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- Page 1 RS17 RINGSAW INSTRUCTIONS P/N 2017101 AND 2017104 REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS P/N 6122067 02/13/19...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PAGE SAFETY ............................1 Introduction ............................ 1 Safety Definitions ........................... 1 Power Source and Saw Safety Labels ..................... 1 RS17 Saw Safety Rules ........................1 SPECIFICATIONS ........................3 Introduction ............................ 3 Technical Data ..........................3 Blade Performance Requirements ....................4 Hydraulic Power Source Requirements .................. -
Page 3: Safety
1 SAFETY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Your RS17 Ring Saw has been engineered to provide sawing performance, long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built saw can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. - Page 4 10. Never operate the saw under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. 11. Always carry the saw in its de-energized state. 12. Keep the saw handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel. 13. This saw is not insulated. Do not start cutting without first de-energizing electrical wiring near the cutting site or imbedded in any concrete.
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Page 5: Specifications
2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 INTRODUCTION Your RS17 RingSaw is a hydraulic direct drive saw that is a rugged versatile tool that cuts cleanly, fast, precisely, and straight through concrete, steel, stone, wood, composition material, or hard fiber when equipped with the appropriate abrasive, diamond, or carbide tipped blade. -
Page 6: Blade Performance Requirements
2.3 BLADE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Any blade from your supplier must meet the following design criteria. Using blades on this saw that don’t meet these requirements can cause equipment damage and/or personal injury. Use blades that meet applicable industrial safety code specifications. Use blades that are approved by the blade manufacturer for the material to be cut. -
Page 7: Nameplate And Serial Number Tag
The saw has a product nameplate that states the model and serial numbers. The saw label should appear as the sample nameplate shown in Figure 2-1. Record the model and serial numbers for future reference. PART NO. _____________________ SER. NO. ______________________ Figure 2-1. Typical RS17 Product Nameplate MODEL ___________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER __________________________... -
Page 8: Operation
3 OPERATION Follow all the safety procedures in Chapter 1 of this manual and in the manual supplied with your hydraulic power unit. Failure to do this can cause equipment damage and/or personal injury. Make sure you are wearing all your safety equipment including approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators during dry cutting or a wet suit during wet cutting. -
Page 9: Starting The System
Inspect the blade for cracks, chips, gouges, or loose or missing tips. Destroy the blade if any of these conditions are present. Ensure a blade is installed to blade manufacturer’s specified direction of rotation. Saw rotation is clockwise as viewed from the guide roller side of the saw. Check that Blade can be turned by hand, before saw is connected to hydraulics. -
Page 10: Shutdown And Storage
Note: For easier cleaning let the blade spin in the air with full water running for 30 seconds. It will help removing slurry from blade and rollers. RGC recommends cleaning each roller for slurry after usage for longer lifetime and better adjustment of blade. -
Page 11: Cold Weather Operation
WARNING: NEVER DISCONNECT ANY HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED PART OF THE SAW OR REMOVE HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS, LINES, OR FITTINGS WHILE THE POWER SOURCE IS RUNNING OR WHENEVER THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IS HOT. LIQUID UNDER HIGH PRESSURE CAN PIERCE THE SKIN, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. -
Page 12: Inspection And Maintenance
4 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES Proper maintenance of the saw and related equipment requires timely adhering to all the guidelines given in this chapter. Proper maintenance is required to maintain the system in good condition and free of defects. Review and follow all the safety rules given in Chapter 1 before attempting any maintenance. -
Page 13: Blade And Drive Wheel Installation
Disconnect the plastic Water Hose (38) @ the ¼” 90 deg. elbow (40), by pressing the end of a flat head screwdriver against the end of the black plastic elbow , force parallel with the tube , in the direction of the elbow. While doing this, pull the plastic tube out of the elbow. -
Page 14: Drive Wheel Removal And Installation Diagram
-The blade should not appear loose, vibrate, or wabble. It should rotate smoothly. -Each Roller should not appear loose while turning with the blade rotation. -An indication that the blade is too tight against the Drive Wheel will be premature wear at the contact points between these parts. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 LOCATING THE PROBLEM AREA If the saw does not operate, the problem is either in the saw, the hoses, or the power supply. Locate the problem area as follows: Stop the power supply. Disconnect the existing saw from the hoses and power supply. Connect a known working saw to the hoses and power supply. - Page 16 Saw operates Leak in system. Tighten fittings. Inspect all hoses for leaks as described in erratically Section 3.1.1. REPLACE A LEAKING HOSE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER TRY TO REPAIR IT. Saw parts sticking or binding. Check for dirt or gummy deposits. Clean parts. Check for worn or damaged parts and replace as required.
- Page 17 Valve parts worn or damaged. Disassemble valve and replace worn or damaged parts. Saw operates, but Blade loose, spinning on drive Ensure (2) #10 socket head cap screws are tightened securely blade does not cut. wheel. as described in Chapter 4. Blade installed opposite to Check for correct cutting rotation of blade.
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Page 18: Parts List
6 PARTS LIST The following parts list applies to the RS17 RingSaw only. The parts list for the hydraulic power source is in the separate manual supplied for this item. Each item number on the following parts list can be matched with the item number shown on the Figure 6-1 assembly drawing. -
Page 19: Rs17 Ringsaw Overall Dimensions
11.50 30.13 18.97 Figure 6-1 RS17 RINGSAW OVERALL DIMENSIONS... -
Page 20: How Does Rgc Ringsaw Work
HOW DOES YOUR RGC RING SAW WORK? DRIVE WHEEL THE SUPPORT ROLLERS ARE ON THE NEAR SIDE OF THE BLADE ARE THE GUIDE ROLLERS. ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE BLADE. THEIR FUNCTION IS TO GUIDE (PRESS) THE BLADE AGAINST THEIR FUNCTION IS TO SUPPORT THE DRIVE WHEEL (BY THE GROOVES IN THE BLADE). -
Page 21: Roller Assemblies In Roller Frame Diagram
Roller Assemblies in Roller Frame Diagram: ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION BASE UNIT 2017218 RS17 RINGSAW FRAME BLACK 2017219 RS17 GUIDE ROLLER 2017937 RS17 SUPPORT ROLLER 5806393 WASHER FLAT SAE 1/4 CZP 5806398 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 1/4 5806209 HHCS 1/4-20 UNC X 1-1/2 CZP... -
Page 22: Exploded Assembly Part 1
Figure 6-4 Exploded Assembly Part 1... -
Page 23: Exploded Assembly Part 2
INSERT BEFORE BOLTING HANDLE 42 14 43 14 ORDERED SEPARATELY Figure 6-5 Exploded Assembly Part 2... -
Page 24: Exploded Assembly Part 3
MUST USE IF NO BLADE GUIDE. 32 (2) " DIA. HOLES ON .787" FIT INTO "U" SIDE OF HINGE. Figure 6-6 Exploded Assembly Part 3... - Page 25 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation Hoisting and Construction Products A. LIMITED WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser (the “Buyer”) that all Reimann & Georger Hoisting and Construction products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
- Page 26 ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Equipment which has been abused, damaged, used beyond rated capacity, or repaired by persons other than authorized service personnel. Damage caused by acts of God which include, but are not limited to, hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
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