Equalizer TFA4TM Operator's Instruction Manual

Tower flange alignment 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
TFA4TM
T O W E R
F L A N G E
A L I G N M E N T
T O O L
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 TFA4TM T O W E R F L A N G E A L I G N M E N T...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I M_ T FA4 T M_ Re v01_A4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCY DISCLAIMER DEFINITION OF TERMS HAZARDS TFA4TM MECHANICAL FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TOOL CAPABILITIES RANGE OF APPLICATION TOOL FUNCTION KIT CONTENTS TOOL DIMENSIONS TOOL MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TFA4TM TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    • TFA4TM Tower Flange Alignment Tool D I S CL AI M E R Equalizer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from unsafe product use, lack of maintenance or incorrect product and/or system operation. If in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications, contact Equalizer using the contact details at the back of this manual.
  • Page 4: Definition Of Terms

    WARNING: Do not overload equipment. The manufacturers instructions. risk of hydraulic overloading can be minimised by using the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has a CAUTION: Only use the designated anchor factory-set safety valve preventing the safe point for fixing the lanyard. Do not attach the working pressure being exceeded.
  • Page 5: Tool Capabilities

    Torque Wrench, enabling accurate control of the force applied. ALIGNMENT TOOL The TFA4TM Tower Flange Alignment Tool uses mechanical torque to advance the screw bolt and align the flanges. TORQUE WRENCH USAGE Holding the Torque Wrench in one hand, unlock the...
  • Page 6 TFA4TM GENERAL GUIDANCE Prior to storing the Torque Wrench, and between The TFA4TM is secured into the lower of the two use, leave the Torque Wrench with its lowest torque flanges by fully inserting the lift hook into the bolt setting selected.
  • Page 7 O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ T FA4 T M_ Re v01_A4 ACTUATING THE TFA4TM The torque wrench should be set at 19 N·m (14 ft·lb) then attached to the screw bolt.
  • Page 8 TF A4 T M KI T C O NT E NTS After replacing all of the bolts (apart from the bolt which will go into the bolt-hole in which the TFA4TM STANDARD KIT is located), remove the tool. Insert the last bolt and tighten.
  • Page 9: Tool Dimensions

    O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ T FA4 T M_ Re v01_A4 TFA4TM TO O L D I M E NSI O NS T F A 4 TM T OO L M A INT ENA NCE...
  • Page 10 With the use of a penetrating oil such as WD-40 or genuine Equalizer parts from approved distributors similar, spray the oil between the thrust plate and or service centres. Equalizer parts have been the swivel as shown below. engineered and manufactured to be fit for purpose.
  • Page 11 O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ T FA4 T M_ Re v01_A4 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION 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 12: Troubleshooting

    R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N : Check the area around the joint to establish if there is an obstruction to the joint. TOWER FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL TFA4TM...
  • Page 13: Regulatory Information

    O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ T FA4 T M_ Re v01_A4 REGULATORY PARTS LISTS INFORMATION & SERVICE KITS REGIS TER ED HE AD OF FI C E EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD. Equalizer House Claymore Drive Aberdeen Scotland AB23 8GD TOWER FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL...
  • Page 14 TFA4TM PARTS LIST 1720000-01 REV 01 ITEM NO. PART NO DESCRIPTION 220100-01 MAIN BODY 1720005-01 MAIN SCREW 400301-01 SCREW BOLT 220300-01 SWIVEL 220400-01 FRICTION PAD 212000-01 SPRING RING 8MM 400401-01 SPRING CLIP 404701-01 THRUST RACE 404801-01 THRUST WASHER 1720006-01 FOOT CAP FLANGE...
  • Page 15 TFA4TM PARTS LIST 1720000-01 Page 14...
  • Page 16 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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