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Mechanical Hot Tapping Machine Operator’s Manual Shown: DM3MECH #08350 DM3MECH Mechanical Hot Tapping Machine Operator’s Manual REED MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1425 West Eighth St. Erie, PA 16502 USA Phone: 800-666-3691 or 814-452-3691 Fax: 800-456-1697 or 814-455-1697 www.reedmfgco.com 0518-58350...
The Reed 08350 makes branch connections from 3/4” to 4” valve size on any appropriately sized mainline for most piping materi- als up to 300 psi. Reed 08350 eliminates the need to shutdown, drain, cut, re-fit and refill piping systems.
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Mechanical Hot Tapping Machine Operator’s Manual Operation (NOT using a flanged valve): C. Tighten the gland nut until snug. Assemble to the mainline the saddle, shoulder nipple, Verify all equipment is in good condition. Use only fittings, nipples branch valve and any reducers needed. and valves pressure rated for the job.
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Mechanical Hot Tapping Machine Operator’s Manual Operation (Using a flanged valve): Install Hole Saw. 5/8” to 1 1/8” Hole Saws screw directly to the 18” shaft Verify all equipment is in good condition. Use only fittings, nipples and valves pressure rated for the job. Electrical tools and exten- 1 3/8”...
Do not use using a small screwdriver to compress it into the magnets on hole saws larger than recess. Replace with Reed part 43511. 1 3/4”. Replace the Brass Ring (93502). Clean threads on Gland Nut and Main Body.
Mechanical Hot Tapping Machine Operator’s Manual Parts List DM3MECH DM3MECHB Ref. 08350 08351 Description Item Code Qty. Used Qty. Used 24” Shaft Complete 93514 Gland Nut 93501 Brass Ring 93502 1/8" Sq. x 4-1/2" Packing 43511 Main Body 93500 18” Shaft...
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No warranty claims will be allowed unless the product in question is received freight prepaid at the Reed factory. All warranty claims are limited to repair or replacement, at the option of the company, at no charge to the customer.
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