Portable automatic gas cutter, concentrick tracing cutter (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Koike Sanso Kogyo AUTO PICLE-S
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Portable Automatic Gas Cutter BGB01B17 OPERATION MANUAL For every person who will be engaged in operation and maintenance supervision, It is recommended to read through this manual before operations, permit optimum operation of this machine. KOIKE SANSO KOGYO CO.,LTD.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing this product. Read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure correct, safe and effective use of the machine. Read the manual first to understand how to operate and maintain the machine. Cooperation between colleagues in the workplace is essential for safe, smooth operation.
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Symbol Title Meaning General General caution, warning, and danger. Be careful not to get your Possible injury to fingers if caught in the insertion fingers caught. port. Caution: Electric shock! Possible electric shock under special conditions. Ground this equipment. Operators must ground the equipment using the safety grounding terminal.
6. Maintenance and inspection 6.1 Disassembly 6.2 Daily inspection 6.3 6-month Inspection 7. Trouble shooting 8. Wiring diagram 9. Assembly drawing of AUTO PICLE-S 10. Parts list 10.1 Body unit 10.2 Driving unit 10.3 Electrical and gas unit 10.4 Guide rail...
AUTO PICLE-S 1 Safety information Many accidents are caused by operation, inspection, and maintenance which disregard the basic safety rules. Carefully read, understand, and master the safety measures and precautions described in this instruction manual and on the machine before operating, inspecting and maintaining the machine.
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AUTO PICLE-S 1.1.3 Operation and handling safety precautions 1. Read this instruction manual before operating the machine. 2. Mount and center the machine correctly and confirm correct motion before operation. 3. Before connecting the power plug to the outlet, make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position (or the normal / reverse changeover switch is in the stop position.
AUTO PICLE-S 1.2 Gas cutting safety precautions Strictly observe the safety rules and precautions to ensure the safety of gas cutting operations. Operators and supervisors MUST keep safety in mind. 1.2.1 Prevention of explosion 1. Never cut pressurized cylinders or hermetically sealed containers.
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AUTO PICLE-S 1.2.6 Safety precautions for skin burns Observe the safety precautions to prevent skin burns. Ignoring heat, spatter, and sparks during operation could cause a fire or burned skin. 1. Do not perform cutting near flammables. (Move flammables well away from the sparks.) 2.
AUTO PICLE-S 2 Locations of safety labels Safety labels and other labels for correct operation are affixed to the machine. Carefully read the labels and follow the instructions on them when operating the machine. Never remove the labels. Keep them clean and legible at all times.
3 Outline of machine 3.1 Features of the machine AUTO PICLE-S is a compact pipe cutter developed on the basis of the thoroughgoing examination of the actual conditions of pipeline installation work sites. Exhibiting its excellent performance in cutting pipes of various sizes to specified length and in bevel cutting, which are major job of pipe processing, the machine is habitually used by many users.
AUTO PICLE-S 4 Preparation for operation 4.1 Contents of package The standard pack contains the parts shown below. Check them before assembling. ・Body 1set ・Gas distributor 1set ・Torch ・Torch holder 1set ・Hose Distribution hose (3pcs set:900L) 1set ・Slide Bar ・Control box 1set ・Tip102(for acetylene) or 106(for propane) #0,1,2...
AUTO PICLE-S 4.3 Preparation for operation 4.3.1 Connection of power cable 1. Insert the metal plug(7p) of the control box into the metal socket(7p) of the machine. 2. Connect the rubber plug on the power supply side. (Never forget grounding.) 3.
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AUTO PICLE-S 4.3.5 Securing machine to pipe 1. Calculate the necessary number of chains, place the main unit on the pipe to cut, and turn the tightening handle counterclockwise to lower the slide bracket. 2. Engage the chain with the sprocket and attach the chain as shown in the figure to set it on the pipe.
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AUTO PICLE-S 4.3.6 Assembling and mounting the guide rail 1. Assembling the rail Attach supporting bases (set) at intervals of 120 mm to the guide rail that matches the pipe diameter. Change the number of supporting bases (set), taking into consideration the overlapping sections of the guide rail.
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AUTO PICLE-S 4.3.7 Trial operation After setting, turn the machine once to check the secured condition of the machine and the length of hoses and cabtyre cable. The machine can be turned automatically or by hand in the manual mode after disengaging the clutch.
AUTO PICLE-S 5 Cutting operation 5.1 Safety measures prior to operation 5.1.1 Grounding the machine The cable of this machine is equipped with a grounding wire. For safety, be sure to ground the wire as follows, in addition to checking the connection of the power cable.
AUTO PICLE-S Neutral flame ensures a good quality cut surface. (Oxidized flames may be used for bevel cutting.) The oxidized flame shortens the cutting oxygen flow, causing slug deposition or melting the upper edge of the cut surface. Excessively high cutting oxygen pressure will cause the same effect.
AUTO PICLE-S 5.5 Safety measures against backfire and flashback 5.5.1 Prevention of backfire Backfires may cause serious accidents or fires. Be careful to prevent such disaster. When a backfire occurs, find the cause and inspect and maintain the machine correctly before using the machine again.
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AUTO PICLE-S 5.6.2 Vertical cutting 1. Vertical cutting is possible for max. 500 dia. pipes. 2. Be sure to firmly set the guide rail at that time. -16-...
AUTO PICLE-S 6 Maintenance and inspection Refer to the following for inspection and maintenance of the machine, and operate the machine under the best condition at all times. 6.1 Disassembly 6.1.1 Disassembly for maintenance and inspection of electric parts ■Control box Remove the four (+) round head screws (M4 x 6) that are securing the operation panel sheet, and the maintenance and inspection of electric parts will be possible as shown...
AUTO PICLE-S 7 Troubleshooting 1) The machine will not move. (The motor will not run.) Cause Inspection point Correction 1) Power is not supplied. Check the power supply. Replace the power supply if it Check the connections. is defective. 2) Fuse blown Check the 1A fuse in the control Replace the blown fuse.
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AUTO PICLE II 3) The machine will not move. (The motor runs.) Cause Inspection point Correction 1) Malfunction Remove the speed reducer box to Disassemble and clean. check the clutch operation. 2) Idle rotation of The reduction gear is rotating idly Replacement of gears(set).
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AUTO PICLE-S Body unit STOCK STOCK ITEM ITEM PART NAME REMARKS PART NAME REMARKS Slide body 60032412 33 Bearing 6A036004 6004ZZ Slide body cover 60032413 34 Wing handle 60031344 Cross feed body 60032414 35 Stop ring 6B540100 ETW-10 Torch holder bracket...
AUTO PICLE-S 10.3 Electorical and gas unit -26-...
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AUTO PICLE-S Electrical and gas unit Q’ty Item No. Part name Stock No. Remarks Motor cover(A) 60032422 Motor cover(B) 60032423 Control Box 61001001 Operation panel 60032425 Name plate 60032451 Torch 60010050 Except USA_KE Torch 60010051 USA only Torch 60010055 KE only...
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AUTO PICLE-S Guide rail STOCK STOCK ITEM ITEM PART NAME PART NAME REMARKS REMARKS 155 Guide rail base 60032434 156 Liner 60032435 157 Hand clamp base plate 60032436 158 Hand clamp bracket 60032437 ※1 159 Hand clamper 60032438 160 Adjusting shaft (A)
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