VP instruments Hot tap drill User Manual

Hot tap drill

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User manual
© 2016 Van Putten Instruments BV

MAN-VP-ADRL-UK-1601 Date:03-11-2016

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Creation date: 03-11-2016 in Delft

Hot tap drill

© 2016 Van Putten Instruments BV

Publisher

Van Putten Instruments BV
Buitenwatersloot 335
2614 GS Delft
The Netherlands

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English, English (UK)

3Contents

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Table of Contents

1

Introduction

4

2

Applications

4

3

Product overview

5

4

Safety

6

5

Before drilling

7

6

Installation of a hot tap saddle

8

7

Hot tapping with the VPI hot tap drill

9

8

Hot tap saddles

10

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© 2016 Van Putten Instruments BV | MAN-VP-ADRL-UK | Revision:1601 | Date:03-11-2016

1 Introduction

Congratulations! You purchased the most reliable hot tap drill tool in the world.

The VPInstruments hot tap drill has been designed for the compressed air industry, making it the
best hot tap drilling tool for this specific market.

Hot tap drilling by hand, gives you more feeling with the drilling process. This way the drilling is
easier, smoother and more importantly: safer!

Check the packaging box for any inconsistencies. Should there be any shipping damage, notify the
local carrier. At the same time a report should be submitted to Van Putten Instruments BV, 2614
GS DELFT, The Netherlands.

Attention:

Hot tap drilling is a skilled process. When hot tapping: safety is of the essence. Use
the correct tools, take all safety precautions and practice first in unpressurised
conditions. Read this complete user manual carefully and follow up all guidelines
correctly and with care, for your own safety!

See also our instruction video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78C4c2Tvpnc

2 Applications

Find below a list of applications for which you can use the VPInstruments hot tap drill. Always take
all safety precautions! Do not use the drill for other applications, since this can result in a
dangerous situation. If you have another application, please ask the VPInstruments sales team for
advice.

Gases up to 10 bar (g):

Compressed air
N2
Argon
CO2 (ventilation)

Pipe materials:

Steel
Stainless Steel