Avdel Genesis G4 HD, Instruction Manual

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Fault Diagnosis
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Page Ref
Item numbers in bold refer to the general assembly drawing and parts list on pages 18-19.
More than one Air leak Tighten joints or replace components
operation of the Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
trigger needed to Lack of lubrication Lubricate tool at air inlet point 7 & 13
place fastener Worn or broken jaws Fit new jaws 8-11
Low oil level or air in oil Prime tool 20-21
Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service 11
Tool will not grip Worn or broken jaws Fit new jaws 8-11
stem of fastener Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service 11
Loose jaw housing or chuck collet Tighten against locking ring 9-11
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly Fit new spring 8-11
Incorrect component in nose assembly Identify and replace 8-11
Rotary valve incorrectly adjusted Read ‘Operating Procedure’ 7
Jaws will not release Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service 11
broken stem of Jaw housing or chuck collet, nose tip and
fastener nose casing not properly seated Tighten nose assembly 9-11
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly Fit new spring 8-11
Air or oil leak Tighten joints or replace components
Low oil level or air present in oil Prime tool 20-21
Cannot feed next Broken stems jammed inside tool Empty stem collector 4 (point 14)
fastener Check jaw spreader is correct 8-11
Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
Rotary valve incorrectly adjusted Adjust following ‘Operating Procedure’ 7
Slow cycle Lack of lubrication Lubricate tool at air inlet point 7 & 13
Low air pressure Adjust air pressure to within the specification 5
Build up of dirt inside the nose assembly Service 11
Tool fails to operate No air pressure Connect and adjust to within the specification 5
Damaged trigger valve 42 Replace 16
Loose base cover
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Tighten 16
Loose stem collector Tighten retaining nut 22 16
Fastener fails to break Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
Fastener outside tool capability Use more powerful Genesis tool.
Contact Avdel
Low oil level or air present in oil Prime tool 20-21
Incorrect length of fastener (Maxlok ® ONLY) Change to correct length
Tool fails to swage Insufficient air pressure Adjust air pressure to within specification 5
collar (Maxlok ® ONLY) Worn or damaged anvil Replace 10-11
Low oil level or air present in oil Prime tool 20-21
Incorrect length of fastener Change to correct length
Other symptoms or failures should be reported to your local Avdel authorised distributor or repair centre.