Equalizer TFA12TE, Operator'S Instruction Manual

OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TFA12TE

FLANGE ALIGNMENT TOOL

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HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD OPERATION

Up to 4 TFA12TE tools can be manifolded to a single 
HP1000S hydraulic Hand-Pump using the Equalizer 
manifold.

Each tool can be independently isolated by closing the 

corresponding valve. It is not recommended to isolate 

or engage alignment tools while under load as an over-

load might occur. See the document ‘Use of Equalizer 

International tools with a Hydraulic Manifold’ for further 

guidance.

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TFA12TE TOOL FUNCTION

HYDRAULIC TOOL OPERATION

The TFA12TE uses a hydraulic cylinder to advance the 
Alignment  Piston  and  align  the  flanges.  The  hydraulic 
pressure is applied using an external hand pump, enabling 
accurate control of the force applied. The maximum 
working pressure of the tool is 510 bar (7400 psi).

HAND PUMP OPERATION

Consult  the  Instruction  Manual for the Equalizer HP 
Hand-Pump supplied in the kit. Only use the supplied 
Hand-Pumps which have been regulated to 510 bar 
(7400 psi) to suit this tool.

ACTUATING THE TFA12TE

Follow the Tool Operation instructions (see Section 3), 
using the following instructions to actuate the TFA12TE 
tool.

When the Hand-Pump release valve is closed, pumping 
the Hand-Pump handle will advance the Alignment Piston.  

When using multiple tools, ensure that the spread of all 
tools correspond to keep the spreading force balanced.

RETRACTING THE TFA12TE

Opening the release valve will depressurise the cylinder 
and cause it to retract under the force of its internal 
spring.  The handle does not need to be pumped to retract 
the tool.

When using multiple tools, exercise caution while retracting 
to keep the spreading force balanced as the gap is closed.