Equalizer MG7TM Operator's Instruction Manual

Mini gap flange spreader

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Summary of Contents for Equalizer MG7TM

  • 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 MG7TM M I N I G A P F L A N G E S P R E A D E R 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 w w w .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCY DISCLAIMER DEFINITION OF TERMS HAZARDS MG7TM MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER TOOL CAPABILITIES TOOL FUNCTION KIT CONTENTS TOOL DIMENSIONS TOOL MAINTENANCE RANGE OF APPLICATION ASME B16.5 WELDNECK, THREADED, SLIP-ON AND...
  • 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. MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER...
  • Page 4: Definition Of Terms

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

    O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 M G 7T M TO O L F UNC TI O N MG7TM INTRODUCTION 1. Select tool configuration MINI GAP FLANGE...
  • Page 6 Large Ø 20mm (0.79”) Spreading bar TOOL CONFIGURATION 2 Do not hammer or use excessive force to fit the spreading bar. The bar should be fitted by hand. Small Ø 16mm (0.63”) Spreading bar MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 7 Turn each opposing tool a half turn at a time until the desired gap is achieved. Care must be taken to ensure the It is strongly recommended that two MG7TM Tools are force is applied evenly. used on the flange joint positioned 180 degrees apart.
  • Page 8: Kit Contents

    O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 MG7TM KIT C O NT E NT S M G 7T M TO O L DI M E NS IO N S Product Code: MG7TMSTD LARGE Ø20MM (0.79”) SPREADING BAR...
  • Page 9 Mini-Gap mechanical tools should be 227mm (8.94”) dismantled and lubricated as follows: 1. Lay the tool on a bench or flat surface with the right hand side face down. 2. Pull the spreading bar out of the tool. MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 10 Replace missing, worn or damaged parts. 5. Drive the handle so that the splitter wedge moves Use only genuine Equalizer parts from approved down. Then remove the Splitter wedge and Thrust bearing from the tool. distributors or service centres. Equalizer parts have been engineered and manufactured to be fit for purpose.
  • Page 11 (Rocol sapphire high load 2 or similar) 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: Range Of Application

    Blind flanges ANSI Reducing  see secion 4.6 Small Orifice - Weldneck see secion 4.7 Ø 16mm (0.63”)  flange Spreading bar Orifice - Slip-on see secion 4.8  and Threaded flanges see secion 4.9  MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 13: Asme B16.5 Socket Welded

    A S ME B1 6 .5 WE L DNE C K, TH R E AD E D, S L I P - O N A ND B L I ND F L ANGE S AS M E B1 6 .5 S OC K ET W ELD ED F LANGE MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 14: Asme B16.5 Long Welding Neck Flange

    Large Bar Large Bar 20" Large Bar Large Bar 22" Large Bar Large Bar 24" 26" Large Bar 28" Large Bar 30" Large Bar AS M E B1 6 .5 Lap pe d f lan ge MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 15: Asme B16.47 Weldneck And Blind Flanges

    O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 AS M E B1 6 .47 W eld n ec k an d bli n d fla nges ANS I R ed u cin g MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 16: Ansi Orifice - Weldneck Flange

    I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 ANS I O r if ice - W eld n ec k fl ange ANS I O r if ice - S lip -o n an d Th r e aded fla nges MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 17 O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 BS 1 0 MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER MG7TM...
  • Page 18: Regulatory Information

    I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 REGULATORY PARTS LISTS INFORMATION & SERVICE KITS REG IS TER ED HE AD O FF I C E EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD. Equalizer House Claymore Drive Aberdeen Scotland AB23 8GD MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER...
  • Page 19 O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L I M_ MG 7T MSTD _Rev 09 MG7TM MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. READ INST. STICKER 01 each QC SEALED STICKER 01 each...
  • Page 20 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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