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- Page 1 User Guide ® Vision. Invention. Innovation. PIPEBURSTING SYSTEM...
- Page 2 To that intent, please note the warning symbols in this user guide, which indicate two The TRIC logo, along with the names X30 and TRIC, are trademarks of TRIC Tools Inc. levels of concern. The yellow symbol warns against mechanical failure or undue stress on equipment.
- Page 3 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Figure 9: Basic Lateral Bursting Scenarios Figure 25: Self-Gripping Head Tail Assembly Glossary of Terms Figure 10: X30 Unit Dimensions Figure 26: Self-Gripping Head Assembled Figure 11: Cribbing With Timbers Figure 27: Self-Gripping Head Chuck Release Figure 12: Cribbing With Poles...
- Page 4 X30 ASSEMBLY X30 ASSEMBLY X-Series Puller Components 15 Resistance Plate Handle 16 Resistance Plate Bolt & Nut Gripper Assembly (pulling) 17 Pulley Base Gripper Retainer O-Ring 18 front plate 19 side plate Pulling Bridge 20 axle Cover Plate 21 top plate...
- Page 5 Cable, or TRIC method. Along with an open cable path building cleanout wire rope, has been an integral part of the TRIC and sideways cable insertion—i.e. allowing cable method since the company introduced trench- engagement at any point without threading less sewer lateral replacement in 1997.
- Page 6 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION The TRIC X30 will replace most breakable types of pipe up to 6” (150mm) in diameter. TRIC also manufactures a variety of bursting or split- ting heads, each specific to the type and size of Vitrified Clay (VCP)
- Page 7 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION HDPE pipe is flexible, which is indispensable for pipe-bursting applications. The relationship between 4”– 6” (100–150 mm) pipe diameter and wall thickness (known as SDR or HDPE pipe & bursting head Standard Dimension Ratio) determines the level of flexibility for each pipe size.
- Page 8 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION Tight launching pits that are deeper than they are long are often best negotiated by creating a “C” curve with the HDPE pipe, as illustrated in Figure 5 (Scenario B) on the facing page. This works best with smaller pipe diameters such as 4 inch (100mm) and under.
- Page 9 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION Since every job is different, there are no set pull. However, it is important to monitor pull- rules for pit preparation and pulling direction. ing pressures at all times. However, when feasible, bursting up-grade can In addition, cast iron bell joints are more easily be helpful in certain situations.
- Page 10 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION Figure 8 at left illustrates a common situation, pipe and bursting head at launch pit and con- in which the sewer lateral runs down a steep hill nect it to the cable. Then insert the puller in pit Easement/sewer main and burst from first.
- Page 11 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION Figure 9 opposite shows common examples of of the pipe path at the receiving pit, and come laterals with two or more bends. These schematics out of alignment with the puller. Excessive cut- are all overhead views, as in a road map. Arrows ting into the earth with the cable can stop a pull, indicate pull direction, or which way the burst- break equipment, or both.
- Page 12 BURSTING PREPARATION BURSTING PREPARATION The X30 pulling assembly is extremely adaptable the resistance plate. Therefore the plate needs to to a variety of setup situations. Figure 10 on extend below the host pipe to center the pulling the facing page displays the overall dimensions load.
- Page 13 Figure 11 path, to create a low anchor of support. Then X30 cribbing with lumber Figure 12 build on that by adding vertical timbers as shown. (Shown here are 6” X 6” timbers in 24” and 30” lengths)
- Page 14 See instructions on following pages for plate and attach the pulley base to the plate. Pull TRIC self-gripping head assemblies, and for the cable around the wheel and into the annulus fuse-on (PE cap) head assemblies refer to butt- or wheel socket (see Figure 13 ).
- Page 15 SAFE OPERATION SAFE OPERATION Pipe intrusion is a common occurrence in the at the end of the pull. Figure 14 shows 6” x 6” receiving pit (see Figure 14 at left). This is when and 4” x 6” timbers in front of the resistance the old pipe ( ) is forced out of the ground towards plate (...
- Page 16 SAFE OPERATION Two-Cylinder Ram Pulling Chart Piston Diameter: X20 = 1.625", C20 = 1.75", C25 = 2", X30 = 2.5", X60 = 2.75", M50 = 3.5", M100 = 5" STANDARD SWAGED WIRE ROPE (6 x 26 RRL IWRC) COMPACT SWAGED WIRE ROPE (6 x 25 RRL IWRC)
- Page 17 STANDARD BURSTING HEAD (4” and 6”) with PRE-BURSTER STANDARD BURSTING HEAD (4” and 6”) with PRE-BURSTER Major components of the TRIC standard bursting head assembly: TRIC standard bursting heads are lighter than The pre-burster (m) shown in Figure 18 is used...
- Page 18 Head Shell or Mole (e). Small parts include blade(s) and grip assembly O-rings. Shown here is the 6-inch model. Unit loosely assembled, ready to attach to pipe. TRIC-Lock heads are designed to fit IPS SDR17 and SDR11 HDPE pipe, but may also fit slight dimensional variations (such as metric equivalents).
- Page 19 Do not overtighten. As the head assem- Attaching the TRIC-Lock head to SDR17 or SDR11 HDPE pipe (see facing page) bly is pulled during the burst, it will further pipe. Then slide the bursting head over the core tighten against the pipe.
- Page 20 SELF-GRIPPING BURSTING HEAD (2” & 3”) SELF-GRIPPING BURSTING HEAD (2” & 3”) SELF-GRIPPING BURSTING HEAD ATTACHMENT Clean and inspect chuck chamber after each use. inside the bursting head. Ensure that chucks are gripping the cable and are fully and evenly Spray the chamber with PSI Teflon lubricant engaged inside the chuck chamber.
- Page 21 HDPE pipe onto the tail assembly. To release cable from the head assembly, first remove the tail assembly, then place the TRIC extractor wedge into the extraction slot (Figure 27), and hit wedge with a mallet to release the chuck assembly.
- Page 22 RELEASING CABLE TENSION (DETENSIONING) DETENSIONING STEP 1: An essential technique in the use of all TRIC DO NOT enter a pit with a TRIC Remove gripper O-rings pipebursting equipment is detensioning, or puller that is unstable and under load. releasing cable tension to free the pulling unit.
- Page 23 DETENSIONING DETENSIONING STEP 2: STEP 3: Free pulling grippers Extend puller without engaging cable Hold pulling grippers away from the Pull back/up on pulling grippers while cable, then extend the cylinders to near retracting cylinders until the pulling the end of the stroke (leaving some grippers are free.
- Page 24 DETENSIONING DETENSIONING STEP 4: STEP 5: Free retaining grippers Free pulling and retaining grippers Using remaining piston travel, Keeping retaining grippers away from extend ram while pulling retaining the cable, pull back on pulling grip- grippers back away from cable. If pers while retracting the cylinders.
- Page 25 DETENSIONING DETENSIONING STEP 6: Remote Detensioning Remove cable, clean and inspect To release cable tension remotely, puller and gripper assemblies use a gaff, or even a crowbar if nothing else is available on the job Remove cable from puller. Before detaching hydraulic hoses, retract site.
- Page 26 The cable channel on the wheel may become notice- low or contaminated hydraulic oil, (e) pump-to-engine hand. If the X30 responds when the valve is tested Allen screw may also require a thread-locking com- ably wider under normal use, given that the DHU can drive coupling failure (on certain models).
- Page 27 Smaller diameters (4” to 36” or 100mm to 900mm) available non-reinforced, and and homeowners prior to excavation (Dial 811). cable diameter. TRIC grippers come in matched pairs. for sanitary sewer drains of all sizes, from 42-inch mains to 4-inch home later- larger diameters (12”...
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