Tri Tool 604SB Clamshell - Manual (Page 22)

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TRI TOOL INC.
92-1197 : Rev. 131230
DO NOT FORCE OPEN.
Secure the Clamshell to the pipe.
Clean the mating surfaces and the ID of the Clamshell halves.
Wipe clean the mounting surface of the pipe.
Check that the Tool Blocks will clear the pipe when the Clamshell is mounted.
Close the halves of the Clamshell around the pipe, keeping the mating surfaces
clean.
Check that the Alignment Pins have seated the two halves properly.
Bolt the two halves of the Clamshell together using the Locking Screws in the
Housing and in the Headstock.
Tightening torque should be 35 to 40 ft-lbs. (47 to 54 N-m).
If using Fixed Clamping Pads, clamp the Clamshell to the pipe as follows: if not, go
to “If using the fully Adjustable Clamping Pads”.
Tighten the Adjustable Pads lightly so that all of the Clamping Pads contact the pipe.
Gently rock the Clamshell as you tighten the Adjustable Clamping Pads to seat the
Clamshell square on the pipe.
Check that all Clamping Pads fully contact the pipe.
If not, repeat the last three steps.
Tighten the Clamping Pads.
Tightening torque should be 40 to 50 ft-lbs. (54 to 68 N-m).
Go to “General Machining Sequence”.
If using the fully Adjustable Clamping Pads, clamp the Clamshell to the pipe as
follows:
Rough center and square the Clamshell by tightening the Clamping Pads
independently.
Visually check the center and squareness.