Timberline Tool TopSide Clamp TC1-S Instruction Manual Download Page 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

For all Tools

READ and UNDERSTAND all instructions.  Failure to follow all instructions listed 
below may result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the tool.

The following ASTM standards provide guidance and requirements for squeeze-off 
tools, operating procedures, and qualifi cation procedures.
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ASTM F1041, “Standard Guide for Squeeze-off of Polyolefi n Gas Pressure 
Pipe and Tubing”

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ASTM F1563, “Standard Specifi cation for Tools to Squeeze-Off Polyethylene 
(PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing”

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ASTM F1734, “Standard Practice for Qualifi cation of a Combination of Squeeze 
Tool, Pipe, and Squeeze-Off Procedures to Avoid Long-Term Damage in Poly-
ethylene (PE) Gas Pipe”

* The SDR is the ratio of pipe diameter to wall thickness. SDR can be be expressed 
as SDR = D/s where D = pipe outside diameter and s = pipe wall thickness.

TIMBERLINE TC1-S

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INTRODUCTION

Timberline squeeze-off tools are designed to temporarily stop the pressurized fl ow of 
liquid or gas in polyethylene (PE) pipe.

Squeeze-off is a technique used to control the fl ow of gas or liquid in polyethylene 
pipe by compressing the pipe between parallel bars until the inside surfaces make 
contact.  The fl exibility and toughness of most polyethylene pipes allow the pipe to 
recover from a properly made squeeze-off without a measurable loss in service life.  
Squeeze-off is useful for making installation tie-ins and emergency repairs.

Timberline squeeze-off tools are made from high strength aluminum for superior 
durability and will not bend or break under normal use. However, care must be taken 
to ensure that the pipe is free of foreign material and the pipe setting on the rotating 
sleeve matches the diameter and wall thickness / SDR of the pipe to be squeezed. *  

Please read the following suggested procedure for squeezing off polyethylene plastic 
pipe using Timberline Squeeze-off Tools.

Summary of Contents for TopSide Clamp TC1-S

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Model TC1 S TopSide Clamp top side clamp SAVE these instructions for future reference For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND instructions before using tools...

Page 2: ...A2 Top Handle A3 Bottom Jaw A4 Links 2 A5 Rotating Jaw Sleeve 2 SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Squeeze off Tool for 1 2 CTS to 1 1 4 CTS 12 7mm CTS 31 75mm CTS 1 2 IPS 1 IPS 12 7mm IPS 25 4mm CTS PE Pipe Len...

Page 3: ...BERLINE TC1 S 3 INTRODUCTION Timberline squeeze off tools are designed to temporarily stop the pressurized flow of liquid or gas in polyethylene PE pipe Squeeze off is a technique used to control the...

Page 4: ...the hazards involved Workplace Safety Prior to using any squeeze off tool consult ASTM Standards F1041 02 F1563 01 and F1734 03 Always follow applicable company and OSHA safety procedures Observe pip...

Page 5: ...ht affect the operation of the tool Accidents may be caused by improperly maintained tools Always use the Timberline TC1 S with the grounding rod inserted in the ground when working with natural gas o...

Page 6: ...ect pipe size lines up with the pipe size indicator arrow shown on the Tool Link Fig 2 Make sure the pipe is clear of any debris rock dirt etc 3 Open the tool and place over the pipe until the Tool Li...

Page 7: ...ity locking pin or lock out tag out devices open the handles slowly and remove the tool from the pipe Fig 8 If recommended re round the pipe ac cording to instructions provided by the manufacturer Mar...

Page 8: ...service timberlinetool com TC1 S ACCESSORIES Any accessories or attachments recommended for use with your Timberline Tool are specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments...

Page 9: ...rs are required because of normal wear and tear The tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained Alterations have been made to the tool IN NO EVENT SHALL TIMBERLINE TOOL BE LIABLE FOR ANY IND...

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