Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Applications 3 Product overview 4 Safety 5 Before drilling 6 Installation of a hot tap saddle 7 Hot tapping with the VPI hot tap drill 8 Hot tap saddles...
Applications Find below a list of applications for which you can use the VPInstruments hot tap drill. Always take all safety precautions! Do not use the drill for other applications, since this can result in a dangerous situation. If you have another application, please ask the VPInstruments sales team for advice.
Product overview Product overview Case contents Product overview Hot tap drill Center point (Not included in economy version) Hook wrench 52/55 Wrench 14/17 Drill bit 21 mm x M10 - L70mm (with economy model drill bit 21mm x M10 x 150mm)
Make sure your drill bit is sharp! Always check if the hot tap drill is in excellent condition, check if it is clean and complete. Check if the specifications of the drill matches the specifications of your application (pressure, diameter, material of the pipe, etc.).
Make sure your saddle is in the right position. Make sure that the hot tap drill is in excellent condition and ready for use (clean, dry, lubricated, etc.) Check if the drill, adapter, shaft, etc. are mounted correctly.
Perform a pressure test according to the Pressure Equipment Directive, or applicable local legislation on pressure testing BEFORE drilling the hole. Use gently the centre point of the hot tap drill kit and a hammer to centre the drill head in the 1” fitting of the saddle.
D. Remove the hot tap tool from the hot tap saddle. E. Make sure you don’t loosen the 1” ball valve when unscrewing the Hot Tap Drill! F. Remove the chip receiver and clean it. Put it back on the adapter.
Hot tap drill G.Disassemble the hot tap tool. Clean and dry it. Lubricate the parts, check the conditions of the drill (replace it if necessary), mount the tool back together and put it back in the explorer case (if available); ready for your next usage.
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