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Emhart Teknologies
- 50 Shelton Technology Center, Shelton CT 06484 - Tel. (203) 924-9341 - Fax (800) 225-5614
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
TOOL FAILS TO OPERATE
Tool not connected to air supply.
Insufficient air pressure.
Air pressure too high.
Tool low on hydraulic fluid.
Connect to recommended air supply source.
Adjust air supply pressure.
Adjust air supply pressure.
Service tool by qualified service personnel.
TOOL NOT RETURNING
Insufficient air pressure.
Adjust air supply pressure.
TOOL LOSING STROKE
Tool low on hydraulic fluid.
Service tool by qualified service personnel.
JAWS SLIPPING ON MANDRELS
Jaws dirty or need lubrication.
Jaws worn.
Clean and lube jaws.
Replace jaws.
JAWS FAIL TO OPEN
Insufficient air pressure.
Nose housing loose.
Excess hydraulic oil in tool.
Adjust air supply pressure.
Tighten nose housing.
Service tool by qualified service personnel.
MANDREL STICKING IN JAWS
Jaws dirty or need lubrication.
Clean and lube jaws.
RIVET FAILS TO INSERT INTO
NOSEPIECE
Incorrect nosepiece.
Shear ring stuck in hole of nosepiece.
Install correct nosepiece.
Remove shear ring.
RIVET MANDREL DOES NOT
BREAK
Rivet not fully set.
Mandrel break load requirement too high.
Insufficient air pressure.
Repeat stroke required, or change rivet.
Upgrade tool.
Adjust air supply pressure.
MCS NOT WORKING
Tool not connected to air supply.
MCS switch ring in off position.
Collector bottle not tight or missing.
Collector bottle seal damaged or missing.
Low-flow adjusted to off position.
Mandrel path blocked.
Connect to recommended air supply source.
Rotate MCS switch ring to “ON” position.
Check collector bottle.
Replace seal.
Adjust low-flow valve. Activate trigger to check.
Clear mandrel path.
LOW VACUUM
Collector bottle not tight.
Dirty filter.
Collector bottle seal damaged or missing.
Insufficient air pressure.
Check collector bottle.
Clean or change filter.
Replace seal.
Adjust air supply pressure.
Troubleshooting
