GEARENCH SCT1838 PETOL SURGRIP Casing Tong - Manual (Page 10)

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Operation
The typical application of one SURGRIP™ Casing Tong is shown in the figure below.
Normally an additional tong is used as a backup. The backup tong is not shown for clarity.
The tong will exert torque in the direction shown. The tong will ratchet when moved in a
direction opposite to the line pull. Ratcheting is used when the tong must be pulled more
than once to completely makeup or breakout the connection.
Suspension
The tong should be suspended by the attached hanger. Use the appropriate hole in the hanger
to obtain the best possible balance of the tong. Always use a suspension line of adequate
capacity to safely hold up the tong during operation.