MAINTENANCE
After extensive use, jaws and mandrels cleaning or replacement might be required to obtain maximum performance.
Please follow the instructions below for cleaning or replacement.
Jaws Cleaning / Replacement
1.
Remove the lock nut [4] and remove the spring [3], jaw pusher [2] and the jaws [1]. Take care during the remov
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al as the jaw casing is spring loaded.
2.
Clean and inspect the jaw pusher [2] and the jaws [1] for any damage and replace as necessary. Lubricate the
jaws [1] with oil.
3.
Reinsert the jaws [1] followed by jaw pusher [2] and spring [3] into the jaw case and secure the lock nut [4].
Mandrel Cleaning / Replacement
External Threads
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Inspect and clean the threads as indicated above. Please replace the mandrels if the threads are worn out and
rivet nuts or rivet studs could not be properly secured on the mandrels.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Symptom(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action(s)
Rivet cannot be inserted
1. Wrong nose piece is used.
2. Handles are not open
1. Choose the correct nosepiece.
2. Open handles then insert rivet.
Too many strokes are needed
to set rivet
1. Wrong nosepiece is used.
1. Choose the correct nosepiece.
Rivet stem did not come out. 1. Handle is not opened.
1. Open handles.
Requires too many strokes to
set rivet nuts.
1. Fixing screw nut is not adjusted properly.
1. Adjust fixing screw nut.
Rivet nuts could not be
secure onto the mandrels
1. Mandrel from different standard is used.
2. Worn out threads on mandrel.
1. Choose correct mandrel.
2. Replace mandrels
WARRANTY
TWO YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY
RidgeGate Tools & Technologies Inc. makes every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability
standards and warrants to the original purchaser with a proof of purchase that eligible products are free from defects
in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover products or parts
that are improperly used, abused or altered. This warranty does not cover normal wear-and-tear and replacement
parts such as jaws and mandrels. Deficient products will be replaced or repaired. Please contact your local dealers or
contact us directly.
Telephone
US/Canada
Toll-Free (US/Canada)
1.866.97.RIDGE (74343)
Outside US/Canada +1-604-888-7709
Email: [email protected]
