GB54B S/N: 1088 AND ABOVE
PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS.
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Rev. 10/22
DAILY MAINTENANCE
WARNING
:
Tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined on a daily basis for damage or
wear. Any repair must be done by qualified personnel trained on Gage Bilt procedures.
WARNING
:
Excessive contact with hydraulic oil and lubricants must be avoided.
WARNING:
Maintenance personnel
MUST
read and understand all warnings and cautions.
WARNING
:
Disconnect tool from its power source before performing maintenance, cleaning or when replacing worn or
damaged components. Severe personal injury may occur if power source is not disconnected.
WARNING:
Read material Safety Data Sheet documents for all applicable materials
Note:
•
Dispose of hydraulic oil in accordance with manufacture safety datasheet.
•
All tool materials are recyclable except rubber o
’
rings, seals and wipers.
The performance of any tool depends upon good maintenance practices. Following these minimal requirements daily will extend the
life of your tool.
* Only use a clean dry air supply set at 90
-
100 p.s.i. (6.2
-
6.9 bar) Max. with a filter
-
regulator to prevent wear.
* Check tool and nose assembly for damage. (Replace/Repair if necessary). See Overhaul pg. 12 for tool repair.
* Inspect hoses and couplings for wear, damage and leaks. (Replace/Repair if necessary).
* Cycle the tool several times to assure there are no leaks during use.
* Proper care by operators is necessary in maintaining full productivity and reducing downtime.
* Keep nose assemblies, especially jaws, clean and free of chips and debris. Lube jaws and collet surfaces that jaws ride on with
light machine oil on a daily basis.
* All Screwed End Caps, Base Covers, Air Fittings, Air Actuators, Screws and Nose Assemblies are to be examined at the end of
each working shift to check that they are secure.
* A complete overhaul can be achieved by the use of
SERVICE KIT
(540000) which contains a complete set of o'rings, retaining rings,
screws, and pins. It is recommended that this service kit be kept available for spare parts.
SEE TROUBLESHOOTING (PG. 11) AND OVERHAUL (PG. 12) FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE.
Fig A.
Image may not
reflect actual tool
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING PROCEDURE
Daily cleaning and lubrication of nose assembly will greatly reduce downtime and increase life of components. Using sewing machine
oil, or an equivalent cleaner/lubricant, follow instructions below.
LUBRICATING
Lubricate nose assembly after each cleaning
and as often as needed.
1.
Disconnect tool vacuum line (if equipped).
2. Point nose assembly into oil as shown.
3. Cycle tool 8
-
10 times and wipe dry.
CLEANING
Clean nose assembly daily or as often as needed.
1.
Dip into mineral spirits or similar solvent to clean jaws
and wash away metal chips and debris. DO NOT allow
jaws to come in contact with other solvents. DO NOT let
jaws soak. Dry jaws immediately.
2.
Disassemble nose assembly and use a sharp
“
pick
”
to remove embedded particles from grooves of jaws.
