G.B.C MINI C40 User manual

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MINI C40

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PRESENTATION OF THE COMPANY AND
INTRODUCTION TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. is known worldwide for the quality of its machines and accessories
for pipe cutting and beveling procedures of any sort and plate beveling machines..
The Headquarters are located in Cazzago San Martino (BS) where are currently operating the
General Management, the sales de-department, as well as the main workshop and the shipping
department.
QUALITY STANDARD—All our machines are assembled according to the highest quality
standard. Since 1996 G.B.C. Industrial Tool S.p.a. has implemented management procedures in
compliance with the quality system regulations UNI EN ISO 9001 (SGS ITALIA S.R.L. N° IT
96.088 / 1996).
This Manual is supplied together with the machine it makes reference to. The customer may apply
for fur-ther copies to G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a. Our company owns the copyright of this
document and any partial or complete copy or distribution to natural persons or to corporate
bodies is strictly forbid-den unless our prior approval to do so is obtained. G.B.C. Industrial Tools
S.p.a.
informs its customers that any operation carried out on the machines which is not prescribed in
this manual entails the automatic invalidation of the warranty. G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a.
recommends to contact the Maintenance Service in Cazzago San Martino –Italy prior to proceed
with any modi-fication on the machine.
You are invited to scrupulously adhere to the information written on the identification tag.
For any further information you are invited to contact us at these numbers:
Tel. +39 - 030 -7451154
Fax +39 - 030 –7356629

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WARRANTY GENERAL CLAUSES
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a. guarantees the reliability of the machine and its conformity to
the specifications herewith reported. The warranty covers the machine in its whole for a time
period of one year from the shipment date (ref. Delivery Note) for any flaw not imputable to
the user.
The parts subject to wear are excluded from the warranty at sole discretion of G.B.C. Indus-
trial Tools S.p.a.
In case of any operational malfunction arising during the warranty period, G.B.C. Industrial
Tools S.p.a.
And its Maintenance Service, hereinafter called MSS, will remedy this inconvenient free of
charge , both for handwork and for eventual replaced parts, except when the malfunction is
directly or indirectly imputable to misuse or alteration. In any case the machine must not be
disassembled or altered before the shipment. The warranty is valid only when the warranty
document is duly signed by G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a. and by a G.B.C. official distributor
connected with the MSS maintenance service.
The shipment of the defective material must be performed within 8 (eight) days from the
notification of the defect and/or the claim and/or the request of technical assistance. On the
contrary the warranty will be void. G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. and MSS obligations will
cover the defect resolution, the general maintenance and the inspection of the parts subject of
the claim only. The component replacement is at G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. discretion
only. The shipment to costs from and to the MSS as well as the direct and indirect costs rising
from repair of the product are at user’s charge. Any warranty repair or extraordinary repair
must be executed by G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. and MSS, otherwise the warranty will be
void.
Any ordinary maintenance performed by the customer/user or by any service centrenon
recognized or approved by G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. will not be refunded and will make
the warranty void. The warranty is not valid for cases not listed in this certificate or for
damage caused by a misuse of materials, power supply, negligence, unauthorized
modifications, atmospheric events, acts of vandalism, incautious handling and/or transport,
use of non-original G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. parts and damage for causes not specified
by G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. and for which G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. declines any
responsibility. G.B.C. Indus-trial Tools S.p.A. reserves the right to modify and to improve its
products without any obligation to modify equipment and components already supplied.
Nobody is authorized to modify the conditions herewith contained or to issue any on behalf of
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. The claim terms for defects and/or damages in the material or
of the ordered quantities, are those pre-scribed by the Civil Code; the goods acceptance
entails the buyer to automatically accept the above mentioned warranty clauses.

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INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE
The machine shown in the
drawing is intended to be
used for prepping pipes for
the welding.
It works while inserted and
locked into the ID of the
pipe
It works while inserted and
locked into the ID of the
pipe.
The bevel is obtained by
bevelling tools of various
shape and materials,
depending by the nature of
the material to be bevelled.
THE MACHINE SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY SPECIALIZED
OPERATORS WHO HAVE BEEN DULY TRAINED ON THE UNIT.
FOLLOWING TO A SPECIFIC FORMATION WE DO NOT ENVISAGE ANY
REASONABLY PREDICTALBE MISUSE OF THE UNIT

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MACHINE STANDARD EQUIPMENT
The machine is supplied with:
Locking Jaws Complete series from20 to 39 mm
2.5mm Allen Key
14mmRatchetWrench
14-17mm Double Open End Wrench
Plastic Case
Instruction Manual
ExplodedDrawings
Mini C40
Plastic Case
Double Open End Wrench
Allen Key
RatchedWrench
Instruction Manual And
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DIMENSIONS
PNEUMATIC
ELECTRIC
A
mm (inches)
329 (12.79)
450 (16.14)
B
mm (inches)
289 (11.81)
480 (18.89)
Ø C
mm (inches)
40 (1.57)
40 (1.57)
D
mm (inches)
60 (2.36)
60 (2.36)
TECHNICAL DATA
PNEUMATIC
ELECTRIC
BATTERY
ID Locking Range
mm (inches)
20 - 39 (0.78-1.53)
20 - 39 (0.78-1.53)
20 - 39 (0.78-1.53)
Idle Speed
gg/min
(Rpm)
243
290
152
Max Chuck Torque
Nm (Nm)
8 (6 bar)
13 (8 bar)
18
34
Axial Feeding
mm (inches)
20 (0.78)
20 (0.78)
20 (0.78)
Pneumatic Motor Power
Hp (W)
0.58 (430)
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Air Consumption
Nl/min (cfm)
600 (21.18)
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Air Pressure
Bar (psi)
6 ÷ 8 (87 ÷ 116)
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Air Hose Connection
Pollici
(inches)
1/2” (1/2”)
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Electric Motor Power
W
-
720
720
Tension
Volt
-
110 / 230
18V
Frequency
Hz
-
50 / 60
Max Acoustic Emission
Db
75
75
75
Machine Weight
Kg
4.8
5.5
5.5

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SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS
The authorized operator in any case will not have to disregard the basic safety rules such as:
· Using gloves and goggles (safety gear supplied by the company responsible for the site or for the building)
· To properly illuminate the working area
· Ensure you are operating in an area which grants free movements (at least 1,5metres around the operator)
· Do not replace the control system and do not replace parts with non-original spare parts, and do not project violent
water squirts on the machine
· Keep the hands away from hot and sharpened parts.
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· G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. remarks that for any non-specified circumstances it is necessary to obtain the
authorization of the manufacturer.
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. designs and assembles its machines in strict compliance with the safety regulations
provided by the applicable EC directives and by the Italian laws regulating this matter.
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. declines any responsibility for misuse of its machines and their use when in
contrast with the regulation listed hereinafter and with the use and maintenance instructions hereto.
- Carefully read ALL the following regulations and the instructions herewith attached before starting any
operation.
- Carefully ensure that the operator and the foreman using the machine are fully aware of all the regulations and all
the instructions and that they are qualified to operate the unit.
- Strictly attain to the indications given by the international symbols applies on the machine and/or on its case.
- Do not perform any maintenance operation when the machine is plugged to the power supply.·
- Before every use, ensure the power supply connections to be conform to the specs given by our manual.

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Weight of the Machine
kg
6
ShippingDimensions
mm
63x63x30
ShippingWeight
kg
12,5
Using properly the safety gear entails the only risks to be generated
by the user’s system and not by inborn defects of our machines.
1. Always wear gloves and goggles during every operation
2. Any adjustment or inspection of the machine shall be done with the unit
unplugged from the power source.
3. During the operations the hands shall be kept on the security valve and on
the hand wheel.
4. The Use and Maintenance Manual as well as the drawings will always
supply quick and adequate explanations.
TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Under 25 Kgs no lifting machines are required.

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MACHINE STABILITY
Considering the mass of the machine no particular problem has been
detected in regard to the operator safety.
WORKPLACE
By always using both hands for operating the machine, the operator is
unable to reach the bevelling tools as the unit would suddenly stop –motor
brake –
EMERGENCY STOP INSTALLATION
EXEMPTION
As provided for the paragraph 1.2.4.3. of the attachment 1 of the
Machinery Directive, portable machines are exempt to have this
feature.

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MACHINE SETUP
Remove the Vane Abutment Capafter you
have checked the vane expansion nut is not
abutted.
Remove the locking jaws currently installed.
DO NOT MOVE THE EXPANSION
SHAFT!You can move it by the vane
expansion nut after the locking jaws have
been reassembled.
Select the appropriate locking jaws in relation
to the ID of the pipeand install them on the
shaft.

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Hold in place the locking jaws with your hand
while you unscrew the vane expansion nut to
make them withdraw.If the assembling
procedure was executed correctly they should
have a little play in their seat.
Screw back on and abut the vane expansion
bushand the vane expansion cap.
Keep the machine in axis with the pipe and
insert the shaft in the pipe ID.Now turn the
vane expansion nut. The locking jaws will
expand locking the pipe. The locking should
be very tight.
Choose the appropriate tool in regard to the
job required and place it on the mandrel
locking it by the grub screws. You will want
to equip at least two opposite bevelling tools
and eventually one facing tool if required.
Connect the air hose to the air system.
Press the lever to start the machine. N.B.:This
machine is equipped with a dead man switch,
therefore you will have to apply constant
pressure on the lever to keep the machine
running.
SI! NO!

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The feeding of the machine is obtained by
pushing the lever located on the rear.
When finished, release the motor lever to stop
the machine.
WARNING!ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
TOOLS DON’T TOUCH THE LOCKING
JAWS DURING THE WORKING SESSION
IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE
DAMAGE.
Remove the machine from the pipe:
1- Loose the vane expansion nutusing the
tool supplied with the machine.
2- Remove the machine.

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REDUCED SHAFTS ASSEMBLY
Remove the vane abutment cap after having
checked the vane expansion nut is not
abutted.
Remove the lockingjaws.
Screw the vane expansion nut until it is
abutted.
Rotate the expansion shaft clockwise helping
yourself with long nose pliersuntil you can
remove it.

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Advance the guiding shaft using the feeding
lever
Remove the guiding shaft by unscrewing it
by the extension.
Once the appropriate head is selected screw it
on the extension
Insert the reduced shaft in the guiding shaft
and screw it in helping yourself with a
screwdriver until the notch is aligned with the
pin located on the head of the guiding shaft.
Select the locking jaws in relation to the ID of
the pipe to be worked and install them in the
shaft as shown in the picture.
Screw back on the vane abutment nut..

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REPLACING THE PNEUMATIC MOTOR WITH
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR
Remove the screws holding the motor support flange and remove the pneumatic motor.
Grab the motor and pull outwards applying small rotating movements until you can successfully
remove it.
N.B.:Ensure that the pinion remains in its seat..
Insert the electric motor and secure the screws of the motor to the machine case.

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ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
We suggest to perform a service c/o G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. premises every 400 hours working
cycles.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Verify the general conditions of the machine;
Always use the filter + lubricator when using pneumatic machines
Ensure the filter + lubricator is mounted the nearest possible to the machine and that the lubricant
contained is supplied by G.B.C. In-dustrial Tools S.p.A. only.
Perform a compressed air periodical cleaning on the threaded part of the guiding shaft and in the rear
part of the machine.
Always ensure that the seats of the tools on the chuck are clean
Every 20 –30 hours ensure the security valve has no air leaks
Ensure no air leaks are present on the air supply system nearby the connection between the machine
and the hose.
Introduce some drops of gasoline or similar oily solvent in the air intake nipple of the pneumatic
motor and start the machine in idle.
Always use well sharpened tools to obtain the maximum result.
G.B.C. Industrial Tools is at your disposal for any information you may re-quire about the above
mentioned procedures and for any general clarification you may need.

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND ACOUSTIC EMISSION
The machine does not run :Check the power supply is connected and suitable in regard to the motor
power consumption.
The machine does not run properly :Check the condition of the shaft and verify it to perfectly spins
around its axis of rotation.
The machine does not bevel :Check the beveling tools condition and ensure that the pipe you are
working does not require special bevelling tools due to its composition.
Always ask suggestions to your referent in G.B.C. as we are at your complete disposal.
The acoustic emissions are within the maximum limits provided by the current Machinery Directive.
The tests are performed on every single machine and the results are stored in our archives.