GEARENCH U6184T PETOL HYDRA-TORK - Manual (Page 18)

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Set the tool into the unit. Adjust the tongs as described and latch the tong chains.
Tong Adjustment
Add or remove chain sections as needed using the splice bolts in the chains. Push on the top
of the jaw to fully compress the spring inside the jaw. Adjust the chain screw nut so that
the chain is as tight as possible and fit into the lugs in the jaw.
Warning:
Flat side of chain screw must not make contact with the workpiece.
Contact could result in failure. Contact is due to improper chain
selection. See selection guide for proper chain and description.
Breaking Out
Load the tool and adjust the tongs as described above. Fully ratchet the tong by extending
the cylinder. Set the system pressure to a minimum. Retract the cylinder. When the tong
stops, begin increasing the system pressure. Keep increasing the system pressure until the
connection is broken loose or the working load of the tong is reached. Do not exceed the
rating of the tong. Consult with GEARENCH as needed for help with the toughest
break out jobs. After the initial break out, ratchet the tong fully and then alternately extend
and retract the cylinder until the connection is fully loosened.
Warning: Do not stand in line with the tongs or chains during operation.