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If it is required to extend the recommended use of the cutter, for instance to cut solid steel bar or wire rope with a greater strength, please refer to the manufacturer, Allspeeds Ltd, with full details of material size and tensile strength. Cutting unsuitable materials could result in damage to the tool.
Important: Please note this tool is designed for intermittent subsea use. Please refer to the manufacturer (Allspeeds Ltd) or an authorized distributor should you wish to use this tool subsea for any period over 14 days. CAUTION – Any modification made to this tool will invalidate the warranty and may lead to equipment failure or personal injury.
Two hydraulic supplies are required, ported as shown below. The maximum working pressures are shown in the table below and pressure limiting valves must be fitted into the supply to limit the pressures to these levels. The weight of the tool is 125kg. TABLE 1.
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Operate the auxiliary cylinder instroke to position the anvil fully home under the wire rope, the main ram should not be activated until the auxiliary cylinders are operated to the full extent of their stroke. Page 5 of 14...
Operate the main ram down-stroke to sever the wire rope. Once the wire rope is severed, Pressurize the main ram retract port to withdraw the cutting blade. Then, and only then, retract the anvil. It is important not to operate the anvil cylinder whilst the main ram and blade are in the fully extended position.
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If required, the tool can be returned to the manufacturer, Allspeeds Ltd, for servicing and testing. If servicing is to be undertaken by the user, please see note on proof testing under SAFETY (Chapter 1), and the following:- All servicing operations should be carried out in a clean environment to prevent contamination of the oil and mating components.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE CUTTING BLADE First withdraw the anvil as shown below by applying pressure to the auxiliary ports. Pump out the main ram until the blade spring pins 030636 can be seen in the opening of the cutter body. The two pins are ¼”...
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Unscrew the cylinder 728060 and remove from the assembly, it will come free but still attached will be the ram 764098. Put the assembled parts into a plastic dust bin or similar vessel, fit the coupling to the top of the cylinder, attach a hand pump to the coupling and pump out the ram, importantly, by hand.
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This RCV115 cutter is compatible with the following optional extras, not supplied as standard. Page 10 of 14...
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This tool can be used on RCV75, RCV75HD, RCV115, RCV135, RCV155, RCV190, HCV100, HCV120, HCV250 and HCV270 cutting tools Webtool Hydraulic Intensifier – HP690A (available in a range on intensification ratios) For further information contact the manufacturer (Allspeeds Ltd) or an authorised distributor Page 11 of 14...
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Lever Frame Sub Assembly 993014 Part No. Description 030820 Anvil spring pin 035073 Socket cap screw M6 x 10 stainless steel 035082 Sliding block screw 035094 Hexagon head screw M10 x 20 stainless steel 043206 Socket set cup point M4 x 6 stainless steel 080956 Washer –...
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Seal Kit – Part List 995290 Part No. Description Qty. 025311 Seal, ‘O’ ring, end cap 025569 Scraper, rod 025801 Seal, piston 025802 Seal, rod 32-99-1122 Main piston seal 32-99-1325 Main rod seal 32-60-5723 Seal O ring 134.3mm i/dia 32-16-1110 Main wiper seal 32-61-5723 A/E ring for O ring...
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Contact our engineering department to discuss how we can help. Allspeeds Ltd, Royal Works, Atlas Street, Clayton-Le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5LW, England T: +44 (0)1254 615100 F: +44 (0)1254 615199 E: info@allspeeds.co.uk...
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