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Form No. 1000853
Rev. 4 October 8, 2018
© 2018 SPX FLOW, Inc.
SPREADER
DANGER: To prevent serious personal injury or death:
Do not exceed rated capacities of the spreader. Excess pressure may result in personal injury. Maximum
operating pressure is 700 bar (10,000 psi).
• Avoid off-center loads that could damage the spreader and/or cause loss of the load.
• Read and understand all safety and warning decals and instructions for devices attached.
• Inspect each Spreader and coupler before each shift or usage to prevent unsafe conditions from
developing.
• Do not use the Spreader if damaged, altered or in poor condition.
• Do not use the Spreader with bent or damaged couplers or damaged port threads.
• Avoid pinch points or crush points that can be created by the load or parts of the Spreader.
To help prevent personal injury, do not allow personnel to go under or work on a load before it is
properly cribbed or blocked. All personnel must be clear of the load before lowering.
• Never use extreme heat to disassemble a hydraulic Spreader or cylinder. Metal fatigue and/or seal damage
will result and can lead to unsafe operating conditions.
IMPORTANT:
• Keep the Spreader clean at all times.
• When the Spreader is not in use, keep the shoes fully retracted.
• Use an approved, high-grade pipe thread sealant to seal all hydraulic connections. Teflon tape can be used
if only one layer of tape is used and it is applied carefully (two threads back) to prevent the tape from being
pinched by the coupler and broken off inside the pipe end. Any loose pieces of tape could travel through
the system and obstruct the flow of fluid or cause jamming of precision-fit parts.
• Always use protective covers on disconnected quick couplers.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
• The SPX Hydraulic Spreader is a hydraulically operated tool.
• The spreader uses the integrated wedge concept.
• It is used to spread flanges in order to create space for cleaning and repairing flange surfaces and gasket
replacement.
• The spreader is actuated by a single acting cylinder.
• The spreader must be powered by an SPX hand pump.
