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256 Pneudraulic Installation Tool (HK1015)
Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings
P r e pa r at i o n f o r U s e
General
1. The efficiency and life of any tool depends upon proper
maintenance. Regular inspection and correction of
minor problems will keep tool operating efficiently
and prevent downtime. The tool should be serviced
by personnel who are thoroughly familiar with how it
operates.
2. A clean, well-lighted area should be available for ser-
vicing the tool. Special care must be taken to prevent
contamination of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
3. Proper hand tools, both standard and special, must be
available.
4. All parts must be handled carefully and examined for
damage or wear. Always replace Seals, when tool is
disassembled for any reason. Components should be
disassembled and assembled in a straight line without
bending, cocking, or undue force. Disassembly and
assembly procedures outlined in this manual should be
followed.
5. Service Parts Kit 256KIT includes consumable parts and
should be available at all times. Other components, as
experiece dictates, should also be available.
Daily
1. If a Filter-Regulator-Lubricator unit is not being used,
uncouple air disconnects and put a few drops of Au-
tomatic Transmission Fluid or light oil into the air inlet
of the tool. If the tool is in continuous use, put a few
drops of oil in every two to three hours.
2. Bleed the air line to clear it of accumulated dirt or wa-
ter before connecting air hose to the tool.
3. Check all hoses and couplings for damage or air leaks,
tighten or replace if necessary.
4. Check the tool for damage or air/hydraulic leaks,
tighten or replace if necessary.
5. Check the nose assembly for tightness or damage,
tighten or replace if necessary.
6. Check oil level in tool reservoir, replenish if necessary.
Weekly
1. Disassemble and clean nose assemblies and reassemble.
2. Check the tool and all connecting parts for damage or
oil/air leaks, tighten or replace if necessary.
The Model 256 Installation Tool is shipped with a plastic
plug in the air inlet connector. The connector has 1/4-18
female pipe threads to accept the air hose fitting. Quick
disconnect fittings and 1/4” inside diameter air hose
are recommended. An air supply of 90-100 psi capable
of 22.4 CFM must be available. Air supply should be
equipped with a filter-regulator-lubricator unit.
1. Remove plastic shipping plug from air inlet connector
and put in a few drops of Automatic Transmission
Fluid, DEXRON III, or equivalent.
2. Apply TEFLON in stick form to threads of Air Hose,
and screw hose into the tool.
3. Set air pressure on regulator to 90-100 psi.
4. Screw air fitting (not supplied with tool) into Air Hose
and connect to air source.quick disconnect fitting into
Air Inlet Connector, or screw quick disconnect fitting
into Air Inlet Connector, then attach optional Air Hose
supplied with tool.
5. Cycle tool a few times by depressing and releasing
trigger.
6. Disconnect air hose from tool.
7. Remove retaining nut and stop.
8. Select proper nose assembly for fastener to be
installed.
9. Screw collet assembly, including lock collar and shim,
if applicable, onto spindle holding Hydraulic Pull
Piston of tool with 3/8 hex key. Wrench tight.
10. Slide nose assembly anvil over collet assembly and
into counterbore.
11. Slide tool’s Stop and Retaining Nut over nose
assembly anvil and screw Nut onto tool head.
12. Connect air hose to tool and install fastener(s) in a
test plate of proper thickness with proper size holes.
Inspect fastener(s).
NOTE: Threadmate
®
should be used on collet threads
for nose assemblies without lock collars. All other noses
should be staked.
Threadmate is a registered trademark of Parker Intangibles LLC
TEFLON is a registered trademark of DuPont Corporation.
Caution: Do not use TEFLON tape on threads.
Use only in stick form: Huck P/N 503237.
WARNING: Inspect tool for damage or wear
before each use. Do not operate if damaged or
worn, as severe personal injury may occur.
M a i n t e n a n c e
