Tri Tool 614RBL Thru 636RBL Clamshells - Manual (Page 51)

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Model 614RBL thru 642RBL Clamshells
92-0480 : Rev. 130916
Problem: The Clamshell is slipping on the pipe or tube
The clamping pads are not in full contact with the pipe or tube.
The clamping pressure is too light.
Scale and/or other foreigNmaterial is present on the pipe or tube.
Weld seams, swelling, or bumps under the Clamping Pads are preventing full
contact.
Dull tool bits are causing extra force in the axial and/or radial direction.
The pipe or tube wall is too thin which allows the tube wall to flex and the
machine to move.
Problem: The hydraulic motor will not start
The hydraulic power supply is shut off.
The hydraulic motor is damaged and will not run free.
Problem: The air motor will not start
The air supply is shut off.
The air motor will not run free.
The air motor needs lubrication.
Add lubrication and do not run the air motor for a few minutes.
Then try again.
Tap on the air motor casing lightly with a piece of wood or with a soft rubber
mallet.
The vanes may be sticking.
Sand or other foreigNmaterial is in the vanes of the air motor.