Saf-T-Vise STV-LP1 & Saf-T-Vise STV-LP2 9
Retraction
Maintain a firm grip on the hand knob throughout the hand retraction procedure, and keep body away from the travel path
of the rod/shaft . An unsecured rod/shaft could move outwards forcefully, causing serious injury or death .
1.
Remove safety chain .
a.
While holding the hand knob firmly, loosen the locking collet bolt .
b.
Push the tool in slightly and remove the chain .
2.
Retract rod/shaft from pipeline .
a.
Retract the rod/shaft completely into the holder .
b.
Re-tighten the locking collet bolt to 35 ft-lb (47 .45 Nm) .
3.
Slowly close the process isolation valve .
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NOTE
If the process isolation valve has difficulty closing, make sure that the rod/shaft
is completely retracted past the isolation valve .
4.
Open the bleeder valve to relieve any trapped pressure .
Support the rod/shaft during removal from the process isolation valve to prevent bending .
5.
Remove the holder from the process isolation valve .
Locking Collet Bolt
Safety Chain
Chain Holder