© Panduit Corp. 2018
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
PAT1M4.0, PAT1M4.0-BT
PAT1.5M4.0, PAT1.5M4.0-BT,
PDM4.0, PHM
PA27647A01_05
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12-2018
12C: Cable Tie Installation Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Cable tie too
loose on
bundle.
A. Tool tension setting is too low.
B. Operator holding tool at angle to
bundle.
C. Bundle exceeds .82" (21 mm) /
1.31" (33 mm) in diameter.
D. Tool is held away from bundle by
previously installed tie, harness
support, or other object on bundle.
E. Tool is pulled on as the tie is being
tensioned.
A. Increase tool tension setting.
B. Hold tool perpendicular to bundle in both directions.
C. Dress the wires to result in a more compact bundle for the
specific tool being used.
D. Do not install cable ties too close to other cable ties, harness
supports or other objects on bundle.
E. Allow tool to seek its own position as the tie is being tensioned.
Cable tie too
tight on bundle.
Tool tension setting is too high.
Decrease tool tension setting.
Cable tie not cut
off flush to
head.
A. Tool tension setting too high for
humidity conditions.
B. Operator holding tool at angle to
bundle.
C. Tool is pulled on as the tie is being
tensioned.
D. Tool is held away from bundle by
previously installed tie, harness
support or other object on bundle.
A. Decrease tool tension setting.
B. Hold tool perpendicular to bundle in both directions.
C. Allow tool to seek its own position as the tie is being tensioned.
D. Do not install cable ties too close to other cable ties, harness
supports or other objects on bundle.
Cable tie does
not stay on
bundle.
A. Bundle exceeds .82" (21 mm) /
1.31" (33 mm) in diameter.
B. Cable ties are too dry and brittle.
C. Tool tension setting is too high.
D. Incoming air pressure is too high.
A. Dress the wires to result in a more compact bundle for the
specific tool being used.
B. Store cable ties properly and use before expiration date.
C. Decrease tool tension setting.
D. Set air pressure between 65 and 85 PSIG (4,5 and 5,8 bar),
with a maximum 10 PSI (0,7 bar) drop.
Misfeed; cable
tie cycle was
not completed
A. Cable tie path was blocked; bundle
against jaw tie track.
B. Air pressure is not set correctly.
A. DO NOT place bundle forcefully against jaw tie track.
B. Verify that air pressure is at 65 PSIG (4,5 bar) (minimum). Air
pressure can be increased by 5 PSI (0,35 bar) increments until
cable ties feed properly. Do not exceed 85 PSIG (5,8 bar)
(maximum).
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