GEARENCH SCT1020H 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.