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- Page 1 C1600...
- Page 2 DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNLESS THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD This Footage Tools’ Hydraulic Squeeze Off Tool is sold in one configuration; fine controlled release. This fine controlled unit has a needle valve with a built-in orifice in the high-pressure pump line.
- Page 3 Page ECN1638A C1600 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE 3 of 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: INSTALLATION ON PIPE LOCATION OF GROUNDING SPIKE 1) Fully install the grounding spike in firm soil near the tool and work area. Moist soil is required to ensure good contact to ground. Soak the area if necessary where the spike will be inserted.
- Page 4 Page ECN1638A C1600 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE 4 of 9 5) Lift the locking pin and swing the bottom bar out and place the squeeze off tool over the pipe. Swing back the bottom bar and lock into position over the rod nuts on the cylinder rods by inserting back the locking pin.
- Page 5 ECN1638A C1600 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 5 of 9 4) The rate of squeeze is very important in preventing pipe damage. Do not exceed 2" per minute squeeze rate. The pump does not exceed the prescribed 2” per minute squeeze rate.
- Page 6 ECN1638A C1600 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 6 of 9 RELEASING THE PIPE 1) Unscrew the lock-down bolts located at each end of the clamping bars. It will be necessary to place the pump control valve into the "squeeze" mode and apply more pressure to the tool to relieve the upward strain on the bolts created by the pipe trying to bounce back.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions Warning
If you encounter a problem that you do not understand or cannot solve, contact your Footage Tools dealer. (Note that item 11 is pre-calibrated at the factory for proper operation of the tool and it should NOT be tightened.) - Page 8 Important Notice If you experience difficulty obtaining flow control when squeezing HDPE pipe, we recommend you perform a double squeeze and vent to atmosphere. Please consult your local Utility for their specific operating procedure.
- Page 11 FOOTAGE TOOLS INC authorized dealership in a manner of which, in the sole judgement of FOOTAGE TOOLS...
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Page 12: Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE Warranty registration now available online. Please visit www.footagetools.com and click on ‘warranty registration’. 54 Audia Crt. Unit #1 Vaughan, Ontario Toll Free: 1-888-737-3668 www.footagetools.com Model: S/N: Tool Registration Card...
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