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OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IM_SWi_REV07_A4_English

SWi12/14TM; SWi20/25TE; SWi20/25TI

FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES 

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580mm x 330mm x 165mm (22.8” x 13.0” x 6.5”)

Gross kit Weight  

11.6kg  (25.6lb)

Tool only weight:  

6.4kg   (14.1lb)

STANDARD KIT

Product Code: SWi2025TESTDSPB

1 x SWi20/25TE Flange Spreader Wedgehead
1 x 10,000psi (700bar) Hydraulic Cylinder
1 x 10,000psi (700bar) Hydraulic Hose, 2m (78.75”) with 
90 degree elbow
1 x 10,000psi (700bar) HP350S Sealed Hand Pump with 
Gauge
1 x Set of Safety Blocks
1 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
1 x Hex Key
1 x Lanyard
1 x Set of Instruction Manuals
1 x Plastic Carry Case

920mm x 500mm x 205mm (36.2” x 19.7” x 8.1”)

Gross kit Weight  

20.7kg  (45.6lb)

Tool only weight:  

6.4kg   (14.1lb)

With the hand pump elevated above the level of the tool, 
and the tool in an upright position, open the hand pump 
release valve causing any air that is within the system to 
be forced up through the pump and vented into the oil 
reservoir.

Repeat this process three further times to ensure that all 
air  is  removed  from  the  system.    The  tool  should  now 
reach full working pressure

Disconnect  the  hand  pump  from  the  hydraulic  hose, 
grip the baseplate of the hand pump body in a vice with 
the pump body vertical and the main handle at the top.  
Remove the four nuts holding the main handle and lift off.  

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and  twisting  simultaneously.    Ensure  the  reservoir  body 

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up on the reservoir body will release the bladder within, 
and oil may spill out.  Fill the reservoir to the top with a 
premium quality hydraulic oil of the grade 15 cSt.  Reinsert 

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reversing the disassembly process.

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SWi20/25TE KIT CONTENTS

MINI KIT

Product Code: SWi2025TEMIN

1 x SWi20/25TE Flange Spreader Wedgehead
1 x 10,000psi (700bar) Hydraulic Cylinder
1 x Set of Safety Blocks
1 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
1 x Hex Key
1 x Lanyard
1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Plastic Carry Case

Summary of Contents for SWi12/14TM

Page 1: ...ATOR IN STRUC TION MAN UA L SWi12 14TM SWi20 25TE SWi20 25TI E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L LT D w w w e q u a l i z e r i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m F L A N G E S P R E A D I N G W E D...

Page 2: ...TOOL MAINTENANCE 4 1 INSPECTION 4 2 CLEANING 4 3 MAINTENANCE 4 4 LUBRICATION 4 5 STORAGE TRANSPORTATION 4 6 OPERATING CONDITIONS 4 7 SUB SEA USAGE 5 SWi12 14TM 5 1 TOOL CAPABILITIES 5 2 TOOL FUNCTION...

Page 3: ...amage resulting from unsafe product use lack of maintenance or incorrect product and or system operation If in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications contact Equalizer using the contact d...

Page 4: ...DFK WKH lanyard to the plastic handle DANGER Care should be taken when using the lanyard to avoid entanglement with body parts 2 4 DEFINITION OF TERMS A CAUTION is used to indicate correct operating o...

Page 5: ...ned further until the required spread is reached 3 SWi SPREADING WEDGE TOOL OPERATION 3 1 GENERAL GUIDANCE HIRUH DWWDFKLQJ WKH WRRO HQVXUH DW OHDVW WZR DQJH EROWV remain in place These should be 180 d...

Page 6: ...or second Stepped Block to further increase the effective jaw thickness if required 3 3 FLANGE WORK Do not rely upon hydraulic systems for VXSSRUWLQJ WKH DFFHVV JDS GXULQJ DQJH ZRUN R QRW DOORZ QJHUV...

Page 7: ...IRU LQJ WKH ODQ DUG R QRW DWWDFK WKH lanyard to the plastic handle DANGER Care should be taken when using the lanyard to avoid entanglement with body parts To remove the Stepped Blocks unscrew the M6...

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Page 12: ...scale now turn slightly further until the 6 RQ WKH QH VFDOH DOLJQV ZLWK WKH FHQWUDO OLQH Setting an imperial torque in ft lb is done in exactly the same way Lock the handle by turning the locking kno...

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Page 14: ...ping the handle will advance the cylinder and spread the jaws RETRACTING THE SWi20 25TI Selecting retract will depressurise the cylinder and cause it to retract under the force of its internal spring...

Page 15: ...3 TOOL DIMENSIONS CLOSED AIR RELIEF INSTRUCTIONS In the event of air build up within the cylinder pump subassembly the following procedure should be executed Select advance and pump the handle to exte...

Page 16: ...it to retract under the force of its internal spring The handle does not need to be pumped to retract the tool When using multiple tools exercise caution while retracting to keep the spreading force...

Page 17: ...mp and vented into the oil reservoir Repeat this process three further times to ensure that all air is removed from the system The tool should now reach full working pressure Disconnect the hand pump...

Page 18: ...700bar Hydraulic Hoses 2m 78 75 with 90 degree elbow 1 x 10 000psi 700bar HP550D Sealed Hand Pump with Gauges 2 x Sets of Safety Blocks 2 x Pairs of Stepped Blocks 2 x Hex Keys 2 x Lanyards 1 x Set o...

Page 19: ...C T I O N Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instructions P O S S I B L E C A U S E The piston seal is leaking R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Inspect the tool for oil leaks poss...

Page 20: ...re is air in the hydraulic system R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N Bleed the hydraulic system Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further instruction 8 2 SWi20 25TE TROUBLESHOOTING THE WED...

Page 21: ...ymore Drive Aberdeen Scotland AB23 8GD 9 2 APPLICABLE PATENT NUMBERS The following list of Patents are applicable to EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD SWi12 14TM SWi20 25TI and SWi20 25TE tools REGISTERED D...

Page 22: ...OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL IM_SWi_REV07_A4_English SWi12 14TM SWi20 25TE SWi20 25TI FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES 22 10 PARTS LISTS SERVICE KITS...

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