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- Page 1 USER MANUAL DRILLING MACHINE FOR UNDER PRESSURE MAINS MODEL AcuDrill Revision No. 4 - June 2016 Publication: MU-41-14E...
- Page 2 DATOS DEL FABRICANTE MANUFACTURER DATA ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. Ctra. Montcada, 608 08223 Terrassa (Barcelona) - SPAIN Tel. (+34) 93 736 18 80 e-mail: info@acusterglobal.com DATOS DEL DISTRIBUIDOR Y SAT DISTRIBUTOR AND SERVICE DATA STP Acuster Internacional STP Acuster North Europe Crta.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE CONTENTS: Page: CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION................5 Introduction................ 5 General information............. 5 “CE” declaration of conformity..........6 Guarantee................7 CHAPTER 2: MACHINE DESCRIPTION..............8 Components of the drilling machine........8 Machine accessories............10 Hole saws diameters and characteristics......... 11 CHAPTER 3: MODE OF OPERATION.............. - Page 4 USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE Page: Drilling under pressure fittings for gas: 3-Way Tees 1½”&2"..27 3.5.1 Initial operations............27 3.5.2 Fitting mains installation..........27 3.5.3 Sandwich valve installation......... 27 3.5.4 Assembly of the drilling machine......... 27 3.5.5 Pressure test............28 3.5.6 Drilling the mains............
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The AcuDrill drilling machine is especially designed to drill on mains, under pressure or pressureless, on any type of material: gray-iron casting, ductile casting, PVC, PE, PP, asbestos cement, polyester, clay, steel, etc. It is especially designed to be used on branch connections or threaded accessories. -
Page 6: Ce" Declaration Of Conformity
DRILLING MACHINE “CE” DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. Ctra. Montcada, 608 08223 Terrassa (Barcelona) SPAIN we declare, under our sole responsibility that the AcuDrill drilling machine has been manufactured in compliance with the following specifications: Directive Related specification Model 2006/42/CE... -
Page 7: Guarantee
GUARANTEE Guarantee declaration: All AcuDrill drilling machines are manufactured from high quality material and have been subjected to rigorous tests for resistance and working order as well as passing all the quality control tests required by the applicable normative (see "CE"... -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Machine Description
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE SECTION 2: MACHINE DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS OF THE DRILLING MACHINE The AcuDrill drilling machine assembly is made of the following components: Figure 1 Carrying case with die cut foam Drilling machine Dome adapter spanner Ratchet wrench with revolving handle... - Page 9 USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE Main parts of the AcuDrill drilling machine: Dome with spindle 2" BSP threaded with inner O-ring to screw threaded adapters of the saddle or accessory to be drilled. Venting valve PN16 valve depressurizing pressurizing test operations.
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Page 10: Machine Accessories
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE MACHINE ACCESSORIES The AcuDrill drilling machine also features the following accessories: Figure 3a: Standard accessories Figure 3b: Drilling kit 1" (#141143) The kit 1" is composed of: Saddle adapter kit of 3/4", 1", 1- 1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" (optional kit Dome adapter 1"... -
Page 11: Hole Saws Diameters And Characteristics
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE 2.3 HOLE SAW DIAMETERS AND CHARACTERISTICS FOR ACUDRILL & ACUDRILL PLUS ADAPTER ADAPTER HOLE SAW DIAMETER (MAX*) APPLICATION SIZE INSIDE Bi-metal Tungsten For plastic DIAMETER Carbide Grit pipes 3/4" AcuDrill 1" 24,5 AcuDrill 1¼” 32,5 AcuDrill 1½”... -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Mode Of Operation
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE SECTION 3: MODE OF OPERATION DRILLING UNDER PRESSURE OVER ACUSTOP-R BRANCH CONNECTIONS 3.1.1 Initial operations: Before performing the drilling operations, ensure that you have all the necessary material and that it is in good condition. -
Page 13: Pressure Test
Place the body of the machine in its upper position (unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released). Now install the AcuDrill drilling machine by screwing it onto the saddle of the branch connection. The adapter must have the washer installed. -
Page 14: Drilling The Mains
The rotation speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer. The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global, SL. The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed. -
Page 15: Plugging The Branch Connection
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE 3.1.6 Plugging the branch connection: Once the mains has been perforated, move the chuckshaft up by turning the machine body counterclockwise until the hole saw is positioned in the upper part of the dome. Carefully open the venting valve to remove chip residues. Next, close the valve again. -
Page 16: Connecting The Branch Connection
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE The coupon resulting from drilling the main will have remained trapped by the pilot drill’s coupon retainer mechanism. To extract the coupon, disassemble the drill by loosening the Allen fastening stud. Remove the coupon through the upper part of the drill and fit it to the arbor hole saw again. -
Page 17: Pressureless Drilling Over Ca-R Branch Connections
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE PRESSURELESS DRILLING OVER CA-R BRANCH CONNECTIONS 3.2.1 Initial operations: Before performing the drilling operations, ensure that you have all the necessary material and that it is in good condition. Complete drilling machine. Arbor hole saw (with pilot drill installed) matching the size of the hole saw to be used. -
Page 18: Drilling The Mains
Place the body of the machine in its upper position (unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released). Now install the AcuDrill drilling machine screwing it onto the saddle of the branch connection. The adapter must have the washer installed. -
Page 19: Disassembly Of The Machine And Accessories
The rotation speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer. The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global, S.L. The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed. -
Page 20: Drilling Under Pressure Over Ca-R Branch Connections
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE DRILLING UNDER PRESSURE OVER CA-R BRANCH CONNECTIONS 3.3.1 Initial operations: Before performing the drilling operations, ensure that you have all the necessary material and that it is in good condition. Complete drilling machine. Arbor hole saw (with pilot drill installed) matching the size of the hole saw to be used. -
Page 21: Assembly Of The Drilling Machine
Place the body of the machine in its upper position (unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released). With the control mechanism of the intermediate valve in open position, now assemble the AcuDrill drilling machine, screwing it onto the valve installed over the saddle of the branch connection. The adapter must have the washer installed. -
Page 22: Pressure Test
The rotation speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer. The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global, S.L. The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed. -
Page 23: Disassembly Of The Machine And Accessories
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE WARNING ! It is recommended to avoid excess feed, especially in the pilot drill work phase, given that the drill could break specially at low revolutions. If a length longer than the machine’s travel is necessary, the drilling can be continued by moving the retention mechanism to the next opening above the one it was fastened to on the shaft (unless the highest anchoring has been in use). -
Page 24: Pressureless Drilling Over Acuflex/Bh525 Branch Connections
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE PRESSURELESS DRILLING OVER ACUFLEX/BH525 BRANCH CONNECTIONS 3.4.1 Initial operations: Before performing the drilling operations, ensure that you have all the necessary material and that it is in good condition. Complete drilling machine. Arbor hole saw (with pilot drill installed) matching the size of the hole saw to be used. -
Page 25: Drilling The Mains
Place the body of the machine in its upper position (unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released. Now install the AcuDrill drilling machine screwing it onto the saddle of the branch connection. The adapter must have the washer installed. -
Page 26: Disassembly Of The Machine And Accessories
The rotation speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer. The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global, S.L. The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed. -
Page 27: Drilling Under Pressure Fittings For Gas: 3-Way Tees 1½"&2
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE DRILLING UNDER PRESSURE OVER STEEL FITTINGS FOR GAS PIPELINES: 3-WAY TEES AND THREADED O-RINGS OF 1½” - 2" 3.5.1 Initial operations: Before performing the drilling operations, ensure that you have all the necessary material and that it is in good condition. -
Page 28: Pressure Test
1½” and 2" 3-way tees). See Figure 38. Place the body of the machine in its upper position (unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released). Now assemble the AcuDrill drilling machine, screwing it onto the sandwich valve installed over the fitting. -
Page 29: Drilling The Mains
The rotation speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer. The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global, SL. The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed. -
Page 30: Plugging The Fitting
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE 3.5.7 Plugging the fitting: Once the mains has been perforated, move the chuckshaft up by turning the machine body counterclockwise until the hole saw is positioned in the upper part of the dome. On that position, the chuckshaft does not allow the sandwich valve to be closed. - Page 31 USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Once the plug and fitting are in contact, turn the shaft clockwise by means of a 3/4" ratchet wrench, open-end spanner, etc. to screw in the plug into its fitting location.
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Page 32: New ! 3.6 Drilling Under Pressure Fittings For Gas: 3-Way Tees 1
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE DRILLING UNDER PRESSURE OVER STEEL FITTINGS FOR GAS PIPELINES: 3-WAY TEES OF 1" 3.6.1 Initial operations: Before performing the drilling operations, ensure that you have all the necessary material and that it is in good condition. -
Page 33: Assembly Of The Drilling Machine
See Figure 48. Place the body of the machine in its upper position (unscrew it until the end travel mechanism is released). Now assemble the AcuDrill drilling machine, screwing it onto the sandwich valve installed over the fitting. WARNING ! Manually tighten the machine body. -
Page 34: Drilling The Mains
The rotation speed must be that indicated by the hole saw manufacturer. The adapter components may be supplied by Acuster Global, SL. The usage and safety recommendations given by the manufacturer must be followed. -
Page 35: Disassembly Of The Machine And Accessories
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE 3.6.8 Disassembly of the machine and accessories: Before disassembling the drilling machine, check sandwich valve tightness opening the venting valve. No fluid must flow out except the one which remains inside before the sandwich valve closing. Investigate the reason of any suspicious leakage. - Page 36 USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE Move downwards the installation plug tool shaft as far the plug makes contact with the fitting. Once the plug and fitting are in contact, turn the shaft as far as the end travel. See Figure 53.
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Page 37: Chapter 4: Maintenance
On a regular basis, and especially when the equipment is used over a prolonged period, we recommend it be sent to the ACUSTER GLOBAL, SL. After-Sales Service Department for a complete inspection (generally, with time and use, the O-rings and gaskets need to be changed). -
Page 38: Chapter 5: Technical Characteristics
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS SECTION 5: Usage: Drilling of mains made of steel, gray cast iron, ductile casting, asbestos cement, clay, polyester, PVC, PE, PP, etc. Acuster branch connections : ACUSTOP-R, CA-R and ACUFLEX. Other brands All types of saddles with threaded outlets 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”... -
Page 39: Edition: June
USER MANUAL AcuDrill DRILLING MACHINE RESERVED FOR NOTES Edition: June 2016 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS - 39 Revision: No. 4...
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