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4 INSTALLATION
1.
Loosen the tensions screw (1) on the travel band and open the latch (2).
2.
Open the band and position it around the pipe, close to the weld joint.
NOTE!
Larger bands may require two people to install it on the pipe.
3.
Tighten the band lightly by closing the latch (2).
4.
Check the position of the band with the band spacing tool at 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°
(12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock).
5.
Once the position is verified, tighten the tension screw (1) enough to compress the
spring.
4.3
Adjusting the unit to the band width
CAUTION!
Do not let the Pipeweld Orbiter fall around the band when disengaging the unit.
CAUTION!
Excessive drive wheel pressure can result in damage to wheel.
Various band widths can be accommodated, the most common being 127 mm (5 in.) and
120 mm (4.7 in.). To adjust the bandwidth use the setting screw to increase or decrease the
band width and the locking arm to check for adequate tension.
1.
Safety lever
2.
Adjustment screw
•
Locking arm in position A: The drive wheel is fully extended allowing the device to be
placed on the band.
•
Locking arm in position B and travel motor lifted: The Pipeweld Orbiter can be moved
around the band.
•
Locking arm in position C and travel motor engaged: The Pipeweld Orbiter is locked
and ready to weld.
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3.
Locking arm
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