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Wachs 06-030-MAN User Manual

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E.H. Wachs
600 Knightsbridge Parkway
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
www.ehwachs.com
E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN
Rev. 2-0709, July 2009
Revision History:
Version 1 June 2006
This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part
Window Cutter
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  • Page 1 E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN Rev. 2-0709, July 2009 Revision History: Version 1 June 2006 Copyright © 2009 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 Window Cutter Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect Power Supply ............26 E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 4 Return Goods Address ............52 Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: About This Manual

    Chapter 1, About This Manual • Chapter 4, Assembly, Disassembly, and Storage • Chapter 6, Routine Maintenance • Chapter 7, Service and Repair. You will also want to refer to Chapter 8, Parts Lists and Drawings. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 6: How To Use The Manual

    See Chapter 2 for more detailed safety information. NOTE This symbol indicates a user notice. Notices provide additional information to supplement the instructions, or tips for easier operation. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 7: Manual Updates And Revision Tracking

    Remove the old chapters from your manual and replace them with the revised chapters. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 8 Window Cutter Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Safety

    Chapter 2, Safety Chapter 2 Safety In This Chapter The E.H. Wachs Company takes great pride in designing and manufacturing safe, high-quality products. We make PERATOR AFETY user safety a top priority in the design of all our products. AFETY...

  • Page 10: Safety Symbols

    This alert indicates a situation that, if not avoided, will result in damage to the equipment. IMPORTANT This alert indicates a situation that, if not avoided, may result in damage to the equipment. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 11: Safety Labels

    • Use the auxiliary clamp when feeding the cutter into the could result in damage to the pipe when the cutter head is not at one end of the equipment. machine. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 12 Window Cutter Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Introduction To The Equipment

    The machine can cut windows up to 36” in length axially and from 10° to a full 360° radially. YSTEM OMPONENTS Window Cutter Figure 3-1 illustrates the components of the window cutter. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 14 Radial drive sprocket End support plate Manifold Spindle motor Cutter feed nut Stabilizing Spindle wedges assembly lock nut Spindle assembly Axial drive screw End support plate Radial drive sprocket Figure 3-1. Window cutter components Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 15: Hydraulic Power Unit (Hpu)

    The machine has four removable lift hooks installed on its frame. To position the machine horizontally, use all four hooks. To position the machine vertically, use the two hooks at the top end of the frame. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 16: Power Source

    Max. Axial Feed: 36” Axial Feed Rate: 6 inches per minute Max. Radial Feed:360° Radial Feed Rate: 6 inches per minute Blade RPM: 40-160 rpm Tooling: 6” diameter slitting blade 5” diameter beveling blade Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Guide rings for vertical pipe—16”, 18”, and 20” Figure 3-4. Guide ring for cutting on vertical pipe • Radial cut support clamp Figure 3-5. Support clamp for reducing vibration dur- ing radial cuts E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 18 Window Cutter Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Assembly, Disassembly, And Storage

    Chapter 5. If you are mounting it on a vertical pipe, first set it down on a level surface and detach the hooks from the bottom end of the machine. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 20: Environmental Requirements

    Oil all machined surfaces and grease the machine according to the instructions in Chapter 6. Secure the machine in its crate. If possible, store it in a non- corrosive atmosphere away from salt water. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Operating Instructions

    Table 1 describes how to set the wheels correctly for the size of the pipe you are cutting. (Note that the 3/16” spacer is required for some pipe sizes as indicated in Table 1.) E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 22: Setting The Chain Length

    Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 23: Installing The Machine

    Figure 5-10. Pipe Side Figure 5-2. Thread the chain over the outside sprock- ets and between the inside sprocket and the pipe. Connect the ends of the chain with the supplied pin. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 24 Install the chain at the other end in the same manner. Tighten the chain by turning the chain tensioning nut counter-clockwise. Figure 5-4. Turn the tensioning nut counter-clockwise to tighten the chain. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 25: Mounting On Vertical Pipe

    The guide ring mounts on the pipe at the top of the window cutter to support the machine’s weight and ensure a straight radial cut. Mounting the guide ring will require two people. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 26 Insert the screws on both sides of the ring. Tighten them securely with a 15/16” wrench or socket. Figure 5-7. Tighten the nuts on the guide ring screws securely. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Window Cutter

    Wrap a binding strap around the pipe and the middle top of the guide ring. of the window cutter. Tighten the strap to pull the machine against the pipe. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 28 Make sure the chain is straight and parallel with the hold the chain guide ring. Tighten the chain until it is snug by turning straight while the the chain tensioning nut clockwise, as shown in other person tightens it. Figure 5-11. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 29 Figure 5-12. Turn the bottom tensioning nut counter- clockwise to tighten the chain. Turn the nut until you can see the red indicator line on the screw, as shown in Figure 5-13. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 30: Connect Power Supply

    To cut the pipe window, you will first make the two axial cuts along the length of the pipe. Then perform the radial cuts around the pipe’s circumference. See the diagram in Figure 5-14. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 31: Vertical Pipe

    See the diagram in Figure 5-16. CUT 4 CUT 3 CUT 1 CUT 2 Figure 5-15. Perform the illustrated cut sequence when using the window cutter on a vertical pipe. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 32: Machine Controls

    • The spindle drive lever, which turns the blade spindle on and off, as shown in Figure 5-17. • The motion drive lever, which has three positions, as shown in Figure 5-17. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 33 (on the taller man- ifold block). When the spindle drive is engaged, the motion drive is auto- matically in cutting feed (slow) mode. When the spindle is disengaged, the motion drive is in rapid feed mode. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 34: Flow Control Valves

    Radial Cut Stabilizing Clamp A stabilizing clamp is provided to reduce vibration when making a radial cut with the machine head near the center of the window cutter frame. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 35: Rotating The Cutter Head

    The entire cutter head rotates to set the cutting direction. Use the following procedure to rotate the head. Loosen the center nut on the cutter head. Center Figure 5-20. Loosen the center nut (top) to allow the cutter head to turn. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...

  • Page 36: Feeding The Cutter Into The Pipe

    If necessary, rotate the cutter head to the correct orien- tation as described in the previous section. Set the drive select lever for the drive motion (axial or radial) that you will be cutting. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...
  • Page 37 The motion drive will automatically be in cutting (low-speed) mode while the spindle drive is running. Continue until the cut is complete. Move the motion drive lever to the NEUTRAL position to stop the drive motion. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 38 Turn off the spindle drive motion. Position the cutter head for the next cut using the drive select lever and the motion drive lever. If necessary, rotate the cutter head as described in the previous sec- tion. Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Routine Maintenance

    Chapter 6, Routine Maintenance Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Grease the machine using Phillips 66 X/C 22CF Aviation Grease or equivalent. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 40 Window Cutter Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 41: Chapter 7: Service And Repair

    Chapter 7, Service and Repair Chapter 7 Service and Repair Refer to the drawings and parts lists in Chapter 8 for service and repair information on window cutter components. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 42 Window Cutter Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 43: Chapter 8: Parts Lists And Drawings

    Chapter 8, Parts Lists and Drawings Chapter 8 Parts Lists and Drawings Refer to the drawing and the parts list on the following pages for ordering spare and replacement parts. E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 9: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Chapter 9 Accessories and Spare Parts The following accessories are provided with the window cutter. • Guide rings for vertical pipe—16”, 18”, and 20” Figure 9-1. Guide ring for cutting on vertical pipe E.H. Wachs Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709...
  • Page 54 Window Cutter • Radial cut support clamp Figure 9-2. Support clamp for reducing vibration dur- ing radial cuts Part No. 06-030-MAN, Rev. 2-0709 E.H. Wachs...

  • Page 55: Chapter 10: Ordering Information

    Chapter 10, Ordering Information Chapter 10 Ordering Information In This Chapter To place an order, request service, or get more detailed information on any E.H. Wachs products, call us at one of RDERING EPLACEMENT the following numbers: ARTS EPAIR NFORMATION U.S.

  • Page 56: Warranty Information

    ARRANTY NFORMATION Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card. Please fill out the registration card and return to E.H. Wachs. Retain the owner’s registration record and warranty card for your information. ETURN...

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