GBC PIPE 6 User manual

PIPE 6
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version 00. 2018
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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PIPE 6
Original Instructions - Rev.00-2014 - In compliance with the § 1.7.4 of the Machine Direc-
tive 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 scope of this manual 3
General Warranty Clauses 4
Intended Use of the Machine 5
Technical Data 6
Machine Standard Equipment 7
Safety Prescriptions and Acoustic Emissions 8
Details for Transport 9
Machine Stability 10
Workplace 10
Emergency Button Installation Exemption 10
Machine Setup and Use Instructions 11
Execution of the Bevel 19
Ordinary Maintenance and Periodical Check 26
Troubleshooting 27

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PIPE 6
Original Instructions - Rev.00-2014 - In compliance with the § 1.7.4 of the Machine Direc-
tive 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
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 applications of any sort and plate beveling machines.
The Headquarters are located in Cazzago San Martino (BS) where are currently operanting
the General Management, the sales department, the workshop and the shipping depar-
tment.
STANDARD QUALITATIVO
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 co-
pyright 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 Cazza-
go 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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PIPE 6
Original Instructions - Rev.00-2014 - In compliance with the § 1.7.4 of the Machine Direc-
tive 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
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. Indu-
strial 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 di-
rectly or indirectly imputable to misuse or alteration. In any case the machine must not be di-
sas-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
connected with the MSS maintenance service.
The shipment of the defective material must be performed within 8 (eight) days from the notifi-
ca-tion of the defect and/or the claim and/or the request of technical assistance. On the con-
trary 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. 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 centre non re-
cog-nized 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, at-
mos-pheric 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. Indu-
strial 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 wi-
thout any obligation to modify equipment and components already supplied. Nobody is autho-
rized to modify the con-ditions herewith contained or to issue any on behalf of G.B.C. Indu-
strial Tools S.p.A. The claim terms for defects and/or damages in the material or of the orde-
red quantities, are those pre-scribed by the Civil Code; the goods acceptance entails the bu-
yer to automatically accept the above mentioned warranty clauses.
GENERAL WARRANTY CLAUSES

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tive 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
THE MACHINE SHOULD BE USED ONLY BY SPECIALIZED OPERATORS WHO HAVE BEEN
DULY TRAINED ON THE UNIT.
FOLLOWING TO A SPECIFIC FORMATION WE DO NOT ENVISAGE ANY REASONABLY PRE-
DICTALBE MISUSE OF THE UNIT
INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE
The PIPE6 is an orbital pipe
saw used for cutting and e-
ventually beveling tubes and
pipes with a moderate wall thi-
ckness with an OD range be-
tween 23mm and 170mm.
The workpiece is locked in the
prismatic jaws of the PIPE6.
The cut is obtained through
circular blades that can have
different thickness, composi-
tion and number of teeth, that
can be chosen in relation to
the specific application of the
moment.

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PIPE 6
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tive 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
TECHNICAL DATA
ELECTRIC
OD Locking Capacity mm
(inches)
23 ÷ 170
(0.90 ÷ 6.69)
Idle Speed gg/min (Rpm) 74 ÷ 291
Tube/Pipe Thickness mm
(inches)
1 ÷ 11
(0.039 ÷ 0.43)
Electric Motor Power Hp (W) 0.96 (720)
Tension Volt 110 / 230
Frequency Hz 50 / 60
Max Acoustic Emission Db 75
Weight Kg 28

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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
MACHINE STANDARD EQUIPMENT
The machine is supplied with:
 N° 1 Cutting Blade
 Brush and Lubricating Oil
 Service Tools
 Wooden Case for Storage
 Instruction Manual and Drawings
PIPE6
Service Tools
Wooden Case
Instruction Manual and Drawings

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PIPE 6
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tive 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
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 instruc-
tions 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 sup-
ply.
 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 necessary to
obtain the authorization of the manufacturer.
SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS
The acoustic emissions recorded values are within the maximum threshold of the Machine Directive .
The evidence is available upon request and it is stored in the archives of the manufacturing depar-
tment.

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tive 2006/42/CE
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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
DETAILS FOR TRANSPORT
Weight of the PIPE6 Kg 28
Shipping Dimensions mm 1000x610x570
Shipping Weight kg 60
1. Always wear gloves and goggles during every operation
2–ALWAYS disconnect the PIPE6 form the power source before per-
forming any manual operation on the unit.
3-The Use and Maintenance Manual as well as the drawings will always sup-
ply 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 de-
fects of our machines.
The acoustic emissions are within the limits provided by Machine Directive in force. Proof of this is recorder
and stored by the production department which files all the acoustic tests performer on every single unit.

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PIPE 6
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tive 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
MACHINE STABILITY
MACHINE STABILITY
MACHINE STABILITY
Considering the mass of the machine there is no specific problem related to the operator safety.
WORKPLACE
WORKPLACE
WORKPLACE
During the cutting / beveling operations the operator will have to stand on on the side of the machine
and control the manual rotation maintaining an adequate distance from the cut point
EMERGENCY STOP INSTA
EMERGENCY STOP INSTA
EMERGENCY STOP INSTALLATION
LLATION
LLATION
Portable machines or hand carried machines are not subjected to the emergency stop installation
obbligation as per the paragraph 1.2.3.4 of the Machine Directive

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tive 2006/42/CE
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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
MACHINE SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE SETUP AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
Place the machine on a workbench as shown on the above pictures and find the
deisred placement of the unit. Now fix the PIPE6 to the work bench with N° 4 M12
socket cap bolts ( not included ) long enough for the work bench.

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tive 2006/42/CE
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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
Preparazione della macchina
Raise the blade initial position by turning the screw until it reaches the 20mm notch printed
on the gauge.
Open the round cover and use two Allen keys one on each opposite side of the central as-
sembly.

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tive 2006/42/CE
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To install the blade remove the fixing screw and remove the blade locking pin.
Insert the blade paying attention that it’s placed in the correct direction of rotation as shown
in the above picture and put back in place the locking pin and the fixing screw.

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Turn the bolt indicated by the arrow to lower the blade position allowing an easy insertion of
the workpiece in the prismatic jaws and through the machine as you don’t want to hit the
blade with it.
Insert the workpiece until you reach the desired cut length on the cut gauge turn the nut in-
dicated in the picture to close the jaws around the workpiece until it is centered and well im-
mobilized.

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The reading visualized on the display is the measure that you will have to match on the
side gauge which is slightly bigger than the actual workpiece OD to allow some clearance to
the blade.
Ruotare, come indicato dalle frecce sulla macchina, il dado e bloccare il tubo.

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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
Before every cutting / beveling operation it is highly recommended ( when possible ) to
apply some lubricant oil on the blade in order to preserve its life as much as possible.
Turn on the machine by pressing the ON button. (See the photo above)
THE MACHINE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A DEAD MAN SWITCH THEREFORE ON-
CE THE “ON” BUTTON IS PRESSED YOU WILL NEED TO PRESS IT ON
THE POSITION “OFF” TO TURN OFF THE MACHINE.
WARNING
ON

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Using the side handles indicated in the picture above you can start cutting by slowly rotate
clockwise the machine.

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Adjust the blade RMP in relation to the material and to the wall thickness of the workpiece
by rotating the speed regulator knob located on the rear end of the motor.

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EXECUTION OF THE BEVEL
Raise the blade by turning the screw indicated by the arrow in the above drawing until you
reach the 20mm notch on the side gauge.
Open the round cover and use two Allen keys one on each opposite side of the central as-
sembly.

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Remove the screw and the locking pin.
Iinstall the beveling blade making sure it is installed in the correct direction of rotation as
shown in the above picture. Put back in place the locking pin and the fixing screw.