OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SWi5TE_Rev02_A5
SWi5TE
FLANGE SPREADING WEDGE
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3.8
LANYARD
The SWi tools are supplied with a secure anchor point and
a lanyard. The lanyard should be used to minimise the
risks associated with the tool dropping.
Attach one end of the lanyard to the tool using the
supplied shackle. The other end of the lanyard should
be fixed to a secure point close to the work-site using an
appropriate shackle.
Avoid using the lanyard as a means for picking up or
carrying the tool. Do not fix the lanyard to the handle.
The anchor point and lanyard have been engineered to
safely sustain a drop over the full lanyard length. It is
recommended that all parts are inspected following a drop
incident, as damage may compromise the safety of the
tool.
CAUTION:
Only use the designated handle
holes for fixing the lanyard. Do not attach the
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 counter-
sunk screw. Do not force the screw out of the Stepped
Block, it is deliberately retained to prevent it becoming
misplaced.
Use the tool as per the Tool Operation instructions.
Ensure that there is a minimum hold of 15 mm (0.59”)
and that the full width of the block is used.
15.0 mm (0.59”)
MINIMUM HOLD
3.7
HANDLE
The handle can be swivelled around the central axis of the
tool, to improve access to the Flange and allow the tool
to be easily held in the vertical or horizontal orientation.
If the tool is being used in an application where access
space is very limited, the handle can be removed
temporarily. Remove circlip and handle. Special caution
should be exercised when working with a tool in this
configuration. Replace the handle immediately following
the task.
HANDLE
CIRCLIP
