WARNING:
LOCK-DOWN BOLTS
This hydraulic squeeze off tool
ENGAGEMENT OF LOCK-DOWN BOLTS
ECN1638A
C1
600 SQUEEZE OFF TOOL FOR PE PIPE
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4) The rate of squeeze is very important in preventing pipe damage. Do not exceed 2"
per minute squeeze rate. The pump does not exceed the prescribed 2” per minute
squeeze rate. Consult your local utility for their specific recommendations regarding the
prescribed squeeze rate.
5) Continue slowly squeezing until the
upper bar comes in contact with the block stops.
Slower rates should be used below 32
°
F (0°C).
Keep in mind it may not be necessary to squeeze the pipe all the way to the gauge
stops to obtain satisfactory flow control.
CAUTION:
6)
Because of the size and power of this tool (
522,000 Lb force), it is important to
stop squeezing when the gauge plates reach the contact plate (on the upper bar),
otherwise tool damage may result.
features a steel lock down bolt at each end
of the
upper bar, to allow the tool to be
locked on a squeeze and the hydraulics
detached or in the event that hydraulic
pressure is lost with a minimum loss of
flow control. To engage, screw the bolts
into the bottom bar. The bolts need only
be tightened by hand, not with a wrench.
They are not intended to assist in
squeezing the pipe. The squeeze off tool
has more than enough power available to
satisfactorily squeeze the pipe. Start threading the bolts into the bottom bars as
the squeeze nears completion (approx. 1" before reaching the stops) to assist with
alignment into the steel nuts in the bottom bar.
Thread the bolts as the tool
continues to squeeze the pipe. Once the tool has reached the stops on both sides,
the lock-down bolts should be completely threaded until the hex end is flush with
the top bar.
7) If the hydraulic pressure needs to be released, first cycle the control lever from
squeeze to release position twice and stop it in neutral. Now the hoses and pump can be
disconnected from the tool and removed from working area.
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