McElroy Guided Side Bend Tester Manuale utente
Manual: S07101 Revision: D 12/18
Guided Side Bend
Tester
Operator’s
Manual
Original Language: English
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Introduction
Thank You for purchasing this
McElroy product
The Guided Side Bend Tester provides a quick and easy
way to qualitatively test joints in the field.
The Guided Side Bend Tester is a hydraulic hand pump
machine that is used to test fusion joint coupons. It can
be used to test joints made from pipe up to 7 inches
wall thickness. It tests the coupon to see if it will fail
under a three point bend test. The coupon is loaded into
the machine and the hand pump is used to pressure a
hydraulic cylinder that bends the coupon demonstrating
ductility in the joint.
With reasonable care and maintenance, this equipment
will give years of satisfactory service.
Before operating this machine, please read this manual
thoroughly, and keep a copy with the machine for future
reference. This manual is to be considered part of your
machine. TX04376-11-7-11
McElroy University
For more than 30 years, McElroy has been the only
pipe fusion machine manufacturer to continuously
offer advanced training. Course offerings are meant to
enhance your efficiency, productivity and safety in the
proper use of McElroy machines. McElroy University
classes are structured so that the skills learned and the
machines used in each class closely match the machines
found on pipelining jobsites. We offer training at
our facility or yours. Our uniquely qualified McElroy
University course instructors offer years of industry
experience.
Tuition for each course includes lunches, course materials
and a certificate of completion. Online registration,
as well as up-to-date course offerings and dates, is
available at www.mcelroy.com/university
This manual is intended as a guide only and does not
take the place of proper training by qualified instructors.
The information in this manual is not all inclusive and
can not encompass all possible situations that can be
encountered during various operations.
MU2-03-13-14
TX04659-03-24-14
Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. (McElroy) warrants all
products manufactured, sold and repaired by it to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship, its
obligation under this warranty being limited to repairing
or replacing at its factory and new products, within 5
years after shipment, with the exception of purchased
items (such as electronic devices, pumps, switches, etc.),
in which case that manufacturer’s warranty applies.
Warranty applies when returned freight is prepaid and
which, upon examination, shall disclose to have been
defective. This warranty does not apply to any product
or component which has been repaired or altered by
anyone other than McElroy or has become damaged
due to misuse, negligence or casualty, or has not been
operated or maintained according to McElroy’s printed
instructions and warnings. This warranty is expressly in
lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. The
remedies of the Buyer are the exclusive and sole remedies
available and Buyer shall not be entitled to receive any
incidental or consequential damages. Buyer waives
the benefit of any rule that disclaimer of warranty shall
be construed against McElroy and agrees that such
disclaimers herein shall be construed liberally in favor of
McElroy.
RETURN OF GOODS
Buyer agrees not to return goods for any reason except
upon the written consent of McElroy obtained in advance
of such return, which consent, if given, shall specify the
terms and conditions and charges upon which any such
return may be made. Materials returned to McElroy, for
warranty work, repair, etc., must have a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number, and be so noted on the
package at time of shipment. For assistance, inquiry shall
be directed to:
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.
P.O. Box 580550
833 North Fulton Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74158-0550
PHONE: (918) 836–8611, FAX: (918) 831–9285.
EMAIL: fusion@McElroy.com
Note: Certain repairs, warranty work, and inquiries may
be directed, at McElroy’s discretion, to an authorized
service center or distributor.
TX02486-11-4-13
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
McElroy accepts no responsibility of liability for fusion
joints. Operation and maintenance of the product is the
responsibility of others. We recommend qualified joining
procedures be followed when using McElroy fusion
equipment.
McElroy makes no other warranty of any kind whatever,
express or implied; and all implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which
exceed the aforestated obligation are hereby disclaimed
by McElroy.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
McElroy reserves the right to make any changes in or
improvements on its products without incurring any
liability or obligation to update or change previously sold
machines and/or the accessories thereto.
INFORMATION DISCLOSED
No information of knowledge heretofore or hereafter
disclosed to McElroy in the performance of or in
connection with the terms hereof, shall be deemed to be
confidential or proprietary, unless otherwise expressly
agreed to in writing by McElroy and any such information
or knowledge shall be free from restrictions, other than a
claim for patent infringement, is part of the consideration
hereof.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
All proprietary rights pertaining to the equipment or
the components of the equipment to be delivered by
McElroy hereunder, and all patent rights therein, arising
prior to, or in the course of, or as a result of the design
or fabrication of the said product, are exclusively the
property of McElroy.
LAW APPLICABLE
All sales shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial
Code of Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Register your product online to activate your warranty:
www.McElroy.com/fusion
(Copy information listed on the machine nameplate here
for your records).
Model No.
Serial No.
Date Received
Distributor
Table of Contents
Equipment Safety
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Read and Understand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Wear Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Power Tool Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Overview
Guided Side Bend Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Pressure Release Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Coupon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Additional Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Operation
Read Before Operating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Cutting Rough Cut Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Plane the Rough Cut Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Test the Coupon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Inspect Coupon/Interpret Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cleaning the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Check Hydraulic Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Bleeding the Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Fasteners Must Be Tight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Specifications
Guided Side Bend Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
TX04404-3-9-12
COPYRIGHT © 2018, 2015, 2014, 2012
McELROY MANUFACTURING, INC.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
All rights reserved
All product names or trademarks are property of their respective owners. All information,
illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
1 - 1
Fusion Equipment Safety
Safety Alerts
This hazard alert sign appears in this manual.
When you see this sign, carefully read what it says.
YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE.
You will see the hazard alert sign with these words:
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
In this manual you should look for two other words:
NOTICE and IMPORTANT.
NOTICE: can keep you from doing something that might
damage the machine or someone's property. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT: can help you do a better job or make your
job easier in some way.
¡PELIGRO!
¡PELIGRO!
WR00051-11-30-92
TX00030-12-1-92
Read and Understand
Do not operate this equipment until you have carefully read, and
understand all the sections of this manual, and all other equipment
manuals that will be used with it.
Your safety and the safety of others depends upon care and
judgment in the operation of this equipment.
Follow all applicable federal, state, local, and industry specific
regulations.
McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings
in this manual and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.
You must satisfy yourself that a procedure, tool, work method, or
operating technique is safe for you and others. You should also
ensure that the machine will not be damaged or made unsafe by
the method of operation or maintenance you choose.
WR00052-12-1-92
TX02946-4-15-09
Power Tool Safety
Read and understand the all instructions provided
with your accessory equipment. Failure to follow
all the equipment instructions, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
TX04087-11-1-11
AEM0001r-11-1-11WR00055-4-7-93
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Fusion Equipment Safety
General Safety
Safety is important. Report anything unusual that you notice during
set up or operation.
LISTEN for thumps, bumps, rattles, squeals, air leaks, or unusual
sounds.
SMELL odors like burning insulation, hot metal, burning rubber, hot
oil, or natural gas.
FEEL any changes in the way the equipment operates.
SEE problems with wiring and cables, hydraulic connections, or other
equipment.
REPORT anything you see, feel, smell, or hear that is different from
what you expect, or that you think may be unsafe.
SAFE1ST-12-22-92
Wear Safety Equipment
Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, and other
applicable personal protective equipment.
Remove jewelry and rings, and do not wear loose-fitting clothing
or long hair that could catch on controls or moving machinery.
WR00053-12-2-92
TX00114-4-22-93
TX00032-4-7-93
Overview
2 - 1
Guided Side Bend Tester
The Guided Side Bend Tester is a hydraulic hand pump machine
that is used to test fusion joint coupons. It can be used to test
joints made from pipe up to 7 inches wall thickness. It tests
the coupon to see if it will fail under a three point bend test.
The coupon is loaded into the machine and the hand pump
is used to pressure a hydraulic cylinder that bends the coupon
demonstrating ductility in the joint.
TX04361-11-1-11
Tester
The Guided Side Bend Tester is equipped with a 1 inch diameter ram and two supporting pins. A
hydraulic cylinder moves the ram up and down along a guide in the fixture. The hydraulic cylinder
is mounted on the top of the fixture and connects to a hydraulic hand pump.
Support pins are mounted in bearings that allow the support pins to rotate, reducing friction on the
coupon during the test.
There are two different bend angle labels. The yellow bend angle label indicates the exterior bend
angle and the white bend angle label indicates the interior bend angle (included angle). Use the
appropriate label that matches the standard being used.
TX04362-02-10-15
Support Pins
Hydraulic
Cylinder
Fixture
Bend Angle
Label
Ram Guide
Ram
Pump
The guided side bend tester has a manually operated hydraulic
pump that is used to apply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder in order
to move the ram. The pump has a pressure release valve on the
right side of the pump.
The tester hydraulic pump has a gauge. The gauge is used for
reference and is not considered part of the qualitative testing
process.
TX04363-11-1-11
PH04572-10-10-11
Overview
2 - 2
Pressure Release Valve
The pressure release valve is used to unload pressure in the
hydraulic pump. The valve turns clockwise to close and counter-
clockwise to open.
TX04364-11-1-11
PH04570-10-10-11
Coupon
The coupon is the result of making a cross section cut, sawing
out a rough cut segment. The coupon is planed to a specified
thickness with the fusion joint in the center.
TX04365-11-1-11
PH04563-10-10-11
Overview
2 - 3
Additional Tools
There are some tools that will be required (not included) to
complete the preparation of the coupon for testing.
A drill may be used to produce starting points for saw cuts.
• Marking tool and straight edge to layout the rough cut
segment.
• A reciprocating saw with a coarse woodcutting blade,
chain saw, or band saw is used to cut a rough cut segment
from the fusion joint.
• A small table planer is used to produce smooth and
parallel surfaces to a specified thickness.
• Hand calipers to measure the thickness of the coupon.
TX04366-11-1-11
PH04168-5-20-10
PH04169-5-20-10
PH04573-10-10-11 PH04561-10-10-11
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