PETOL™ Tong Jack TJA35 Operating Manual GEARENCH™ P.O. Box 192 4450 South Highway 6 Clifton, Texas 76634 Phone: (254) 675-8651 Fax: (254) 675-6100 © 2014 by GEARENCH.
Table of Contents PETOL™ Tong Jack Description ......................................................................................... 1 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2 Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 4 Responsibility .........................................................................................
PETOL™ Tong Jack Description The TJA35 PETOL™ Tong Jack is a portable pneumatic powered actuator designed to provide the operating force on a tong handle. It was designed to eliminate the use of “cheaters” and overhead hoists on connections unable to be made up or broken out by hand. The Tong Jack can produce up to 3500 pounds of force lifting on a tong handle. It is intended for use in a shop with a floor of adequate strength to support 3500 pounds.
Warranty What Is Covered GEARENCH™ tools are expressly warranted to you, the purchaser, to be free of defects in material and workmanship. How Long Coverage Lasts This express warranty lasts for the lifetime of the GEARENCH tool. Warranty coverage ends when the tool becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material. How Can You Get Warranty Service To obtain the benefit of this warranty, contact a GEARENCH sales representative in Clifton, Texas. GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.
Forum Selection Clause Any dispute arising out of the sale and/or use of the GEARENCH tool that is the subject of this limited warranty shall be presented in the form of a claim or lawsuit to the offices of GEARENCH in Clifton, Bosque County, Texas. No claim or suit may be brought against GEARENCH, arising out of the sale and/or use of the tool, or arising out of the terms of this warranty, except in such forum.
Safe Practices and Procedures Responsibility "It is the responsibility of the employer to train the employee in the proper selection and usage of tools, chains, etc., and to ensure that they are selected and used in that manner. In many instances, injury results because it is assumed that anybody knows how to use common hand tools. Observations and the record show that this is not the case.
Safety Goggles must always be worn by persons in any area where hand and powered tools are being used. Never apply excess leverage to a wrench or tool by means of a "Cheater Bar". Never strike wrenches and tools with hammers or other objects. All tools should be kept clean, inspected on a regular basis, and replaced when they show signs of wear. Be especially careful not to place yourself in a position that could result in bodily injury in the event of a failure.
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. Safety Precautions 1.
Operation The operating controls of the PETOL™ Tong Jack are shown in the figure below. The pressure gauge is used to monitor and adjust the operating pressure. The pressure to force conversion chart is used to determine the actual force in pounds being applied to the tong. The air connection supplies the compressed air to the unit. The pressure control regulates the output pressure and adjusts the force produced. Turning the knob clockwise increases the pressure.
Pressure to Force Conversion Chart The chart below is in “force”. Torque is typically measured in foot-pounds. In order to calculate the torque, the length from the load pin to the pipe center must be known in inches.
Making-Up a Connection Place the tool into a suitable vise with the connection as close to the vise as possible. Make up the tool by hand as tight as possible. Place the tong as close to the connection as possible. Move the Tong Jack into position and connect the tong to the Tong Jack. Connect the air supply to the Tong Jack. Lower the arm as far as possible. With the arm fully lowered, adjust the pressure control to provide the required torque.
Parts List The following drawing and parts list describe all parts, which may be needed as replacement items. Where appropriate, standard industrial, electrical, and hydraulic components have been used. Should a standard industrial item need replacing, the item may be purchased locally. To assist you in obtaining parts, the OEM component manufacturer and model numbers are shown on the parts list. Of course, all replacement parts will be supplied by GEARENCH™ if you prefer to order from us.
Parts List Item 1 2 3 4 5 Qty.
Item 36 Qty.