Equalizer TFA12TE Operator's Instruction Manual

External hydraulic flange aligment tool

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O P E R AT O R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
TFA12TE
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H Y D R A U L I C
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A L I G N M E N T
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E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L L T D
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  • Page 1 O P E R AT O R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L TFA12TE E X T E R N A L H Y D R A U L I C...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SERVICING LUBRICATION PROCEDURE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION OPERATING CONDITIONS SUB-SEA USAGE TFA12TE TOOL CAPABILITIES TOOL FUNCTION KIT CONTENTS TOOL DIMENSIONS TROUBLESHOOTING TFA12TE TROUBLESHOOTING REGULATORY INFORMATION REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE APPLICABLE PATENT NUMBERS PARTS LISTS & SERVICE KITS 23/03/2017 FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    If in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications, contact Equalizer using the contact details at the back of this manual. FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 4: Definition Of Terms

    WARNING: Do not overload equipment. The risk of hydraulic overloading can be minimised by using the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has a The vibration total value to which this tool is factory-set safety valve preventing the safe subjected does not exceed 2.5 m/s working pressure being exceeded.
  • Page 5: Tool Operation

    ADJUSTMENT LEG ADJUSTMENT HOOK BASE PLATE WING Prior to installation, ensure the Adjustment Leg and Cylinder Adjustment Sleeve are fully retracted. Ensure ALIGNMENT PISTON that the Alignment piston is fully retracted. CYLINDER ADJUSTMENT FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 6: Adjustment Leg

    Use the Wing Extension adjustment knob to lower the wing until the foot of the Alignment piston is positioned within the space between the upper and lower faces of the lower flange. FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 7: Cylinder Adjustment Sleeve

    Alignment Foot is touching the lower flange. WARNING: Do not allow fingers, hands or other body parts to come into contact with the flange while actuating the tool. Only hold the tool by its designated handles. FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 8: Alignment

    After the flange joint has been aligned it can be secured by installing as many bolts as possible into the bolt holes. It may be necessary to repeat the alignment process several times while working around the flange joint. FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 9: Tool Maintenance

    Replace missing worn or damaged parts. Use only genuine Equalizer parts from approved distributors or TOOL MAINTENANCE service centres. Equalizer parts have been engineered and manufactured to be fit-for-purpose. Grease all moving parts by following the Lubrication Procedure prior to usage, storage or transportation.
  • Page 10: Storage & Transportation

    IM_TFA_12TE_Rev03_A4 S T OR AGE & TR ANSP O R T AT I ON Equalizer tools should be stored in a cool dry place. Tools should always be cleaned, serviced and lubricated prior to storage. Ensure that tools are stored in their designated packing cases.
  • Page 11: Tfa12Te

    With Extension Foot (Optional) TOOL DIMENSION MINIMUM MAXIMUM Bolt Hole Diameter 45 mm The TFA12TE flange alignment tool uses an external M Misalignment 0 mm 65 mm Rise 150 mm 250 mm hydraulic cylinder to advance the alignment foot and align...
  • Page 12 O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM_TFA_12TE_Rev03_A4 HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD OPERATION Up to 4 TFA12TE tools can be manifolded to a single TFA 12 TE TO O L F U NC T I ON HP1000S hydraulic Hand-Pump using the Equalizer manifold.
  • Page 13: Kit Contents

    1 x 4-Way Manifold 4 x 2.0 m Hydraulic Hoses TOOL KIT 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Carry-Case with foam inserts 1 x TFA12TE Tool 1 x Safety Lanyard Product Code: MAN_TE_STD 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Carry-Case with foam inserts Product Code: TFA12TEMIN 1200 mm x 540 x 170 mm (47.2”...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    The following list of Patents and Design Registrations are small pressure is achieved. applicable to EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD TFA tools: With the hand pump elevated above the level of the tool, and the tool in an upright position, open the hand pump REGISTERED PATENTS &...
  • Page 15: Parts Lists & Service Kits

    O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM_TFA_12TE_Rev03_A4 PARTS LISTS & SERVICE KITS FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA12TE...
  • Page 16 TFA12TE PARTS LIST 1210000-01 REV.01 ITEM NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION 1210100-01 WING ARM WELDMENT 270200-01 BODY ASSEMBLY - WELDED 270300-01 STRUT ASSEMBLY 270500-01 CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY 271300-01 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1210400-01 EXTENSION LEG ASS 270900-01 ADJUSTMENT LEG FIXING SHAFT 272000-01 SIDE SPACER BUSH...
  • Page 17 STRUT ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 270300-01 REV.01 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY/ASS 270301-09 STRUT TUBE 270302-09 CLEVIS 270303-01 M8X12mm BUTTON HEAD HEX SCREW 273000-01 FOAM GRIP - 34MM X 135MM 273100-01 6MM ROLL PIN...
  • Page 18 TFA15TE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 1320500-01 REV.01 ITEM NO. Part No DESCRIPTION 830300-01 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER - 10,000 PSI 1320600-01 Cylinder Foot Assembly 270701-01 CYLINDER ADJUSTING RING 270501-01 TI CYLINDER SLEEVE 830313-01 SPIRAL RETAINING RING 301301-01 M6 SCKT SET SCREW 300401-01 M5 SCKT SET SCREW...
  • Page 19 CYLINDER FOOT PARTS LIST 1320600-01 REV.01 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY/ASS 270601-01 CYLINDER FOOT 270602-01 CYLINDER FOOT PAD 271800-01 M6 SET SCREW 501501-01 TFA15TE FOOT SCREW...
  • Page 20 TE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS LIST 830300-01 REV.04 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 830301-01 CYLINDER BODY 830302-01 PISTON 830303-01 CYL END CAP 771110-01 3/8" NPT COUPLER 10kPSI WIPER SEAL TENSION DIE SPRING SPRING LOCK M6 CAPSCREW 840110-01 O-RING BACK-UP RING M6X25 SCKT H. SCREW M6 GASKET SEAL...
  • Page 21 CYLINDER SERVICE KIT 840110-01 REV.02 ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION WIPER SEAL TENSION DIE SPRING SPRING LOCK M6 CAPSCREW O-RING BACK-UP RING SCREW M6 GASKET SEAL...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTMENT LEG ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 270400-01 REV.01 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY/ASS 270401-01 CLEVIS WELDED ASSEMBLY 270402-01 ADJUSTMENT FOOT 270403-01 ADJUSTMENT FOOT PAD 271500-01 SPIRAL CLIP 503703-01 M6 CSK HEX SCREW...
  • Page 23 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 271300-01 REV.01 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY/ASS 501301-01 HANDLE BAR 201203-01 BLUE HANDLE SLEEVE 501101-01 HANDLE LEFT 501201-01 HANDLE RIGHT 503401-01 WASHER (0.8MM) 402902-01 SCREW FOR HANDLE 503501-01 SPACER...
  • Page 24 PROTECTIVE PAD SERVICE KIT 1215000-01 REV.01 ITEM NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION 272500-01 PROTECTION PAD FINISHED 272700-01 FOOT CAP TOWER 273400-01 M6 CSK HEX SCREW...
  • Page 25 WING ADJUSTMENT SERVICE KIT 271500-01 REV.01 ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY/ASS ADJUSTMENT ROD ADJUSTER BOSS NYLON BUSH NYLON WASHER WING ADJUST DECAL_TFA15TI RELEASE KNOB EXTERNAL CIRCLIP WASHER 10mm ID M5 SCKT SET SCREW M5x12mm SCKT HEAD CPSCREW...
  • Page 26 SAFETY BOND ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 270800-01 REV.01 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY/ASS 270801-01 TFA SAFETY BOND WIRE 5MM 270802-01 TFA KARABINER CE 30KN...
  • Page 28 E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N A T I O N A L L T D . H e a d O f f i c e E q u a l i z e r H o u s e C l a y m o r e D r i v e A b e r d e e n S c o t l a n d...

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