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BOILER BG38 BOILER GUN OPERATING MANUAL ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS BG38LV model shown P/N 100242 September 2023 Revision 3...
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CLIMAX. CLIMAX hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision hereto onto an electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or any revision hereto, pro-...
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CLIMAX GLOBAL LOCATIONS Page B BG38 Boiler Gun Operating Manual...
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Climax will, at its option, either repair or replace the defective machine at no charge and will return the machine with shipping prepaid.
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ENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS H&S leads the way in promoting the safe use of portable cause severe impact, pinching, cutting, and machine tools. Safety is a joint effort. You, the end other injuries. Except for stationary operating user, must do your part by being aware of your work controls, avoid contact with moving parts by environment and closely following the operating proce- hands or tools during machine operation.
ACHINE SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Eye hazard – This machine produces metal chips Sound level – This machine produces potentially during operation. Always wear eye protection harmful sound levels. Hearing protection is required when operating the machine. when operating this machine or working around it. During testing, the machine produced the sound Hazardous environments –...
ISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION Machine Tools are specifically designed to perform pre- To achieve the intended results and to promote safety, cise material-removal operations. the operator must understand and follow the design intent, set-up, and operation practices that are unique Stationary Machine Tools include lathes and milling to Portable Machine Tools valve testers.
ISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST The following checklist is not intended to be an all However, these checklists are typical of the types of inclusive list of things to watch out for when setting up risks the assembler and operator should consider. Use and operating this Portable Machine Tool.
ABELS 1.7.1 Label identification The following warning labels should be on your machine. If any are defaced or missing, contact H&S Tool immediately for replacements. 1-4. BG38 B ABLE OILER UN LABELS P/N 100206 BG38-HV label P/N 100199 P/N 100207 H&S company label BG38-LV label P/N 100251...
ONTROLS 2.2.2 Electric motor controls Depending on the users requirements, the BG38 Boiler Gun can be powered by either a pneumatic or electric The electric motor controls are similar to a drill or drill motor. The controls for each type of motor follow. driver.
IMENSIONS Figure 2-4 shows the machine and operating dimen- sions. 2-4. BG38 B IGURE OILER UN DIMENSIONS PECIFICATIONS 2-1. S ABLE COMPONENT MASS Component Mass in lbs (kg) BG38 BG38 Boiler Gun Pneumatic 17 (7.7) BG38E BG38 Boiler Gun Electric 14 (6.3) TEMS REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED The following items may be required but not supplied in...
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ACHINE ETUP 3-1. BG38 B IGURE OILER UN MAIN COMPONENTS Do the following to setup the BG38 Boiler Gun: 8. If installing wedge extensions, secure three of the same size range onto the base wedges with 3.2.1 Wedge locking system the screws.
4. Slide a locking rod into the center shaft from 4. Tap into place until seated against the shoulder the rear of the machine. on the main gear. 5. Thread the required collet set on the end of the 5. Reinstall or tighten the set screw in the tool locking rod until the collets begin to engage the holder body until secure.
ACHINE MOUNTING Do the following to mount the BG38 Boiler Gun on the 2. Tighten the mounting system by turning the lock workpiece: rod clock-wise using either the rod wrench or the speed wheel. Once snug, verify that the 1. Insert the mounting system end of the BG38 mounting system position in the workpiece has Boiler Gun into the workpiece until there is been maintained.
NSTALLING THE CUTTING TOOLS While the BG38 Boiler Gun can be operated with one blade, smoother operation on harder materials or thicker pipe walls will result with the use of two blades. 3-7. S IGURE LIDING TOOL HOLDER AND FIXED TOOL HOLDER Do the following to install the cutting bit(s): 1.
OTORS 3.5.2 Electric motor The BG38 Boiler Gun is powered by either a pneumatic motor or an electric motor. The following subsections Do the following to prepare the electric motor for use explain how to set up each for operation. (See Section 2.2 for controls): 3.5.1 Pneumatic motor...
a) Turn off the air supply at the source. Dis- Release the trigger to stop the machine. connect the air hose assembly from the machine. b) Turn the locking wrench to loosen the locking system from the workpiece. c) Slide the BG38 Boiler Gun straight out from the workpiece using the body of the machine to support it’s weight.
CAUTION Avoid damage, premature machine wear, and protect your warranty by using only approved lubricants. 5-2. A ABLE PPROVED LUBRICANTS Biodegradable Lubri- Application Area Lubricant Viscosity (cSt) Quantity Frequency cant Light coating Threads of the cen- WD-40 or light- Daily during machine applied by ter shaft weight spray lube...
5.3.4 Tool holders 2. Set the oiler valve to ‘3’ as a baseline for the flow rate. Do the following to service the tool holders: 3. Replace the cap. 1. Monitor and replace as necessary, the o-rings on 4. Mount and setup the machine (see Section 3.2- the ID of the tool holder.
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HIPPING The BG38 Boiler Gun can be reshipped in its original shipping container, as shown in Figure 6-1. 6-1. BG22 IGURE SHIPPING CONTAINER ECOMMISSIONING To decommission the BG38 Boiler Gun prior to disposal, remove the drive motor and dispose of it separately from the rest of the machine components.
AS NEEDED PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 911-0005 KEY 3/16 RADIUS ONE SIDE X 5/8 SQ BOTH ENDS 10534 RING SNAP 1 OD 10588 SCREW DRIVE #2 x 1/4 HOLE SIZE .089 23361 SCREW 10-24 X 3/8 BHSCS 26395 SCREW 10-24 X 5/8 FHSCS 35828 PLATE SERIAL YEAR MODEL CE 1.5 X 2.0 87271...
PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 911-0011 KEY 3/16 RADIUS ONE SIDE X 3/4 SQ BOTH ENDS 11731 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 SSSHDP 98855 SWIVEL DOUBLE AIR 1/2 NPTM X 1/2 NPTF 99969 NFIS BASE UNIT BG38 BOILER GUN TUBE BEVELER WRENCH FEED 100206 (NOT SHOWN) LABEL BG38HV METALLIC 100242...
PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 921-1001 SNAP RING 11/16 ID X .042 TH 923-1001 COTTER PIN 3/32" X 1/2" B002520L LG COLLET CENTERSHAFT B002550L LONG B COLLET ROD BC58 ASSY B COLLET 5/8" 5 DEGREE BC34 ASSY B COLLET 3/4" 5 DEGREE BC78 ASSY B COLLET 7/8"...
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Item # Part name Part number Item # Part name Part number Wedge set B-01 (.625-.810”) 100216 Wedge extension B-14 (2.250-2.435”) 100229 Wedge set B-02 (.750-.935”) 100217 Wedge extension B-15 (2.375-2.560”) 100230 Wedge set B-03 (.875-1.060”) 100218 Wedge extension B-16 (2.500-2.685”) 100231 Wedge set B-04 (1.000-1.185”) 100219...
P/N 103084 SCALE 1:1 PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 103083 103084 98231 BG38THS 000875 BLADE LOCK 917-0001 SCREW DIFFERENTIAL XNS-48 20812 RING O 3/32 X 5/8 ID X 13/16 OD 77253 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1/2 SSSFP B002534 TOOLHOLDER SLIDING 2-5/8" 2-FLUTE B002536 TOOLHOLDER SLIDING 2-5/8"...
INSIDE OF CASE PARTS LIST ITEM P/N: DESCRIPTION 911-0005 KEY 3/16 RADIUS ONE SIDE X 5/8 SQ BOTH ENDS 921-1001 SNAP RING 11/16 ID X .042 TH 923-1001 COTTER PIN 3/32" X 1/2" 10534 RING SNAP 1 OD 11206 SCREW 5/16-18 X 5/16 SSSCP 19729 NUT 5/16-18 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT 29377...
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