1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TAPCO TOOLS Manuals
  4. Tools
  5. Windy SP Port-O-Brake
  6. Operation manual

TAPCO TOOLS Windy SP Port-O-Brake Operation Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
All Tapco Tools are made under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
3,161,223
4,321,817
4,651,553
4,489,583
4,493,200
4,445,356
4,372,142
4,766,757
3,817,075
4,557,132
4,240,279
4,671,094
3,482,427
4,494,397
3,559,444
5,343,728
5,353,620
5,505,069
Other U.S. & Foreign Pats. Pend.
Operations Manual
"Windy" SP Port-O-Brake
shown with optional
Tapco PRO-Coiler
and
®
Light Duty Folding Legs.
TapcoTools.com | (800) 521-8486

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .................................................. 2
Setup Instructions ......................................... 3
Accessories .................................................... 4
Hints for Bending .......................................... 5
®
Trim Shapes................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ............................................ 7
Clamping Surface .......................................... 8
Replacing Stainless Edge ............................... 9
Replacing Vinyl Strip ..................................... 9
Replacing Wedges ....................................... 10
Replacing Hinges ........................................ 10
Replacing Shoe Castings ............................. 11
Windy Parts List .......................................... 12

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for TAPCO TOOLS Windy SP Port-O-Brake

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning Locking and Clamping Surface .......... 8 Replacing Stainless Edge ....... 9 Replacing Vinyl Strip ........9 Replacing Wedges ........10 All Tapco Tools are made under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: Replacing Hinges ........10 3,161,223 4,321,817...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    If you find that your Port-O-Brake needs a replacement part, it can be obtained by ® contacting your local Tapco Tools distributor. GENERAL HINTS 1. Clean your Port-O-Brake at least once every 40 hours of use. Follow the fast ®...

  • Page 3: Setup Instructions

    Setup Instructions Attaching the Locking Handle LOCKING BLOCK COTTER PIN BEND ONE LEG OF COTTER PIN OUT AFTER PASSING THROUGH YOKE YOKE PIN LOCKING YOKE PINS HANDLE Insert bottom end of Locking Insert Cotter Pins through holes in Remove Locking Handle and Handle into the bottom Yoke on right ends of both Yoke Pins.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    Accessories for the “Windy” SP Port-O-Brake® Pro-Coiler ™ The portable coil holder that becomes an integral part of your “Windy” SP Port-O-Brake ® • Keeps the coil off the ground and always in front of you • Helps ensure you get straight cuts all the time •...

  • Page 5: Hints For Bending

    Traditional Bending Techniques Helpful Hints for Trim Work 5. For some shapes you will be removing the piece and either spinning it front to back or flipping it face up or face down to 1. Measure the total length of the particular trim area to be cov- make the next bend.

  • Page 6: Examples Of Common Trim Shapes

    Examples of Common Trim Shapes Illustrated below are typical shapes used on common siding jobs which you can form with the “Windy” SP Port-O-Brake. The numbers indicate the recommended sequence of bends. “Finish Side Up” indicates that the exposed or finish side of the trim material is to be placed in the Brake facing up.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting MATERIAL SLIPPAGE Material Slippage is caused by the Brake not locking properly or fully along the entire length. To determine the need for Wedge Adjustment: A. Cut paper into sheets approximately 2" x 6". B. Insert paper into clamping position under each Shoe Casting. C.

  • Page 8: Cleaning Locking And Clamping Surface

    Cleaning the locking and clamping surface Tools needed: clean shop rag, commercial cleaning solvent such as Gum Out® or WD-40®, light weight oil Open Brake Remove Top Yoke Pin Remove Sliding Bar Move Locking Handle to Right. With Brake unlocked remove Grasp and pull Sliding Bar to Follow steps 1, 2, and 3 in Cotter Pin from Top Yoke Pin...

  • Page 9: Replacing Stainless Edge

    Replacing the Vinyl Strip Tools needed: drill, #26 drill bit, hammer, slotted screw driver, light oil, pliers or vice grips, center punch, and safety glasses Close Brake Drill Out “Center Punch” Loosen Vinyl Strip Push Vinyl Strip from one end by tapping on Move Locking Handle to left.

  • Page 10: Replacing Wedges

    Replacing the Moving Hinge Tools needed: electric drill, small drill bit, hammer, small diameter hard wire or narrow punch, vise grips or pliers, light oil, and safety glasses Remove Handle Clean Out Hinge Pin Loosen Hinge Pin Using small diameter hard wire or narrow Detach Faspin and remove Lifting Before removing Hinge Pin, drill punch and hammer, tap out Hinge Pin...

  • Page 11: Replacing Shoe Castings

    Replacing the shoe Casting Tools needed: socket wrench with 7/16" socket, Phillips screwdriver Open Brake Remove Top Yoke Pin Remove Sliding Bar With Brake unlocked remove Grasp and pull Sliding Bar to Move Locking Handle to right. Cotter Pin from Top Yoke Pin and the right and remove.

  • Page 12: Windy Parts List

    Parts List ® *For Model Specific Parts, 8'6" part numbers are shown in diagram. Item # Description Item # Description Item # Description 10499 8'6" Hinge Pin 10727 8'6" Slide Bar 10760 Yoke Pin 10500 10'6" Hinge Pin 10729 10'6" Slide Bar 10761 3/32"...

Table of Contents