Summary of Contents for Equalizer International SG13TE
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SG13TE, SG15TE SECURE-GRI P HYDRAULI C FLANGE SPREADERS Operator I nstruction Manual info@equalizerinternational.com www.equalizerinternational.com I NNOVATI ON I N I TS MOST FUNCTI ONAL FORM...
1. I NTRODUCTI ON The Equalizer Secure-Grip Flange Spreading Tools are a range of tools designed to assist in access gap producing a spreading force of up to: 26T ( 260kN) SG13TE for the when used in pairs 30T ( 300kN)
These instructions are only to cover the safe operation of THE EQUALI ZER SG13TE & SG15TE SECURE-GRI P HYDRAULI C TOOLS during normal maintenance/ installation operations. All oth-...
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CAUTI ON is used to indicate correct operating or maintenance procedures and practices to prevent damage to, or destruction of equipment or other property. WARNI NG indicates a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices to avoid personal injury. DANGER is only used when your action or lack of action may cause serious injury or even death.
3. KI T COMPONENTS SG13TE KI T COMPONENTS 1 x SG13TE Tool c/ w Hydraulic Cylinder with Gauge 1 x Safety Block 1 x I nstruction Manual 1 x Carry-Case with Protective Foam I nserts Product Code: SG13TESTD SG15TE KI T COMPONENTS...
4. TECHNI CAL DATA SG13TE TECHNI CAL DATA Spreading force = 13 T ( 130 kN) per tool Pressure 2000 4000 6000 8000 10,000 10.4 Spreading force Spreading distance = 0 - 115mm ( 0 - 4.53”) SG15TE TECHNI CAL DATA...
5. HOW THE SECURE-GRI P HYDRAULI C TOOLS WORK The two halves of the hydraulic Secure-Grip tool are inserted into Both drive nuts are tightened locking are locked into position The hydraulic hose and hand pump are attached The hand pump is actuated which powers the hydraulics that spread the SECURE-GRI P HYDRAULI C FLANGE SPREADERS PAGE 6...
Collet type Minimum Maximum Metric coarse UNC bolt Tool bolt-hole bolt-hole bolt diameter diameter M39 1 ½ ” SG13TE SG13TE M45 1 ¾ ” SG13TE 47.5 SG15TE M52 2” 50.5 SG15TE M56 2 ¼ ” 55.5 SG15TE To increase the lifespan of the collets it is recommended that they are See section 6.3 for details on collet removal and replacement...
6.2 COLLET SELECTI ON BASED ON BOLT-HOLE MEASUREMENT Note: I t is important that the vernier calliper is held in the middle of the hole which is worn, damaged or distorted, as these actions may result in the selection of an incorrect size of collet To ensure a true measurement is taken, hold the vernier calliper: SECURE-GRI P HYDRAULI C FLANGE SPREADERS PAGE 8...
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To read the measurement from the vernier calliper, scan along the desired scale from left to right. I n 60mm, this is added to the minor the vernier scale aligns with the measurement of 68mm. operator can determine which collet and tool is appropriate to this MAJOR MI NOR FI GURE...
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Each tool in the Secure-Grip range comes with the appropriate sizes of collets for that - slide the collet over the collet holder - measure the centre section of the collet with the vernier calliper Centre Collet type Min. Max. Metric coarse UNC bolt section Ø...
6.3 COLLET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Place the tool on its side on a work and remove the drive nut DRI VE Pull the collet spring plunger ring out, and remove the collet head COLLET SPRI NG PLUNGER RI NG DRI VE CONE and drive cone off the collet DRI VE TUBE holder...
6.4 STANDARD I NSTALLATI ON AND OPERATI ON Before attaching the tool ensure at least degrees apart with nuts loosened spreading. parts Pull the cantilever pin out and rotate the cantilever out of position. CANTI LEVER CANTI LEVER PI N ACTUATOR Pull on the left hand actuator spring ACTUATOR...
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LOCKI NG SCREW using the vernier calliper DEPTH provided. Lock the calliper in GAUGE screw to attach the tool. I nsert the depth gauge part of the BOLTI NG FACE the tool into the the opposite end of COLLET that the collet is fully through one DRI VE Tighten the drive nut with the DRI VE FLEXI BLE...
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I nsert the collet on the second half the tool, and tighten the drive nut handle. The second half of the tool will now have a secure hold in the ACTUATOR SPRI NG PLUNGER I nsert one side of the actuator into ACTUATOR each ‘actuator to leg connector’.
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the tool you have just attached and repeat steps 2 to 7 for the second tool Note: I f more than attached at an equal spacing around the ACTUATOR HYDRAULI C Connect the hand pumps to the HOSE hydraulic hoses, and the HAND PUMP hydraulic hoses to the actuators on each tool.
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SG13TE SG15TE to section 10 MAX. Pressure 2000 4000 6000 8000 10,000 SG13TE spreading force 10.4 SG15TE spreading force SAFETY BLOCK FLANGE and prior to any maintenance BOLT Following any maintenance works RELEASE VALVE...
6.5 RESTRI CTED ACCESS I NSTALLATI ON AND OPERATI ON COLLET HEAD DRI VE ASSEMBLY On one half of the tool unscrew and remove the drive nut. Pull the collet spring plunger ring out, and remove the collet head COLLET SPRI NG PLUNGER open access side...
6.6 VALVE,SPADE OR BLI ND REMOVAL, I NSTALLATI ON AND OPERATI ON valves. Equalizer I nternational can supply a short collet holder kit that will increase the relative stroke of the tool. TOOL collet holder C min C Max SG13TE standard SG13TE short SG15TE standard SG15TE short please refer to section 6.3 notes...
7. MAI NTENANCE AND LUBRI CATI ON surface CANTI LEVER Remove the cantilever pin and CANTI LEVER RETAI NI NG RI NG PI N remove the collet union, ACTUATOR actuator connector and CONNECTOR cantilever retaining rings. Care RETAI NI NG RI NG COLLET UNI ON RETAI NI NG RI NG the retaining rings during removal...
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The exposed parts of the tool can CENTRI NG SPRI NGS GREASE centring springs do not jump out of their recess Note: it is recommended that the tool is wiped down with a clean rag DOWEL procedure taken to ensure the dowel protruding from the right hand leg of the tool is engaged...
8. PARTS LI STS SG13TE PARTS LI ST I TEM PART NO. DESCRI PTI ON QUANTI TY 641301-10 LEG RETAI NI NG RI NG 641101-04 LEG 900502-02 M10 SPRI NG PLUNGER 641501-01 CANTI LEVER 641901-02 ACTUATOR UNI ON 641401-02 ACTUATOR PI N...
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SG15TE PARTS LI ST I TEM PART NO. DESCRI PTI ON QUANTI TY 641301-10 LEG RETAI NI NG RI NG 651101-04 900502-02 M10 SPRI NG PLUNGER 651501-01 CANTI LEVER 651901-02 ACTUATOR UNI ON 651401-02 ACTUATOR PI N 641701-01 PULL PI N SEE COLLET HEAD PARTS LI ST 643201-01 CANTI LEVER PI N...
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HP550S PARTS LI ST KI T PUMP PUMP I TEM PART No. DESCRI PTI ON KI T I TEM PART No. DESCRI PTI ON QUANTI TY QUANTI TY QUANTI TY QUANTI TY 716300-01 SERVI CE KI T M: 710101-01 PUMP HOUSI NG RESERVOI R - GAUGE COUPLER 730601-01...
9. WEI GHTS AND DI MENSI ONS CLOSED TOOL DI MENSI ONS OPEN TOOL DI MENSI ONS TOOL KI T TOOL WEI GHT WEI GHT SG13TE SG15TE SECURE-GRI P HYDRAULI C FLANGE SPREADERS PAGE 24 OPERATOR I NSTRUCTI ON MANUAL...
10. TROUBLESHOOTI NG The release valve is in the retract Close the release valve CLOSE RELEASE VALVE One or more of the connectors are Check all connectors are fully tightened and the release valve is in the not fully tightened and the fully closed position hydraulic oil cannot pass through from the pump to the cylinder...
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xxxxxxxxx minimal and feels spongy Use the airlock removal the hydraulic system procedure as follows: OPEN RELEASE Connect the hand pump to the VALVE tool with the hydraulic hose Close the release valve on the pump, and prime the pump until the hydraulic cylinder is fully extended and a small pressure is achieved...
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A collet which is too selected, or the collet a damaged or non- 1. Pull the collet spring plunger ring out, and remove the rest of the tool, leaving the 2. Unscrew the drive nut and remove the drive cone and collet cone onto the collet holder until it is 1-2mm off the end...
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A collet which is too selected, or the collet achieved as follows: a damaged or non- spring plunger ring out, and remove the rest of the tool, leaving the collet head drive nut and remove the drive cone and collet cone 3.
12. RANGE OF APPLI CATI ON CHARTS see page 29 ANSI compact see page 30 see page 30 reducing see page 31 DI N see page 32 threaded see page 32 weldneck see page 33 see page 33 lapped see page 33 ASME series A weld neck see page 34...
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