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General| Brand | McElroy |
|---|---|
| Model | TracStar 28 |
| Category | Utility Vehicle |
| Language | English |
McElroy offers advanced training classes to enhance efficiency, productivity, safety, and quality.
Guarantees against workmanship and material defects for three years, with specific exclusions and procedures.
McElroy accepts no responsibility for fusion joints; operation and maintenance are user responsibilities.
McElroy reserves the right to make product changes without prior notification.
Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION signals and NOTICE/IMPORTANT notes for hazard recognition.
Emphasizes reading the manual, understanding procedures, and ensuring safe operation.
Listen, smell, feel, see, and report any unusual or unsafe conditions during operation.
Mandates wearing hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and avoiding loose clothing.
Details precautions for flammable gasoline and diesel fuel to prevent ignition and explosion.
Warns against operating gas/diesel engines in hazardous environments due to explosion risk.
Alerts to severe health risks from engine exhaust fumes, including death, in confined areas.
States the heater is not explosion proof, posing explosion/death risks in hazardous atmospheres.
Warns that electric motors and alternators are not explosion proof in hazardous environments.
Advises against exposing batteries to sparks/flames due to explosive hydrogen gas.
Ensures proper grounding, inspects cords for damage, and handles electrical devices safely.
Highlights risks of pressurized fluid leaks causing serious injury or fatality.
Warns that facer blades are sharp and can cause cuts; use care during operation and handling.
Instructs to keep the machine away from ditch edges and operate on stable, level ground.
Caution that the heater is hot and can cause burns; use the insulated stand when not in use.
Emphasizes following pipe manufacturer's procedures and parameters for safe, quality joints.
Stresses periodic pyrometer checks for heater plate surface temperature accuracy.
Recommends wearing hearing protection when operating the machine for more than 4 hours daily.
Describes the process of heating pipe ends to a specific temperature and fusing them with pressure.
Details the carriage with fixed and movable jaws, and its capability for remote operation.
Explains the track-driven chassis, engine power, and hydraulic pump functions.
Covers engine types, fuel systems, and tach/hour meters for gas and diesel units.
Details key ignition and control positions for diesel and gas engines.
Describes heater power outlets, oil reservoir location, and hydraulic oil filter.
Explains the hydraulic manifold block, pressure reducing valves, and different force cylinders.
Describes the rotating facer design and the function of the insulated heater stand.
Details the microprocessor-controlled heater, its indicator light, and cleaning requirements.
Instructions to read the manual, check oil levels, and understand engine start procedures.
Covers moving the machine, preparing the heater, and setting up pipe supports.
Details installing clamping inserts and checking/adjusting hydraulic system pressure.
Guides on inserting pipe into jaws, aligning it, and preparing for facing.
Describes how to face the pipe ends to ensure clean, parallel mating surfaces.
Instructions for removing the facer and checking pipe alignment for proper joint formation.
Guides on positioning the carriage, checking heater temperature, and selecting fusion settings.
Details inserting the heater, verifying temperature, and heating the pipe ends correctly.
Covers the critical pipe fusing process and allowing the joint to cool under pressure.
Instructions for opening movable and fixed jaws, and raising the fused pipe.
Explains the operation of the hydraulic pipe lifts on the TracStar® No.618.
Guides on positioning the machine for the next joint and installing new pipe sections.
Procedure for safely disconnecting hydraulic hoses connecting the machine and carriage.
Steps to detach the carriage assembly from the main chassis for ditch operations.
Instructions for removing the 3-jaw assembly from the carriage for specific ditch scenarios.
Detailed steps to remove the facer from TracStar No.412/No.618 machines for ditch work.
Specific instructions for removing the facer from the TracStar No.28 machine.
Guidance on manually operating the facer when it's removed from the machine.
Procedure for removing top jaws when hand carrying or hoisting the carriage.
Instructions for attaching slings and lowering 3-Jaw or 4-Jaw carriages into a ditch.
Steps to position and clamp the carriage assembly onto the pipe within the ditch.
Instructions for reconnecting hydraulic hoses, reattaching the facer, and replacing jaws.
Describes saddle fusing capability for up to 8" branches on any main size with the combination unit.
Procedure for selecting, cleaning, and attaching heater and sidewall fusion adapters.
Guidance on selecting and installing appropriate clamping inserts in the movable jaws.
Steps to position and secure the machine onto the main pipe for saddle fusion.
Instructions for checking and setting hydraulic pressure for heating and fusion stages.
Details using grit cloth to clean and rough surfaces of the main and fitting.
Guides on positioning the fitting, allowing melt pattern travel, and tightening clamp knobs.
Procedure to ensure no slippage occurs by applying full fusion pressure to the fitting.
Covers preparing the heater, verifying temperature, and heating pipe and fitting for fusion.
Describes removing the heater and bringing the fitting and main together for fusion.
Instructions for allowing the saddle fusion joint to cool under pressure as specified.
Warns that machines and pipe are heavy; improper lifting can cause crushing or death.
Highlights crush points on the machine and advises keeping body parts away.
Specifies the need for overhead rigging, equipment of adequate load rating, and lifting slings.
Guides on connecting color-coded or appropriately sized cables to pickup points.
Advises following regulations and never carrying loads over people during lifting operations.
Stresses keeping the machine clean and performing regular preventive maintenance for optimal performance.
Recommends cleaning the machine as needed with soap and water.
Instructs daily checking of hydraulic fluid level and filling if not visible in the strainer.
Specifies replacing hydraulic fluid and filter every 400 hours or as dictated by weather.
Step-by-step instructions for attaching and detaching machine covers using clips and latches.
Details checking engine belt tension every 100 hours, with a specified deflection force.
Procedure for adjusting belt tension by loosening and tightening the tensioner jam nut.
Guides on setting system pressure to 1800 psi (No.28/412) or 2000 psi (No.618) by adjusting compensator.
Covers engine oil and filter changes for diesel units at specified hour intervals.
Covers engine oil and filter changes for gasoline units at specified hour intervals.
Instructs daily checking of gauge calibration, ensuring zero reading when idle.
Emphasizes cleaning jaws and inserts with a stiff brush to ensure proper alignment and prevent slippage.
Details cleaning and lubricating thrust bearings and brushing eyebolt threads for smooth operation.
Covers cleaning fusion chains and ensuring all nuts, bolts, and snap rings are tight.
Advises inspecting facer blades for damage and sharpness, replacing dull or chipped blades.
Guides on adding antifreeze in a 50/50 mix for diesel units and replacement frequency.
Stresses keeping heater faces clean of plastic buildup using a non-synthetic cloth.
Procedure for bleeding air from carriage cylinders to correct jerky or erratic movement.
Instructions for seating butt fusion heater adapters with stainless steel cap screws.
Guides on measuring surface temperature with a pyrometer and correcting it using the knob.
Explains the red indicator light for preheating, set point, and error conditions.
Refers to the engine's operation and maintenance manual for detailed engine service information.
Method for measuring track deflection to determine if tension adjustment is needed.
Details the procedure for loosening and tightening track tension using a grease valve.
Instructs on setting engine speed and adjusting throttle cable for correct voltage output.
A checklist for verifying satisfactory condition or need for repair of various machine components.
Defines key terms like O.D., Wall Thickness, SDR, IFP, and TEPA used in pressure calculations.
Provides formulas for calculating wall thickness, area, force, and gauge pressure.
Demonstrates calculating gauge pressure using specific pipe size, SDR, TEPA, and drag pressure.
Specifies required oil viscosity, VI, and temperature ranges for different manufacturers and fluid names.
Lists engine, fuel, capacity, pressure, speed, weight, and component specifications for the No.28 model.
Lists engine, fuel, capacity, pressure, speed, weight, and component specifications for the No.412 model.
Lists engine, fuel, capacity, pressure, speed, weight, and component specifications for the No.618 model.
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