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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Guided Side Bend Tester Manual: S07101 Revision: D 12/18 Original Language: English...
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- Page 3 Introduction Thank You for purchasing this McElroy product The Guided Side Bend Tester provides a quick and easy way to qualitatively test joints in the field. The Guided Side Bend Tester is a hydraulic hand pump machine that is used to test fusion joint coupons. It can be used to test joints made from pipe up to 7 inches wall thickness.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Overview Guided Side Bend Tester ....... . . 2-1 Tester ..........2-1 Pump . -
Page 6: Safety Alerts
Follow all applicable federal, state, local, and industry specific regulations. McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this manual and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive. -
Page 7: General Safety
Fusion Equipment Safety General Safety Safety is important. Report anything unusual that you notice during set up or operation. LISTEN for thumps, bumps, rattles, squeals, air leaks, or unusual sounds. SMELL odors like burning insulation, hot metal, burning rubber, hot oil, or natural gas. -
Page 8: Overview
TX04361-11-1-11 Tester The Guided Side Bend Tester is equipped with a 1 inch diameter ram and two supporting pins. A hydraulic cylinder moves the ram up and down along a guide in the fixture. The hydraulic cylinder is mounted on the top of the fixture and connects to a hydraulic hand pump. -
Page 9: Pump
Overview Pump The guided side bend tester has a manually operated hydraulic pump that is used to apply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder in order to move the ram. The pump has a pressure release valve on the right side of the pump. -
Page 10: Additional Tools
Overview Additional Tools There are some tools that will be required (not included) to complete the preparation of the coupon for testing. A drill may be used to produce starting points for saw cuts. • Marking tool and straight edge to layout the rough cut segment. -
Page 11: Operation
Operation Read before Operating Before operating this machine, please read this manual thoroughly and keep a copy with the machine for future reference. TX00838-1-5-96 Cutting Rough Cut Segment Allow the joint to cool before producing 1" (25.4mm) 12" to 18" samples. -
Page 12: Plane The Rough Cut Segment
Operation Plane the Rough Cut Segment Once cut out, inspect the rough cut segment. Make sure there are no distinct ridges or parts of the pipe that will get snagged in the planer. The planer will make deep gouges into the coupon if such ridges exist. Ridges on the coupon could be caught in the planer forcing the coupon toward the user causing minor injury. -
Page 13: Test The Coupon
IMPORTANT: In the field, a truck cab or temporary building can be used to bring the coupon to temperature. Insert the coupon into the guided side bend tester, laying flat with the beaded section directly under the top bar, and on top of the side bars. -
Page 14: Inspect Coupon/Interpret Result
Operation Interpretation of Results Inspect Coupon/Interpret Result PASS A) The coupon breaks in the joint which is a failing result. B) The coupon has tears in the joint which is a failing result. C) The coupon stretches but does not break or crack in the fusion. If the coupon does not pass, examine that you are doing everything properly and isolate the cause of the failing result. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance Preventative Maintenance To insure optimum performance, the machine must be kept clean and well maintained. With reasonable care, this machine will give years of service. Therefore, it is important that a regular schedule of preventive maintenance be kept. Store machine inside, out of the weather, whenever possible. TX00428-8-10-95 Cleaning the Machine Clean the machine with a soap and water wash as needed. -
Page 16: Bleeding The Hydraulic System
Maintenance Bleeding the Hydraulic System Pump the machine moving the cylinder down and releasing the pressure several times. When bled, the machine should move immediately when pumped. Any pause may indicate that there is air still in hydraulic system. Repeat the pumping of the machine and then check the pump again. -
Page 17: Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Checklist Guided Side Bend Tester Checklist Item to Check Satisfactory Needs Repair Comments Repair UNIT Machine is clean Support pins rotate freely Machine is free of hydraulic leaks Hydraulic pump is filled to correct level All hardware is on the machine... -
Page 18: Specifications
78 lbs. (35.4 Kg) Stroke 5" (127mm) Usable Oil Capacity 20 in³ (328 cm³) Dimensions Width: 10.04" (255.0mm) Length: 6.00" (152.4mm) Height: 14.59” (370.6mm) Weight: 31 lbs. (14.1 Kg) Guided Side Bend Tester 14.59" 370.6mm 10.04" 6.00" 255.0mm 152.4mm TX04374-3-29-12 6 - 1... - Page 19 About this manual . . . McElroy Manufacturing continually strives to give customers the best quality products available. This manual is printed with materials made for durable applications and harsh environments. This manual is waterproof, tear resistant, grease resistant, abrasion resistant and the bonding quality of the printing ensures a readable, durable product.
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