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CL-12
Maintenance 2

General Specifications 3-4

Drilling Equipment 4

Drilling

Installation and Operating Instructions

Travel Charts
5-9

10-18

Machine

Special Instructions 19-20

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review regarding the use of this equipment is essential to prevent possible
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General Specifications

Capacity and Use

The CL-12 Machine may be hand
operated by means of a ratchet Lifting Yoke
handle or power operated by either
the H-614 Air Power Operator or
H-607 Hydraulic Power Operator.
When used with tapping valves
it will make cuts up to 111/2”
diameter, under pressure, for lateral
connections.
The CL-12 Machine is equipped
with an Automatic Feed feature. The
amount of travel required can be
set in inches and tenths of an inch.
Crank
The Automatic Feed will disengage Handle
automatically when the pre-set
Ratchet
amount of travel is completed. Handle

! caution: Under certain

circumstances some Pivot
machines may retract Pin
the boring bar after the
Automatic Feed disengages
while the power operator
is continuing to run in the Pivot
Thumb
forward direction. Should Screw
your machine perform this
way Stop the power
operator and manually
return the Boring
Bar to the rear most Lifting
Yoke Machine Weight Chart
positions. Always Description CL-12
manually retract the Machine and
Boring Bar. Using the Equipment
400 lbs. (181 kg)
power operator to return the Shipped in Strong
Bolt
boring bar to the rear most and Wing
Wooden Chest
position will cause internal Nut Latch Machine Only 260 lbs. (118 kg)
damage to the machine. Machine Length 49”
This indicator subtracts as the cut
This machine has an automatic is made and indicates at all times Equipment Furnished with
over travel protection device which the amount of travel remaining in Each Machine
automatically disengages tool automatic feed. • Ratchet Handle
feed when maximum 25” travel of
The CL-12 Machine is also • Screw Driver
machine is reached. Damage to the
machine is prevented even if the equipped with a full-time automatic • 3 – Double Open End Wrenches
Automatic Feed is incorrectly set for tool position (or boring bar) travel • 3 – Allen Screw Wrenches
travel beyond the maximum travel of indicator. The position of the shell • 8 – 5/8” x 3” Bolts and Nuts -
the machine. cutter and pilot drill in relation to its Machine to Adapter
rearmost or fully retracted position is • 8 – 11/16” D-Type Washers -
The CL-12 Machine also has a full- indicated at all times. This indicator
time automatic feed travel indicator. Machine to Adapter
adds as the tools advance and
• Gasket – Machine to Adapter
subtracts as they are retracted.
• Cutting Grease

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Maintenance

Maintenance and storage

Lubrication ! CAUTION: Keeping cutters After Use

Drain and replace lubricant (gear oil) sharp assures maximum efficiency Dirt and excess grease should be
after the first 10 hours of operation in cutting operations. When cleaned from machine after use.
and after each 50 hours of operation cutters are dull they not only make Boring bar should be given a light
thereafter. cutting more difficult, but place an coat of oil to prevent rust, and this
additional strain on the tips which should be done with boring bar
Keep the front gear case and rear
can cause tip breakage. slightly extended. Oiled bar will pull
gear case properly filled with gear
oil. This level may be checked by When not in use keep cutters in a lubrication into packings as bar is
removing oil plugs on gear cases wooden container. retracted.
while machine is lying on level NOTE: Be careful not to drop Cutters, drills, hubs, etc. should
surface. Drive spindle and indicators cutter and damage cutter tips. If be lightly oiled after use to prevent
would be on top during this check. necessary to set cutter on tips, rusting.
Oil level should be even with gear place upon wood rather than brick,
case oil lug threads. concrete or metal. Storage
CL-12 Machine requires four pints When not is use the CL-12 Machine
Cutters used with CL-12 Machines
(4 lbs.) of gear oil in front gear case should be kept in wooden chest
are tungsten carbide tipped for
and four pints in rear gear case. during period of being transported to
making lateral connections through
jobs or stored.
Mueller Part No. 89347 gear oil is tapping valves.
used. This gear oil needs no thinning Tungsten carbide tipped cutters
in cold weather. are designed for cutting cast iron,
cement-lined cast iron, ductile iron,
Packing cement-lined ductile iron, asbestos
Boring bar packing on machines is a cement reinforced concrete and steel
“V” or chevron type packing, which pipe.
is automatically adjusted by a spring. A cutter which has been used on
There is no take up. When packings cast iron or steel pipe can be used
leak, they should be replaced with on cement-lined, asbestos-cement
new ones. Packings are good for or reinforced concrete pipe without
water, gas, or petroleum products. resharpening.
To replace Boring Bar packing, see A cutter which has been used on
Special Instructions on page 17. abrasive materials cannot be used on
Packing leakage may be determined metal pipe without resharpening.
by observing two small drain holes in All pilot drills are threaded into the
sides of machine behind front flange. cutter hub with thread sizes arranged
These vents prevent pressure from to prevent wrong use of drills and
entering into the gear case. cutters. Drills are provided with
All oil seals in CL-12 Machines wrench flats permitting removal of
are O-ring seals, which are non- pilot without removing cutter. All pilot
adjustable. If leakage occurs, new drills have spring loaded detents
O-rings are required. to retain coupon cut by shell cutter.
These detents are removable for
Cutting Equipment cleaning or replacement.
Sharpen cutters and drill points by Always check detents before using to
touching them up with an oilstone be sure they are operating correctly.
before each cut. Front edge of cutter
Shell cutters for PVC and HDPE are
tips should be lightly honed.
also available.
If cutters are very dull or show
excessive wear, return to Mueller Co.
for reconditioning.

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General Specifications and Drilling Equipment

Working Pressure & Temperature

Automatic
250psi – Maximum working pressure Feed Travel
at 100° F. Indicator
500° F – Maximum temperature
Automatic
rating at 150psi.
Feed Set
Length of Travel Knob

25” is adequate for 2” – 12” Mueller

Tapping Sleeves and Valves. The CL-
12 Machine can be set to automatic Crank
feed for any 12” of this travel. Handle

Equipment to be Selected
See Mueller Water Products Catalog
for equipment required for use with
Automatic Automatic Feed
Mueller Tapping Valves to make Engagement
Tool Position
lateral connections. Indicator Knob

Drilling Equipment

Equipment Used for Making Pilot Drill

Lateral Connections to Mains
By Drilling Through Tapping
Sleeves & Valves.
SHELL CUTTER – According to size
of valve to be used.
CUTTER HUB – According to size of
shell cutter Nut, Bolt & Washer Drill Flange AquaGrip Adapter
Shell Cutter
PILOT DRILL – According to size of
shell cutter
DRILL – When used with 2” and 21/4”
tapping valve it replaces shell cutter,
cutter hub and pilot drill.
ADAPTER – According to size and
type of tapping valve to be used.
(These Adapters are for a working
pressure of 200psi at 100° F.) Mechanical
Cutter Hub End Hub Joint O-Ring Mechanical
Hub Adapter Gasket End Adapter Adapter Gasket Joint Adapter

H-614 MUELLER AIR MOTORs AND H-607 HYDRAULIC POWER OPERATOR

Important: For H-614, maintain pressure of 90psi. We recommend the use of a gage at
the throttle to determine the actual pressure of air at the air motor.

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Installation and Operating Instructions

Installation Instructions

1. Inspect cutter and pilot drill to 4. Remove crank handle from its b) 2” size. Remove retaining screw
make sure that they are sharp. If position on the combination shaft from boring bar adapter. Insert
cutter is dull it should be sharpened and pipe plug located below and boring bar adapter into socket
as described in maintenance alongside Automatic Feed travel and in the boring bar. Align holes in
instructions. Check pilot drill detents Tool position Indicates (C.). Attach boring bar adapter and boring
before each operation to make sure crank handle to center squared shaft bar. Replace retaining screw by
they will move completely to the and rotate clockwise to advanced inserting it through in boring bar
submerged position. boring bar (D.). Boring bar should and in boring bar adapter tapped
2. Bolt proper size of adapter to front be advanced enough to expose hub hole. Tighten securely with screw
a machine (A.). Check to be sure retaining screw hole beyond face of driver. Screw solid drill into boring
machine to adapter gasket is in good the machine adapter. bar adapter. Wrench flats on drill
condition and in place. (All gaskets may be used to tighten drill into
should be periodically replaced).
Automatic Feed boring bar adapter.
Travel Indicator
c) 21/2” size. Remove retaining screw
from cutter arbor. Insert cutter
arbor into socket in the boring
bar. Align the holes in cutter arbor
and boring bar. Replace retaining
screw by inserting it through hole
in boring bar and into cutter arbor
tapped hole. Tighten securely with
wrench.
Automatic Tool d) 31/2” size and larger. Remove hub
Position Indicator
A. retaining bolt and lock washer
C.
from cutter hub. Slide cutter hub
NOTE: On the rear case of the onto boring bar. Align the holes in
CL-12 Machine you’ll see 2 Knurled the cutter hub and the boring bar.
Knobs. One is marked Automatic Replace the hub retaining bolt and
Feed Set. This knob is used to set lock washer by inserting it through
the amount of travel required for hole and hub, boring bar and into
the automatic feed to complete the cutter hub tapped hole. Tighten
cut. See instruction 13. securely with wrench (F.).
The other Knurled Knob is the
Automatic Feed Engagement Knob
which is used to place the machine D.
in automatic feed (See instruction 3).
5. Attach proper drilling equipment to
3. Disengage automatic feed by the boring bar.
pushing in on Automatic Feed
a) Place the front lifting yoke over
Engagement Knob on rear of
the square drive spindle to
machine (B.). This knob has a
prevent rotation of boring bar
squared end and is indicated by a
when attaching tools (E.).
name or panel on rear of machine.

F.

B. E.

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Installation and Operating Instructions

NOTE: If cutter hub is E-Z 6. Coat solid drill or shell cutter and 10. Close the disc in the valve and
Release type (51/2“ size and pilot drill thoroughly with MUELLER pressure test the sleeve and valve
larger), tighten allen head cap cutting grease (88366). When drilling assembly per specifications.
screws so that the backing ring or cutting A-C or concrete pipe, do 11. Lay a scale or rule alongside
is rigid with the cutter hub (G.). not use cutting grease. the tapping sleeve and valve and
This must be done before shell 7. Open valve completely and measure the machine adapter to
cutter is attached to hub. measure the exact size of opening pipe distance (K.). This distance,
and size of cutter to make sure plus or minus the amount the pilot
the entire opening is clear and drill extends or is behind the face of
unobstructed and the cutter will pass the machine adapter flange (L.), is
freely. the approximate distance the pilot
NOTE: Diameter of boring bar drill should travel to reach the main.
is 2” which will pass through 2”
tapping valves but may not pass
through other 2” valves.

G. 8. Retract boring bar to its rearmost

position by rotating feed crank
Lubricate cutter hub treads with handle counter-clockwise (J.).
cup grease and attach shell cutter
threading it onto hub hand tight
(H.). Lubricate pilot drill threaded
shank end and screw it securely
into cutter hub. Wrench flats are
provided on pilot drill* (I.). Check
K.
detents on pilot drill to be sure they
are operating correctly.

J.
9. Place the machine (with adapter
and drilling equipment assembled) in
drilling position. For horizontal use,
support the assembly by blocking up
under the machine and valve.
For hand operation, the driving L.
H. spindle should be on the left side of
the machine when facing the main.
For power operation, the driving
spindle should be at a right angle to
the main.
Check to be sure that adapter gasket
is in good condition and in place.

I.

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Installation and Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

14. Pull out on Automatic Feed

Engagement Knob and rotate feed
crank counter-clockwise until dive
key engages (O.). This can be felt
when crank handle ceases to freely
rotate, This rotation releases the
tension between pilot drill and main
and does not change the pre-set
disengagement point.

M.

Place machine and adapter against Automatic Feed Set Knob counter-
valve, allowing cutter and pilot drill clockwise to set the desired amount
to extend into the end of the valve of Automatic feed on Automatic Feed O.
(M.). Install bolt and nuts and tighten Travel Indicator (N.). Pull out on
evenly to valve. Automatic Feed Set Knob to engage 15. Hand Operation/Power
the automatic Feed Travel Indicator Operation.
12. Rotate feed crank handle
after correct amount has been set.
clockwise to advance the boring bar a) When hand operating the CL-12
See Travel Charts on page 10– 16.
until the pilot drill contacts the main. Machine – Loosen the pivot thumb
screw. This permits the pivot pin to
Tool Position Indicator (see C.) should
be removed so that the front lifting
now read the approximate amount
yoke may be removed.
that was computed in instruction 11.
Attach ratchet handle to drive
! CAUTION: If Tool Position
spindle and set the clockwise
Indicator does not read
rotation. Always operate the
approximately the same as the
machine according to instructions
computed amount, it indicates that
with one man only on ratchet and
the pilot drill has encountered an
using automatic feed to assure
obstruction and is not contacting
correct drilling and tapping rate.
the main. N.
If cut becomes too difficult for
13. Check to be sure Automatic
While cut is being made, the amount one man, do not force machine
Feed Set Knob is disengaged. (Push
set on the automatic Feed Travel as this may damage cutter or
in on knob to disengage.) Turn
Indicator (C.) will subtract until the machine. Follow one of the
completion of the cut. It will then methods listed in instruction 23.
register 000. Hand operated CL-12 Machine
NOTE: It is always necessary to should have a boring bar advance
pre-set for some amount of feed to of about .015” per minute, if
permit machine to automatically operator can maintain 5 RPM
advance the boring bar, otherwise on input spindle. This rate would
it will not feed. require about 60 minutes to
advance one inch. Smaller cuts
To replace or reset either Indicator,
permit higher input speed and
see Special Instructions on page 18.
cutting times will be reduced
accordingly.

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Installation and Operating Instructions

P.

Q.

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Installation and Operating Instructions

b) When power operating the 16. Continue cutting operation until 22. Advance boring bar by rotating
CL-12 Machine with the Mueller automatic feed disengages. If for feed crank clockwise until cuter hub
H-614 Air Power Operator or some reason the preset automatic retaining screw is exposed. Remove
H-607 Hydraulic Power Operator feed was set for more than the travel retaining screw and remove cutter
– Loosen the pivot thumb screw, remaining in machine, feed will be hub, pilot drill, and cut-out section of
this permits the pivot pin to be automatically disengaged when pipe or coupon.
removed so that the front lifting boring bar travel limit is reached. If pilot drill or shell cutter are to be
yoke may be removed and the When cut is completed, both the removed from the hub, leave hub on
operator may be attached to the Automatic Feed Set Knob and boring bar until pilot drill is loosened
holder pivot on the front gear case Automatic Feed Engagement Knob and cutter is loosened from hub.
of the CL-12 Machine. Position the will be in the forward or disengaged
operator and replace pivot pin. positions (R.). Replace the front lifting yoke and
place the front lifting yoke over the
Tighten the pivot thumb screw square drive spindle to prevent
and latch the operator in position rotation of boring bar when removing
with the bolt and wing nut latch tools (See I.).
provided on gear case to prevent
movement. To remove the shell cutter from the
E-Z Release Cutter Hub, loosen
Open operator throttle fully. allen head cap screws in backing
Important: Maintain 90psi ring. Shell Cutter may then be easily
air pressure for the H-614 Air taken off.
Power Operator and 1500psig Coupon may be slipped over pilot
for the H-607 Hydraulic Power drill detents and out of cutter or pilot
Operator. These pressures drill may be removed from hub to
should be measured at the remove coupon.
operator with a gauge.
23. If cutting operation becomes
When power operating the CL-12 R. difficult, follow these instructions.
Machine, the boring bar in
automatic feed should advance If the pre-set automatic feed was a) If cutter has difficulty in cutting,
about .187 per minute or require not disengaged when cutting is becomes dull or should stall after
5+ minutes to advance an inch. completed for some reason, a safety the cut is started it is probably due
device is built in to prevent damage to dull cutting equipment.
If cutting becomes difficult and
stalling occurs follow on the methods to this mechanism. b) Mark down the settings on
listed in instruction 23. 17. Check to see if cut is completed both the Automatic Feed Travel
by attempting to advance boring Indicator and the tool Position
bar by hand advance. Rotate crank Indicator, This is for reference
clockwise (See D.). If boring bar when reassembling the set up.
advances easily, cut is completed. c) Push in on both Automatic Feed
18. Rotate crank handle counter- Set Knob and Automatic Feed
clockwise to return boring bar to Engagement Knob – this will
rearmost position (See J.). disengage the Automatic Feed
Travel Indicator and will also
19. Close valve securely. disengage the automatic feed.
20. Remove the power operator with d) Retract the shell cutter to the
its holder from the machine pivot. rearmost position. Close the
21. Unbolt adapter from valve and tapping valve. Remove the
remove adapter, cutting equipment, machine and inspect the shell
and drilling machine as a unit. cutter and pilot drill for damage.

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – CL-12 Plastic Pipe – PVC (CI) Using cutters for pvc/hdpe

CLASS (DR)
pipe size cutter o.d.
165 (25) 125 235 (18) 165 305 (14) 235

CLASS (DR)
pipe size cutter o.d.
100 (41) 125 (32.5) 150 165 (25) 200 (21) 235 (18)

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – shell cutter for CL-12 Plastic Pipe – PVC (CI) Using cutters for pvc/hdpe

CLASS (DR)
pipe size cutter o.d.
100 (41) 125 (32.5) 160 (26) 200 (21) 250 (17)

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – CL-12 Metallic or Plastic Pipe – PVC (CI) Using Cutters for Metallic Pipe
CLASS (DR)
pipe size cutter o.d.
100 (25) 125 150 (18) 165 200 (14) 235

CLASS (DR)
pipe size cutter o.d.
100 (41) 125 (32.5 150 165 (25) 200 (21) 235 (18)

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – CL-12 Metallic or Plastic Pipe – PVC (IP) Using Cutters for Metallic Pipe
CLASS (DR)
pipe size cutter o.d.
100 (41) 125 (32.5) 160 (26) 200 (21) 250 (17)

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – CL-12 Machine Plastic Pipe – HD PE (DI)

DR
pipe size cutter o.d.
21 17 15.5 13.5 11 9

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – CL-12 Machine Plastic Pipe – HD PE (IP)

DR
pipe size cutter o.d.
21 17 15.5 13.5 11 9

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Travel Charts

Travel Chart – CL-12 Machine Cement-Lined Ductile Iron

class
pipe size cutter o.d.
50 51 52 53 54 55 56

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Travel Charts

TRAVEL REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CUT FOR LATERAL CONNECTION WITH POINT

OF PILOT DRILL (OR SOLID DRILL) CONTACTING MAIN
ASBESTOS
CAST IRON PIPE STEEL PIPE
CEMENT PIPE
Nominal Outside ASA A 21.6-1953 ASA ASA ASA AWWA AWWA Federal
ASA A 21.8-1953 A21.2-1953 A21.3-1953 A21.7-1953 AGA 1908 1908 Spec.
Size Diameter AWWA C106-53 AWWA ASA Old Standard Standard WW-P-421
of Pipe of AWWA C108-53 C102-53 A21.9-1953 Standard Schedule Schedule Class Class
to be Cut Cutter CLASS 150 CLASS 150 CLASS 10 CLASS 10 CLASS B CLASS D CLASS 150 40 80 150 200

3” 2” 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.8

21/2” 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.8

4” 2” 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.7
21/2” 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.6
31/2” 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.1 2.9 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.2

6” 2” 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.4 1.7 2.0
21/2” 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.8
31/2” 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.5 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.1
51/2” 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.2 3.9 3.9 4.3 4.5 4.9

8” 2” 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.7 2.1
21/2” 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.9
31/2” 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.1
51/2” 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.8 4.2
71/2” 4.9 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0 5.2 5.2 4.9 5.0 5.7 5.6 6.4

10” 2” 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.9 2.2
21/2” 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.7 3.0
31/2” 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.1
51/2” 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.7 4.0
71/2” 4.1 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.5 4.7 5.1
91/2” 5.9 6.1 6.0 5.9 6.0 6.2 6.3 5.9 6.0 7.0 6.6 7.5

12” 2” 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.6 2.0 2.3
21/2” 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.1
31/2” 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.2
51/2” 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.0 3.0 3.3 3.6 4.0
71/2” 3.8 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 3.9 3.8 4.2 4.5 4.9
91/2” 4.9 5.1 5.0 4.9 5.0 5.2 5.3 5.0 4.9 5.4 5.6 6.1
111/2” 6.5 6.8 6.7 6.5 6.7 7.0 7.0 6.6 6.8 8.1 7.0 8.3

14” 2” 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.5
21/2” 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.5 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.9 3.3
31/2” 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.6 2.6 3.0 3.5
51/2” 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.7 4.1
71/2” 3.6 3.7 3.8 4.0 3.7 4.1 4.1 4.4 4.8
91/2” 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.9 4.5 5.1 5.1 5.3 5.8
111/2” 5.3 5.5 5.7 5.8 5.4 6.6 6.6 6.0 6.5

NOTE: All dimensions are in inches and tenths of an inch and are the travels required to complete the cuts
plus 1/4” (6mm) of over travel unless otherwise noted.

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Travel Charts

TRAVEL REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CUT FOR LATERAL CONNECTION WITH POINT

OF PILOT DRILL (OR SOLID DRILL) CONTACTING MAIN
ASBESTOS
CAST IRON PIPE STEEL PIPE
CEMENT PIPE
Nominal Outside ASA A 21.6-1953 ASA ASA ASA AWWA AWWA Federal
ASA A 21.8-1953 A21.2-1953 A21.3-1953 A21.7-1953 AGA 1908 1908 Spec.
Size Diameter AWWA C106-53 AWWA ASA Old Standard Standard WW-P-421
of Pipe of AWWA C108-53 C102-53 A21.9-1953 Standard Schedule Schedule Class Class
to be Cut Cutter CLASS 150 CLASS 150 CLASS 10 CLASS 10 CLASS B CLASS D CLASS 150 40 80 150 200

16” 2” 1.4 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.7 2.3 2.7
21/2” 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.2 2.5 3.0 3.5
31/2” 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.3 2.3 2.6 3.1 3.6
51/2” 2.9 3.0 3.0 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.2
71/2” 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.6 3.6 4.0 4.4 4.9
91/2” 4.2 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.4 4.4 4.6 4.3 4.4 4.8 5.1 5.7
111/2” 4.8 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.3 4.9 5.2 5.7 5.5 6.0

18” 2” 1.5 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.5 1.4 1.8 2.4
21/2” 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.2 2.6 3.2
31/2” 2.3 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.4 2.3 2.7 3.2
51/2” 2.9 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.3 3.8
71/2” 3.4 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.6 3.8 3.5 3.5 3.9 4.4
91/2” 4.1 4.3 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.1 4.2 4.7 5.1
111/2” 4.5 4.8 5.5 5.5 5.5 4.8 5.0 4.6 4.8 5.3 5.3

20” 2” 1.5 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.9 1.6 1.5 1.9 2.5
21/2” 2.3 2.5 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.7 2.3 2.2 2.7 3.3
31/2” 2.3 2.5 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.4 2.3 2.8 3.4
51/2” 2.9 3.1 2.9 2.8 2.9 3.1 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.3 3.9
71/2” 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.6 3.8 3.4 3.4 3.9 4.4
91/2” 4.0 4.2 4.0 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.4 4.0 4.1 4.6 5.0
111/2” 4.4 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.8 4.4 4.6 5.1 5.3

24” 2” 1.6 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 1.6 1.6 2.1 2.8
21/2” 2.4 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.8 2.4 2.3 2.9 3.6
31/2” 2.4 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.4 2.6 2.9 2.4 2.4 2.9 3.6
51/2” 2.9 3.1 2.9 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.3 2.9 2.9 3.4 4.1
71/2” 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.8 3.4 3.4 4.0 4.6
91/2” 3.9 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.9 4.1 4.3 3.9 3.9 4.5 5.1
111/2” 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.2 4.3 4.9 5.0

30” 2” 1.7 2.0 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.9 2.2 3.3

21/2” 2.5 2.7 2.5 2.3 2.5 2.6 3.0 4.0
31/2” 2.5 2.8 2.5 2.4 2.5 2.7 3.0 4.1
51/2” 3.0 3.2 3.0 2.9 3.0 3.2 3.5 4.5
71/2” 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.9 5.0
91/2” 3.8 4.1 3.8 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.3 5.4
111/2” 4.0 4.2 4.0 3.9 4.0 4.2 4.5 5.3

NOTE: All dimensions are in inches and and tenths of an inch and are the travels required to complete the
cuts plus 1/4” (6mm) of over travel unless otherwise noted.

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Special Instructions

REPLACing BORING BAR PACKING

1. Remove the Four Gland Cap 8. Replace Packing Spring, Convex 10. Remove any “burrs” or “nicks”
Screws from the Brass Gland. Packing Follower, 3 Packing Rings, from the Boring Bar Drive Lugs.
2. Inset the Gland Cap Screws into and Concave Packing Follower into Lubricate the boring bar and the
the alternate tapped holes in the Gland. Make sure the Rollpin holes inside of the packing rings with a
Brass Gland and screw them in in the Concave Packing Follower light film of oil.
all the way. This should be done align with the holes in the Gland 11. Remove the Four Gland Cap
evenly, tightening each cap screw during this assembly. Screws from the tapped holes in the
a little at a time. This will cause the NOTE: Make sure the new packing gland.
Gland to move forward evenly out rings are installed with concave 12. Carefully slide the Gland
of the flange recess until the Gland end of packing facing the pressure Assembly onto the lubricated Boring
Seal is exposed. or front end of the machine. Bar and slide into place. Insert the
3. Rotate Crank Handle clockwise 9. Retain the assembled gland in a Gland Cap Screws through the
and advance the Boring Bar vise while inserting the two Rollpins drilled holes and tighten Gland Cap
approximately 6 or 8 inches. This in the gland to retain Concave Screws securely.
will usually cause the Gland, Packing Follower.
Packing Spring Packing Follower,
3 Packing Rings and Concave Boring Bar assembly/parts
Follower to move forward into an
exposed position. Gland Cap Screws
Flange
4. Remove the Gland from the
Boring Bar. Packing Spring

5. Punch out the two Rollpins which

retain the entire packing assembly,
! CAUTION: Place the gland Gland
assembly in a vise to retain the
Concave Packing Follower before
punching out the Rollpins. Since Gland Seal Rollpins
the packing is spring loaded,
these parts will fly out when the Concave
pins are removed if they are not Follower
properly retained.
6. Remove Concave Follower, 3
Packing Rings, Convex Follower, Boring
and Packing Spring from the gland Bar
Packing
and clean the packing cavity. Rings
7. Remove the Boring Bar Wiper
Ring and the Gland Seal and Boring Bar Packing
Wiper Ring Follower
replace, if necessary.

REPLACing/RESETting AUTOMATIC TOOL POSITION INDICATOR (Black Finish)

1. Rotate crank handle counter- 4. Remove Automatic Tool Position 6. Make sure the notch in the
clockwise to retract boring bar to its Indicator. Automatic Tool Position Indicator
rearmost position. 5. With the Automatic Tool position Shaft engages the pin in the
2. Remove Brass Indicator Cover. Indicator set at 000, place the shaft Indicator Shaft.

3. Remove screws which hold of the Automatic Tool Position 7. Replace screws which hold
Automatic Tool Position Indicator to Indicator into the end of the Indicator Automatic Tool Position Indicator to
body of machine. Shaft. body of the machine.
8. Replace Brass Indicator Cover.

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Special Instructions

REPLACing/RESETting AUTOMATIC FEED TRAVEL INDICATOR (Gray Finish)

1. Rotate crank handle counter- Automatic Feed is usually the b) Hold it in this position until the
clockwise to retract boring bar to its minimum setting and rotate crank Knurled Coupling Indicator Sleeve
rearmost position. handle clockwise until automatic is turned the required amount
2. Remove Brass Indicator Cover. feed disengages.) to obtain the 000 setting on the
11. If Automatic Feed Travel Automatic Feed Travel Indicator.
3. Loosen set screw in Coupling
Indicator Sleeve. Indicator does not read exactly 000 c) Then release the Knurled Coupler
after disengaging, reset it to 000 as Movable Collar so that the drive
4. Remove screws which hold follows: pin in it engages the nearest hole
Automatic Feed Travel indicator to in the Coupling Indicator Sleeve.
a) Pull the Knurled Coupler
body of the machine.
Movable Collar toward the rear 12. Replace Brass Indicator Cover.
5. Remove Automatic Feed Travel of machine (This collar will move
Indicator. approximately 1/8”).
6. With the Automatic Feed Travel
Indicator set at 000, place the shaft
of the indicator into the Coupling Travel Indicator assembly
Indicator Sleeve, and replace
screws which hold the Automatic Drive Pin
Coupling Indicator Sleeve Coupler
Feed Travel Indicator to the body of Automatic
Movable Collar
the machine. Feed Set Screw
Travel
7. Rotate the Automatic Feed Set Indicator
Knob counter-clockwise and pull
out on it to place the machine in
Automatic Feed. If the shaft fails to
stay out, rotate the knob some more
and pull out again.
8. Rotate the Crank Handle Automatic
clockwise until the Automatic Feed Tool
Indicator Shaft
Shaft moves forward. This will be Position Pin
the zero point of the Automatic Indicator
Feed.
9. Tighten the Set Screw in Coupling
Indicator Sleeve against the shaft of
the Automatic Feed Travel Indicator.
10. Set Automatic Feed Travel
Indicator for some amount above
005 (five tenths advance in

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