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E.H. Wachs
600 Knightsbridge Parkway
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
www.ehwachs.com
STANDARD & ATMOSPHERIC
E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01
Rev. A, March 2014
Copyright © 2014 E.H. Wachs. All rights reserved.
This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part
TRAV-L-CUTTER
MODEL E & H/E
02-000-01,-02,-03,-04
without the written consent of E.H. Wachs.

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  • Page 1 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire, IL 60069 www.ehwachs.com E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01 Rev. A, March 2014 Copyright © 2014 E.H. Wachs. All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of E.H. Wachs.
  • Page 2 EU DEclaration oF conForMitY WitH coUncil DirEctiVE 2006/42/Ec issue Details: DATE: Place: 1/1/2011 E.H.Wachs, Lincolnshire, IL USA Directives: Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC conforming Machinery: Trav-L-Cutter: Model number: 02-000-01, 02-000-02 Serial number: Manufacturer: E.H. Wachs 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire IL 60069...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Lubrication Instructions ............23 E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 4 Chapter 8: Parts Lists & Exploded View Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Equipment

    This manual is organized to help you quickly find the infor mation you need. Each chapter de- scribes a specific topic on using or maintaining your equipment. Use these instructions to operate and maintain the equipment. E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...

  • Page 6: Symbols And Warnings

    An IMPORTANT alert with the damage alert symbol indi cates a situation that may result in damage to the equipment. notE This symbol indicates a user note. Notes provide additional information to supple ment the instructions, or tips for easier operation. Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 7: Manual Updates And Revision Tracking

    When a manual is revised, we will update the revision history on the title page. Current versions of E.H. Wachs Company manuals are also available in PDF for mat. You can request an electronic copy of this manual by emailing customer service at sales@ehwachs.com.

  • Page 8: Corrosion Resistant

    Operating Manual and Isometric Parts List, Operating Tools, and spare Chain Connecting Pins. • Basic Mounting Chain for 6” dia. pipe • Steel Storage Case • 6-ft. Hose Whip with oiler (air only) Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Safety

    Chapter 2 Safety E.H. Wachs takes great pride in designing and manufactur ing safe, high-quality products. We make user safety a top priority in the design of all our products. Read this chapter carefully before operating the bridge slide. It contains important safety instruc- tions and recom mendations.

  • Page 10: Safe Operating Environment

    This icon is displayed with any safety alert that indicates a personal injury hazard. WarninG This safety alert, with the personal injury hazard symbol, indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 11: Protective Equipment Requirements

    For additional information on hearing protection, refer to Federal OSHA regulations, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure and ANSI S12.6 Hearing Protectors. E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Machine Specifications

    Pneumatic: 4 H.P. Governed Air Motor coupled with worm gearbox Hydraulic: As above, with hydraulic motor. Cutter Speed: Pneumatic: 55 R.P.M. Internally adjustable from 35 to 55 R.P.M. for use on alloys that might become work hardened. Hydraulic; Adjustable 0-60 R.P.M. E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 14 5/8” hose sets with quick couplers, in 45’ lengths Hydraulic Power Sources (Model HE): - Electric, Gasoline or Diesel Engine driven. Gang of Cutters for Beveling Pipe 1 R.H. Bevel, 1 Slitting Saw, and 1 L.H. Bevel Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3, About This Manual: Machine Specifications...
  • Page 16 Chapter 3, About This Manual: Machine Specifications...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3, About This Manual: Machine Specifications...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Setup And Operating Procedures

    PiP E Ø 20.00” – 35.99” (508-914mm) PiP E Ø 36.00” – 47.99” (914-1219mm) WHEEl PoSition 2 & 5 WHEEl PoSition 2 & 6 PiP E Ø 48.00” – 72.00” (1219-1829mm) WHEEl PoSition 1 & 6 E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...

  • Page 20: Chain Lengths

    240" (6096mm) 02-450-72 ¹ S - STEEL PIPE MEASUREMENTS - PER ASME B36.19M-2004 DI- DUCTILE-IRON PIPE MEASUREMENTS - PER ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51-91 ² REQUIRES 42” (1067mm) BASE CHAIN AND ALL PREVIOUS ADD ON LENGTHS Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 21: Wheel Settings And Chain Length

    Chapter 4, Setup and Operating Procedures: Wheel Settings and Chain Length heel eTTings and hain engTh WACHS TRAV-L-CUTTER WHEEL SETTINGS & CHAIN LENGTH PiPE DiaMEtEr 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24” 30” 36” 42” 48” 54” 60”...

  • Page 22: Machine Installation

    The Wachs Trav-L-Cutter (TLC) is shipped from the factory completely assembled and lubricat- ed. It is only necessary to mount the machine, install the cutting wheel and connect the power supply. Please observe the following warning stickers located on the TLC before proceeding to operate machine.
  • Page 23 Place the driving collar spacer on the spindle and lock the spacer and cutter tightly to the spindle with the lock nut. E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...

  • Page 24: Operating The Machine

    A tool grinder who caters to machine shops or tool and die shops is best. Please contact your E.H. Wachs representative for further details regarding tool sharpening services.

  • Page 25: Special Instructions For Assembling 2" Wide Drive Chain

    If this is the case, remove a section of chain so that the total length will be of a size that can be properly tensioned. E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...

  • Page 26: Operating Hints

    Use a Wachs guide track when cutting in a vertical position or when exact accuracy is required. See the drawing at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4, Setup and Operating Procedures: Operating the Machine Setup Using the Guide Track E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 28 Trav-L-Cutter Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Maintenance

    Under severe conditions, a light coating of oil should be applied to the bushings in the Chain Guide Rollers and in the Chain Tension Sprocket. Figure 5-1. Checking the Oil Level E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 30 Trav-L-Cutter for extended periods of time. Place a light coating of oil on Feed Screw (p/n 02-001-00), Chain Tensioning Screw (p/n 02-081-01) and Guide Rods (p/n 02-019-00 or 02-019-02 for atmospheric models). Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6: Consumable Select Chart

    The gang of cutters for beveling pipe is designed for use on steel pipe up to 5/8” wall for making a weld preparation. The standard bevel is 37.5º. SPECIAL APPLICATION BLADES CAN BE PRODUCED ON SPECIAL ORDER. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR WACHS REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 32 8” for Cast Iron and Cement 7” for Cast Iron and Cement 6” for Cast Iron and Cement Lined Pipe; Carbide Tipped Lined Pipe; Carbide Tipped Lined Pipe; Carbide Tipped Figure 6-1. Consumable Selection Chart Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 33 5” X 30° MAXIMUM WALL PENETRATION 3/4” 02-608-RH 02-609-LH 5” X 37-1/2° MAXIMUM WALL PENETRATION 5/8” 02-609-RH 02-610-LH 6” X 30° MAXIMUM WALL PENETRATION 1” 02-610-RH 02-611-LH 6” X 37-1/2° MAXIMUM WALL PENETRATION 7/8” 02-611-RH E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
  • Page 34 Trav-L-Cutter Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 35: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Problems

    Possible cause remedy 1. cutter motor and cutter stall 1. Air motor icing Use Wachs special antifreeze oil 2. Dull cutter Replace dull cutter 3. Insufficient air supply Check air supply for 90 psi 100 CFM 4. Dirty air filter element #02-164-00...
  • Page 36 4. Drive chain loose Check tension per instructions 5. Cutter installed backwards Replace cutter and install per instructions 6. Excessive wear on cutter gear box Return to E.H. Wachs for repair guide rods Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 37: Chapter 8: Parts Lists & Exploded View Drawings

    Chapter 8, Parts Lists & Exploded View Drawings Chapter 8 Parts Lists & Exploded View Drawings E.H. Wachs Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A...
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  • Page 62 Trav-L-Cutter – s aTerial Pray ooling ysTeM (For automatic coolant applications) PART No. 02-405-00 Part no DEScriPtion 02-031-00 HOSE,TRAVEL MOTOR 02-172-00 PLATE,MOUNTING 02-190-00 ATTACHMENT,SPRAYMIST 90-058-51 ST.EL,1/4-45W/SVL LP 90-058-57 BUSHING,1/4 X 1/2 HP 90-098-01 NIPPLE-CLOSE 1/2LP 90-098-12 ELBOW,SIDE 1/2...
  • Page 63 Chapter 8, Parts Lists & Exploded View Drawings – h aTerial eavy Pray ysTeM PART No. 02-430-00 Part no DEScriPtion 02-280-00 TANK,PRESSURE 02-281-00 NOZZLE&VALVE 02-282-00 HOSE,1/4 X 10’ 02-283-00 BRACKET,MOUNTING 56-071-00 HANDLE 90-051-07 HHCS,1/4-20 X 3/4 90-055-01 2 NUT,HEX 1/4-20...
  • Page 64 Trav-L-Cutter ITEM PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION 02-157-00 SILENT CHAIN 02-158-00 CONNECTING PIN FOR CHAIN (54" STEEL PIPE) (54" DUCTILE PIPE) (60" STEEL PIPE) (60" DUCTILE PIPE) (72" STEEL PIPE) 1702...
  • Page 65 Ordering Information rdering nforMaTion To place an order or to get more detailed information on any E.H. Wachs products, call us at: 1-800-323-8185. ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Please use parts lists provided in manual. Have part description and part number of required replacement part or parts to help expedite order and ensure proper parts are being ordered.
  • Page 66 Trav-L-Cutter RETURN GOODS ADDRESS E.H. Wachs Company 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 Call or Write: E.H. Wachs Company 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 847-537-8800 FAX: 847-520-1147 • 847-520-1168 Toll-Free: 1-800-323-8185 Part No. 02-MAN-01, Rev. A E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 68 E.H.WACHS Superior Equipment. Complete Support. 600 Knightsbridge Parkway • Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-537-8800 • www.wachsco.com...

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