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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual 2”, 3”, 4” & 6” 63mm, 90mm, 110mm, 125mm, 160mm Hot Tap Tools Manual: 224901 Revision: T 10/18...
- Page 2 Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65warnings.ca.gov This product and other products could be protected by patents or have patents pending. All the latest patent information is available at patent.mcelroy.com...
- Page 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing McElroy. McElroy Hot Tap Tools are designed to make hot taps through a branch saddle into live mains. The tools may be made-up to be used with a squeeze-off device or a PE ball valve.
- Page 4 McElroy or has become damaged McElroy reserves the right to make any changes in or due to misuse, negligence or casualty, or has not been improvements on its products without incurring any operated or maintained according to McElroy’s printed...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Specifications ......6-1 COPYRIGHT © 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2006 McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA All rights reserved All product names or trademarks are property of their respective owners. -
Page 6: Safety
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
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. FEEL any changes in the way the equipment operates. -
Page 8: Pressurized Line
Safety Pressurized Line The cutter shaft can move back with force when retracting the cutter. Stand clear of shaft travel to avoid the possibility of injury. TX05331-10-02-17 Cutters are Sharp Cutter edges are very sharp. Avoid injury by avoiding direct contact with the cutter. TX05246-10-02-17 Fusion Procedures Obtain a copy of the pipe manufacturer's procedures or... -
Page 9: Overview
Overview Nomenclature Cutter Fitting Gland Bleed Valve Gland End Cap Bearing Cutter Shaft Socket Wrench TX02100-2-18-03 Fusion Machines To Use Select an appropriate sized saddle fusion machine or electrofusion saddle to fuse a branch saddle onto a main. Select an appropriate sized butt fusion machine or electrofusion coupling to fuse two pipes together. -
Page 10: Test Port Saddles
Test Port Saddles Using Hot Tap Tool with a Saddle with Test Port Some saddles may have a test port used to pressure test the fusion of the saddle to the main pipe. When testing is complete, the saddle must be prepared before fusing the Hot Tap Tool to the saddle by removing the test port. -
Page 11: Tool Make-Up
Tool Make-Up Tool Make-up Measurements The overall tool length is measured from the cap on the fitting gland, to the center of the concave side of the branch saddle which butts against the main pipe. NOTICE: Allowance for face off and bead rollback during fusion must be added to the measurement. -
Page 12: Imperial Hot Tap Tools (2", 3", 4", 6")
Tool Make-Up Imperial Hot Tap Tools (2", 3", 4", 6") Using Hot Tap Tool with No Ball Valve Measure the branch saddle and hot tap tool. Determine the length nipple required to reach the total make up length from the table below with the measured components. -
Page 13: Metric Hot Tap Tools (63Mm, 90Mm, 110Mm, 125Mm, 160Mm)
Tool Make-Up Metric Hot Tap Tools (63mm, 90mm, 110mm, 125mm, 160mm) Measure the total length of branch saddle, ball valve, and hot tap tool. Subtract the length from the make up length in the table below. The result is the nipple length needed to reach the total make up length. Add length to the nipple to account for facing and bead rollback during butt fusion. -
Page 14: Hot Tap Operation
Hot Tap Operation Pressure Test Tool Make-up Attach hose to the pressure relief valve on the tapping tool. Open valve and pressure test the tool make-up as required by applicable regulations. Relieve all pressure after test is complete and close pressure relief valve. Remove air hose. -
Page 15: Retract Cutter
Hot Tap Operation Retract Cutter Pull the cutter away from the main and as far into the tool as possible. Stand clear of cutter shaft and loosen the movable jaw enough to allow the bearing housing to come out of the jaw. The cutter shaft can move back with force when unclamped from jaw. -
Page 16: Complete Service Line
Hot Tap Operation Complete Service Line Make fusion to complete the service line. TX01156-10-02-17 Open Ball Valve or Remove Squeeze Tool Allow the fused service line connection to cool. Open the ball valve or remove the squeeze tool to allow the service line to pressurize. -
Page 17: Specifications
Specifications Hot Tap Tools Hot Tap Tool Lengths: Overall Tool Lengths with Factory Installed Cutter IMPORTANT: Refer to "Tool Make-up Measurements" for make-up lengths 2" tool: 50” (127 cm) 3" tool: 60” (152 cm) 4" tool: 67” (170 cm) 6" tool: 94”... - 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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