Safety Considerations
Pressure control situations requiring squeeze-off may involve
working in the vicinity of escaping gas. Consider the possibility and
potential hazard of static electricity and observe safety precautions.
Safety precautions regarding static electricity generally include
performing squeeze-off in a separate bellhole remote from the blow-
ing gas; applying a wet rag/tape to the pipe surface; and spraying
the area with a fine water mist to conduct the static charge to the
ground — grounding the squeeze-off tool*. Check the squeeze-off
tool prior to use to assure it is the correct size; is properly function-
ing; and is properly adjusted for the squeeze-off to be done.
* Consider using Reed’s Grounding Accessory #04619 and Static
Discharge Alarm #04620.
PES1 Safety
PES1IPS/CTS #04290
Top
Crimp Bar
Feed Screw
Phone: 800-666-3691 or 814-452-3691
Fax: 800-456-1697 or 814-455-1697
www.reedmfgco.com
Reed Manufacturing Company
1425 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16502 USA
0715-54290
PES1 Operating Instructions
Capacity: ½” to 1”
1. Follow safety procedures.
2. Determine pipe/tube size and wall thickness. Set
stops for over-squeeze protection.
3. Insert ground probe into moist soil (for gas
applications).
4. Raise the Top Crimp Bar by turning the Feed Screw.
5. Center the squeeze-off tool on and square to pipe.
6. Turn the feed screw to compress the pipe at a
slow rate with momentary pauses to allow stress
relaxation in the pipe to occur. This is particularly
important in cold weather.
7. Squeeze the pipe until flow is controlled or top bar
contacts the stops.
Tool Removal
1. Maintain a release rate of ½ inch per minute to
prevent damage to pipe as recommended by
ASTM F1041.
2. Rotate the tool 90° and re-apply force to re-round
pipe.
3. Inspect squeezed section for damage before
covering. Procedures should be followed that
prevent squeezing the same area of the pipe again.