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5.0 

U.S.SAWS Valve Exerciser (VEX400) is a battery-operated, por-

table, and powerful valve exercising machine and the most versatile and 

complete unit available to-date. It has variable torque settings ranging up 

to 400 ft-lbs. The portability, power, battery operated-feature, and easy-to-

use design of our Valve Exerciser are the top reasons customers prefer the 

VEX400 from other valve exercisers.

5.1 

Power Head in Storage Case

5.2 

Package Contains:

Deluxe Package Includes: (PN: US75005)

•  Power Head & Carry Case

•  Deluxe Drive Shaft with Valve Key/Socket

•  Hard Storage Case for Drill 

•  Storage Bag for Legs & Extensions

•  (3) Shaft Extensions: (1) 1ft, (1) 2ft, (1) 3ft
•  (3) 18V Batteries & Charge

Deluxe Drive Shaft for Valves Up to 9’-0” Deep 

Hydrant Package Includes: (PN: US75001)

•  Power Head & Carry Case

•  Padded Torque Handle

•  Hydrant Pentagon Key/Socket

•  (2) 20V Batteries & Charger

•  (1) Leg with (1) Foot Platform

Items Can Be Added to Valve Exerciser Package

Hex Shear Pin (2 Spares)

Twist Lock Extension

Battery Charger

Battery (3 with Machine)

Digital 

Counter

Hydrant Key 

Available 

Battery 

Powered

Torque 

Dial 

Minimum 

Depth:

 

8”

Maximum 

Depth:

 

36”

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12”

Depth with Extensions

24”

36”

Unit with All Ext

ensions A

dded

Legs Can Be Used Horizontally

Waterworks

Division 

P: 866 987-7297  F: 813-621-7125  

Visit us at www.ussaws.com 

sales@ussaws.com

Summary of Contents for Valve Exerciser

Page 1: ...INE ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION EYE OR FACE PROTECTION PROTECTIVE HELMET PROTECTIVE GLASSES OR FULL FACE PROTECTION WEAR HAND PROTECTION WARNING Improperly maintaining the JS including the Honda engine or failing to correct a problem before Notice of Copyright Protection Copyright 2020 by U S SAWS All rights reserved This work may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or in...

Page 2: ...o circumstances will U S SAWS be held liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product and or defective parts or products associated with this product TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY DO NOT OPERATE SAW WITHOUTPROPER TRAINING UNDERSTANDING OF THE OWNERS MANUAL WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION EYE OR FACE PROTECTION PROTECTIVE ...

Page 3: ...PROPER TRAINING AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE OWNERS MANUAL WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION EYE OR FACE PROTECTION PROTECTIVE HELMET PROTECTIVE GLASSES OR FULL FACE PROTECTION WEAR HAND PROTECTION ntaining the JS including the Honda engine or failing to correct a problem before alfunction resulting in a serious injury Always perform a pre operation inspection ...

Page 4: ...R ANYTHING Loose objects could be thrown from crack Make sure area to be cut is clear from people and any loose objects nuts bolts etc Never run over any loose objects 4 4 10 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY Do not allow anyone to stand in line with the blade path Do not let children or visitors contact machine or extension cord Keep children and visitors away from the work area 4 11 KEEP FIRM GRIP...

Page 5: ...included with your VEX kit for operations maintenance and safety gudelines DUST WARNING Cutting especially when DRY cutting generates dust that comes from the material being cut which frequently contains silica Silica is a basic component of sand quartz brick clay granite and numerous other minerals and rocks Exposure to excessive amount of such dust can cause Respiratory diseases affecting your a...

Page 6: ...y Socket Hard Storage Case for Drill Storage Bag for Legs Extensions 3 Shaft Extensions 1 1ft 1 2ft 1 3ft 3 18V Batteries Charge Deluxe Drive Shaft for Valves Up to 9 0 Deep Hydrant Package Includes PN US75001 Power Head Carry Case Padded Torque Handle Hydrant Pentagon Key Socket 2 20V Batteries Charger 1 Leg with 1 Foot Platform Items Can Be Added to Valve Exerciser Package Hex Shear Pin 2 Spares...

Page 7: ... extend 16 24 above grade to engage with the drive shaft 5 8 Start drill in torque output 1 4 as to not overload the valve 5 5 Install solid extension onto gearbox output 5 6 Engage twist lock mechanism to lock solid extension in place 5 9 Operating the valve Use caution when cycling valve Use slower speeds when the valve size is not known or when approaching the open or closed position Waterworks...

Page 8: ... specific valve information 2 2 5 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 9 11 13 14 20 26 32 38 44 50 56 62 76 379 448 694 789 789 984 984 American 2 2 5 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 30 36 42 48 8 11 11 14 20 5 26 5 33 38 5 43 5 49 57 63 75 372 444 516 588 Mueller Resilient Wedge Gate Valves 2 2 5 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 30 36 5 5 6 25 7 5 14 5 20 5 27 33 5 38 5 46 53 59 65 77 260 ...

Page 9: ...n down into the drive shaft set the tool up just to the side of the valve box this way you can see if any of the alignment variable are out of place In cases of uneven or downhill slopes approach exercising from the downhill side This allows the operator a safer standing position and makes it easier to set the tool for operation Do not lean the unit forwards or backwards against the drive shaft Im...

Page 10: ...kwise to release the retaining pin and remove the solid extension 5 15 2 Then place the solid extension onto the output of the gearbox 5 15 2 Turn the lock mechanism clock wise to engage the retaining pin in the recess of the out put shaft This will secure the solid extension to the gearbox OPERATION Waterworks Division P 866 987 7297 F 813 621 7125 Visit us at www ussaws com sales ussaws com ...

Page 11: ...e 4 SXBS18LTXIMPULS Metabo BS18 LTX Drill 5 US75011 Counter Housing Assembly 6 US60115 Screw Qty 2 7 US75012 Magnet Holder Assembly 8 US75013 Gearbox Hex Assembly 9 US60223 Screw Qty 3 10 US31251 Screw Qty 2 11 US75025 7 Lower Roll Cage Bumper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Waterworks Division P 866 987 7297 F 813 621 7125 Visit us at www ussaws com sales ussaws com ...

Page 12: ... 4 US31077 1 Safety Hitch Pin Qty 4 5 US75016 1 Leg Qty 2 6 US75021 1 Leg Mounting Tower Qty 2 7 US75040 V Foot Plate 8 US75020 Rectangular Foot Plate 9 US60223 1 4 20 x 3 4 Button Head Socket Screw Qty 8 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 6 2 Legs Breakdown Waterworks Division P 866 987 7297 F 813 621 7125 Visit us at www ussaws com sales ussaws com ...

Page 13: ...031 4 12 Extension 5 US75031 5 24 Extension 6 US75031 6 36 Extension US75012 1 Hex Shear Key with two spares US60403 Storage Bag US75050 Hard Case SXB625592 18v Metabo Battery Qty 3 SXB627046 18v Metabo Battery Charger Not Pictured 6 3 5 4 2 1 6 3 Extension Breakdown Waterworks Division P 866 987 7297 F 813 621 7125 Visit us at www ussaws com sales ussaws com 13 ...

Page 14: ...g the cover on 7 2 2 Remove the cover and remove both 9v batteries 7 2 2 Replace both 9v batteries Replace cover and screws 7 1 2 Remove gearbox 7 1 3 Remove damaged shear pin 7 1 4 Replace shear pin and reassemble power head unit 7 1 GEARBOX REPAIR 7 2 CHANGING THE BATTERY IN THE COUNTER Waterworks Division P 866 987 7297 F 813 621 7125 Visit us at www ussaws com sales ussaws com ...

Page 15: ...or quick adjustment and a perfect fit Bo Bop Valve Box Lifter This single magnet cover lifting model is great for removing covers of water valves electrical plates and other small grates The Bo Bop can lift over of 25 lbs OS Y Valve Adapter Outside Stem Yoke Valve Adapter is designed to allow exercising of post indicator and wheel valves Includes 1ft shaft extension Call for more information Power...

Page 16: ...tion to return merchandise under warranty must first be obtained from U S SAWS 9 1 3 6 U S SAWS reserves the right to inspect and make the final decision on any merchandise returned under warranty 9 1 3 7 U S SAWS offers no warranty with respect to accessories including but not limited to engines motors batteries electrical boards tires and any other parts not manufactured by us but which the orig...

Page 17: ...anty registration card do not operate this machine before contacting U S SAWS at 1 877 817 6687 Verify the following before operating the equipment CHANGE OF OWNER OR NEW ADDRESS REGISTRATION CARD IMPORTANT To ensure that your U S SAWS machine is covered under warranty please fill in the following information and mail or fax it to U S SAWS 8004B E Broadway Ave Tampa FL 33619 Fax No 714 434 7299 CO...

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