REED FTP2000UNIV Feed Tap Drilling Machine User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: REED

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT INFORMATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
REED Warranty
Customer Support
References
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REED FTP2000UNIV Feed Tap Drilling Machine

INTRODUCTION

CAUTION :
Hazards exist when drilling into pressurized pipe. Hazards also exist when drilling into unpressurized pipe as it could fail when it becomes pressurized. If the tapping process is performed improperly, C900 and other PVC pipe can split longitudinally. To minimize the risks when performing the tap, apply minimum feed force to the shell cutter and always use sharp shell cutters.
Note: Use correctly sized saddles and evenly tighten each clamp nut and torque the nuts to values recommended by the saddle manufacturer. If tapping into PVC or PE, make sure the tapping saddles are made for use with plastic and provide full circumferential support.
MAKE SURE drill is set in non-hammer mode.
DO NOT USE impact type drills.
DO NOT USE on natural gas or petroleum piping.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Reed’s Feed Tap™ drills through PVC, PE, cast iron and ductile iron pipe while under pressure using a corporation stop inserted into a service saddle. Compact design, with independent feed control for advancing the shell cutter into the pipe, allows the user to easily complete the tap using a drill for cast and ductile iron pipe or PE. Manual power is required for use on PVC and similar plastic pipe. The independent feed control advances the shell cutter for tapping
PVC pipe as recommended by Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association. (www.uni-bell.org)
WARNING: The maximum operating pressure for this tool is 200 psi.
NOTE: Absolutely no power tools are to be used to turn Feed Tap™ machines to cut PVC or CPVC. Use manual power instead.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Select proper tools necessary to perform the tap.
A. Corporation stop
B. Shell Cutter size to match corporation stop
• Arbor must be used with 1-7/16” and 1-3/4” Shell Cutters
C. Coupon retaining pilot drill
• Always use with Reed Heavy Duty (HD) Shell Cutters
• Optional when using Reed PVC/PE Shell Cutter
D. Proper size and design of service saddles for
Ductile Iron, Cast Iron, PVC and PE
E. Feed Tap™
F. Any other necessary accessories to meet operating requirements
G. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Assemble Feed Tap™ to the pipe.
A. Clean area of pipe where drilling will occur. On ductile iron and cast iron pipe, use a Reed DS12 or DS36 Descaler.
B. Place service saddle on the pipe and tighten down to values specified by the manufacturer.
C. Attach the appropriate corporation stop valve to the service saddle.
D. Assemble Feed Tap™ with the correct size cor- poration adapter, shell cutter and coupon retaining pilot drill. For optimum thread life, use plumber’s thread seal tape on male threads of main sealing unit prior to attaching corporation adapter.
NOTE: The 1” IPS Coupling Nut must be used with the 1” AWWA – 110 Compression Corporation Adapter.
E. Lubricate the teeth of the shell cutter generously with Reed Tapping Compound #98425 or #99139.
F. Lubricate the o-ring inside the corporation adapter with tapping compound. This does not apply to the NPT corporation adapters.
G. Attach the Feed Tap™ to the corporation stop.
H. Verify corporation stop will shut with shell cutter and shaft retracted.
HELPFUL HINT: Take note of, or measure, the location of
the Independent Feed Control so that upon retracting the
cutter back out of the pipe and valve, operator knows how
far to retract it to allow the valve to close.
I. Connect the 7/16” socket and socket adapter. Place the hex shank of the socket adapter into the drill and tighten the chuck. Place the hex socket onto the Feed Tap™ hex shaft.
NOTE: Use of a hand ratchet is required when tapping PVC/CPVC. Do not use a power drill.
J. Open the bleed-off valve.
Completing the Tap
A. Open the corporation stop and the bleed-off valve on the Feed Tap™.
B. Using the independent feed control, bring the tool in contact with the pipe surface. Do not run the drill motor without controlling the independent feed control, by hand, at all times. The feed control can self feed too quickly if it is not controlled constantly by the operator. If it self feeds, the coupon retaining pilot drill could jam into the pipe which would damage or break it. The user must always keep ahold of the independent feed control when the boring bar is in motion.
NOTE: Over feeding or force feeding could result in breaking the shear pin. Shear pin is designed to break before user can create enough pressure to crack PVC pipe or damage HD cutters on ductile iron pipe.
C. Drill through pipe by rotating the drill clockwise and applying slow steady pressure using the independent feed, turn in a clockwise direc- tion. Water coming from the bleed-off valve does not indicate the shell cutter has completed its cut.
The operator will notice that there is no more resistance when turning the Independent Feed once the shell cutter completes the cut through pipe wall.
NOTE: The slow speed setting on the drill motor is recommended. This gives the user best control of the tool and is best for the longevity of the carbide shell cutters and pilot drill. If using a power drill on PE, use low RPM to reduce heat generated by the cutting process. Heat can melt the threads on PE.
WARNING: Give the feed screw a couple extra turns to ensure that the shell cutter has completely cut through the pipe wall. If the coupon is not completely cut, it could strip off the coupon retaining bit when retracting the shell cutter back out of the pipe.
Tool Removal and Storage
A. Once the tap is completed, close the bleed-off valve and reverse the direction of the independent feed.
Turn in a counterclockwise direction to retract the shell cutter out of the pipe and corporation stop. The drill motor can be stopped and removed from

Assembly of Feed Tap™

Arbor Instructions:

Arbor attaches directly to the end of the shaft, then the Pilot Drill and Shell
Cutter attach to the Arbor. Attach the pilot drill by aligning the flat that is machined onto it, then tighten the set screw. Next thread the shell cutter onto the arbor until it snugs down onto the o-ring, align the locking holes, then slide the arbor locking collar into place and tighten the set screw.
the Feed Tap prior to backing out the tool from the pipe. Do not reverse the drill motor direction and use it to back the tool out of the pipe. Doing so could cause the tools on the end of the boring bar to unscrew and drop off.
B. Turn off the corporation stop and the Feed Tap™
can be removed by disassembling the corporation adapter from the corporation stop valve.
C. Remove coupon from shell cutter.
• Remove the Coupon Retaining Pilot Drill Bit by loosening the set screw.
• Use a screwdriver in the slot of the Shell Cutter to remove the coupon if necessary
WARNING: The coupon will not come off over the end of the pilot drill bit. Doing so will damage the integrity of the wire coupon retainer. The pilot drill must be removed in order to remove the coupon from the tool. It is not recommended to use a coupon retaining pilot drill that has signs of damage.
D. Further disassemble the Feed Tap™ as needed to fit in carrying case.
HELPFUL HINT:
A. If wobbling occurs while drilling:

Loosen the drill chuck from the shaft and reconnect. Typically the chuck jaws are not aligned with the shaft flats.
Replace shell cutter if wobbling continues.

NOTES:

When removing the shell cutter from the boring bar, grip onto the base of shell cutter with pliers. Gripping onto the shell cutter in the middle of the body or near the cutting end could distort it, causing it to work improperly.
Do not use shell cutters or pilot drills that have missing, worn or dull carbide.
Operator may use tapping compound (REED TMTC, TMTC6 food-grade compound) on shell cutters for HDPE to help reduce heat and to make a smoother cut.

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OPTIONAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING
MAGNETIC COUPON RETAINERS:
WARNING: The maximum operating pressure for this tool is 200 psi

Select proper tools necessary to perform the tap.
A. Corporation stop
B. Shell Cutter size to match corporation stop
• Arbor must be used with 1-7/16” and 1-3/4” Shell Cutters
C. Proper size service saddles for ductile iron/cast iron
D. Magnetic Coupon Retainers
E. Feed Tap™
F. Any other necessary accessories to meet operating requirements
G. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NOTE: Absolutely no power tools are to be used to turn Feed Tap™ machines to cut PVC and similar plastic pipe.

Arbor Assembly for Plastic Only FTPLAA #04423

Assemble Feed Tap™ to the pipe.
A. Clean area of pipe where drilling will occur. On ductile iron and cast iron pipe use a Reed DS12 or DS36 Descaler.
B. Place service saddle on the pipe and tighten down.
C. Attach the appropriate corporation stop valve to the service saddle.
D. Assemble the Feed Tap™ with the correct size corporation adapter, pilot drill, shell cutter, and magnetic coupon retainer. For optimum thread life, use plumber’s thread seal tape on the male threads of the main sealing unit prior to attaching the corporation adapter.
NOTE: The 1” IPS Coupling Nut must be used with the 1” AWWA – 110 Compression Corporation Adapter.
E. Lubricate the teeth of the shell cutter generously with Reed Tapping Compound #98425 or #99139.
F. Lubricate the o-ring inside the corporation adapter with Reed tapping compound. This does not apply to NPT corporation adapters.
G. Attach the Feed Tap™ assembly to the corporation stop. Tighten the corp adapter to the corp stop using the RCORP wrench.
H. Verify corporation stop will shut with pilot drill and shaft retracted.
HELPFUL HINT: Take note of, or measure, the location of the Independent Feed Control so that when you are retracting the cutter back out of the pipe and valve you know how far you have to retract it in order to allow the valve to close.
I. Attach the drill motor onto the boring bar of the Feed Tap™ and tighten the chuck.
J. Open the bleed-off valve.
Completing the Tap
A. Open the corporation stop and the bleed-off valve on the Feed Tap™.
B. Using the independent feed control, bring the tool in contact with the pipe surface. Do not run the drill motor without controlling the independent feed control, by hand, at all times. The feed control can self feed too quickly if it is not controlled constantly by the operator. If it self feeds, the pilot drill could jam into the pipe which would damage or break it.
The user must always keep ahold of the independent feed control when the boring bar is in motion.
C. Drill through the pipe by rotating the drill clockwise and applying slow steady pressure using the inde- pendent feed, turn in a clockwise direction. Water coming from the bleed-off valve does not indicate the shell cutter has completed its cut. The operator will notice that there is no more resistance when turning the Independent Feed once the shell cutter completes the cut through the pipe wall.
OPTIONAL: To use magnets as coupon retainer, place magnets in orientation as shown in diagram. Use 1/4” diameter magnets for 3/4”-1” diameter Shell Cutters. Use 3/8” diameter magnets for 1-7/16” to 1-3/4” diameter. Do not use magnets on shell cutters larger than 1-3/4” diameter.

NOTE: The slow speed setting on the drill motor is recommended. This gives the user the best control of the tool and is best for the longevity of the carbide shell cutters and pilot drill. Higher speeds will create excessive heat and also dislodge magnets resulting in lost coupon.
WARNING: Give the feed screw a couple extra turns to ensure that the shell cutter has completely cut through the pipe wall. If the coupon is not completely cut, it could strip off the coupon retaining magnet when retracting the shell cutter back out of the pipe.

Tool Removal and Storage Refer to page 3-4 for details.

TOOL CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The o-ring should be lubricated regularly with grease. Reed Tapping Compound may be used for this purpose.
Lubricate the o-ring by disassembling the Main Sealing Unit from the Feed Screw using the wrench flats. Apply grease to the shaft and o-ring and reassemble. It is not necessary to completely take the Main Sealing Unit off the Boring Bar (Shaft). If it is necessary to remove the Main Sealing Unit from the Boring Bar, the following items must be removed first: any Shell Cutters, any Magnetic Coupon Retainers, the Pilot Drill Bit, and the Threaded Washer on the end of the Boring Bar. Also make sure that the Set Screw that holds in the Pilot Drill Bit is either removed or screwed in so that it is not sticking out beyond the surface of the shaft.• Keep the threads on the independent feed nut and screw clean. Build up in the threads will cause wear and make the tool difficult to use. If cleaning is needed, use a soft bristle brush and water.
Water and mud on moving parts can cause corrosion and result in feeding problems. Keep machine clean and lubricated to help eliminate problems.
Magnetic Coupon Retainers should be wiped clean after use.

OVERVIEW

ITEM

| DESCRIPTION| ITEM CODE| QTY.
---|---|---|---
1| FEED NUT CAP ASSEMBLY| 99272|

1

2

| BEARING THRUST WASHER| 49161| 2
3| NEEDLE THRUST BEARING| 49160|

1

4

| FEED THRUST WASHER| 99162| 1
5| HEAVY NATURAL SPIR0L PIN| 30000|

1

6

| RULAN BEARING WASHER| 49163| 1
7| LG BUTTON HD SOC CAP SCR| 39161|

2

8

| RETRACTION THRUST WASHER| 99163| 1
9| BEARING RETAINING RING| 49162|

1

10

| FEED NUT| 99261| 1
11| BRONZE BEARING| 99103|

1

12

| 90° STREET ELBOW| 49142| 1
13| BALL VALVE| 48161|

1

14

| O-RING| 39119| 1
15| CYLINDER| 99102|

1

16

| BORING BAR| 99260| 1
17| LG HALF DOG POINT| 36462|

1

18

| THREADED WASHER| 99101| 1
19| FEED SCREW ASSEMBLY| 99274|

1

Corporation Adapters

Cat. No.

| Item Code| Description
---|---|---
FT75CC110| 09170|

3/4” AWWA and 110 Comp

FT100CC110

| 09171| 1” AWWA and 110 Comp
FT150| 09172|

1-1/2” AWWA

FT200

| 09174| 2” AWWA
FT150110| 09173|

1-1/2” 110 Comp

FT200110

| 09175| 2” 110 Comp
DMCA100IPS*| 98499|

1” IPS

FT75NPT

| 99117| 3/4” NPT
FT100NPT| 99118|

1” NPT

FT150NPT

| 99109| 1-1/2” NPT
FT200NPT| 99112|

2” NPT

*Requires #09171 adapter.

Heavy-Duty Shell Cutters

Shell cutters cut up to 2” deep and fit most standard arbors and competitive machines. Cut cast iron, ductile iron and PVC. The attachment thread is 1/2 – 20. Each tooth has carbide inserts which long outlast bi-metal teeth

Cat. No.

| Item Code| **Shell Cutter Size Inches***
---|---|---
FTSC688| 99132|

11/16

FTSC875

| 99134| 7/8
FTSC1438| 99137|

1-7/16

FTSC1750

| 99138|

1-3/4

*Check manufacturer’s fitting specifications for proper hole diameter.

PVC/PE Shell Cutters

Tool steel is heat-treated for optimum toughness and wear resistance.
Flute design offers easy cutting and constant coupon retention.
Cut PE & PVC.

Cat. No.

| Item Code| Shell| Nom. Corp.
---|---|---|---
| | Size in|

**Size in.***

PL688

| 04385| 11/16| 3/4”
PL875| 04386| 7/8|

1”

PL1438

| 04387| 1-7/16| 1-1/2”
PL1750| 04392| 1-3/4|

2”

*Check manufacturer’s fitting specifications for proper hole diameter.

Miscellaneous

Cat. No.

| Item Code| Description
---|---|---
FTPLAA| 04423|

Adapter used with 1-1/2” & 2” PVC/PE Shell Cutters

DMP716

| 04428| Ratchet Wrench
L716| 04429|

7/16” Socket

FTAA

| 09113| Arbor Assembly used with 1-7/16 & 1-3/4 FTSC Shell Cutters
FTPSAA| 94198|

Adapter used with 3/4” & 1” PVC/PE Shell Cutters

CRPD25

| 99129| 1/4” diameter Carbide Tipped Coupon Retaining Drill Bit
FTSA3/8| 48205|

3/8” Socket Adapter

FTSCKT3/8

| 48206|

3/8” Socket, 7/8” Deep Well Style

REED Warranty

REED will repair or replace tools with any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for one (1) year or five (5) years from the date of purchase, as applicable. This warranty does not cover part failure due to tool abuse, misuse, or damage caused where repairs or modifications have been made or attempted by non REED authorized repair technicians. This warranty applies only to REED tools and does not apply to accessories. This warranty applies exclusively to the original purchaser.

One (1) year warranty: Power units for pneumatic, electric, hydraulic and battery powered tools have a one year warranty. This includes, but is not limited to REED pumps, universal pipe cutter motors, power drives, power bevel tools, threading machines, cordless batteries and chargers.

Five (5) year warranty: Any REED tool not specified under the one (1) year warranty above is warrantied under the REED five (5) year warranty.

NO PARTY IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND ANY OTHER WARRANTY. NO WARRANTY FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.

No warranty claims will be allowed unless the product in question is received freight prepaid at the REED factory. All warranty claims are limited to repair or replacement, at the option of REED, at no charge to the customer. REED is not liable for any damage of any sort, including incidental and consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by state, province or country.