Equalizer International SWi5TE, Operator'S Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR INSTR UC TIO N M A NUA L SWi5TE E Q U A L I Z E R I N T E R N AT I O N A L LT D w w w e q u a l i z e r i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m F L A N G E S P R E A D I N G W E D G E ...

Page 2: ...GE CLOSURE 3 5 SAFETY BLOCKS 3 6 STEPPED BLOCKS 3 7 HANDLE 3 8 LANYARD 3 9 STEP DIMENSIONS SPREADING DISTANCES 4 TOOL MAINTENANCE 4 1 INSPECTION 4 2 CLEANING 4 3 SERVICING 4 4 LUBRICATION PROCEDURE 4 5 STORAGE TRANSPORTATION 4 6 OPERATING CONDITIONS 4 7 SUB SEA USAGE 5 SWi5TE 5 1 TOOL CAPABILITIES 5 2 TOOL FUNCTION 5 3 KIT CONTENTS 5 4 DIMENSIONS 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 SWi5TE TROUBLESHOOTING 7 REGU...

Page 3: ... competent in the use of hydraulic equipment should use these tools 2 3 DISCLAIMER Equalizer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from unsafe product use lack of maintenance or incorrect product and or system operation If in doubt as to the safety precautions and applications contact Equalizer using the contact details at the back of this manual 1 INTRODUCTION The Equalizer SW...

Page 4: ...vibration total value to which this tool is subjected does not exceed 2 5 m s2 2 4 DEFINITION OF TERMS A CAUTION is used to indicate correct operating or maintenance procedures and practices to prevent damage to or destruction of equipment or other property A WARNING indicates a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices to avoid personal injury A DANGER is only used when your ...

Page 5: ...E TOOL OPERATION 3 1 GENERAL GUIDANCE Before attaching the tool ensure at least two flange bolts remain in place These should be 180 degrees apart with their nuts loosened sufficiently to enable flange work to be carried out Leaving these bolts in place will help to reduce unwanted lateral flange movement during flange spreading Prior to spreading an assesment should be carried out to determine th...

Page 6: ...in the jaw of the tool Repeat for second Stepped Block to further increase the effective jaw thickness if required 3 3 FLANGE WORK DANGER Do not rely upon hydraulic systems for supporting the access gap during flange work Do not allow fingers hands or other body parts into the space created between the flanges 3 4 FLANGE CLOSURE Allow the flanges to return to their closed position by gradually ret...

Page 7: ...ndle holes for fixing the lanyard Do not attach the lanyard to the plastic handle DANGER Care should be taken when using the lanyard to avoid entanglement with body parts To remove the Stepped Blocks unscrew the M6 counter sunk screw Do not force the screw out of the Stepped Block it is deliberately retained to prevent it becoming misplaced Use the tool as per the Tool Operation instructions Ensur...

Page 8: ... JAW DIMENSIONS WITHOUT STEPPED BLOCKS ATTACHED 5 4 0 m m 2 1 3 3 8 m m 1 5 0 2 2 0 m m 0 8 7 4 0 m m 0 1 6 TOOL CLOSED 7 9 0 m m 3 1 1 6 3 0 m m 2 4 8 4 7 0 m m 1 8 5 2 9 0 m m 1 1 4 TOOL OPEN JAW DIMENSIONS WITH STEPPED BLOCKS ATTACHED 5 7 0 m m 2 2 4 7 6 0 m m 2 9 9 TOOL CLOSED 8 2 0 m m 3 2 3 1 0 1 0 m m 3 9 8 TOOL OPEN SAFETY BLOCK DIMENSIONS 9 6 0 m m 3 7 8 7 6 0 m m 2 9 9 LARGE SAFETY BLOCK...

Page 9: ...ION Equalizer tools should be stored in a cool dry place Tools should always be cleaned serviced and lubricated prior to storage Ensure that tools are stored in their designated packing cases 4 TOOL MAINTENANCE 4 1 INSPECTION A thorough inspection should be carried out prior to usage storage or transportation to ensure the completeness and condition of the tool Inspection should include visual ins...

Page 10: ...tandard hydraulic tools will not function correctly and may jam in place if used in this configuration 4 6 OPERATING CONDITIONS GREASE LIMITATIONS Minimum Temperature 5 C 23 F Maximum Temperature 40 C 104 F MECHANICAL TOOLS Minimum Jaw Contact Temperature 30 C 22 F Maximum Jaw Contact Temperature 150 C 302 F HYDRAULIC TOOLS Minimum Jaw Contact Temperature 30 C 22 F Maximum Jaw Contact Temperature ...

Page 11: ... 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 AIR LOCK RELIEF If full pressure is not achieved an air lock may be present in the hydraulic system The following procedure can be executed to relieve any air locks Connect the hand pump to the tool w...

Page 12: ...ed into the oil reservoir Repeat this process three further times to ensure that all air is removed from the system The tool should now reach full working pressure Disconnect the hand pump from the hydraulic hose grip the baseplate of the hand pump body in a vice with the pump body vertical and the main handle at the top Remove the four nuts holding the main handle and lift off Grip the refilling ...

Page 13: ...yards 1 x Set of Instruction Manuals 1 x Plastic Carry Case Foam Inserts 580 mm x 340 mm x 180 mm 22 8 x 13 4 x 7 1 Gross Kit Weight 14 4 kg 31 7 lb Tool only weight 5 2 kg 11 4 lb STEPPED BLOCK KIT Product Code 1640016 01 2 x SWi5TE Step Block 2 x M6 CSK Hex Screw 2 x Retaining Washer 1 x SWi5TE Large Safety Block 2 x 4mm Allen Key Gross Kit Weight 1 3 kg 2 9 lb TOOL DIMENSIONS CLOSED 4 0 mm 0 16...

Page 14: ...E SPREADING WEDGE 14 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 SWi5TE TROUBLESHOOTING The wedge is advancing but does not reach full pressure 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 Follow the Airlock Relief instructions ...

Page 15: ...ICE EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD Equalizer House Claymore Drive Aberdeen Scotland AB23 8GD 7 2 APPLICABLE PATENT NUMBERS The following list of Patents are applicable to EQUALIZER INTERNATIONAL LTD SWi5TE tools REGISTERED DESIGNS 002224980 0001 002224980 0002 002224980 0003 002224980 0004 084204 353180 256685 ZL201330454407 8 93373 D729603 D168772 41538 ...

Page 16: ...PLATE 4 8 110006 01 M3 x 8 CSUNK SCREW 4 9 1640050 01 SWi5TE COVER PLATE 2 10 110007 01 M5 x 16 CSUNK SCREW 4 11 901301 01 EXTERNAL CIRCLIP 4 12 1640300 01 SWi5TE HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 13 1640200 01 SSS050UK 5T CYLINDER 1 14 300401 01 M5 SCKT SET SCREW 2 15 1120017 01 EXTERNAL CIRCLIP DIN 471 40 x 1 75 1 16 1640052 01 SWi5TE CYLINDER WRAP STICKER LARGE 1 17 1640053 01 SWi5TE COVER PLATE TRIANGLE STICK...

Page 17: ...TON 1 3 1640203 01 CYLINDER ENDCAP 1 4 300901 01 COUPLER 1 5 KIT 1640213 01 CYLINDER WIPER SEAL 1 6 CYLINDER TENSION DIE SPRING 1 7 CYLINDER SPRING LOCK 2 8 CYLINDER M5x16 CAP SCREW 1 9 CYLINDER M5x12 CAP SCREW 1 10 CYLINDER O RING 1 11 CYLINDER BACKUP RING 1 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS LIST 1640200 01 REV 01 Page 17 ...

Page 18: ...SWi5TE SAFETY BLOCK SMALL 1640015 01 REV 03 Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...SWi5TE LARGE SAFETY BLOCK ASSEMBLY 1640017 01 REV 03 Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ESCRIPTION QTY 1 1640011 01 SWi5TE STEP BLOCK 2 2 503703 01 M6 CSK HEX SCREW 2 3 830901 01 RETAINING WASHER 2 4 1640017 01 SWi5TE LARGE SAFETY BLOCK ASSEMBLY 1 5 060701 01 4mm ALLEN KEY 2 SWi5TE STEP BLOCK PAIR KIT 1640016 01 REV 03 Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...scription QTY 1 M5 x 16 CSUNK SCREW 4 2 M3 x 8 CSUNK SCREW 4 3 SWi5TE JOINING PLATE 4 4 EXTERNAL CIRCLIP 4 5 M5 SCKT SET SCREW 2 6 3 mm ALLEN KEY 1 7 2 5 mm ALLEN KEY 1 8 2 mm ALLEN KEY 1 SWi5TE FASTENERS SERVICE KIT 1640400 01 REV 02 Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...2 2X 1 2X 3 ITEM NO Description QTY 1 WEDGE LOGO STICKER 2 2 COVER PLATE TRIANGLE STICKER 2 3 CYLINDER WRAP STICKER SMALL 1 STICKERS SERVICE KIT 1640500 01 REV 01 Page 22 ...

Page 23: ... 1 CYLINDER WIPER SEAL 1 2 CYLINDER BACKUP RING 1 3 CYLINDER O RING 1 4 CYLINDER SPRING LOCK 2 5 CYLINDER M5x12 CAP SCREW 1 6 CYLINDER TENSION DIE SPRING 1 7 CYLINDER M5x16 CAP SCREW 1 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SERVICE KIT 1640213 01 REV 01 Page 23 ...

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