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Rev. 1/23

 

GB55B S/N: 1014 AND ABOVE 

 

PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

                                                                                                                                        

 

   

 

 

EU Conformity and Warranty 

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Description and Technical Specifications

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Description of Functions

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Warnings

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Principle of Operation 

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How to set

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up the GB55B

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How to use the GB55B

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Maintenance 

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Troubleshooting 

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Overhaul

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Parts Lists

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Nose Assembly Selection Chart / Accessories

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Summary of Contents for GB55B

Page 1: ... PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS GAGE BILT MADE in USA 44766 Centre Court Clinton Twp MI 48038 USA Ph 1 586 226 1500 Fax 1 586 226 1505 solutions1 gagebilt com www gagebilt com GAGE BILT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE E MAIL US FOR A DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU ...

Page 2: ...CONTENTS EU Conformity and Warranty 3 Description and Technical Specifications 4 Description of Functions 5 Warnings 6 Principle of Operation 7 How to set up the GB55B 8 How to use the GB55B 9 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting 11 Overhaul 12 Parts Lists 13 Nose Assembly Selection Chart Accessories 14 16 ...

Page 3: ...plant any goods providing defective from faulty workmanship or material for 1 year from date of shipment Said warranty to remain in effect if and only if such goods are used in accordance with all instructions as to maintenance operation and use set forth in manuals and instruction sheets furnished by seller Sellers obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair or rework of the goo...

Page 4: ...installation of blind fasteners The GB55B incorporates a collection bottle system to collect spent pintails into a bottle eliminating FOD It will install aluminum fasteners through 3 16 diameter and through 1 8 diameter fasteners in any material It weighs only 2 50 lbs 1 13 kg and can be operated in any position The GB55B Installation tool is 8 36 212 4 mm high has a 740 18 8 mm stroke and generat...

Page 5: ... AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Actuator Assembly Cylinder Assembly Pintail Collection Bottle Handle Assembly Image may not reflect actual tool Air Exhaust Nose Assembly ...

Page 6: ...tted 10 Due to the tool weight it is recommended safety shoes be worn during operation 11 It is recommended tool be operated not more than 50 out of every 60 minutes where prolonged use is expected REPETITIVE MOTIONS HAZARDS 1 When using the tool the operator can experience discomfort in the hands arms shoulders neck or other parts of the body 2 While using the tool the operator should adopt a com...

Page 7: ...e actuator assembly 1 510127 is released directing the air to the back side of the piston 3 510101 reversing the sequence Air exhaust Air exhaust Piston in forward position Piston in rear position 1 2 3 1 2 3 Air is exhausted through Standard Exhaust Port on side of tool Rear Exhaust Port Plugged Rear Exhaust Port Plug removed Side port plugged Air is exhausted through Rear Exhaust Port STANDARD E...

Page 8: ... Slide pintail tube into drawbolt 551136 on tool and thread on 6 Slide anvil and holder assembly 13499 over assembled collet 20332 and drawbolt 70342 7 Thread and tighten anvil and holder assembly 13499 to tool 8 See proper nose assembly data sheet for more information and further detailed instructions 6 7 5 SLIDE TUBE THRU THREAD AND TIGHTEN 1 2 4 3 JAW ASSEMBLY WARNING Only qualified and trained...

Page 9: ...their application Ensure there is adequate clearance for tool and operator s hands before proceeding Keep fingers clear of any moving parts Keep fingers clear from fasteners and installed materials Severe personal injury may result Verify the air lines and or hydraulic hoses are not a trip hazard Ensure that there are no electrical cables gas pipes etc which can cause a hazard if damaged by the to...

Page 10: ...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 Kee...

Page 11: ...acked with chips Clean or replace b Incorrect nose tip 2 FASTENER STEM JAMMED IN NOSE ASSEMBLY a Nose assembly components require service DISCONNECT AIR FROM TOOL remove the nose assembly from the tool and disassemble Replace worn or broken parts Clean the surface the jaws ride on b Stems lodged side by side in the follower Disassemble remove stems and reassemble See nose assembly instructions for...

Page 12: ...ifficult to remove the pistons Gage Bilt recommends using an L shaped rod like a hex wrench to facilitate removal Insert the short end in the middle of the piston and pull the piston out You will have to work it up and out evenly being careful to keep the piston level so not to get it stuck The re assembly sequence is the opposite of disassembly TOOL DISPOSAL 1 When tool life is met disassemble to...

Page 13: ...13 Rev 1 23 GB55B S N 1014 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS PARTS LIST ...

Page 14: ...5 S149A020 SUPERTACK AF5075 AF5076 1 8 GAGE BILT CERTIFIES THE GB55B WILL INSTALL THE ABOVE FASTENERS ALL COUNTERSUNK C NOSE ASSEM BLIES M AY BE USED TO INTSALL BOTH UNIVERSAL COUNTERSUNK HEAD RIVETS OPEN END NAIL RIVET CHERRYMAX CHERRYMAX AB MBC LOCK CREATOR BACR15FR FP BACR15GF GK MBC NAS1715 1721 CLOSED END NAIL RIVET ALUMINUM MANDREL CLOSED END NAIL RIVET STEEL MANDREL CHERRYM AX AND M BC ARE ...

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Page 16: ...OF TRUARC COMPANY LLC VIBRA TITE IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF OAKLAND CORPORATION CHERRYMAX AND CHERRYLOCK ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF CHERRY AEROSPACE FASTENERS Alternate Styles Sold Separately See GB51 nose assembly selection chart found on the GB51 flyer and manual at www gagebilt com GB51 Stroke 740 18 8 mm Hand held weight 2 50 lbs 1 13 kg Entire tool weight 2 50 lbs 1 13 kg Pull load 1 000 ...

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