GEARENCH FLA212 User Manual
PETOL™ Flange Lifter
FLA212
Data Book
Warning
Improper use of flange lifters may result in injury or
death. Do Not Exceed Rated Load of 2000 Pounds. Follow
safe practices listed in Data Book.
GEARENCH
P.O. Box 192
4450 South Highway 6
Clifton, Texas 76634
Phone: (254) 675-8651
Fax: (254) 675-6100
© 2014 by GEARENCH. All rights reserved.
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Form FLA212 revision 01/15/14
Table of Contents
PETOL™ Flange Lifter Description ..................................................................................... 1
Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 2
Safe Practices and Procedures ............................................................................................... 5
Responsibility ........................................................................................................................ 5
Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Periodic Maintenance and Inspection Schedule .................................................................... 6
Inspection Wear Limits .......................................................................................................... 6
Assembly Drawing .................................................................................................................. 7
Operation ................................................................................................................................. 8
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................ 10
Responsibility of Distributors .............................................................................................. 10
Certificates ............................................................................................................................. 11
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PETOL™ Flange Lif ter Description
The FLA212 PETOL™ Flange Lifter hangs from a shackle or a hook, which is attached to a
lifting mechanism s uch as a crane or a hoist . The lifting mechanism moves the Flange Lifter
up and down to install and remove ANSI B16.5, ANSI B16.47 Series A, and ANSI B16.47
Series B blind flanges. Load ratings for the lifting mechanism and shackle or hook
components should be greater than or equal to the rated load of the Flange Lifter.
The Flange Lifter has a rated load of 2000 pounds.
The FLA212 offers the following features:
No lifting eye required.
Removable spacers and lifting hooks to quickly adjust for flange thickness.
Alloy steel materials to provide long life.
Load tested and magnetic particle inspected to ensure safety and quality.
Designed to comply with ASME specifications B30.20 and BTH-1.
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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 benefi t of this warranty, contact a GEARE NCH sales rep resentati ve in Cli fton,
Texas.
GEARENCH · 4450 South Highway 6 · P.O. Box 192 · Clifton, TX 76634
What Will We Do To Correct Problems
Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at GEARENCH’s option, and returned at no
charge to you, the original purchaser; or, if after three attempts at repair or replacement
during the warranty period, the product defect in material or workmanship persists, you can
elect to receive a full refund of your original purchase price for the product.
What Is Not Covered
Defects, failures or conditions that are due to normal wear and tear, abuse or misuse, are not
covered by this limited warranty. In addition, this limited warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, verbal or written. To the maximum extent allowed by law
GEARENCH disclaims all implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. GEARENCH also specifically denies
any liability for any incidental damages and/or consequential damages, including but not
limited to property damage to property other than the product itself, loss of sales profits,
down time, costs or any other damages measurable in money, whether or not included in the
foregoing enumeration.
Please be advised th at some states do not allow the ex clusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state,
province to province, or country to country.
Are Personal Injuries Covered
In the event you, someone working for you, or any other person sustain a personal injury as a
result of using the GEARENCH tool, GEARENCH limits its potential liability for such a
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