IM _ FC 10 TE_Rev 09_A4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCY DISCLAIMER DEFINITION OF TERMS HAZARDS FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL TOOL CAPABILITIES TOOL FUNCTION KIT CONTENTS TOOL DIMENSIONS TOOL MAINTENANCE REGULATORY INFORMATION REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE PARTS LISTS & SERVICE KITS...
G ENE R A L S AF E TY The FC10TE Hydraulic Flange Pulling Tools are used to These instructions cover the safe operation and close any flange joint made up of flanges with a bolt maintenance of THE EQUALIZER FC10TE HYDRAULIC hole of 22mm (7/8”) or greater producing a pulling force...
WARNING: Do not overload equipment. The risk manufacturers instructions. of hydraulic overloading can be minimised by using the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has a factory-set WARNING: Never place fingers in a joint held by safety valve preventing the safe working pressure an activated tool being exceeded.
TOOL CA P A BILI T I E S CLOSING FORCE 2. The FC10TE Tool is slid over the pull rod untill the face of the tool comes into contact with the flange. Closing force = 10 tonnes per tool...
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CAUTION: The Pull Rod has a long threaded section and a short threaded section. The threads on both sections are different!, The short threaded end of the Pull Rod must be passed through the flanges to mate with the pull nut. HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL FC10TE...
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FC10TE’s rear plate. 4. The Pull Nuts are threaded on to the pull rod. 5. The FC10TE tools are slid on to the Pull Rods until the RETAINING KEY HOLE...
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8. Check that the release valves on the hand pumps are open by rotating fully anti-clockwise and then connect the Pressure gauges to the pump ensuring all the couplers are fully hand tight. HP550S RELEASE VALVE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL FC10TE...
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Note: If you are experiencing misalignment of the flanges during the final stages of closing the joint Equalizer International’s Flange Alignment tools can be used in conjuction with the FC10TE. For information on these tools please vist “www. equalizerinternational.com” HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL...
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15. Once the flange joint has been fully closed insert and 17. Now that the pressure has been released from tighten as many bolts as possible with the FC10TE still the system the hydraulic Pump and Hoses can be in position.
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O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM _ FC 10 TE_Rev 09_A4 19. The FC10TE can now be removed by gripping and pulling on the pull sleeve section of the primary nut.
KI T CO NTE NTS Product Code: FC10TEMAX F C1 0T E S T AND ARD K IT 2 x FC10TE Tools 4 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) 5T Hydraulic cylinders 1 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) HP550D Sealed Hand Pump...
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O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM _ FC 10 TE_Rev 09_A4 FC 10 TE TO O L D I M E NSI O NS 1000 mm (39.4”) 385 mm (15.2”) 165 mm (6.5”) 259 mm (10.2”) HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL FC10TE...
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LOCK SCREWS At regular intervals and specifically after exposure to salt water Equalizer FC10TE tools should be dismantled, and all parts cleaned with a clean rag and WD40 (or similar) to remove dirt and old grease, and then relubricated: The following procedure should be followed when dismantling 5.
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Rocol Sapphire Hi-Load 2. Replace missing, worn or damaged parts. Use only genuine Equalizer parts from approved distributors or service centres. Equalizer parts have been engineered and manufactured to be fit for purpose. 8. Having removed the collet assembly please note the centre dab marks indicating the position of the first collet section.
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O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM _ FC 10 TE_Rev 09_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.
O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM _ FC 10 TE_Rev 09_A4 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 HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL...
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O P E R ATO R I NS TRUC TI ON MA NUA L IM _ FC 10 TE_Rev 09_A4 FC10TE PART LIST ITEM KIT PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY. 070001-01 READ INSTR. STICKER 01 each 300901-01 HYDRAULIC COUPLER 01 each...
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752502-01 CYLINDER BASE 752503-01 PISTON ROD 752504-01 SPRING 752505-01 SPRING LOCK 752506-01 SET SCREW 771106-01 FASTE NUT 771107-01 SCREW M5X16 752510-01 5T. CYLINDER SERVICE KIT 376601-01 GASKET SEAL 771103-01 O-RING 771104-01 BACK-UP RING 771105-01 WIPER HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL FC10TE...
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PUMP RETAINING CLIP NUT 714201-01 J0140 L.P. SPRING 717402-01 J0530 PUMP RETAINING CLIP 377201-01 E1749 CONE SEAT 377301-01 E1748 CONE 377401-01 J0389 LONG SEPARATOR SPRING 717404-01 H0054R SET SCREW 717403-01 E2098 SCREW 714901-01 C0687A BASE PLATE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL FC10TE...
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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 . 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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