StoneAge PL 601 CURVED PIPE TUBE CLEANING NOZZLES User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: STONEAGE

Table of Contents

MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION
WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PART NUMBERS WITH SPECIFICATIONS
BEND RADIUS CHART
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE AND PART DIAGRAMS
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BEETLE
CURVED PIPE & TUBE
CLEANING NOZZLES
USER MANUAL

MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION

StoneAge Inc.
466 S. Skylane Drive
Durango, CO 81303, USA
Phone: 970-259-2869
Toll-Free: 866-795-1586
www.stoneagetools.com| StoneAge NL
Reedijk 7Q
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Netherlands
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Unit 3
Crucible Business Park
Woodbury Lane
Norton
Worcester
Worcestershire, WR5 2DQ
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1684 892065
sales-eu@stoneagetools.com
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This manual must be used in accordance with all applicable national laws. The manual shall be regarded as a part of the machine and shall be kept for reference until the final
dismantling of the machine, as defined by applicable national law(s). Updated manuals can be downloaded at: https://www.stoneagetools.com/manuals

Beetle Model Specifications

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT AND INTENDED USE
The Beetle line of rotary tools leverages the same patented technology that has made BEETLE nozzles the most successful tube cleaning tools in the industry.Beetle nozzles are engineered to provide the same powerful cleaning features, but in a compact size that is ideal for navigating tubes and small pipes with curves and elbows.
The small diameter and short length of Beetle tools make them perfect for use with a Navigator, AutoBox ProDrive or Boiler Tube Cleaner for cleaning process piping, drain lines, u-tube bundles, and other small ID conduit with bends that may have between inaccessible in the past.

KEY FEATURES:

Rotating Head for better jet coverage and more efficient cleaning than a static head.
Short tool length allows Beetle to pass bends and elbows to clean tubes that may otherwise be inaccessible.
Small Diameter cleans tubes with internal diameters as small as .47 in. (12 mm)
Patented liquid bearing technology means no bearings, seals or lubricant to replace helps reduce maintenance costs.
Recessed inlet design retains short rigid length when coupled with a hose.
Up to 22k (1500 bar), MAWP is ideal for removing scale, carbons, and polymers.

WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Operations with this equipment can be potentially hazardous. Caution must be exercised prior to and during machine and water jet tool use. Please read and follow all of these instructions, in addition to the guidelines in the WJTA Recommended Practices handbook, available online at www.wjta.org. Deviating from safety instructions and recommended practices can lead to severe injury and/or death.

Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure specified for any component in a system. The immediate work area must be marked off to keep out untrained persons.
The Dump Valve is the most important safety device. Each operator must have and be able to use their own Dump Valves to shut down the water pressure immediately if necessary.
Inspect the equipment and nozzle for visible signs of deterioration, damage, and improper assembly. Do not operate until repaired. Make sure all threaded connections are tight and free of leaks.
All operators and persons in close proximity must wear personal protective equipment, including approved protection for the body, hands, feet, face, ears, eyes, and air passages. Please refer to the WJTA Recommended Practices, Section 6.
Water pressure greater than 20,000 psi (1379 bar) can reach 200oF (93oc) and can scald or burn the operator. Always use face shields, water jet resistant armor, and gloves to protect the operator from being burned or cut.
Inspect the high-pressure hose for damage. Use ONLY hoses or flex lances intended for water blast applications and rated for the maximum operating pressure on the job. The high-pressure hose crimp/end fitting should be equal to or less than the diameter of the BEETLE tool. The high-pressure hose should be as large as possible to minimize pressure loss through the hose. There is an increased risk of hydraulicking when cleaning plugged tubes and when using larger ends.
The BT should NOT be used in pipes with a larger diameter than the overall length of the tool and hose crimp; otherwise, the tool can turn around and come back toward the operator, causing serious injury or death.
An Anti-Withdrawal Device must be used when flex lancing. These devices provide a mechanical stop to prevent the waterjet tool from exiting the tube and injuring the operator during the cleaning operation. StoneAge automated, hands-free, equipment is designed to protect the operator and provide backout prevention. If StoneAge automated equipment is not being used with the flex lances then one of two StoneAge backout prevention options should be used.
The VE-400 Safety Stop is designed to protect the operator from a flex-lance exiting the tube sheet during cleaning operations.
The ProTex BPT-100 vertical splash guard is lightweight and durable to keep operators safe from the potential hazards of flex-lancing.

PART NUMBERS WITH SPECIFICATIONS

The BEETLES are self-rotating swivels designed for tube and pipe cleaning. The diameter of the tool and inlet nut connection determine the model and part number. The tool can be used at operating pressures from 8,000 psi to 22,000 psi, depending on the inlet connection and head jetting. Standard tool part numbers are shown in Table 1 along with corresponding inlet connections, pressures, and flows.
UNIVERSAL HEAD
5 Ports: 1 @ 20º, 1 @ 35º 1 @ 60º, 2 @ 135º

Each tool is capable of a range of pressures and flows. The maximum pull of the standard tools range from 9 to 20 pounds. The nozzle head/shafts are wear items that will need to be replaced after 20 to 60 hours, depending on water filtration and operating pressure. The wrench flats provided on the Body & Nut should always be used when maintaining these tools. Table 2 details the wrench size required for each tool part. These wrenches are available from StoneAge.

*BSPP=British Standard Pipe NPT=National Pipe Thread

Table 1 – Tool Specifications

BEND RADIUS CHART

APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
It is important to consider the length of your hose crimp and avoid couplings and adapters when configuring the beetle to take advantage of the small profile when cleaning tubes with bends or elbows.
PLEASE NOTE: Achieving the lowest possible bend radius may necessitate using hose/fitting combinations that are rated for lower pressures than the beetle tool rating. The following table illustrates the minimum tube size and bend radius specifications for common applications:

Model	Application	Minimum Hose Bend	Tube ID	Minimum Tube Radius
Pressure	Hose	Fitting	Overall Length
BT9.5	15k psi 1034 bar	3/2	P1	2.54 in. 65 mm
mm	6.50 in. 166 mm
0.63 in. 16 mm	3.60 in. 92 mm
17.4k psi 1200 bar	4/2	M7	3.16 in. 80 mm	2.95 in. 75 mm

14.00 in. 356 mm
20.3k psi 1400 bar| 4/2H| M7| 0.63 in. 16 mm| 5.60 in. 143 mm
BT12| 15k psi 1034 bar| 3/2| P1| 2.26 in. 57 mm| 2.36 in. 60 mm| 0.60 in. 15 mm|
1.00 in. 25 mm| 2.36 in. 60 mm
17.4k psi 1200 bar| 4/2| M7| 3.00 in. 76 mm| 2.95 in. 75 mm| 0.60 in. 15 mm| 5.75 in. 147 mm
1.00 in. 25 mm| 3.40 in. 87 mm
20k psi 1379 bar| 3/4| MP4L| 3.40 in. 87 mm| 4.33 in. 110 mm| 0.60 in. 15 mm| 8.70 in. 221 mm
MP4R| 1.00 in. 25 mm| 4.85 in. 124 mm
20.3k psi 1400 bar| 4/2H| M7| 3.01 in. 76 mm| 2.95 in. 75 mm| 0.60 in. 15 mm| 5.75 in. 147 mm
1.00 in. 25 mm| 3.40 in. 87 mm
BT18| 15k psi 1034 bar| 3/2| P1| 2.46 in. 63 mm| 2.36 in. 60 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 3.05 in. 78 mm
1.30 in. 33 mm| 2.13 in. 54 mm
4/2| P2| 2.80 in. 71 mm| 2.95 in. 75 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 3.90 in. 100 mm
1.30 in. 33 mm| 2.80 in. 72 mm
5/2| P2| 2.88 in. 73 mm| 3.74 in. 95 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 4.53 in. 116 mm
BSPP2| 3.50 in. 89 mm| 1.30 in. 33 mm| 3.47 in. 89 mm
6/2| P2| 3.52 in. 89 mm| 4.33 in. 110 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 6.10 in. 155 mm
1.30 in. 33 mm| 4.48 in. 114 mm
Model| Application| Minimum Hose Bend| Tube ID| Minimum Tube Radius
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Pressure| Hose| Fitting| Overall Length
BT18| __ 20k psi 1379 bar| 3/4| MP4L| 3.58 in. 91 mm| 4.33 in. 110 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 5.80 in. 148 mm
MP4R| 1.30 in. 33 mm| 4.45 in. 113 mm
5/4| MP6L| 2.86 in. 73 mm| 5.91 in. 150 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 6.10 in. 155 mm
MP6R| 1.30 in. 33 mm| 5.15 in. 131 mm
22k psi 1517 bar| 6/4| MP6L| 2.99 in. 76 mm| 7.09 in. 180 mm| 0.90 in. 22 mm| 6.40 in. 163 mm
MP6R| 1.30 in. 33 mm| 5.30 in. 135 mm
BT25| 15k psi 1034 bar| 4/2| P2| 2.64 in. 67 mm| 2.95 in. 75 mm| 1.20 in. 30 mm| 3.29 in. 84 mm
3.00 in 76 mm| 2.00 in. 51 mm
5/2| P2| 2.72 in. 69 mm| 3.74 in. 95 mm| 1.20 in. 30 mm| 3.95 in. 101 mm
P4| 3.53 in. 90 mm| 3.00 in 76 mm| 2.00 in. 51 mm
1.20 in. 30 mm| 4.80 in. 122 mm
3.00 in 76 mm| 2.31 in. 59 mm
6/2| P2| 3.36 in. 85 mm| 4.33 in. 110 mm| 1.20 in. 30 mm| 5.05 in. 129 mm
3.00 in 76 mm| 2.60 in. 67 mm
P4| 2.82 in. 72 mm| 1.20 in. 30 mm| 4.50 in. 115 mm
3.00 in 76 mm| 2.28 in. 58 mm
BSPP4| 3.95 in. 100 mm| 1.20 in. 30 mm| 5.80 in. 148 mm
3.00 in 76 mm| 2.95 in. 75 mm
20k psi 1379 bar| 5/4| MP6L| 2.79 in. 71 mm| 5.91 in. 150 mm| 1.2 in. 30 mm| 5.70 in. 145 mm
MP6R| 3.0 in 76 mm| 3.24 in. 83 mm
8/4| MP9L| 3.40 in. 86 mm| 7.87 in. 200 mm| 1.2 in. 30 mm| 7.80 in. 199 mm
MP9R| 3.0 in 76 mm| 5.10 in. 130 mm
22k psi 1517 bar| 6/4| MP6L| 2.92 in. 74 mm| 7.09 in. 180 mm| 1.2 in. 30 mm| 5.87 in. 149 mm
MP6R| 3.0 in 76 mm| 3.35 in. 86 mm

OPERATION

OPERATION STEPS:

Flush out the entire system before installing the BEETLE tool on the end of the hose. A clean water supply is needed for reliable operation and should contain no larger than 25-micron particulates.
Once the system is flushed, attach the BEETLE tool and place it in an open tube while the operating pressure is being set.
When the tool is at operating pressure, the water exiting the tool through the leak paths/weep holes will keep external debris from entering the tool.
If the tool is not under pressure it should not be left inside a plugged tube. Doing so could allow debris to enter and prevent rotation or cause damage to the tool.
If the tool does not rotate when the dump valve is closed, the operator should try closing the dump valve slowly a few times to build up pressure until normal operation is achieved. This will also flush debris from the tool.
The BEETLE drilled nozzle head will last between 20 and 60 hours. Worn jets decrease the cutting rate. The tool may begin to hydraulic when cleaning plugged tubes. This occurs when the jets are not effectively cutting the material into smaller pieces.
When using BEETLE tools in plugged tubes, do not jam the head into the deposit because this will stop the rotation of the tool and impede the cutting ability. When the tool contacts the deposit, allow it to cut away the material and advance at its own pace. If it stops advancing, pull back slightly on the hose to move the head away from the deposit. This action also allows the jets to cut the deposit at different angles. The hose should be gradually fed into and out of the tube, allowing time for the jets to do their work. Repeat this process until the tube is unplugged.
When polishing tubes with scale, the tool has been observed passing through a 50-foot-long scaled tube in 10 seconds. While this is sufficient when cleaning easy-to-remove deposits, we recommend feeding the tool through the tube at a slower rate. This will ensure adequate cleaning. Unless the deposit is very easy to remove, this will not completely remove the scale.

NOTICE
Corrosion pitting is one of the most common failures of BEETLE tools. Pitting can cause premature tool failure due to cracking. StoneAge recommends the following to help extend the life of the BEETLE tools.
After use, blow out excess water and debris.
Flush the tool with WD-40®
Store tool in WD-40®

TROUBLESHOOTING

TOOL WILL NOT ROTATE:

All BEETLE tools have a tapered shaft that fits into a tapered body. These surfaces do not touch during operation. Do not pull out on the head/shaft in order to rotate the tool, it will lock up. If this happens, tap the head/shaft on a surface to knock it free.
Check the nozzle orifices in the head for plugging; if one becomes plugged the swivel will likely not rotate. If this does not solve the problem, the swivel should be disassembled and inspected.
There are two small holes exiting the tapered portion of the shaft; these should be checked for debris and cleaned out. Blow out the body and wipe off the shaft to remove any debris.

APPLICATIONS

TYPES OF BEETLE APPLICATIONS

MAINTENANCE

NOTICE
DO NOT USE A PIPE WRENCH OR PLIERS WITH TEETH
This can crush and crack the hardened steel body, leading to tool breakage during operation.
The nozzle heads are wear items that will need to be replaced after 20 to 60 hours, depending on water filtration and operating pressure. All BEETLE tools require the use of a correctly sized open-end wrench to fit the flats provided on the inlet nut when attaching the tool to the lance. The wrench flats should always be used when maintaining these tools. TABLE 2 details the wrench size required for each part of the tools and the available kits that contain the wrenches for each tool model.

Table 2 – Recommended Torque Ranges and Required Wrench Sizes

BT9.5

| Body| 11/32| 156| 180| 13| 15| 17.6| 20.3
Nut| 11/32

BT12

| Body| 7/16| 156| 180| 13| 15| 17.6| 20.3
Nut| 7/16

BT18

| Body| 5/8| 270| 300| 23| 25| 30.5| 33.9
Nut| 9/16

BT25

| Body| 15/16| 420| 460| 35| 38| 47.58| 52.0
Nut| 11/16

MAINTENANCE AND PART DIAGRAMS

DISASSEMBLY STEPS:

Layout the appropriate size open-end wrenches for the tool intended for maintenance. See Table 2 on the previous page for list of wrench sizes.
Locate the flats on the Head and tighten them in a vice, so that the nut end of the tool is facing up.
Slide a wrench onto the flats of the Nut and body to loosen the Assembly.
Remove the BEETLE from the vice and unscrew the Body from the Nut.
The Shaft should just drop out of the Body and the Disassembly is complete.

CLEAN:

Use a pin gauge or needle to make sure all orifices in all four parts are free of debris. The holes in the Shaft are critical for proper rotation.
After cleaning each part, blow out excess water.

INSPECT:

The drilled nozzle head/shafts are designed for 20-60 hours of wear dependent upon water quality and operating pressure. A worn head will decrease the cutting rates and overall productivity. Inspect the head for dents, pockmarks, and jets. When in doubt replace the Head.
Inspect the Shaft for cracking, pitting, or uneven wear.

ASSEMBLY STEPS:

Position the stem of the Nut into the Shaft.
Slide the Body over the Shaft and screw onto the Inlet Nut.
Locate the flats on the Nut and the Body and tighten them in a vice.

NOTICE
Corrosion pitting is one of the most common failures of BEETLE tools. Pitting can cause premature tool failure due to cracking. StoneAge recommends the following to help extend the life of the BEETLE tools. After use, blow out excess water and debris. Flush the tool with WD-40 ® Store tool in WD-40 ®

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