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Recommended Tools:

18V / 20V Cordless Drill (Not Included)

15/16" 6 point socket with drill attachment

15/16" 6 point socket with ratcheting hand tool

7/16" 6 point socket

1/8" hex key

5/32" hex key

3/16" hex key

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IP8240_B

INSTRUCTION SHEET

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INSULATED JOINT SLOTTER

IJS100

WARNING:

ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at

www.erico.com

and from your ERICO customer service representative.

ERICO products must never be used for a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed or in a manner that exceeds specified load ratings.

All instructions must be

completely

followed to ensure proper and safe installation and performance.

Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property

damage, serious bodily injury and death.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

All governing codes and regulations and those required by the job site must be observed.

Always use appropriate safety equipment such as eye protection, hard hat, and gloves as appropriate to the application.

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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INSTRUCTION SHEET INSULATED JOINT SLOTTER IJS100 Recommended Tools: 1. 18V / 20V Cordless Drill (Not Included) 2. 15/16" 6 point socket with drill attachment 3. 15/16" 6 point socket with ratcheting hand tool 4. 7/16" 6 point socket 5. 1/8" hex key 6. 5/32" hex key 7. 3/16" hex key WARNING: 1. ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Joint Alignment Calibration: 1. Confirm that the tab on the joint alignment bracket is aligned with the cutting tool (Figure 1). 2. If the tab is not aligned (Figure 2), use a 5/32” hex bit to loosen the joint alignment bracket screws and align the tab on the joint alignment bracket to the cutting tool. 3. Retighten the screws to 25 in-lb [2.8 N-m]. Figure 1: Properly calibrated joint alignment bracket Figure 2: Joint alignment bracket in need of calibration.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Cutting Tool Installation: 1. Use a 1/8” hex bit to loosen the cutting tool setscrews (Figure 3). 2. Install the cutting tool into the slot of the tool holder. The cutting tool should be fully seated in the slot and its teeth oriented in the correct direction (Figure 4). 3. Retighten the setscrews to 25 in-lb [2.8 N-m] (Figure 5).
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Side Plate Adjustment: 1. Attempt to move the gearbox side-to-side and front-to-back within the base assembly. There should be no noticeable movement relative to the two assemblies. If relative movement is visible, continue to Step 2. 2. For each side plate, use a 7/16” socket to remove the setscrew lock nuts (Figure 6). 3.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Periodic Maintenance: 1. Apply white grease as needed (Figures 10 and 11). 2. Tighten setscrews as needed.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Installation Instructions: 1. Completely read the instructions before attempting to operate this device. 2. Remove the gearbox from the base assembly. a. Turn the height adjustment knob counter-clockwise until the screw thread disengages from the brass nut (Figure 12). b. Lift the gearbox straight up from the base assembly (Figure 13). c. Return the gearbox assembly to the carrying case until needed. Do not place the gearbox onto the ground as the cutting tool may become dull or damaged.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Bottom surface of base on the head of rail Stationary pads on the gauge side of rail Figure 14: Base properly seated on the head of rail 4. Use the joint alignment bracket to align the base assembly over the insulated joint end post (Figure 15). Tighten the adjustable clamping pads to finger tight (Figure 16). Confirm that the base has not shifted and is aligned properly. Apply 20 ft-lb to each of the clamp pads using a 15/16” hex socket (Figure 17).
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INSTRUCTION SHEET 5. Install the gearbox into the base assembly. a. Lower the gearbox into the base assembly until the height adjustment screw engages the brass nut in the base (Figure 18). b. Hand turn the height adjustment knob clockwise until the cutting tool is resting on the head of the rail (Figure 19). Figure 18: Lower the gearbox into the base assembly Figure 19: Turn the height adjustment knob clockwise to lower the gearbox 6.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET 7. Move the gear rack back to the beginning of cut position a. Turn the worm drive shaft clockwise (Figure 21) until the gear rack has moved to the beginning of cut position (Figure 22). Care should be taken that the rack gently reaches its end of travel position, as the drill will twist abruptly. Figure 21: Move the gear rack to beginning of cut position Gauge side of the rail Field side of the rail Figure 22: Beginning of cut position 8.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET Cutting tool resting on the rail Figure 23: Cutting tool ready to cut 9. Turn the worm drive shaft counter-clockwise to move the cutting tool from the gauge side of the rail to the field side. The gear rack should continue to the end of cut position (Figure 24). Care should be taken that the rack gently reaches its end of travel position, as the drill will twist abruptly. Figure 24: Position of the gear rack at the end of cut 10. 11. 12.