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McElroy LineTamer User Manual

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Manual: LT0104 Revision: J 11/18
6" IPS Pipe Preparation Machine
LineTamer
®
Operator’s
Manual
Original Language: English
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McElroy LineTamer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMcElroy
ModelLineTamer
CategoryConstruction Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

McElroy University

Information about McElroy's pipe fusion training programs and courses.

Warranty

Warranty Terms and Procedures

Covers limited warranty, return of goods, disclaimers, product improvement, and law applicable.

Equipment Safety

Safety Fundamentals

Explains hazard alerts, reading manuals, and general safety principles.

Hazard Specific Safety

Covers PPE, gas units, fuel handling, and carbon monoxide awareness.

Operational Hazards

Details keeping personnel away from moving parts and safe handling of coiled pipe.

Specialized Safety

Addresses cutting steel bands, coiled pipe safety, and cold weather conditions.

Handling and Hydraulic Safety

Covers pipe handling, hydraulic system dangers, and operator seat safety.

Overview

Usage Options

Describes various configurations for pipe stringing, relining, and directional boring.

Hydraulic Power Unit and Controls

Identifies HPU components, valves, and hydraulic controls for operation.

Roller Adjustments

Explains setting pressure and configuration for rerounding and straightening rollers.

Installation Procedures

Guides on mounting the LineTamer and its Hydraulic Power Unit.

Transporting

Securing and Locking for Transport

Covers securing the pipe coil and locking the machine for safe transit.

Pre-Towing Checks

Lists essential checks for trailer safety and compliance before towing.

Preparation for Pulling

Initial Setup and Alignment

Includes connecting trailer, loading coil, securing pipe, and unlocking machine.

Payout and Roller Adjustments

Covers pipe payout alignment and adjusting rerounder rollers for pipe size.

Roller Settings and Fluid Check

Details straightening roller settings and periodic hydraulic fluid level checks.

Operation

Operation Fundamentals

Emphasizes understanding manuals and pulling force limitations.

Starting and Pipe Handling

Covers pre-operation, engine starting, and cutting pipe bands.

Pipe Threading and Loading

Explains pipe threading roller valve use and loading pipe into the LineTamer.

Pressure Settings and Monitoring

Guides on setting pressure and monitoring during operation.

Operational Precautions

Lists critical precautions, including handling end-of-coil scenarios.

Maintenance

Routine Maintenance Practices

Covers preventative maintenance, washing, checking fluid, and greasing bearings.

Greasing Moving Parts

Advises periodic greasing of all moving parts and pipe rollers.

Hydraulic Fluids

Hydraulic Fluids

Details requirements for proper hydraulic fluid, including viscosity and quality.

Specifications

Machine and Component Specifications

Lists dimensions, weight, capacity, and hydraulic power unit details.

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