GEARENCH PETOL Slim Grip Tongs - Manual (Page 11)

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Operation
The Petol SlimGrip Tong may be used in any orientation. Push the tong onto the pipe to
latch. No adjustment is needed for various diamters. Position the tong with the pipe as far
back on the jaws as possible.
The tong may be pulled by hand, hydraulic cylinder, overhead hoist, cable, or any other
means provided that the load is monitored to prevent overloading.
WARNING: Never use a cheater or any other means to extend the handle
length.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should the maximum working load be
exceeded. Overloading may result in injury or death. Always use a load cell or
other calibrated indicating device to monitor the line pull on the tong to avoid an
overload.
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.
To remove the tong from the pipe, simply open the tong by pulling on the upper jaw as
shown in the diagram above.