G.B.C TC 40 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Versione 01 - 2016
Rossi
TC 40
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629

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TC 40
Original Instructions - rev.1 - 2016 - in compliance with 1.7.4 Machine Directive 2006/42/CE
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
INDEX
Presentation of the company and introduction to the Instruction Manual 3
Warranty General Clauses 4
Intended Use Of The Machine 5
Machine Configuration Models 6
Technical Data 7
Dimension machines 8
Machine Standard Equipment 9
Safety Prescriptions 10
Transport recommendations 11
Machine Stability 12
Workplace 12
Emergency Stop Installation Exemption 12
Machine Setup For Beveling 13
Converting The Machine From Pneumatic to Electric 19
Ordinary Maintenance 22
Troubleshooting And Acoustic Emissions 23

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TC 40
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G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
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 cut-
ting and beveling procedures of any sort and plate beveling machines..
The Headquarters are located in Cazzago San Martino (BS) where are currently operanting the General Mana-
gement, the sales de-department, as well as the main workshop and the shipping de-partment.
QUALITY STANDARD—All our machines are assembled acording to the highest quality standard. Since
1996 G.B.C. In-dustrial 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 mo-
di-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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G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.a. guarantees the reliability of the machine and its con-formity 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 imput-able 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 char-
ge , both for handwork and for eventual replaced parts, except when the malfunction is di-rectly
or indirectly imputable to misuse or alteration. In any case the machine must not be disas-sembled
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 con-nected with the
MSS maintenance service.
The shipment of the defective material must be performed within 8 (eight) days from the notifica-
tion 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 shipmen to costs
from and to the MSS as well as the direct and indirect costs rising from repair of the prod-uct are
at user’s charge. Any warranty repair or extraordinary repair must be executed by G.B.C. Indu-
strial Tools S.p.A. and MSS, otherwise the warranty will be void.
Any ordinary maintenance performed by the customer/user or by any service centre non recog-
nized or approved by G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. will not be refunded and will make the war-
ranty 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, atmos-pheric
events, acts of vandalism, incautious handling and/or transport, use of non original G.B.C. Indu-
strial 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 con-ditions he-
rewith 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 prescribed by the
Civil Code; the goods acceptance entails the buyer to automatically accept the above mentioned
warranty clauses.
WARRANTY GENERAL CLAUSES

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Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
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 OD of the
pipe
Lavora inserita e bloccata
all’ esterno del tubo.
The bevel is obtained by
bevelling tools of various
shape and materials, depen-
ding by the nature of the
material to be bevelled.
SOLO OPERATORI SPECIALIZZATI CHE ABBIANO RICEVUTO ADEGUATA FORMAZIONE
POSSONO UTILIZZARE LA MACCHINA —
A FRONTE DI SPECIFICA FORMAZIONE, NON SI SEGNALANO USI SCORRETTI DELLA
STESSA RAGIONEVOLMENTE PREVEDIBILI
INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE

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G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
TC40 PNEUMATICA
MACHINE CONFIGURATION MODELS
TC40 ELETTRICA

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TECHNICAL DATA
FEATURES AND PERFORMANCE UNIT OF
MEASURE PNEUMATIC ELECTRIC
OD Locking Range mm (inches) 10 - 48.3 (0.39 – 1.9) 10 - 48.3 (0.39 – 1.9)
Idle Speed gg/min (Rpm) 215 360
Stroke mm (inches) 30 (1.18) 30 (1.18)
Max Chuck Torque Nm 9 (6 bar)
27 (8 bar) 14
Pneumatic Motor Power Hp (W) 0.59 (435) -
Air Consumption Nl/min (cfm) 615 (21.7) -
Air Pressure Bar (psi) 6 ÷ 8 (87 ÷ 116) -
Air Hose Connection Pollici (inches) 1/2” (1/2”) -
Electric Motor Power W- 720
Tension Volt - 110/230
Frequency Hz - 50/60
Max Acoustic Emission Db 75 75
Machine Weight Kg 10 10

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MACHINE DIMENSIONS
PNEUMATIC
ELECTRIC

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Machine Standard Equipment
The machine is supplied with:
Series of 8 LOCKING JAWS (from 10.3 to 48.1mm)(every jaw is engraved with the specific locking
capacity and must be choosen in relation of the pipe OD
• 2mm Allen Key
• 5mm Allen Key
• Case
• Instruction Manual
• Exploded Drawing
CaseTC40
Service Tools
Instruction
Manual
Locking Jaws

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G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
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 regulat-
ing 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 applied on the ma-
chine 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.
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 1,5 metres
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.
G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A. remarks that for any non specified circumstances it is neces-
sary to obtain the authorization of the manufacturer.
SAFETY PRESAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS

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TRANSPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
Machine Weight kg 10
Shipping Dimensions mm 85x45x35
Shipping Weight kg 28
Under 25 Kgs no lifting machines are required.
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.
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.

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Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
Considering the mass of the machine no particular problem has been detected in regard to
the operator safety.
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 –
As provided for the paragraph 1.2.4.3. of the attachment 1 of the Machinery Directi-
ve, portable machines are exempt to have this feature.

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G.B.C. Industrial Tools S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini 41/43 – 25046 Cazzago San Martino (Bs) – Italia – Tel. + 39 030 7451154 – Fax. + 39 030 73 56 629
Remove the screw with the 6mm Allen Key and then remove the
LOCKING JAW
Choose the appropriate LOCKING JAW in relation to the OD of the pipe you
want to bevel and install it following the procedure in reverse

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Locking the machine on the pipe:
1– Insert the machine so that the pipe end protrudes at
least 10mm from the LOCKING JAW
2– Rotate the lever clockwise until the machine is
properly locked.

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Select the bevelling tool according to the bevel required and slide it into the chuck. Lock it in position
with the two grub screws and the 2mm Allen key.
N.B.:When the tool is mounted , the tool profile must face outwards, and it is advisable to use two
paired tools

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Connect the machine to the air hose.
N.B.:ENSURE THAT THE AIR PRESSURE USED IS 6 BAR WITH AN AIR FLOW OF 1600
l/m
Hold the machine with one hand on the security switch and the other hand on the hand wheel.
To start the machine press the button lever as shown in the above picture.
WARNING!
You will have to apply a constant pressure on the lever to keep the machine working.

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The machine feeding is actuated by turning the hadwheel clockwise as shown in the picture. Maintain a
constant and continuous action to obtain a uniform feeding.
N.B.:THE HAND WHEEL CAN ALSO BE MOUNTED
ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE MACHINE, IN
RELATION TO YOUR WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
WARNING!
DO NOT LET THE TOOLS HIT THE LOCKING JAWS

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The machine will stop automatically as soon as the security lever is released.
Pic.1
Removing the machine from the pipe:
1. Rotate the lever counter-clockwise as shown in the Pic 1.
2. Remove the machine.
Pic.2

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Clamp the machine body on an aluminum vice as shown in the above picture.
Converting the machine from pneumatic to
electric
Unscrew and remove the 4 screws and washers.

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Grab the motor and pull it out with a rotatory motion until it comes out.
Insert the ELECTRIC DRIVE KIT in the machine body and fix it in position with the screws ma-
king sure it has been positioned as depicted in the picture.