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- Page 1 MXT+ Hydraulic Torque Wrench Basic Operations Manual 333 Route 17 N. 800-FOR-HYTORC hytorc.com Mahwah, NJ 07430 (800-367-4986) 201-512-9500...
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Page 3: About This Document
Printed in the USA. April 2021 NOTICE OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS: HYTORC Division UNEX Corporation (“HYTORC”) is the owner of all content included in this document and all right, title and interest to such content shall remain with HYTORC. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: © 2021 HYTORC. Any unauthorized use or distribution of any material from this document, without HYTORC’s written permission, is strictly prohibited. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION TOOL DESCRIPTION PREPARATION AND SETUP BOLTING WITH SOCKET AND REACTION ARM BOLTING WITH THE HYTORC WASHER BOLTING WITH THE HYTORC NUT CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGELOG MXT+ Hydraulic Torque Wrench Basic Operations Manual... -
Page 6: General Safety Information
• Trained User Only: This tool should be used only by fully trained personnel, and this document is written only for trained professionals. This tool should not be used without proper training and supervision. Contact HYTORC for additional training information. -
Page 7: Entanglement Hazards
(C O N T ’ D . ) D. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS • Entanglement hazards can result in choking, scalping and/or lacerations if loose clothing, personal jewelry, neckwear, hair or gloves are not kept away from the tool and accessories. • Gloves can become entangled with the rotating drive, causing severed or broken fingers. •... - Page 8 (C O N T ’ D . ) H. WORKPLACE HAZARDS • Slips, trips and falls are major causes of workplace injury. Be aware of slippery surfaces caused by the use of the tool and also of trip hazards caused by the air line or hydraulic hose. •...
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Page 9: Pump Units
• Make sure that the pump unit is properly grounded. • Make sure pump is filled with HYTORC 32 AW hydraulic oil. Check local conditions to be sure hydraulic oil has the correct ISO viscosity rating for your local climate. Do not mix different grades of oil. -
Page 10: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)
• Always make sure the socket’s width across flats (AF) matches that of the nut or bolt. • Do not use common extension pieces or step-up/step-down adapters. HYTORC can develop customized accessories to ensure safe operation. Contact your local HYTORC representative for information. -
Page 11: Tool Description
• The coaxial drive combined with rear reaction feature provide flexibility to configure the tool in the field, essentially replacing the need for two separate tools with one single tool. • The MXT+ Wrench is compatible with standard sockets as well as the HYTORC Washer and HYTORC Nut for safe, simple and precise mechanical tensioning. - Page 12 The MXT+ Hydraulic Torque Tool has an extensive range of reaction arms available for various bolting assemblies and configurations. The image below shows the most common types of reaction arms which vary in both length and size. Please contact your local HYTORC representative for all available options. LEGEND (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT)
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Page 13: Preparation And Setup
3 . PR E PA R ATION A ND S E T U P INSPECT TOOL • Check the calibration sticker to verify the most recent calibration date. • Inspect cycle counter to ensure lens is fully seated and not cracked. •... -
Page 14: Changing The Direction Of Rotation
(C O N T ’ D . ) CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION • Push button on drive retainer and pull the square drive to remove it from the tool. • Remove the drive retainer and reinsert it on the opposite side of the tool. •... -
Page 15: Bolting With Socket And Reaction Arm
4 . BOLTIN G WITH SO CK E T A ND R E AC TION A R M The tool is configured for conventional bolting by installing a socket and either a drive spline reaction arm or a rear spline reaction arm. IMPORTANT: Do not place any part of your body between reaction arm and reaction point to avoid injury. -
Page 16: Connect Hydraulic Hoses
(C O N T ’ D . ) CONNECT HYDRAULIC HOSES The tool and power pack are connected by a 10,000 PSI operating pressure (40,000 PSI burst) twin-line hose assembly. Each end of the hose has both a male and a female connector (the male coupler is inserted into the female). -
Page 17: Install Handle
(C O N T ’ D . ) INITIALIZE PUMP AND CHECK PRESSURE SAMPLE TORQUE CHART NOTE: Always follow pump manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions. HYTORC STANDARD TORQUE CHART Pressure and Torque Conversion Chart • Ensure that all components and connections are Tool Model: MXTP-03 Pressure Torque compatible and have sufficient power. -
Page 18: Conventional Torque Tightening
(C O N T ’ D . ) MOUNT TOOL ONTO THE APPLICATION • Make sure tool is set up appropriately for TIGHTEN or LOOSEN with appropriate socket. • Place the driver onto the socket, making sure socket is fully engaged. •... -
Page 19: Bolting With The Hytorc Washer
The HYTORC Washer System consists of the HYTORC Reaction Washer and Backup Washer. The tool is configured for bolting with the HYTORC Washer by installing a dual-socket HYTORC Washer Driver. The driver engages the lobes of the washer while constraining the reaction force of the tool as it tightens. -
Page 20: Bolting With The Hytorc Nut
6 . BOLTIN G WITH THE H Y TORC N U T The HYTORC Nut is a dual spline mechanical tensioning device that replaces regular hex nuts on an application. The tool is configured for bolting with the HYTORC Nut by installing the HYTORC Nut Driver. NOTE: No reaction arm is required when bolting with the HYTORC Nut. -
Page 21: Care And Maintenance
• Modifying any of the components will invalidate the warranty. CALIBRATION • HYTORC recommends all tools be tested and recalibrated periodically. More frequent calibration may be appropriate depending on local practice, usage and conditions. • Customer/user is responsible for arranging testing and recalibration. - Page 22 CH A N GE LOG April 2021 - First release.
- Page 24 HYTORC WORLD HEADQUARTERS 333 Route 17 North, Mahwah, NJ 07430 • +201-512-9500 • 800-FOR-HYTORC THE HYTORC UNIVERSE IS MADE UP OF OVER 1,000 TRAINED BOLTING SPECIALISTS TO SUPPORT YOUR BOLTING NEEDS IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES. Locate your nearest HYTORC representative: H Y TO R C .CO M/ WO R LD...
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