Introduction - Caldertech 02-31-650 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
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Hydraulic Squeeze Off Tool 180mm / 6" IPS / 200mm

Introduction

General Description
The tool has been designed to limit the flow in PE pipe from 63mm
to 180mm and 63mm to 200mm (dependant on model), with a range
of SDR squeeze plates for pipe work in accordance with Gas Industry
Standards GIS/PL2-7 Part 7 Squeeze-off tools and equipment.
This product (Caldertech Hydraulically Powered Squeeze Tools) has
been manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with the
ISO9001 quality control systems and procedures in place at Caldervale
Technology Ltd, Dewsbury.
The unit has rotating pre-sized limiting plates that are used to limit
the squeeze gap and prevent over compression of the PE pipe.
Important!
This tool should be used in accordance with the pipe manufacturers
recommendations and in line with local codes of practice.
This manual outlines the operation of the squeeze off tooling. The
manual forms a part of the product to which it relates. It should be
kept for the life of the product. Any amendments issued by Caldervale
Technology Ltd should be incorporated in the text. The manual should
be passed to any subsequent holder or user of this product.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the PE pipe is
suitable for squeeze off application if in doubt contact the PE pipe
manufacturer for confirmation.
01. Introduction