l. sAFEty instrUCtiOns & WArninG
ll. dEsCriPtiOn/CAPACitiEs
lll. AssEMbly
i. sAFEty instrUCtiOns & WArninG
A. Always Comply With:
1. General Industry Safety & Health Regulations, Part
1910, OSHA 2206. Available from: Sup't of Docu-
ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402.
2. ANSI Specification Nos. B186.1, B7.1 Available
from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.,
1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
3. State and Local Regulations.
b. Abbreviated Form of Above regulations:
These regulations are not all inclusive—study and com-
ply with all above regulations.
1. Check Cutter Speed Before Mounting Cutter.
2. Use Tachometer
Actual speed must not exceed rated speed.
3. Perform Speed Checks When:
a. A tool is issued for use.
b. After all tool repairs.
4. Use Tools Only For Intended Purpose
Refer to Product Catalog.
5. Test & Operate Tools at 90 PSIG Maximum
Only exception is if tool is marked otherwise.
6. Use Recommended Air Line Equipment
This includes air line filters, regulators, and lubricators.
7. Stop Immediately If:
a. Unusual sound is heard, or...
b. Unusual vibration is experienced (Refer to Section
III to check if proper assembly was followed).
8. Check Speed Rating Of Blade
Must equal or exceed speed rating of air motor.
9. Mount Blade According To Regulations
Refer to manufacturer's instructions regarding spindles,
lock nuts, spacers, keys, flanges, etc. (Sec. IIIA,
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Items 4 and 6).
10. Mount Proper Blade Guard
a. Refer to Sec. IIIA, Items 3 and 7 for proper and
b. Sample Warning Label:
11. Inspect Blade
a. Refer to aforementioned regulations. (Sec. I, Item A)
b. Discard if chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged.
12. Always Wear Protective Equipment When Tool
is in Use
a. Refer to aforementioned regulations (Sec. I, Item A)
b. Appropriate hearing protection which reduces noise
13. Employ a Safety Program
Refer to ANSI and OSHA specifications for inspection
and maintenance procedures.
WArninG: Failure to comply with all safety
regulations may result in serious injury.
ii. dEsCriPtiOn
A. Pipe Cutter Model: UPC 616A, 636A, 648A,
836APE & 848APE
nOtE: Models UPC836APE and UPC848APE are
specifically for use on PE (high density polyethylene)
pipe. With a larger diameter blade (8" diameter), they
can cut up to 2.65" (69 mm) wall thickness PE pipe. they
can also be used on PVC plastic pipe when fitted with
a PvC blade. UPC836APE and UPC848APE do not come
with a pressurized water system and cannot be used on
pipe requiring a water-cooled blade such as Cast iron,
Pit Cast, ductile iron, Clay, or Concrete.
B. Motor Specifications:
Horsepower Generated by UPC = 1.7 H.P. (1.3 kW)
Maximum R.P.M. = 3675
Air Consumption = 50 cu. ft./min. (1.4 cu. m/min.)
Pressure = 90 P.S.I. Maximum (6 BAR)
Shut -Off =
Air Supply Fittings =
secure mounting.
concerning goggles, face shields, and other
protective clothing.
to acceptable levels must be worn.
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" Ball valve
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4
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