Mathey Dearman Band Machine - Manual (Page 13)

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5.7.4 Rotate the Speed Rheostat Switch clockwise to the “2” position on the dial.
5.7.5 Light the Torch per the torch manufacturer’s instructions.
5.7.6 Preheat the pipe per the torch manufacturer’s instructions.
5.7.7 Twist to release the Emergency Stop Switch.
5.7.8 Move the cutting oxygen valve of the torch to the cutting position per the torch manufacturer’s instructions.
5.7.9
Move the Forward/Stop/ Reverse Switch of the motor control box in the direction desired.
5.7.10 Slowly rotate the Speed Rheostat Switch clockwise until the desired cutting speed is achieved.
5.8 - Turning off the Torch and dismounting the Motorized Band Crawler
5.8.1 When the cut is complete move the cutting oxygen valve of the torch to the off position per the torch
manufacturer’s instructions.
5.8.2 Depress the Emergency Stop Switch.
5.8.3 Close the Oxygen and fuel gas valves on the torch per the torch manufacturer’s instructions.
5.8.4 Disconnect the Motor Control Box (Figure 7 item 35) from the 230vac electrical power source
5.8.5 Disconnect the Electrical Connector (Figure 7 item 33) to the Motor Control Box (Figure 7 item 35).
5.8.6 Lift the Latch Handles (Figure 6 item 21B) on the Rear and Front Ball Leg Assemblies (Figure 6 items 8 & 10) to
release the Band Crawler from the band.
5.8.7 Lift up on the Band Latch Handle (Figure 2 item A).
5.8.8 Remove end of the Latch Handle Assembly (Figure 2 Item 5) from the Latch Anchor (Figure 2 Item 3).
5.8.9 Pull the Band Handles (Figure 2 Item 6) outward spreading the ends of the Band apart and remove it from the pipe.
5.8.10 Pull the Band Handles (Figure 2 Item 6) together and insert band end with the tangs into the Duckbill (Figure 2 Item
4).
5.8.11 Insert end of the Latch Handle Assembly (Figure 2 Item 5) into the Latch Anchor (Figure 2 Item 3).
5.8.12 Close the Latch Handle Assembly (Figure 2 Item 5) by pushing the Latch Handle Figure 2 Item A) of the Latch
Handle Assembly downward.
Caution: Keep your finger clear of the area where the band end with the tangs
will be inserted into the Duckbill.
Warning: Use extreme care when plugging the Motor Control Box as there is a
risk of electrical shock and death if handled improperly.
Warning: Use extreme care when plugging the Motor Control Box as there is a
risk of electrical shock and death if handled improperly.
Warning: There is a risk of electrical shock if the electrical cord between the Motor
Control Box and Band Crawler is pinched between the Wheel Assembly and the Band.