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Sumner Clamp Champ, Operator’s Manual
Fitting up a "T" crosswise
(Requires use of Sumner
Hold Down Device No. 780150)
1. Mount the Clamp Champ onto the pipe end
as shown in previous sections. Position the
jack screws so that the ball is even with the
surface of the pipe.
2. Wrap the Sumner Hold Down device
through the "T" and loosely tighten chain.
slide flat portion of the leveling and support-
ing device under chain until chain fits into
"C" clamp. Tighten fitting attachment screw
and Hold Down Device.
3. Rotate the adjustment knob on the leveling
and supporting device so that approximately
2 inches (50mm) of threaded shaft is
extended.
4. Pick up fitting with both hands and rest the
fitting onto the two lower jack bars.
CAUTION - Do not lift fitting by leveling
and supporting devices. If the fitting is
too heavy to lift, use a crane or Roust-A-
Bout.
5. Once fitting is resting on jack bar, hook
leveling and supporting device chain onto
notch located behind the main block. Allow
space between pipe and fitting for
adjustment.
6. Check for high-lows by adjusting jack
screws.
7. Check alignment by first placing a level on
the fitting opening. Level should be 90
degrees from the run of the pipe. After
rotating the fitting until level, square the fit-
ting by adjusting support and leveling
device. Once spaced and leveled, back
fitting onto pipe and remove clamp.
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