Distributor of Flange Spreaders, Mechanical Flange Spreaders, and Ratcheting Flange Spreaders. Also distributors of POP-IT Flange Spreaders, and POP-IT Heavy Duty Flange Spreaders...

                        
                          The POP-IT Tool is relatively simple to operate, but there are a few steps you will want to take to insure the durability and safe use of the product.

Step 1
The tool is designed to have the toes driven into place. You will want the toes inserted as far as possible. Located on the backside of the tool, opposite the toes, is a rectangular metal plate that may be struck with a hammer to assist in driving the toes into tight flanges. Try to keep the center toe away from the boltholes in the flange. This will preserve the life of the center toe.

SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
This tool should be used while observing the safety practices established by the authority having jurisdiction.

Operating Instructions for "SAFE" Flange Spreading

The POP-IT Tool also works well when lifting equipment for alignment work, removing gears or impellers from shafts. Anytime wedges or pry bars can be replaced, use the POP-IT® Tool.

Step 6
Remove POP-IT® Tool from the flange by hand. If necessary, remove the tool by tapping on the side of the tool lightly with a hammer.

Step 5
Reinsert POP-IT® Tool along side the chock. Flip direction switch on ratchet back to the left. While holding the tool handle, turn the ratchet handle clockwise until the chock comes free. After removing the chock, flip the direction switch to the right. Turn ratchet handle counter clockwise until the flange are back to parallel.

MANY TIMES IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO USE TWO TOOLS. EITHER TO KEEP FROM PINCHING THE BLIND OR GASKET ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FLANGE OR THE FLANGE MAY BE SO LARGE AND RIDGID AS TO REQUIRE TWO TOOLS. WHEN USING TWO TOOLS, OPERATE ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE PROCEDURE.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO OPERATE THE TOOLS IN SYNC WITH ONE ANOTHER WHILE OPENING AND CLOSING.

Step 4
Perform necessary flange maintenance.

Step 3
ALWAYS CHOCK YOUR WORK! Never leave the tool in between the flanges while performing flange maintenance. After the flange is spread to the desired amount, set a chock between the flanges. Flip the direction switch on the ratchet handle to the right. With one hand on the tool handle, turn the ratchet handle counter clockwise to close the flanges onto the chock. Set the tool down.

Step 2
Once the toes are in as far as possible, flip the direction switch on the ratchet to the left to open toes. With one hand located on the handle of the tool, take your other hand and begin turning the ratchet handle clockwise in a slow manner as the flange begins to spread open.

TRY NOT TO JERK ON RATCHET HANDLE.
A steady, even pull will keep from stripping out the guts of the ratchet. Never exceed 120 pounds of force on the ratchet handle. 120 pounds of force at the ratchet handle gives you 5 tons of force at the toes. If this is not enough, you may require two tools or some other means to spread the flange.

DO NOT USE CHEATER BARS!
The POP-IT® Tool is designed to be operated with the ratchet supplied.

POP-IT® Tool #95-525

FOR PARTS AND MAINTENANCE ON TOOLS CONTACT
SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
AT (713) 667-4402

CLEAN SERRATIONS ON TOES WITH WIRE BRUSH BEFORE EVERY USE.