Equalizer International SWi12/14TM, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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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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distributor for repair.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The inlet check-valve or intermediate valve ball has
become stuck.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Dismantle the check valve, free and clean the valve
balls. Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for
repair.
THE WEDGE MOVES AS INTENDED, BUT
DOESN’T SEEM TO BE ACHIEVING FULL
PRESSURE WHEN UNDER LOAD
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Intermediate valve not seating / relief valve leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Check cleanliness of valve ball. Re-seat using a
hammer and punch. Refer to an approved Equalizer
distributor for further instruction.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SLOWLY DIMINISHES
AND THE PUMP HANDLE RISES
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The outlet check valve is leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Check cleanliness of valve ball. Re-seat using a
hammer and punch. Refer to an approved Equalizer
distributor for further instruction.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SLOWLY DIMINISHES
AND THE PUMP HANDLE DOES NOT RISE
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The release valve is leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A 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, possibly indicative
of a perished seal or loose blanking plug. Refer
to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instructions.
8.
TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1
SWi20/25TI TROUBLESHOOTING
THE WEDGE ADVANCES SOME OF THE WAY
AND THEN STOPS PROGRESSING
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The air-vent is obstructed by dirt or debris.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Carefully unblock the air-vent using a small blunt
object.
THE WEDGE DOESN’T MOVE
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
There is an air-lock within the hydraulic system.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Select Retract (-) and prime pump to circulate oil
around the system.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
,QVXI¿FLHQWRLOLQWKHK\GUDXOLFV\VWHP
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
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P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Retract (-) is selected.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Select Advance (+) and pump the handle.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Air has accumulated around pump inlet when used
upside down.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Bleed any air from the hydraulic reservoir. Inspect the
tool for oil leaks on the reservoir, possibly indicative
of a perished bladder. Refer to an approved Equalizer