REED Bear Hug PESMPA 04329 Operator's Manual

Manual Hydraulic Pump PESMPA #04329 Operator's Manual
Manual Hydraulic Pump PESMPA is used in conjunction with
PES8BT Base Tool. Read and follow #54343 instructions for
the PES8BT also.
PUMP INFORMATION
• The manual hydraulic pump PESMPA is a 2-stage hand pump
that provides high volume at low pressure (less than 1400 psi)
and low volume at high pressure. The operator will feel handle
resistance around 1400 psi, followed by a sudden release of
resistance.
• The PESMPA has a 3-position pump valve. The positions
are Release, Neutral, and Squeeze. The neutral position holds
hydraulic pressure.
• The PESMPA has an internal pressure relief valve that will
exhaust oil back into the reservoir beyond 10,000 psi.
• The PESMPA has a reservoir cap at the rear that is used for
refilling the reservoir. The reservoir cap must be cracked open
in order to bleed the system.
• Maintain the PESMPA with a medium grade (AW46)* hydraulic
fluid as needed. Oil reservoir should be ½ - ¾ full, with the tool
in the fully closed position.
SQUEEZE PROCEDURE:
WARNING:
• Avoid binding the tool. Keep the squeeze bars parallel to each
other to avoid tool damage.
• Do not build pressure in the release mode. If pressure or
pumping effort builds, stop pumping immediately and relieve
excess pressure.
PART 1: SQUEEZING PE PIPE
1. Connect pump couplers to the tool.
Hand thread until the gap
between mating couplers is closed.
2. Adjust pump lever to the release
position.
3. Pump using the handle until the tool
is open sufficiently for the pipe.
Do not overextend.
4. Follow your company policy concern-
ing static electric discharge at this stage of the procedure.
Reed Manufacturing
1425 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502 USA
Bear Hug PE Squeeze Tool System
™
Modular system
NOTE: Reed strongly recom-
mends use of the PEGR7 Static
Grounding Device #04621 with
PE Squeeze Tools. The threaded
connection for the PEGR7 on the
PES8BT tool is on the top squeeze
bar. Use a grounding accessory
as a precaution against static
build-up. Dissipate the charge and
minimize the possibility of ignition.
Additional information on static electricity is available in the PPI
Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe 2nd Edition.
5. Remove latch pin and swing out bottom squeeze bar.
6. Mount the tool onto the pipe. Slightly lift latch end of bottom
squeeze bar and close; insert latch pin.
CAUTION: Center the pipe along the width of the bars and
square the pipe relative to the cylinder rods.
PES8BT shown
with PESMPA
Phone: 800-666-3691 or +1-814-452-3691
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