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Maintenance
 NOTE
All maintenance procedures assume the
the Saf-T-Vise STV-T Series Insertion Tools manual
from the line . See
Inspecting the Safety Cap
ƒ Remove safety cap from holder and ensure the red indicator is still in good condition
ƒ If the indicator is faded, brittle, or missing, return the cap to the factory for indicator repair
Prepping the Tool Holder for Reinstallation
After each use the tool holder threads should be checked and cleaned
Tools needed
ƒ Clean rag
ƒ Pick or small screwdriver
ƒ Teflon tape or paste
ƒ Anti-seize lubricant
1. Use a small pick or screwdriver to remove Teflon tape from the threads of the holder and the isolation valve
connection threads
2. After tape and debris are removed, wipe down the threads with a clean rag
3. Reapply Teflon tape and anti-seize lubricant to the holder threads
Cleaning the Rod/Probe Shaft
The rod/probe shaft should be cleaned each time the tool holder is removed from the line This helps prevent buildup
on the rod/shaft and damage to the seal
Tools needed
ƒ Clean rag
ƒ Cleaner/solvent
ƒ 320 grit sand paper or other finer grit paper
ƒ Medium crescent wrench
ƒ Molykote 55 lubricant or other fine viscosity lubricant
1. Remove the holder from the line
2. Loosen the locking collet bolt and slide the rod/shaft to the fully inserted position (until the stop hits the top of the
body) Leave the locking collet loose so the rod/shaft can be spun inside the body
3. Clean the exposed rod/shaft with 320 grit or finer sand paper using a rotational motion
4. When the exposed rod/shaft is cleaned of external debris, wipe the rod/shaft with a clean rag and solvent to remove
any leftover debris
5. Slide the rod/shaft to the fully retracted position and repeat the steps above to clean the remaining rod/shaft
6. When the rod/shaft is thoroughly clean, wipe the rod/shaft with Molykote 55 lubricant or other fine viscosity
lubricant
Saf-T-Vise STV-HP1 and STV-HP3
Saf-T-Vise STV-HP1
or STV-HP3 insertable tool holder has been properly removed
for instructions .
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