IMS NANO easy User manual

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Information of the device
Designation: NANOeasy
Manufacturer: IMS Robotics GmbH
Am Bauhof 6
D-01458 Ottendorf-Okrilla, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ims-robotics.de
User information: Version 13.08.2021
Translation of the original instruction
Article number: 041 02 000 / 041 03 000

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Introduction
The user information shall help the operator to work safely and correctly with the
renovation system and to facilitate maintenance of the IMS equipment. These
instructions must therefore be given full attention.
Warranty terms
All information and instructions for the operation and maintenance of the IMS
NANOeasy cutter take into consideration our experience and technical expertise to
date to the best of our knowledge. We reserve the right to make technical
modifications within the context of further development of the device described in this
operating manual.
During the warranty period (1 year), the customer may undertake only those repairs
to the system as described in this Operating Manual. Otherwise the warranty for the
entire unit will become null and void.
All wearing items (e.g. bearings, discs, cutter tools and similar) are not covered by
the warranty granted by the manufacturer.
The rubber bellows of the bracing bladder and the lift drive are also wearing parts.
The manufacturer does not assume any warranty in the event of damages from wear
(abrasion, sharp-edge fragments, etc.).

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Table of contents
1Intended Use ..................................................................................................................... 6
2Safety regulations ............................................................................................................. 7
2.1 General safety regulations.......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Special safety regulations........................................................................................... 7
2.3 Explanation of symbols and notes.............................................................................. 8
3Technical data and specifications for the machine ....................................................... 9
4Operation ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Extension DN 150 for NANOeasy (optional) .......................................................... 13
4.3 Start-up ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.3.1 Control wheel NANOeasy ................................................................................... 18
4.4 Operation during work ............................................................................................. 19
4.4.1 Operating the IMS cutter NANOeasy .................................................................. 19
4.4.2 Recovering the cutter in case of malfunction....................................................... 19
4.5 Finishing work.......................................................................................................... 22
4.6 Cutter tools ............................................................................................................... 24
4.6.1 Cutter tools overview NANOeasy........................................................................ 24
4.6.2 Changing the NANOeasy cutter tool ................................................................... 25
5Maintenance and repair................................................................................................. 26
5.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Care and maintenance .............................................................................................. 26
6Repairs............................................................................................................................. 27
6.1 Repair of air motor IMS cutter NANOeasy ............................................................. 27
6.1.1 Overview of air motor spare parts NANOeasy .................................................... 27
6.1.2 Disassembly of NANOeasy air motor and reassembly........................................ 28
6.2 Way-valves............................................................................................................... 30
6.2.1 Overview of directional valve spare part ............................................................. 30
6.2.2 Replacing the way-valves..................................................................................... 31
6.2.2.1 Replacing directional valves WV 1 –2 (lift, bracing bladder) .................... 31
6.2.2.2 Replacing the directional valve WV 3 (cutter air) ....................................... 32
7EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................... 34
8Accessory overview NANOeasy .................................................................................... 35

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1 Intended Use
Operational safety of the equipment supplied is ensured only when used as intended.
The intended use includes following the regulations contained in these operating
instructions as well as compliance with all maintenance and service tasks.
The IMS cutter NANOeasy must only be used for cutting work for the restoration of
pressureless pipes or lines. The device can be used to open inliners after restoration
and remove obstacles (roots, protruding seals, minor offsets, or the like). The
machine may not be used for unintended purposes.
Unauthorised structural changes to the equipment may cause damage to the
machine thus representing a hazard to persons. IMS is not liable for resulting
damages. In the event of damage the operating company remains responsible and
responsibility cannot be transferred to IMS.

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2 Safety regulations
2.1 General safety regulations
1.) The accident prevention instructions (German UVV/BGV A-D) must be complied
with when operating the device.
2.) The device must only be operated by personnel who have been instructed how
to use it and who have read and understood these operating instructions.
Inadequate knowledge may cause damages on the device and hazards for the
operator.
3.) The presence of persons inside the shaft and below the suspended load when
lowering the IMS NANOeasy cutter into shaft structures is prohibited.
4.) Observe all accident prevention regulations for working on pipelines, earth-
moving machines, winches and lifting and towing devices, as well as the safety
regulations for pipeline construction work.
2.2 Special safety regulations
1.) The cutter motor must not be operated without a cutter tool. Operation without
or with other, unmodified cutter tools may destroy the cutter drive.
2.) Cutter tools must be checked for imbalance (e.g. missing cutting edges). The
cutter drive may otherwise be destroyed.
3.) Compressed air must be able to escape when carrying out cutting work in dead
end pipes. In this case, a pipe eel can be run parallel to the bracing bladder.
However, the pipe eel must not collide with the lifting unit.
4.) The cutter motor starts to turn as soon as it is switched ON. Never attempt to
grab the cutter tool! Stopping the cutter tool with your foot or any other means is
not permitted.
5.) No attempt should be made to reach between the bladder and the pipe wall
while the bracing bladders are being inflated.
6.) The IMS NANOeasy cutter must not be operated outdoors without the auxiliary
pipe. The bracing bladder must also not be located in front of an open
branch/connecting piece.

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7.) The air-powered cutter motor may be operated only while using hearing
protection.
8.) Before moving the chassis you must always make sure that the locking pins for
the handle section have properly engaged.
2.3 Explanation of symbols and notes
The accident prevention regulations as well as the general and special safety
stipulations must be observed when operating the unit.
Important information, such a safety related notices, will be
marked with the appropriate symbol. Comply with the notices to
avoid accidents and damages to the equipment!

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3 Technical data and specifications for the machine
Name: NANOeasy
Item number: 041 02 000/041 03 000
Main dimensions: 1030 × 775 × 500 mm (W × D × H)
Weight: approx. 35 kg
Applications: Pipes with nominal diameters from 70 mm to 100 mm
(inside diameter)
Protection class: IP 54 (protected against access by small tools/wires and
access by small tools/wires)
Temperature range: +5 to max. +40 °C (41 °F to max. 104 °F)
Power supply: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, max. 1.0 A
Supply air: Dirt-free (particles < 5 micrometres)
Temperature range 5 °C to max. 40 °C
(41 °F to max. 104 °F)
Residual water separated
Residual oil < 5 mg/m³
Supply line pressure 7 - 10 bar (102 –145 PSI)
min. volume flow 1 m³/min (35 CFM)

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4 Operation
4.1 General
The IMS NANOeasy cutter is a device for performing cutting work for the purpose of
pressureless pipe or line renovation. The device can be used to open inliners after
renovation and remove obstacles (roots, protruding seals, minor offsets or the like).
To start up the IMS NANOeasy cutter first set up the cutter itself and the necessary
media. The cutter consists of the following assemblies:
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Control wheel
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Monitor
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Chassis
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Hose assembly with cutter drive and camera
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Cable drum
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Cutter motor