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HYSPAN PISTOL GRIP USER GUIDE Image for Illustration Purposes Only W.CHRISTIE (INDUSTRIAL) LTD CHRISTIE HOUSE, MEADOWBANK ROAD, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S61 2NF, UK T: +44(0)1709 550088 F: +44(0)1709 550030 E: INFO:WCHRISTIE.COM WWW.WCHRISTIE.COM Ref: WCOI.101 Date: July 2017 Issue: 1...
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CONTENTS Page Description Issue Introduction Training Requirements General Safety Accessories Available to Buy or Hire Models Covered by Manual Noise & Vibration Levels Parts Layout Assembly Typical Connection Layout Torque Reaction Safe Reaction Zone Setting Torque and Operating – Torque Tightening Setting Torque and Operating –...
The unit is ideal for all types of maintenance work, above and below ground, offshore and sub- sea. It may be powered from the customers own hydraulic supply or via a Christie supplied power pack. The direction is changed using the direction selector.
The end user of this equipment should carry out their own risk assessments prior to operating. CAUTION: ANY MODIFICATION TO THE EQUIPMENT OR CHANGE OF USE BY ANYONE OTHER THAN W. CHRISTIE WILL INVALIDATE W. CHRISTIE (INDUSTRIAL) LTD KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MANUFACTURER & INVALIDATE WARRANTY, UNLESS PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT IS...
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE TO BUY OR HIRE The following accessories are available upon request and can be custom made to suit requirements. Please contact W. Christie (Industrial) Ltd for more information:- Special Reactions. Custom Lifting points. Nose Cone Extension.
Image for Illustration Purposes Only ASSEMBLY Push the Reaction arm onto the Hyspan Gearbox Serpentine and retain in place using spirolox clip. Secure the impact socket to the wrench square drive using ring and pin combination Ensure that the assembled wrench and socket fits comfortably on the application and there are no restrictions to the fastening operation.
Image for Illustration Purposes Only TORQUE REACTION When the Christie Hyspan Wrench is in operation the reaction arm rotates in the opposite direction to the output square drive and must be allowed to rest squarely against a solid object or surface adjacent to the bolt to be tightened.
If the application does not allow the use of a standard reaction arm, non-standard reaction arms are available. Customers must not modify reaction arms and are strongly advised to contact W. Christie (Industrial) Ltd for technical assistance. Image for Illustration...
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4. Set the direction selector to the forward direction (test by briefly pressing the trigger and releasing to ensure correct direction) WARNING:- KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF REACTION. 5. Position the Hyspan tool onto the application, ensuring correct reaction (See “Torque Reaction” and “Safe Reaction Zone” sections) 6. Press and hold the trigger.
Should any faults be detected, the machine should not be used and a thorough examination should be carried out. The Hyspan Pistol Grip tool should be stored in a clean dry place. Please refer to the following for the Maintenance Schedule information.
European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC published on the 9 June 2006 W Christie (Industrial) Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham S61 2NF, United Kingdom. This machinery has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following transposed harmonised European Standard:- Safety of Machinery –...
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