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Equalizer International Equalizer FA1TM Operator's Instruction Manual

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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
FA1TM
F L A N G E
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 FA1TM 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 w w w .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX SECTION CONTENTS PAGE NO. INTRODUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION 2 - 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3.1 KIT COMPONENTS 3.2 HOW THE FA1TM WORKS FLANGE MISALIGNMENT DETERMINATION PROCEDURE 4.1 LATERAL MISALIGNMENT FA1TM MECHANICAL FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL 6 - 11 5.1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION 6 - 7 5.2 EXAMINATION &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The Equalizer FA1TM TOOL is an aid of use in normal maintenance and installation proce- dures to enable the realignment of misaligned flanges within respective working capacities. For example, the tool can be used to assist in the replacement of ring and other types of flange joint.
  • Page 5 2.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS WARNING: Applying pressure to a damaged A CAUTION is used to indicate correct operating or hose may cause it to rupture. maintenance procedures and practices to prevent damage to, or destruction of equipment or other property. WARNING: Immediately replace worn or damaged parts.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Tool Description Aligning Force FA1TM Mechanical Flange Alignment Tool 1.0 T (10 kN) KIT CONTENTS 1 x FA1TM Tool 1 x Mini Ratchet Strap 1 x Instruction Manual Product Code: FA1TM HOW THE FA1TM WORKS The FA1TM is secured to the lower of the two flanges by fully inserting the lift hool into the bolt-hole at the point of greatest misalignment.

  • Page 7: Flange Misalignment Determination Procedure

    FLANGE MISALIGNMENT DETERMINATION PROCEDURE The tool being used must not be attached to a flanged joint prior to the misalignment procedure being carried out. LATERAL MISALIGNMENT Loosen and remove every second bolt around the flange, continue with this until mis- alignment occurs.

  • Page 8: Fa1Tm Mechanical Flange Alignment Tool

    FA1TM MECHANICAL FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION POINT OF MAXIMUM Carry out the Flange Misalignment MISALIGNMENT Determination Procedure (see section 4) to determine the points of maximum misalignment. In this example, the points of maximum misalignment are at the top and bottom of the joint.
  • Page 9 Feed the open end of the strap through the buckle mechanism as shown. Close the clasp to secure strap. FEED THROUGH STRAP Now that everything is secured, rotate the handle clockwise to apply pressure to the circumference of the opposite flange & bring the flange joint in alignment.

  • Page 10: Examination & Storage

    EXAMINATION & STORAGE On return from each job before allocation against subsequent work, the completeness of the Equalizer FA1TM kit must be established and items examined to ensure that they are serviceable. Any missing or damaged items are to be replaced as soon as possible and prior to the tools being used again.

  • Page 11: Parts List

    PARTS LIST This Parts List applies to tools with Serial Number 0382 or later. For tools with Serial Number 0381 and prior, consult FA1TM_rev04 Manual NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 210200-01 BODY FRAME 210300-01 DRIVEN WEDGE 210400-01 DRIVE SCREW 210501-01 BASE PLATE (3 mm) 210500-01 COVER PLATE (2 mm)

  • Page 12: Weights & Dimensions

    WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS Tool only = 2.1 kg (4.63 lb) Ratchet & strap = 0.2 kg (0.44 lb) GROSS KIT WEIGHT = 2.3 kg (5.07 lb) DIMENSIONS MINIMUM EXTENSION 151 mm (5.94”) 31 mm (1.22”) 38 mm (1.50”) 54 mm 50 mm (2.13”) (1.97”)

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The tool is attached and appears to be functioning properly, but the joint will not align There may be something restricting Check the area around the joint to establish if there is an obstruction the joint from aligning. to the joint.

  • Page 14: Range Of Application

    CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS T CLASS S CLASS R CLASS K CLASS J CLASS H CLASS F CLASS E CLASS D CLASS A CLASS CLASS CLASS FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS PAGE 12 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Asme B16.5, B16.47 And Din Weld Neck Flange Tables

    CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS PN160 PN100 PN64 PN40 PN25 PN16 2500 1500 CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS PAGE 13 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Spo Flange Table

    CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS CLASS 15000 10000 7500 5000 2500 1500 FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS PAGE 14 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 18 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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