Document P/N:
2P42520
Release Date:
07/11/2016
Revision: D
21 of 22
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Metal Seal Ring Stuck
in bore
Insufficient lubrication in seal
area
Insert a screwdriver into the small circumferential groove on the
outside diameter of the seal ring. Lever the seal ring out of the bore.
Inspect seal ring and seal area for damage or debris. Replace seal
ring if damaged. Lubricate seal area prior to reinserting a seal ring.
Damage to seal ring
Improperly cleaned seal area
Unable to fully tighten
Safety Iron® clamps
Insufficient torque on bolts
Use a calibrated hand torque wrench to verify or adjust
torque on the bolts as specified in this manual.
Improperly aligned clamps
Verify that clamps are properly seated and aligned on the
flange faces. Correct if necessary.
Damaged inner face on
clamps
Remove clamps and check inner faces that contact flange.
Ensure that no large burrs, gouges, or protrusions are
visible. Replace damaged clamp.
Damaged flange face
Check the flange faces (inner and outer) to ensure that
no obvious burrs or protrusions exist. If flange face is
damaged, replace part as required.
Damaged threads on bolts or
threaded clamp
Improper tightening of a bolt into a threaded clamp may
ruin the thread on the bolt and/or the clamp. Cross threaded
bolts and clamps will have to be replaced. Threads with minor
damage can be repaired with a tap and die.
Insufficient lubrication on bolts
Loosen bolts, then lubricate with approved lubricant.
Standard impact
socket does not fit on
Safety Iron® bolt hex
head
Improper clamp alignment
If the clamps are not roughly parallel to each other, the
bolt head will be cocked, which may cause the impact
socket to interfere with the surface of the clamp. Make
sure clamps are aligned properly. All clamps have proper
clearances to allow standard impact sockets to fit.
Damaged hex head
Due to rough treatment, the heads on older bolts may
become worn or deformed. Check the hex head on the
bolt to ensure that it is clear of obvious protrusions.
Replace bolt as needed.
Incorrect impact socket size
Ensure that you are using the proper impact socket size
for the particular size of Safety Iron.
Warped Safety Iron®
clamps
Excessive overpressure
Excessive overpressure may warp Safety Iron® clamps.
Replace clamps, bolts, seal ring, and seals immediately.
Repeated misalignment
Continued tightening of misaligned Safety Iron® clamps
may warp them. Replace clamps and bolts immediately.
Warped Safety Iron®
bolts
Excessive overpressure
Excessive overpressure may warp Safety Iron® bolts.
Replace bolts (and all other parts) immediately.
Excessive over tightening
Excessive torque on Safety Iron® bolts may warp them.
Replace bolts and clamps immediately.
Warped Seal Ring
Excessive overpressure
Excessive overpressure may warp a metal seal ring. Replace seal
ring (and all other parts) immediately.
Heavily impacted by large
object
Dropping heavy piping or flow iron on these seal rings may
damage a metal seal ring. Replace immediately.
Safety Iron® bolts not
captive in clamp
Retainer ring has been
removed
Install new retainer ring on bolt.
Safety Iron®
connection leaking
Improperly torqued bolts
Use a calibrated hand torque wrench to verify or adjust
torque on the bolts as specified in this manual.
Clamp misalignment
Verify that clamps are properly seated and aligned on the
flange faces. Correct if necessary.
Damaged soft seal
Inspect soft seals to verify that they are free from cuts,
extrusions, or any other damage. Replace as needed.
Damaged metal seal ring
Inspect metal seal ring to verify that there are no obvious
protrusions or burrs. Ensure all exterior surfaces are free of
heavy debris.
Improper lubrication
Inspect bolts and seal area to ensure that they are properly
lubricated. Lubricate if needed.
Debris in seal area
Inspect seal area to ensure that it is free from heavy residue or
debris. Clean as needed.
Troubleshooting Guide
