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BarbLock® Assembly Tool: Operations Manual

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FLS-5278C-CLWR-Rev 01

2.0 Tool Identification

BarbLock® Assembly Tool
Model Number BLT-HHPAD 

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
11590 US-31
Williamsburg, MI 49690
Phone: (888) 387-0067
Website: www.biopharm.saint-gobain.com

3.0 General Description

The Saint-Gobain BarbLock® Assembly Tool is a handheld 
portable pneumatic device used to crimp (install) the  
BarbLock® onto a barbed fitting and flexible tubing connec-
tion. This creates an ultra-secure connection that is more 
resistant to leakage than any other available technology. 
Figure 2 below shows some of the Saint-Gobain products 
with which the BarbLock® Assembly Tool is used.

4.0 Warnings and Safety Labels

This user documentation contains WARNINGS concerning the safe use of the product.
See Definition below.

Figure 1: Tool serial number location

Figure 2: Representative Barblock® Components

WARNINGS

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury to the user or 
bystanders, or damage to the tool. It is important not to proceed until all stated conditions are met and clearly
understood.

Summary of Contents for BarbLock BLT-HHPAD

Page 1: ...Saint Gobain BarbLock Assembly Tool Part Number BLT HHPAD OPERATIONS MANUAL www biopharm saint gobain com...

Page 2: ...Assembly Tool 9 Air Supply Connection 11 Operational and Safety Checks 12 Noise Emissions 12 Vibration 12 Tool Balance Connection and Use 12 Residual Risks 13 Use and Storage Conditions 13 Cleaning 1...

Page 3: ...sole risk Proper use also includes compliance with operating inspection and maintenance conditions prescribed by the manufacturer Non com pliance with the warnings in the operating instructions and i...

Page 4: ...nnec tion This creates an ultra secure connection that is more resistant to leakage than any other available technology Figure 2 below shows some of the Saint Gobain products with which the BarbLock A...

Page 5: ...Saint Gobain brand name and symbol Figure 3 2 Product identification and company information Figure 4 3 This User Operator manual contains critical information that must be understood by the user in o...

Page 6: ...rved the tool should be disconnected from the air supply and removed from the work area When the jaws are in the closed position a pinch risk is present in gaps just below the lower jaw see Figure 11...

Page 7: ...will move any time the Safety Cover is closed and the trigger is pressed Keep fingers away from all openings in the area of the jaws Failure to do so could result in a serious pinching injury to the f...

Page 8: ...not present in this image Jaw tail Figure 14 Example of Upper Jaw showing part number with suffix letter A to indicate upper position Jaws are installed in their respective carriers A suffix on the J...

Page 9: ...ed to the tool This will happen no matter if the Safety Cover is closed or not Be aware of the possibility that the lower jaw carrier may move while connecting the tool to the pressurized air supply K...

Page 10: ...o need for the operator to provide intervention to the BarbLock assembly WARNING Pinch Hazard after the BarbLock has fully closed the operator can release the Trigger This will cause the jaws to retra...

Page 11: ...smaller sizes of BarbLocks as long as full closure of the BarbLocks is consistently achieved Pressure should be adjusted as needed to achieve full closure of the BarbLocks in use at the time The User...

Page 12: ...nting motion of the jaws any time the Safety Cover is open If the Safety Cover interlock switch is defeated then the jaws can move while the Safety Cover is open and a pinch injury becomes more likely...

Page 13: ...tal limits are applicable to the BarbLock Assembly Tool Use Conditions Storage Transport Conditions Temperature C 0 to 40 10 to 50 Altitude 0 to 6560 2000m 0 to 40 000 12 200m Relative Humidity 0 to 8...

Page 14: ...35252AL BLTJAW005 PF135312PPAF AL BLTJAW006 BL135374 BLTJAW007 PF135375PPAF BLTJAW007 BL135375 BLTJAW007 BL135375AL BLTJAW007 BL135376 BLTJAW007 BL135377ALLRRPVDF BLTJAW007 BL135500 BLTJAW008 BL135500...

Page 15: ...are visible in the right side Case Lift the right side Case off the tool along with its screws Figure 19 shows the appearance of the tool after removal of the right side Case Do not insert any hard or...

Page 16: ...h the kit see figure 22 below Grease is injected into the carriage by inserting the tip of the type L fitting into the open end of the nipple on the end of the carriage shown in the red circle in figu...

Page 17: ...the joint between the left and right side Cases to confirm that they are properly aligned with each other and the two Case halves are in contact Once this is confirmed insert the 8 screws that attach...

Page 18: ...y to return to service 24 0 Troubleshooting If the Safety Cover the Latch or the jaws did not function as they should as described in the Functional Confir mation section or if an air leak was detecte...

Page 19: ...ool Operations Manual www biopharm saint gobain com 19 FLS 5278C CLWR Rev 01 25 0 Tool Physical Details Tool Weight 5 2 pounds including one set of jaws Tool Dimensions refer to image below Figure 23...

Page 20: ...BarbLock Assembly Tool Operations Manual www biopharm saint gobain com 20 FLS 5278C CLWR Rev 01 26 0 CE Mark Declaration Of Conformity...

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