Diamond WS25 User Manual

DIAMOND

PRODUCTS

WIRE SAW

OPERATION AND

SAFETY MANUAL

MODEL

WS-25

(SEPTEMBER 2006)

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Table of Contents

Overview ..........................................................................................................3

Safety ...............................................................................................................3

Equipment........................................................................................................4

Diamond wire.............................................................................................................. 4

Crimping the wire.......................................................................................................5

Idler pulleys ................................................................................................................ 5

Hydraulic Power Supply and Controller........................................................6

Connecting the hoses (FIG. 8)....................................................................................6

Cutting with Wire.............................................................................................7

Securing the machine.................................................................................................. 7

Introducing water for cooling ..................................................................................... 7

Starting the wire.......................................................................................................... 7

Starting the machine ................................................................................................... 8

Ending the cut.............................................................................................................9

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................9

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Overview

Wire sawing can be a very efficient method of removing large pieces of concrete.
As with any type of construction task, attention must be paid to proper setup and
safety. This manual will outline some of the critical aspects or wire saw safety
and operation. Local ordinances and safety regulations should always be strictly
adhered to.

Safety

As with many construction and destruction operations, safe working practices
must always be adhered to.

As with any concrete sawing operation, care must be taken to ensure that there
is no danger within the concrete to be cut. It is important to ensure that there are
no gas lines, electric lines or water lines within the concrete. It is important to
know of any other foreign objects in the concrete including rebar. Consideration
needs to given to the piece to be removed and how it will be supported such that
it can be safely cut and removed.

The equipment must be in good operating condition. The wire saw must be
inspected to ensure that it is operating properly. Carefully inspect all pulleys and
rubber lining. The wire must be inspected for any abnormal wear, or frayed wire.

The area must then be prepared. Rope off the area in front of, behind and on the
sides of the site to a distance of at least two times the free wire length (see fig.1).

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FIG. 1

! Ensure that the wire saw itself and all pulleys are anchored and secured.
! Ensure that all guards are in place. Never saw without all guards

installed.

! Ensure that all unauthorized and unnecessary people are out of the

sawing area. Never enter the danger zone during sawing, even for a short
time.

! Proper personal safety equipment should always be worn. This

equipment includes a hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. Be sure
to be familiar with local regulations and standards dealing with required
safety equipment.

Equipment

Diamond wire

Diamond Products wire is available in diameters of 10 mm and 11mm. Measure
your wire to make sure all segments of the wire are the same diameter.
Diamond cutting wire is designed to operate in one direction only. There is an
arrow molded into the wire segments that specifies the direction that the wire is
to be used.

When cutting wire to length, use a right angle grinder (FIG. 2) and a 4” abrasive
cut off wheel. This will ensure a clean cut without fraying (FIG. 5). Do not use
cable cutters as frayed wire may result in a poor joint. (FIG 4.). The proper
crimping tool and crimp connectors must be used.

FIG. 2 FIG. 3

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