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Christie WCA4TM Operator's Instruction Manual

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WCA4TM FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Ref: WCOI.088
Date: April 2012
Issue: 1

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  • Page 1 WCA4TM FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Ref: WCOI.088 Date: April 2012 Issue: 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.6 Range of Application 1 - INTRODUCTION The Christie WCA4TM is an aid for use in normal maintenance and installation procedures, and enable the realignment of mis-aligned flanges within their respective working capacities. For example, the tool can be used to assist in the replacement of ring and other types of flange joint. The use of these instructions will promote safe use, and maximize the service life of the tools.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Read all the following instructions, warnings and cautions carefully. Follow all safety precautions to avoid personal injury or property damage during system operation. W. Christie (Industrial) Limited cannot be responsible for damage or injury resulting from unsafe product use, lack of maintenance or incorrect product and/or system operation. Contact W. Christie (Industrial) Limited when in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications.

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    3 – TECHNICAL DATA TOOL TOOL DESCRIPTION ALIGNING FORCE WCA4TM Mechanical Fixed Flange and Rotational 4.0 T (40kN) from 50 lbf.ft (67.8 Nm) of Alignment Tool torque 4 – FLANGE MISALIGNMENT DETERMINATION PROCEDURE The tool being used must not be attached to a flanged joint prior to the misalignment procedure being carried out.

  • Page 5: Rotational (Twist) Misalignment

    4.2 – ROTATIONAL (TWIST) MISALIGNMENT If the outer circumference of the flanges are in alignment but the operator is unable to fit the bolt into any two corresponding bolt-holes then rotational misalignment may have occurred. In this case the alignment tool can be attached to the most accessible point as misalignment occurs at all bolt-holes to the same degree.

  • Page 6: Wca4Tm Mechanical Fixed Flange And Rotational Alignment Tool

    1 x Carry Case 5.2 – HOW THE WCA4TM WORKS 1) The WCA4TM is secured to the lower of the two flanges by fully inserting the lift hook into the bolt-hole at the point of greatest misalignment. 2) The drop leg is adjusted down to the pipe while the tool is held level in the bolt-hole.

  • Page 7: Installation And Operation

    5.3 – INSTALLATION AND OPERATION HOW TO USE THE TORQUE WRENCH Balance the wrench in your left hand and unlock the knurled handle by turning the locking knob anti-clockwise. Set the torque amount by turning the knurled handle - see example 40-46 N/m 1) Turn the handle till 0 on fine scale reach 40 N/m on base scale 2) To set 46 turn handle till fine scale reach 6 3) Lock handle by turning the locking knob clockwise...
  • Page 8 After replacing all of the bolts (apart from the bolt which will go into the bolt-hole in which the WCA4TM is located), remove the tool by reversing steps 2 – 8. Insert the last bolt and tighten. Care should be taken not to drop any of the component parts when removing them from the flange...

  • Page 9: Weights And Dimensions

    5.4 – WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS Tool only = 8.6 kg (18.96 lbs) Torque Wrench with Socket = 0.9 kg (1.98 lbs) Plastic Carry Case = 2.52 kg (5.55 lbs) GROSS KIT WEIGHT = 11.7 kg (25.80 lbs) OVERALL DIMENSIONS MINIMUM EXTENSION MAXIMUM EXTENSION...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    5.5 – TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The thrust plate is sliding in the circumference of the opposite flange as the tool is aligning the joint - Grit or dirt on wing, rollers or - Ensure the rollers are rotating freely and that there is no restriction bearings to the rollers on the wing surfaces such as dirt or grit - Wing is at full extension...

  • Page 11: Range Of Application

    5.6 – RANGE OF APPLICATION MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FLANGE SIZES must be between 30 and 133 mm (1.18” and 5.23”) Dimension A: bolt-hole diameter must be 24 mm (0.95”) or greater Dimension B: BY FLANGE TYPE, CLASS AND DIAMETER If the flange to be aligned is not listed please use the Minimum and Maximum Flange Sizes guide above...

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