GEARENCH SCT3672 PETOL SURGRIP Casing Tong - Manual (Page 8)

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Responsibility of Distributors
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASERS OF GEARENCH PRODUCTS TO
CONVEY THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION AND ANY OTHER
INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT, THROUGH THE
CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION, DOWN TO AND INCLUDING THE INDIVIDUAL
USING THE PRODUCT
NOTE:
In view of the fact that the actual use determines whether safety requirements have
been met, the ultimate responsibility to comply rests with the end user.
Tong Inspection
It is recommended that the tong be visually inspected on a daily basis for signs of damaged
components. The belt should be visually inspected on a daily basis for indications of
exposed cords or fractured cords. Belts with more than 6 exposed cords should be
immediately removed from service. Belts with any single exposed cord reduced to 2/3 (67%)
or less of the initial fiber cross-sectional area should be immediately removed from service.
A belt with any cord which protrudes through the polyurethane covering, which indicates a
fractured cord, should be removed from service immediately. Cord separation is allowable
provided the fibers are not exposed beyond the limits stated above. The hanger bolts should
be inspected on a daily basis.
It is recommended that the tong handle and jaw be removed and magnetic particle inspected
,
at a minimum, on an annual basis for indications of cracking. Local operational procedures
may require more frequent inspection.
Please refer to the appropriate section for inspection
criteria and allowable repair procedures.
Overloading / Shock Loads / Side Loading
Damage to the tong is possible if the following conditions are present. Users are cautioned
to be aware that these practices could result in premature breaking of the tong.
Attempting to “inch” loads which are beyond the rated capacity of the tool.
Striking the tool with a hammer or other object while force is being exerted in an attempt to
loosen a "frozen" joint.
Side pull on the belt. Side pull can be caused by pulling or pushing on the tong in a direction
that is not along a perpendicular plane, unleveled mounting of the vise, inadequate support of
the part being broken out, and improper seating of the part being broken out in the tong or
vise. Improper seating will occur when the OD of the part is not consistent within the width
of the tong or vise jaw.