WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 1. INTRODUCTION The Equalizer FC10TE Hydraulic Flange Pulling Tools are tools designed to assist in the when used as recomended in pairs. The FC10TE can close from a distance of 600mm. FC10TE IM REV 05 30.10.12 FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL...
Only people competent in the use of hydraulic equipment should use these tools. operator, and when present, any assisting personnel, is of paramount importance along with These instructions are only to cover the safe operation of THE EQUALIZER FC10TE HYDRAU- FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL...
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WARNING: Do not overload equipment. Over- WARNING: DANGER: Do not handle pressurised hos- the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has its safety es. Escaping oil under pressure can pen- pumps are used, ensure they are rated at a safe attention immediately.
5. HOW THE FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL WORKS PULL ROD The Pull Rod is inserted through FC10TE The FC10TE Tool is slid over TOOL the pull rod untill the face of the tool comes into contact with The ratchet nut is slid over the pull rod and locked into the tool.
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The Hydraulic pressure is released and the cylinders are allowed to fully retract. Release Valve The Hand Pump is actuated untill the cylinders reach full stroke. Steps 6 and 7 are repeated untill FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 7 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Note: Prior to attaching the FCT10TE it is important that the location the tools. SHORT THREADED SECTION LONG THREADED SECTION CAUTION: The Pull Rod has a long threaded section and a short threaded pull nut. FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 8 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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The Rod washers are slid over the Pull Rod and rotated to allign with the The Pull Nuts are threaded on to the pull rod. FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 9 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Pull Rods until the face of the tools are in nut slides along the Pull Rod. The Secondary Ratchet Nuts are then slid up the pull rods untill the nut retaining pins engage in the key holes in the FC10TE’s rear plate. KEY HOLE RETAINING...
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Note: The Ratchet Nut is designed to move freely when advanced along The nut will lock on to the pull rod when a force is applied to the load face of the nut. face of the nut. FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 11 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Pressure gauges to the pump ensuring all the couplers RELEASE are fully hand tight. VALVE PRESSURE GAUGE HP550S HP550D PRESSURE GAUGE RELEASE VALVE RELEASE VALVE FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 12 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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HP550S HP550D Note: Prior to operating the Equalizer Hydraulic Hand Pumps please read the Hydraulic Hand Pump Manuall. This is included in all tool kits and is Close the release valve on the pump the pressure on each tool as neccessary to...
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Once Actuators have fully retracted close the release valve and continue priming the hand pump untill the actuators have reached full stroke. FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 14 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Repeat steps 12 and 13 to continue the pressure on each tool as neccesary to FLANGE BOLTS CAUTION: The FC10TE Ratchet Nuts will not release untill they are fullly FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 15 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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FC10TE turn the release valves on pressure from the hydraulic system. released from the system the hydraulic FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 16 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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SECONDARY RATCHET PULL SLEEVE section of the primary nut. PULL SLEEVE PRIMARY RATCHET The Pull Rod complete with pull nut FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 17 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
LOCK SCREWS any further, take note of the three CENTRE DAB MARKS rear ring, the lock washer, and the alligned. FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 19 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Unscrew and remove complete collet EXTERNAL RIDGES CENTRE DAB MARKS also note that the collet segments are arranged on the cage such that the external ridges form one continuous thread. CAGE FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 20 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Smear all mating surfaces with a high such as Rocol Sapphire Hi-Load 2. Inspect all components for wear and damage. Replace all worn and damaged components with genuine Equalizer spares. FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 21 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
02 each CAP RETAINING SPRING 03 each CAP RETAINING SCREW 03 each BUTTON HEAD SCREW 03 each BUTTON HEAD SCREW 03 each CIRCLIP INTERNAL 02 each CIRCILIP EXTERNAL 01 each FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 22 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
01 each FASTE NUT 01 each SCREW M5X16 01 each 5T. CYLINDER SERVICE KIT 01 kit GASKET SEAL 01 each O-RING 01 each BACK-UP RING 01 each WIPER 01 each FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 23 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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SERVICE KIT I: - BASE PLATE - SCREW 716100-01 SERVICE KIT K: - SCREW - CHECK BALL - SCREW - SCREW 716200-01 SERVICE KIT L: - GAUGE COUPLER MALE - GAUGE FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL PAGE 24 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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