6. Lower the TR650 onto the pipe until both cables
are resting on the pipe. Keep the tool perpendicu-
lar to the pipe during squeeze off.
(Fig 13)
7. Turn
the
Ratchet Handle
clockwise until the pipe
is squeezed-off. The table on page 2 shows
the rate of closure and number of revolutions to
complete the squeeze-off procedure per ASTM
speci
fi
cations.
(Fig 14)
Complete squeeze-off will be evident when you
will feel the tool hit its mechanical stops and the
top of the posts contact the yoke.
(Fig 15)
8. To prevent accidental release of the tool during
service operations on the pipe, remove the
Ratchet Handle
. A padlock or lock-out/tag-out
may be placed through the
Top Hex Head
to
further prevent accidental release.
(Fig 16)
9. A padlock or lock-out/tag-out may be placed
through the
Bottom Extensions
.
(Fig 17)
10. When removing the tool from the pipe, attach the
Ratchet Handle
making sure “OPEN” is up. Turn
the
Ratchet Handle
counterclockwise at half the
closing rate per ATSM Speci
fi
cations.
(Fig 18)
Fig 13
TIMBERLINE TR650
9
Fig 13
Fig 14
Fig 15
Fig 16
Fi 16
Fig 17
Fig 18
