Equalizer FC10TE Assembly instructions

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INNOVATION IN ITS MOST FUNCTIONAL FORM
FC10TE
HYDRAULIC
FLANGE CLOSING TOOL
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 FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE PULLERS WORK 6-7
6 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 8-18
7 EXAMINATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 19-21
8 PARTS LISTS 22-25
9 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 26
The Equalizer FC10TE Hydraulic Flange Pulling Tools are tools designed to assist in the
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when used as recomended in pairs. The FC10TE can close from a distance of 600mm.
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
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protect your warranty, use only good quality hydraulic oil of the grade 32cSt.
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 FC10TE HYDRAU-
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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
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the Equalizer Hand Pump, which has its safety
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impact may cause internal damage to hose wire
strands; applying pressure to a damaged hose
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weights on the hoses, or allow vehicles to roll
over the hoses; crush damage will lead to pre-
mature hose failure.
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properly and withstand rated loads. For
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3. KIT COMPONENTS
FC10TE STANDARD KIT COMPONENTS
1 x FC10TE Tool
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1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Carry-Case with Protective Foam Inserts
Product Code: FC10TESTD
FC10TE MAXI KIT COMPONENTS
2 x FC10TE Tools
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4. TECHNICAL DATA
FC10TE TECHNICAL DATA
Closing force = 10 tonnes per tool
It is recommended that tools are used in pairs, giving 2 x 10 = 20 tonnes
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Spreading force T 135710
Closing distance = 600mm - 0mm (23.5” - 0”)
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5. HOW THE FC10TE HYDRAULIC FLANGE CLOSING TOOL WORKS
1. The Pull Rod is inserted through
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3. The ratchet nut is slid over
the pull rod and locked into the
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5. The Hand Pump is actuated untill
the cylinders reach full stroke.
6. The Hydraulic pressure is
released and the cylinders are
allowed to fully retract.
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the cylinders reach full stroke.
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Note: Prior to attaching the FCT10TE it is important that the location
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3. The Rod washers are slid over the
Pull Rod and rotated to allign with the
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5. The FC10TE tools are slid on to the
Pull Rods until the face of the tools are in
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pins engage in the key holes in the FC10TE’s
rear plate.
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Note: The Ratchet Nut is designed to move freely when advanced along
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The nut will lock on to the pull rod when a force is applied to the load face
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 Rotate the secondary ratchet nuts
clockwise 30 degrees to lock them on to the
rear plate.
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9. 7KH3XPSVFDQQRZEHFRQQHFWHGWR
the tools using the Hoses supplied. ensure all
couplers are fully tightened.
10. Close the release valve on the pump
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11. Continue priming the Hand Pump
untill the actuators have reached full stroke
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12. Release the hydraulic pressure from
the system. This will allow the Actuators
to retract and the secondary ratchet nut to
advance along the pull rod automatically.
13. Once the Actuators have fully
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priming the hand pump untill the actuators
have reached full stroke.

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14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 to continue
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CAUTION: The FC10TE Ratchet Nuts will not release untill they are fullly
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from the FC10TE turn the release valves on
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pressure from the hydraulic system.
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released from the system the hydraulic
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from the tools, the secondary ratchet nut can
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through 30 degrees to disengage it from the
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and pulling on the pull sleeve section of the
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section of the primary nut.
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tightened in accordance with the relevant
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