Equalizer International SG18TE Assembly instructions

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INNOVATION IN ITS MOST FUNCTIONAL FORM
SG18TE,SG25TE
SECURE-GRIP
IN-LINE HYDRAULIC
FLANGE SPREADERS
Operator Instruction Manual


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OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAGE 1
SECTION CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2-3
3 KIT COMPONENTS 4
4 TECHNICAL DATA 5
5 HOW THE SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC TOOLS WORK 6
6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 7-18
6.1 COLLET SELECTION BASED ON FLANGE SPECIFICATION 7
6.2 COLLET SELECTION BASED ON BOLT-HOLE MEASURMENT 8-10
6.3 COLLET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 11-12
6.4 STANDARD INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 13-16
6.5 ACCESS GAP INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 17
6.6 RESTRICTED ACCESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 18
7 EXAMINATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 19-20
8 PARTS LISTS 21-24
9 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 25
10 TROUBLESHOOTING 26-29
11 SECURE-GRIP TOOL RANGE 30
12 RANGE OF APPLICATION CHARTS 31-40
The Equalizer Secure-Grip Flange Spreading Tools are a range of tools designed to assist in
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little or no access gap producing a spreading force of up to:
ł36T (360kN) for the SG18TE , 50T (500kN) for the SG25TE when used in pairs.
INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION
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2. SAFETY INFORMATION
The operator MUST read this manual prior to using the tools.
Failure to comply with the following cautions and warnings could cause equipment
damage and personal injury; read the manual fully!
Read all the following instructions, warnings and cautions carefully. Follow all safety
precautions to avoid personal injury or property damage during system operation.
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product use, lack of maintenance or incorrect product and/or system operation. Contact
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protect your warranty, use only good quality hydraulic oil of the grade 15cSt.
Only people competent in the use of hydraulic equipment should use these tools.
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operator, and when present, any assisting personnel, is of paramount importance along with
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These instructions are only to cover the safe operation of THE EQUALIZER SECURE-GRIP IN-
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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 action or lack of action may cause serious injury or even
death.
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the use of hydraulic equipment. The operator
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starting to operate the Equalizer equipment.
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hydraulic components are rated to a safe
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WARNING: Do not overload equipment. Over-
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personal injury.
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the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has its safety
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pumps are used, ensure they are rated at a safe
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ing machine parts, sharp edges and corrosive
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Bends and kinks lead to premature hose failure.
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impact may cause internal damage to hose wire
strands; applying pressure to a damaged hose
may cause it to rupture. Do not place heavy
weights on the hoses, or allow vehicles to roll
over the hoses; crush damage will lead to pre-
mature hose failure.
WARNING: Immediately replace worn
or damaged parts with genuine Equalizer
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properly and withstand rated loads. For
repair or maintenance service contact your
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workpiece during operation.
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es. Escaping oil under pressure can pen-
etrate the skin, causing serious injury. If
oil is injected under the skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
WARNING: Never pressurize unconnected
couplers. Only use hydraulic equipment in
a connected system.
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3. KIT COMPONENTS
SG18TE KIT COMPONENTS
1 x SG18TE Tool
1 x Spreading Plug
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with Gauge
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1 x 5 mm Allen Key
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1 x Safety Block
2 x M60 Collets
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1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Carry-Case with Protective Foam Inserts
Product Code: SG18TESTD
SG25TE KIT COMPONENTS
1 x SG25TE Tool
1 x Spreading Plug
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Gauge
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4. TECHNICAL DATA
SG18TE TECHNICAL DATA
Spreading force = 18 tonnes per tool
It is recommended that tools are used in pairs, giving 2 x 18 = 36 tonnes
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Pressure Bar 69 207 345 483 690
psi 1000 3000 5000 7000 10000
Spreading force T 1.8 5.4 9 12.6 18
Spreading distance = 0 - 100mm (0 - 3.94”)
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SG25TE TECHNICAL DATA
Spreading force = 25 tonnes per tool
It is recommended that tools are used in pairs, giving 2 x 25 = 50 tonnes
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Pressure Bar 69 207 345 483 690
psi 1000 3000 5000 7000 10000
Spreading force T 2.5 7.5 12.5 17.5 25
Spreading distance = 0 - 120mm (0 - 4.72”)
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5. HOW THE SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC TOOLS WORK
1. The spreading plug is inserted
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and the drive nut is tightened
locking the the spreading plug
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hole and the drive nut is
tightened locking the tool into
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3. The hydraulic hoses and hand
pumps are attached
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which powers the hydraulics
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6. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
6.1 COLLET SELECTION BASED ON FLANGE SPECIFICATION
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Collet type Minimum
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diameter
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bolt UNC bolt Tool
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To increase the lifespan of the collets it is recommended that they are
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used, this will produce more even wear across the four ridges on the outer
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replacement
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Note: It is important that the vernier calliper is held in the middle of the
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hole which is worn, damaged or distorted, as these actions may result in
the selection of an incorrect size of collet
6.2 COLLET SELECTION BASED ON BOLT-HOLE MEASUREMENT
1. To ensure a true measurement is taken, hold the vernier calliper:
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3. To read the measurement from the
vernier calliper, scan along the
desired scale from left to right. In
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60mm, this is added to the minor
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the vernier scale aligns with the
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measurement of 68mm.
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operator can determine which
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Grip Tool Range chart in section 11,
page 27. For example: 68mm falls
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is the SG18TE.
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method of reading the vernier
calliper is slightly different. In this
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6. Each tool in the Secure-Grip range comes with the appropriate sizes of collets for that
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- slide the collet over the collet holder
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bolt UNC bolt
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6.3 COLLET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
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and the collet on the spreading plug:
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4. Slide the drive cone off
5. Slide the collet off
6. Select the correct size of
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SPREADING PLUG COLLET
1. Unscrew the drive nut
2. Slide the drive cone off
3. Slide the collet off
4. Select the correct size of collet for
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injury to the operator may result.
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green tick. The tool is now ready to
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6.4 STANDARD INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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using the vernier calliper
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screw
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4. Fit the complete tool into the
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touches the spreading plug
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7. Connect the hand pumps using the
hydraulic hoses supplied, ensuring
that all couplers are fully hand
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are closed hand tight.
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the pressure on each tool
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10. Following any maintenance works
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The release valves on the hand
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clockwise gently and evenly,
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fully closed and there is no load on
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6.5 ACCESS GAP INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
The Secure-Grip tools are also ideal for use
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spreading plugs is unnecessary as spacers
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6.6 RESTRICTED ACCESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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1. 0HDVXUHWKHWKLFNQHVVRIWKHÀDQJH
with the vernier calliper provided
2. Remove the drive nut from the
spreading plug and position it
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restriction as shown. With the nut
removed ensure the drive cone does
not fall or slide off the spreading
plug during installation.
3. Pass the spreading plug collet and
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