HOW TO USE YOUR
“EASY TAPPER”™ MODEL #XTC-1.5Z
TAPPING MACHINE

1. Verify the source, destination, type, contents, and pressure of the line you are about to tap. Note: Maximum tapping pressure for the Model #XTC 1.5Z is 1470 P.S.I.G. at 100 degrees F.

2. A Tapping saddle of proper size can then be tightened on to the main line. (In some cases a thread-o-let or malleable iron nipple can be arc welded to the main line).

3. A short nipple is then threaded into the tapping saddle.

4. A "full port" ball valve is then threaded onto the short nipple. Note: Gate valves are not recommended in this case, because shavings from the drilling process tend to collect in the gate chamber, preventing the gate from closing all the way.

5. The XTC 1.5Z Hot Tapping Machine ships ready to use, strips of pure graphite will need to be installed in the packaging box, and grease is factory installed in the bearing box. Packing is installed as needed. Additional packing can be added at any time (even during the tapping process, simply by withdrawing the drive shaft and cutter back out of the branch line valve and then closing the branch line valve while packing is installed). Loosen the packing box cylinder bolts on the outside of the machine. Slide cylinder back past the two external holes through machine body (one on each side of machine). Add 1 strip of pre-cut packing, then slide forward by moving the packing cylinder into forward position, loosen again and add a second strip of packing through hole on opposite side of machine. Now the cylinder can be tightened in place

6. Now select the proper cutter and install the hexagon arbor of the cutter into the hexagon receiver end of the drive shaft. Note: the proper cutter size will generally be 1/8” smaller than the "full port" size of the branch line ball valve you are tapping through. The pilot bit can now be installed in the arbor to lead the cutter. The end of the pilot bit should be positioned to penetrate the wall thickness of the main line before the cutter engages the wall of the main line. The cutter and the pilot should now be tightened securely to the drive shaft.

Stainless Steel Tapping Procedures

Use a 1/4" Cobalt Pilot Bit. Position within the Bimetal Hole Saw to extend completely through the wall of the pipe before the teeth of the hole saw contact the wall of the pipe. As the Cobalt Pilot Bit penetrates the wall of the main line, fluid will rush into the tapping machine body and will act as a coolant for the Bimetal Hole Saw.

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