RT1000 Tapping Tool
Table of Contents
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care......................................................................................................................................................2
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................2
Operator Training....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Tapping Tool Safety....................................................................................................................................................3
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................3
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................4
Planning The Tapping Operation ................................................................................................................................4
Assembling The Tool ..................................................................................................................................................4
Valve Adapter Selection ...........................................................................................................................................5
RT1000 Assembly Flow Chart..................................................................................................................................5
Tapping Into The Main ................................................................................................................................................8
Tool Disassembly Procedure ......................................................................................................................................9
Part Cleaning Procedure.............................................................................................................................................9
Tool Assembly Procedure...........................................................................................................................................9
Tool Storage ...............................................................................................................................................................9
Service and Repair .....................................................................................................................................................9
Appendix II - Worksheet.............................................................................................................................................12
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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