Tri Tool 604SB Clamshell - Manual (Page 26)

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TRI TOOL INC.
92-1197 : Rev. 131230
WARNING:
Check the adjustment of the slides and mesh of the Tripper Pin with the Feed
Sprocket.
Select the proper Clamping Pad Set. Refer to the charts ‘Clamping Pad Sets’.
Install the Clamping Pad Set into the clamshell.
If using the Fixed Clamping Pad Set then install the Clamping Pad Set so that the
pipe lays on the fixed Pads or vice versa.
Fixed Pads should be located 90 o from each other for 604SB through 610SB and
110 o for the 612SB.
Select the proper tipper block assembly for the correct tool module/position. Refer
to the section 'Tripper Block Assembly'.
TOOL BIT SET-UP
Select the proper Tool Bit set. Refer to the section ‘Tool Bits’.
Use of dull or improperly designed Tool Bits or Tool Bits not manufactured by
Tri Tool Inc. may result in poor performance and may constitute abuse of
this machine and therefore voids the Tri Tool Inc. factory warranty.
Install the Tool Bits into the Tool Blocks. Refer to the section ‘Tool Bits’ for installation
drawings.
Approximately .75” to .88” (19.1 mm to 22.4 mm) should be protruding from the end
of the Tool Holders.
Tighten the Tool Bit Set Screws, then verify that there is adequate clearance
between the Tool Bits and the pipe by rotating the Headstock by hand.
The Leading Tool Bit should contact the pipe approximately .020” to .040” (.51 mm
to 1.0 mm) before the Trailing Tool Bit.
SEVERING AND SINGLE BEVELING OR SEVERING AND DOUBLE BEVELING
SIMULTANEOUSLY
When the Tool Bits are within about .040” (1.0 mm) of severing the pipe, disengage
the Feed Pin and let the Headstock rotate 2 to 3 times to clear the chip.
Retract the Tool Holder which holds the Bevel Tool Bit, be sure that the Feed
Sprocket is aligned properly.
Complete the sever.