OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IM_TFA_REV03_A4
TFA15TI
FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL
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possibly indicative of a perished bladder. Refer to an
approved Equalizer distributor for repair.
THE ALIGNMENT PISTON MOVES AS
INTENDED, BUT DOESN’T SEEM TO BE
ACHIEVING FULL PRESSURE WHEN UNDER
LOAD
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Intermediate valve not seating / relief valve leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instruction.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SLOWLY DIMINISHES
AND THE PUMP HANDLE RISES
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The outlet check valve is leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instruction.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SLOWLY DIMINISHES
AND THE PUMP HANDLE DOES NOT RISE
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The release valve is leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instructions.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The piston seal is leaking.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Inspect the tool for oil leaks, possibly indicative
of a perished seal or loose blanking plug. Refer
to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instructions.
TOOL ACTUATION FEELS SOFT AND
UNRESPONSIVE
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
There is air in the hydraulic system.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instruction.
6.
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1
TFA15TI TROUBLESHOOTING
THE ALIGNMENT PISTON ADVANCES
SOME OF THE WAY AND THEN STOPS
PROGRESSING
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
The air-vent is obstructed by dirt or debris.
The tool has reached its maximum load.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Carefully unblock the air-vent using a small blunt
object.
THE ALIGNMENT PISTON DOESN’T MOVE
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
There is an air-lock within the hydraulic system.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Select Retract (-) and prime pump to circulate oil
around the system.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Insufficient oil in the hydraulic system.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Refer to an approved Equalizer distributor for further
instruction.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Retract (-) is selected.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Select Advance (+) and pump the handle.
P O S S I B L E C A U S E :
Air has accumulated around pump inlet when used
upside down.
R E C O M M E N D E D A C T I O N :
Inspect the tool for oil leaks on the reservoir,
