Equalizer International MG7TM, Operator'S Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...MG7TM MINI GAP FLANGE SPREADER Operator Instruction Manual info equalizerinternational com www equalizerinternational com INNOVATION IN ITS MOST FUNCTIONAL FORM...

Page 2: ...d the safe separation of flange faces This system has a unique ability to break flange joints with a 2mm gap between the flange faces The tool is designed to separate flanges while applying an immense...

Page 3: ...for damage or injury resulting from unsafe product use lack of maintenance or incorrect product and or system operation Contact Equalizer International Ltd when in doubt as to the safety precautions a...

Page 4: ...ible personal injury CAUTION Makesurethatallsystemcomponents are protected from external sources of damage such as excessive heat flame moving machine parts sharp edges and corrosive chemicals WARNING...

Page 5: ...sed in pairs giving 2 x 6 8 13 6 T 136 kN The tool achieves a spreading distance of 27mm from a 2mm gap At a 7mm gap the tool steps down the spreading force applied from 6 8 tonnes to 3 9 tonnes 4 HOW...

Page 6: ...s are to be replaced as soon as possible prior to the tool being used again Store in a cool dry place and ensure all machined surfaces are greased Grease all moving parts prior to use 5 EXAMINATION MA...

Page 7: ...ading bar as an extension bar Be aware of the dangers of breaking sealed flange joints Ensure that relevant risk assessments have been carried out for the task and your company procedures must be foll...

Page 8: ...e tool and the flange stud hole 5 Take care to ensure the spreading bar is correctly fitted through the second leg of the tool Check the wedge is positioned in the gap between the flange faces The fla...

Page 9: ...are used on the flange joint positioned 180 degrees apart 7 Turn each opposing tool a half turn at a time until the desired gap is achieved Care must be taken to ensure the force is applied evenly The...

Page 10: ...o ensure that they are serviceable At regular intervals and specifically after being exposed to salt water Mini Gap mechanical tools should be dismantled and lubricated as follows 1 Lay the tool on a...

Page 11: ...NSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 10 5 Drive the handle so that the splitter wedge moves down Then remove the Splitter wedge and Thrust bearing from the tool 6 Fully unscrew the drive screw Remove the main body...

Page 12: ...all worn and damaged components with genuine Equalizer spares 8 Reassemble by reversing the disassembly procedure steps 2 to 7 Note it is recommended that the tool is wiped down with a clean rag and W...

Page 13: ...1 01 743101 01 READ INST STICKER QC SEALED STICKER MG7TM WRAP STICKER M6X12 GRUB SCREW THRUST WASHER THRUST RACE SPLIT RING 1 1 4 M8 SPRING PLUNGER CAST LEG LEFT HAND CAST LEG RIGHT HAND MAIN BODY SPL...

Page 14: ...GAP FLANGE SPREADER 5 kg 11 05 lbs GROSS KIT WEIGHT 5 5 kg 12 13 lbs Packaging Dimensions 60 x 270 x 300 mm 7 48 x 7 09 x 12 60 Large 20mm 0 79 spreading bar TOOL CONFIGURATION 1 TOOL CONFIGURATION 2...

Page 15: ...47 Weldneck and Blind flanges see page 17 ANSI Reducing see page 17 Orifice Weldneck flange see page 18 Orifice Slip on and Threaded flanges see page 18 BS 10 see page 19 7 RANGE OF APPLICATION CHART...

Page 16: ...FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 15 ASME B16 5 Weldneck threaded slip on and blind flanges ASME B16 5 Socket welded flange...

Page 17: ...2 Small Bar Small Bar Small Bar Large Bar 2 1 2 Small Bar Large Bar Large Bar Large Bar 3 Small Bar Large Bar Large Bar Large Bar 3 1 2 Small Bar Large Bar Large Bar Large Bar 4 Small Bar Large Bar L...

Page 18: ...FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 17 ANSI Reducing ASME B16 47 Weldneck and blind flanges...

Page 19: ...FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 18 ANSI Orifice Weldneck flange ANSI Orifice Slip on and Threaded flanges...

Page 20: ...FLANGE SPREADING WEDGES OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 19 BS 10...