Wachs RS-2 Manual

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RS-2
RS-2
PIPE & VALVE
MAINTENANCE MACHINERY
Mod. RS-2 S/N:
E.H. WACHS COMPANY
E.H. Wachs Water Utility Products
100 Shepard St. Wheeling, IL 60090
600 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Patent Pending
PART NUMBER:
REVISION NO:
i
78-MAN-01
R1_1
1
Revised:
Jan. 2004

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  • Page 1 RS-2 RS-2 PIPE & VALVE MAINTENANCE MACHINERY Mod. RS-2 S/N: E.H. WACHS COMPANY E.H. Wachs Water Utility Products 100 Shepard St. Wheeling, IL 60090 600 Knightsbridge Parkway, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Patent Pending PART NUMBER: 78-MAN-01 REVISION NO: R1_1 Revised: Jan. 2004...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS..............3-4 SECTION II SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................5 SECTION III SET UP & OPERATING PROCEDURES............6-16 SECTION IV CHARTS & SCHEMATICS..................17-19 Electric RS-2.......................19 Hydraulic RS-2......................19 Pneumatic RS-2......................19 SECTION V BILL OF MATERIALS...................20-33 Main Head Assembly....................21-22 Revolution Counter Assembly................21-22 Hydraulic Drive Assembly..................21-22 Pneumatic Drive Assembly..................23-24...
  • Page 3: Section I

    RS-2 INTRODUCTION-SPECIFICATIONS SECTION I INTRODUCTION: The RS-2 Portable Valve Operator for rising and non-rising stem valves offers reliable opening and closing of water, wastewater, pipeline and petroleum valves. The RS-2 offers these advantages: Available in Hydraulic, Pneumatic or Electric Drive.
  • Page 4 RS-2 INTRODUCTION-SPECIFICATIONS SECTION I SPECIFICATIONS CAPACITY: Operate all rising and non-rising stem valves from 6” to 60”, which require mechanized turning. DRIVE: Lightweight Aluminum gear box. Two stage reduction. Planetary motor drive. Steel Ring and Pinion secondary drive. DRIVE HUB: 4”...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    RS-2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION II Read the Following thoroughly before proceeding Since 1883, EH Wachs has built a reputation for ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: quality and a commitment to consumer satisfaction. WARNING In accordance with this, Wachs must take on the added responsibility of doing our best to assure the safest use of our equipment.
  • Page 6: Set Up & Operating Procedures

    RS-2 Section III Set Up & Operating Procedures...
  • Page 7 Using the RS-2 machines to operate valves is easier on the valve because a steady turning torque is applied rather than jerky motions.
  • Page 8 3. Install stop collar at a comfortable operating height to support the weight of the RS-2. 4. Mount the RS-2 on the valve key and rest on stop Operator should always change sides for opposite rotation collar. Connect the power source.
  • Page 9 Universal Handwheel ( Universal Handwheel Adapter ) Straddle Clamps Drive Fingers 1. Install the 4 handwheel fingers onto the RS-2 rotating drive hub slots with the provided 1/4 20x1” socket head cap screws. 2. Measure the valve handwheel to determine the correct length torque arm required to mount to the universal hand wheel.
  • Page 10 Size, age, condition, tuberculation, and period of time since last operation will have an effect to this. The recommended start-up procedure for operating a Power Head valve is to set the RS-2 to its lowest torque setting.
  • Page 11 RS-2 SET-UP AND OPERATION SECTION III OPERATING PROCEDURE: ELECTRIC RS-2 CAUTION: Before beginning turning sequence, CAUTION: Only use extension cords rated know which direction to turn the valve to avoid for 10 AMPS or higher. breaking the valve stem. 1. After plugging in power cord, push reset button on GFI to power up unit.
  • Page 12 Size, age, condition, tuberculation, and period of time since last operation will have an effect to this. The recommended start-up procedure for operating a valve is to set the RS-2 to its lowest torque setting.
  • Page 13 RS-2 SET-UP AND OPERATION SECTION III OPERATING PROCEDURE: HYDRULIC RS-2 CAUTION: Before beginning turning sequence, know which direction to turn the valve to avoid breaking the valve stem. 1. Rotate torque control knob counterclockwise to the lowest torque setting. 2. Engage the “power on” handle in either forward or reverse direction.
  • Page 14 Size, age, condition, tuberculation, and period of time since last operation will have an effect to this. The recommended start-up procedure for operating a Power Head valve is to set the RS-2 to its lowest torque setting.
  • Page 15 RS-2 with no load and adjusting torque control until torque indicator gauge reads desired torque cut-off. CAUTION: RS-2 Must be used with an inline filtration system to stop water and air borne contaminents. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL DAMAGE MOTOR AND VOID WARRANTY.
  • Page 16 TWO OPERATOR OPERATION: An extension handle is provided with each The second operator should stand on the RS-2. It is designed to be inserted into the end opposite side of the RS-2 as the primary of the handle assembly near the powerhead.
  • Page 17: Charts & Schematics

    RS-2 Section IV Charts & Schematics...
  • Page 18 RS-2 CHARTS & SCHEMATIC SECTION IV EIBENSTOCK MOTOR SWITCH SCHEMATIC REVOLUTION COUNTER CONNECTION...
  • Page 19: Electric Rs-2

    RS-2 CHARTS & SCHEMATIC SECTION IV Torque Charts...
  • Page 20: Bill Of Materials

    RS-2 Section V Bill of Materials...
  • Page 21: Main Head Assembly

    RS-2 Main Head Assembly BOM 78-000-01 Ref. Part No. Qty. Description 78-001-00 HOUSING 78-002-00 RETAINER, BEARING 78-005-00 HUB, DRIVE 78-006-00 BUSHING, LOWER 78-007-00 BUSHING, UPPER 78-015-02 .002" SHIM 78-015-04 .004" SHIM 56-039-00 SNAP RING #5101-98* 56-040-00 BEARING,”INA”* 63-026-00 MAGNET Fastners...
  • Page 22 RS-2 Main Head Assembly BOM 78-000-01 040 039 Revolution Counter Assembly BOM 78-000-01...
  • Page 23: Hydraulic Drive Assembly

    RS-2 Hydraulic Drive Assembly BOM 78-000-04 Ref. Part No. Qty. Description 78-010-00 PLATE, ADAPTER 02-199-00 KEY, DRIVE 78-013-00 HOUSING, GEARSET-HYD 78-014-00 COUPLING, INPUT 11-044-00 HANDLE EXTENSION 11-054-00 GRIP, RUBBER 11-081-00 BAR, HANDLE - AIR 11-088-00 HOSE, HYDRAULIC 11-089-00 HANDLE, TAPERED*...
  • Page 24 RS-2 Hydraulic Drive Assembly BOM 78-000-04 199 011 048 103 Pneumatic Drive Assembly BOM 78-000-03 093-01 093-02...
  • Page 25: Electric Drive Assembly

    RS-2 Electric Drive Assembly BOM 78-000-01 Ref. Part No. Qty. Description 78-009-01 HOUSING, GEARSET 78-010-00 PLATE, ADAPTER 78-011-00 SHAFT, OUTPUT 02-199-00 KEY,DRIVE 11-044-00 HANDLE EXTENSION 11-054-00 GRIP, RUBBER 11-122-00 WELDMENT,SWITCH HNDL 11-123-00 HOUSING, SWITCH 11-124-00 SWITCH, MODIFIED 11-131-00 22” WIRE,6COND.16GA.POLY...
  • Page 26 RS-2 Electric Drive Assembly BOM 78-000-01...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    RS-2 Universal Handwheel Ref. Part No. Qty. Description 09-036-00 HUB, UNIVERSAL HANDWHEEL 09-037-01 CLAMP, STRADDLE 09-038-01 ARM, SHORT TORQUE 09-038-02 ARM, MEDIUM TORQUE 09-038-03 ARM, LONG TORQUE 09-048-00 EYE BOLT 09-061-00 FINGER, HANDWHEEL DRIVE 90-099-01 SCREW, 1/2-13 X 2 SQ HD...
  • Page 28 RS-2 1” Inch Drive Adaptor Handwheel Adaptor Plate Universal Handwheel...
  • Page 29: General Accessories

    RS-2 Bill of Material RS-2 Accessories PART NO DESCRIPTION 05-034-00 STOP/COUPLING COLLAR LOCKING SCREW 05-035-00 05-036-00 2” SOCKET 05-037-00 8 FT. LONG KEY BHCS, 90-042-00 10-32 1/4” 11-044-00 EXTENSION, HANDLE ASSY 11-045-00 PIN, QUICK RELEASE 11-054-00 GRIP RUBBER 05-082-00 AIR LINE OILER ASSY 90-098-01 1/2”...
  • Page 30 RS-2...
  • Page 31: Cleco Air Motor

    RS-2 CLECO AIR MOTOR...
  • Page 32 RS-2 CLECO AIR MOTOR...
  • Page 33 RS-2 CLECO AIR MOTOR...
  • Page 34: Ordering Information

    All repair work done at our plant will be estimated and the customer advised of cost and time required to complete repair. WARRANTY INFORMATION Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card. Please fill out the registration card and return to E.H. Wachs. Retain the owners registration record and warranty card for your information. RETURN GOODS ADDRESS E.H.
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