FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOLS
OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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5.3 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Do not pull after the wrench clicks. Use special care at low torque settings.
If the wrench has not been used for some time: operate it several times
at low torque to allow internal lubricant to recoat. When not in use set to
lowest torque setting. Don’t turn handle below lowest torque setting. Your
torque wrench is a precision measuring instrument and should be treated
as such. Clean only by wiping, do not use any type of cleaner which may
affect the special internal lubricant with which this wrench is packed at the
factory.
How to use the torque wrench
Balance the wrench in your left hand
and unlock the knurled handle by
turning the locking knob anti-clockwise.
Set the torque amount by turning the
knurled handle - see example 40-46
N/m
1. Turn the handle till 0 on fine scale
reach 40 N/m on base scale
2. To set 46 turn handle till fine scale
reach 6
3. Lock handle by turning the locking
knob clockwise
Install the proper socket and attach to
the tool. Pull handle till you feel and/or
hear the wrench click. Setting of ft/lb
scale is done in the same way as above.
KNURLED
HANDLE
LOCKING
KNOB
1. Do not attempt to turn the grip while it is locked
2. Do not turn the grip more than one turn below the lowest scale reading
or above the highest scale reading
Newton Scale (N/m)
40 N/m 46 N/m
(1 on fine scale
= 1 N/m)
Foot Pound (Ft.lb)
70 ft/lb 75 ft/lb
(1 on fine scale
= 0.74 ft/lb)