Spindle Conversion Kit for Plastic Coated Pipe

1822-I Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine

Figure 23A – Remove Jaw Insert

Figure 23B – Remove Jaw Insert

5. Reinstall jaw insert and finger, and tighten screw.

Rear Centering Finger/Jaw Replacement

1.With rear centering jaw in the OPEN position unplug machine and remove rear cover.

2.Remove three e-clips holding rear retainer in place and remove retainer. (Refer to Figure 26 Step 1.)

3.Remove spacers and rear centering jaws.

4.On a workbench, drive out pins holding centering finger in place and install new centering finger.

5.Reinstall rear jaws and spacers on rods. (Refer to Figure 24.) Locate square pin in jaw slot.

Figure 24 – Reinstall Rear Jaws and Spacers on Rods

6. Reinstall rear retainer and retaining clips.

Spindle Conversion Kit for Plastic Coated Pipe

Figure 25 – PCP Kit

Spindle Assembly Removal

1.With machine OFF and unplugged, remove front and top covers.

2.Remove rear centering assembly.

3.Remove three (3) brake shoes. (Refer to Figure 26.)

4.Remove small E-clips and washers holding front jaws to drive sprocket. Slide out spindle assembly.

Spindle Assembly Installation

1.Following reverse procedure, install new spindle as- sembly for plastic coated pipe.

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1822-I specifications

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