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FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS

OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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6.8 RANGE OF APPLICATION

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FLANGE SIZES

Dimension A:

must be between 93 and 228 mm (3.75” and 9”)

Dimension B:

bolt-hole diameter must be 31.5 mm (1.25”) or greater

DIMENSION

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Page 1: ...FA4TM FA9TE FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS Operator Instruction Manual INNOVATION IN ITS MOST FUNCTIONAL FORM...

Page 2: ...EQUALIZER FA4TM ize industries EQUALIZER FA4TM 1 x FA4TM 1 x 68N m 50ft lb 1 x 22mm 1 x 1 x 1 x 8 6kg 19lbs 4T 40kN...

Page 3: ...N MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 13 14 5 5 PARTS LIST 15 5 6 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 16 5 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 5 8 APPLICATION DIMENSIONS 18 6 FA9TE HYDRAULIC FIXED FLANGE AND ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT TOOL 6 1 KI...

Page 4: ...es within their respective working capacities For example all of the tools can be used to assist in the replacement of ring and other types of flange joint The use of these instructions will promote s...

Page 5: ...duct and or system operation Contact Equalizer International Ltd when in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications To protect your warranty use only good quality hydraulic oil of the grade 3...

Page 6: ...ng machine parts sharp edges and corrosive chemicals CAUTION Avoid sharp bends and kinks that will cause severe back up pressure in hoses Bends and kinks lead to premature hose failure Do not drop hea...

Page 7: ...NICAL DATA Tool Description Aligning Force FA4TM Mechanical Fixed Flange and Rotational Alignment Tool 4 0 T 40kN from 50 ft lbs 67 8 Nm of torque FA9TE Hydraulic Fixed Flange and Rotational Alignment...

Page 8: ...bolt around the flange continue with this until misalignment occurs A flanged joint once broken down may spring out of alignment at any point or in any direction around its circumference Misalignment...

Page 9: ...misalignment occurs at all bolt holes to the same degree 1 Attach the alignment tool at the most accessible convenient point as shown in sections and use it to push the flanges out of alignment until...

Page 10: ...e bolt hole at the point of greatest misalignment 2 The drop leg is adjusted down to the pipe while the tool is held level in the bolt hole 3 The wing retaining screw is loosened to allow the wing to...

Page 11: ...torque wrench Balance the wrench in your left hand and unlock the knurled handle by turning the locking knob anti clockwise Set the torque amount by turning the knurled handle see example 40 46 N m 1...

Page 12: ...g the adjusting knob in a clockwise direction The tool should be held up level within the bolt hole during adjustment N B The tool must be parallel to the pipe at all times 3 Loosen the wing retaining...

Page 13: ...f the strap through the buckle on top of the base plate as shown 5 Now place the hook of the ratchet mechanism through the opposite side of the buckle as shown 6 Feed the open end of the strap through...

Page 14: ...wrench setting of 50t lbs 67 8N m is reached or the flanges are aligned The maximum safe working load is 50 ft lbs 67 8 N m exceeding 50 ft lbs will result in damage to the tool Once in alignment the...

Page 15: ...rollers pins and wing remain grit free and that the rollers rotate freely Grease all moving parts regularly 5 4 EXAMINATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Secure the tool upright on a bench 2 Using a small...

Page 16: ...e from dirt and corrossion and rotates freely 6 With the use of a penatrating oil such as WD 40 or similar Spray the oil between the thrust plate and the swivel as shown opposite 7 Ensure the thrust p...

Page 17: ...2 ea 02 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 02 ea 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 400801 01 220500 01 901601 01 230203 01 403201 01 713001 01 400204 01 400203 01 400280 01 400270 01 070004 01 0702...

Page 18: ...WEIGHTS Tool only 8 6 kg 18 96 lbs Torque wrench socket 0 9 kg 1 98 lbs Plastic Carry Case 2 52 kg 5 55 lbs GROSS KIT WEIGHT 11 7 kg 25 8 lbs DIMENSIONS MINIMUM EXTENSION MAXIMUM EXTENSION 367 mm 14 4...

Page 19: ...e functioning properly but the joint will not align There may be something restricting the joint from aligning Check the area around the joint to establish if there is an obstruction to the joint The...

Page 20: ...R INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 18 5 8 APPLICATION DIMENSIONS MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FLANGE SIZES Dimension A must be between 30 and 133 mm 1 18 and 5 23 Dimension B bolt hole diameter must be 24 mm 0 95 or gr...

Page 21: ...of the two flanges by fully inserting the lift hook into the bolt hole which is parallel with the bolt hole at the point of greatest misalignment 2 The drop leg is adjusted down onto the pipe while th...

Page 22: ...drop leg onto the pipe using the adjusting knob while holding the lift hook up level with the bolt hole 3 Loosen the wing release knob and extend the wing out to the required distance Rotate the hydr...

Page 23: ...h the hook on the strap through the base plate as shown 5 Now place the hook of the ratchet mechanism through the base on the opposite side as shown 6 Feed the open end of the strap through the ratche...

Page 24: ...gnment the bolts may be inserted and tightened After replacing all of the bolts apart from the bolt which will go into the bolt hole in which the FA9TE is located remove the tool by reversing steps 2...

Page 25: ...e tool being used again Store the FA9TE tool in a cool dry place and ensure all machined surfaces are greased Return all items to carry case when not in use Ensure rollers pins and wing remain grit fr...

Page 26: ...ings Recomended grease Rocol or Saphire Hi Load 6 Remove the spirol retaining clips from the lower shaft and slide the shaft out from the main body The roller and needle bearing can be removed through...

Page 27: ...g Circlip O D 40 Buckle Leg Screw Leg Screw Ext M5x6 Set Screw Dowel Pin 6x18 Release Valve 01 ea 01 ea 03 ea 03 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 03 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 01 ea 16 17 18 19 20 21...

Page 28: ...SCREW SERVICE KIT G CHECK BALL SPRING CHECK BALL SPRING WASHER SCREW PART No 710101 01 715100 01 710601 01 715200 01 715300 01 715400 01 715500 01 715600 01 715700 01 QUANTITY 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 04...

Page 29: ...WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS Tool with Hydraulic Cylinder 15 5 kg 34 1 lbs HP350S Hand Pump 4 5 kg 9 9 lbs Hydralic Hose 1 0 kg 2 2 lbs Plastic Carry Case 7 5 kg 16 5 lbs GROSS KIT WEIGHT 28 5 kg 6...

Page 30: ...hat all air is removed from the system and the tool will reach full working pressure 5 Disconnect the hand pump from the hydraulic hose grip the baseplate of the hand pump body in a vice with the pump...

Page 31: ...is not at full extension when aligning the joint Ensure that there is enough extension left to allow the tool to expand as the joint is aligned Problem The tool is attached and appears to be functioni...

Page 32: ...TOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 30 6 8 RANGE OF APPLICATION MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FLANGE SIZES Dimension A must be between 93 and 228 mm 3 75 and 9 Dimension B bolt hole diameter must be 31 5 mm 1 25 or gre...

Page 33: ...FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 31 7 1 BS10 FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION API6BX WELD NECK FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION API6B WELD NECK FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION...

Page 34: ...FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 32 7 2 ASME B16 5 FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION ASME B16 47 FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION DIN WELD NECK FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION...

Page 35: ...FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 33 7 3 SPO FLANGE RANGE OF APPLICATION...

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