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FOOTAGE C850 Owner's Manual

Hydraulic squeeze off tool

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Summary of Contents for FOOTAGE C850

  • Page 1 C850...
  • Page 3 DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNLESS THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD All Footage Tools’ Hydraulic Squeeze-Off Tools are sold in one basic configuration; fine controlled release which has a needle valve with built-in orifice in the high-pressure pump line.
  • Page 4 ¼" X 20 drilled and tapped hole in the body of the tool. This hole is located in the top bar, below and to the left of the “Footage Tools” name plate as shown in photo at right.
  • Page 5 ECN 1709 C850 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 4 of 10 3) Carefully inspect the hydraulic hoses to ensure there are no cuts or leaks. Ensure the hydraulic couplings are clean and connect the two hoses from the hand pump to the squeeze off tool. Notice...
  • Page 6 ECN 1709 C850 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 5 of 10 2) Close the needle valve clockwise and move the control lever on the hand pump to the squeeze position. 3) Close the tool with the pump until the bars start to touch the pipe.
  • Page 7 ECN 1709 C850 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 6 of 10 PUMP DISCONNECTION WHILE TOOL IS IN SQUEEZED POSITION ON A PIPE After engaging the lock down bolts, move the control lever on the hand pump to the “release”...
  • Page 8 ECN 1709 C850 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 7 of 10 WARNING: Pumping too quickly will cause the oil to eject out of the relief port in the handle. This is a safety feature which prevents the operator from releasing the pipe too quickly.
  • Page 9 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 10: Maintenance

    ECN 1709 C850 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE Page 8 of 10 MAINTENANCE This section contains maintenance instructions for the tool. Do not attempt any maintenance which you do not fully understand, nor that you cannot do accurately and safely with the tools and equipment available to you.
  • Page 12 FOOTAGE TOOLS INC authorized dealership in a manner of which, in the sole judgement of FOOTAGE TOOLS...
  • Page 13: 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...