FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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3.
Place the tool over the fl ange joint and align with
the desired stud hole.
4.
Engage the spreading bar through the leg of the
tool and the fl ange stud hole.
5.
Take care to ensure the spreading bar is correctly
fi tted through the second leg of the tool. Check
the wedge is positioned in the gap between the
fl ange faces.
The fl ange bolting should be disassembled
as per your company's procedures and risk
assessment.
Do not hammer or use excessive force to fi t
the spreading bar. The bar should be fi tted by
hand.
