Tri Tool 103 REP User Manual
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Model 103 REP
TM
, Rapid End Prep Machine
92-0131 : Rev. 960503
NOTE:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Screw the Pilot Mandrel into the Cutter Head and tighten with the 11/16” wrench and
1/4” Wrench (supplied).
Insert the 1/4-20 UNC left-hand thread Screw (supplied with Cutter Head Kit) through
the Pilot Mandrel and the Cutter Head into the Cutter Shaft.
This Screw prevents the Pilot Mandrel from spinning off during deceleration of the
Cutter Head.
Never attempt to run the Model 103 REP
TM
without the Pilot Mandrel and Lock
Screw installed.
The Cutter Head may spin off.
Select the Tool Inserts required to machine the pipe. Refer to the Tool Insert list in the
section ‘Cutter Head Kits’.
Use of dull or improperly designed Tool Inserts may result in poor performance
and may constitute abuse of this machine and therefore voids the TRI TOOL Inc.
factory warranty.
Insert the Tool Inserts into the slots in the Cutting Head.
The cutting edge of the Tool Insets must be located on the radial centerline.
Refer to the picture ‘Tool Insert positioning’.
Check each Tool Insert for proper installation. Refer to the picture ‘Tool Insert
positioning’.
Tighten the Cap Screws to secure the Tool Inserts to the Cutting Head. Refer to the
picture ‘Tool Insert positioning’.
Insure that there is rotational clearance between the Pilot Mandrel and Tool Inserts.
Attach the proper air supply line to the Model 103 REP
TM
Rapid End Prep Machine.
Use an Adequate in-line filter, regulator, and lubricator.
Slide the Model 103 REP
TM
with the Pilot Mandrel installed, Pilot Mandrel end first into
the pipe or tube to receive the end preparation. Refer to the picture ‘Mounting the
Model 103 REP
TM
on a water wall’.
Make sure that the Tool Inserts are not contacting the end of the pipe or tube before the
Model 103 REP
TM
Rapid End Prep Machine begins the end prep.