting on Vertical Pipe The window cutter can be installed with either end up on a vertical p...

Страница 26: ...lves of the guide ring together over the pipe at the location where the top of the machine will be located The support flange thicker side of the ring must be on the bottom as shown in fig Figure 5 6...

Страница 27: ...w cutter slowly until the entire machine is off the floor 5 Position the window cutter so that the tracking wheels at the top are just above the guide ring on the pipe Figure 5 8 Set the top of the ma...

Страница 28: ...de ring and thread it through the drive gears as shown in Figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 Thread the chain over the outside gears and between the inside gear and the pipe 9 Connect the ends of the chain with...

Страница 29: ...ain until the chain is snug 11 Install the bottom chain in the same manner as the top chain 12 Tighten the bottom chain by turning the chain tension ing nut counter clockwise Figure 5 12 Turn the bott...

Страница 30: ...on the screw 15 Remove the binding strap 16 Lower the crane and remove the lift chains from the window cutter frame Connect Power Supply 1 Connect the hoses from the power unit to the connec tors on t...

Страница 31: ...oth axial cuts first then make the radial cuts at the ends Vertical Pipe When window cutting on a vertical pipe perform the side and bottom cuts first then the top cut This keeps the cutter above the...

Страница 32: ...has three positions as shown in Figure 5 16 Figure 5 16 The photo shows the drive control lever at the bottom of the machine directions are reversed when the controls are at the top The spindle drive...

Страница 33: ...drive is on the top in this orientation on the shorter manifold block The motion drive lever is on the bottom on the taller man ifold block When the spindle drive is engaged the motion drive is auto m...

Страница 34: ...o adjust the flow control valves for the drives To adjust the flow control valve loosen the set nut behind the valve knob turn the knob then tighten the set nuts Radial Cut Stabilizing Clamp A stabili...

Страница 35: ...across the frame at the cutting head to reduce vibrations dur ing a radial cut Rotating the Cutter Head The entire cutter head rotates to set the cutting direction Use the following procedure to rota...

Страница 36: ...irst feed the cutter blade into the pipe 1 Make sure the spindle drive lever is in the OFF posi tion and the motion drive lever is in the NEUTRAL center position 2 Turn on the hydraulic power unit and...

Страница 37: ...f the blade starts to chatter stop for a few seconds then resume feeding at a slower rate 9 Feed the blade in until you have penetrated the pipe wall Continue feeding as far as you can without cut tin...

Страница 38: ...d nut clockwise to retract the blade from the pipe Be sure to retract the blade completely 14 Turn off the spindle drive motion 15 Position the cutter head for the next cut using the drive select leve...

Страница 39: ...Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance E H Wachs Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 35 Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Grease the machine using Phillips 66 X C 22CF Aviation Grease or equivalent...

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Страница 41: ...7 Service and Repair E H Wachs Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 37 Chapter 7 Service and Repair Refer to the drawings and parts lists in Chapter 8 for service and repair information on window cutter com...

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Страница 43: ...8 Parts Lists and Drawings E H Wachs Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 39 Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings Refer to the drawing and the parts list on the following pages for ordering spare and replaceme...

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Страница 53: ...E H Wachs Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 49 Chapter 9 Accessories and Spare Parts The following accessories are provided with the window cutter Guide rings for vertical pipe 16 18 and 20 Figure 9 1 Gu...

Страница 54: ...Window Cutter 50 Part No 06 030 MAN Rev 2 0709 E H Wachs Radial cut support clamp Figure 9 2 Support clamp for reducing vibration dur ing radial cuts...

Страница 55: ...parts refer to the parts lists in this chapter Please provide the part description and part number for all parts you are ordering REPAIR INFORMATION Please call us for an authorization number before r...

Страница 56: ...mplete it WARRANTY INFORMATION Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card Please fill out the registration card and return to E H Wachs Retain the owner s registration record and warranty card for yo...

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