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GFA-COT

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Product Information

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Product Information

General Information

WARNING Risk of Property Damage or Severe Injury

Ensure that you read, understand and follow all instructions before operating the tool. Failure to follow
all the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, property damage and/or severe bodily injury.

Read all Safety Information delivered together with the different parts of the system.

Read all Product Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the different parts of
the system.

Read all locally legislated safety regulations regarding the system and parts thereof.

Save all Safety Information and instructions for future reference.

Safety Signal Words

The safety signal words 

Danger

Warning

Caution

, and 

Notice

 have the following meanings:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

will

 result in death or se-

rious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could

 result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Country of Origin

For the Country of Origin, please refer to the information on the product label.

Overview

System Description

The Gear Front Attachment (GFA) system is used for tightening and loosening of screws and nuts. The
system can be used for screw connections in locations that are difficult to access.

The tightening operation is controlled by a separate drive unit to which the system is fitted. The drive unit
can be of either pneumatic or electric type.

The modular structure of the system allows for a wide range of configurations available for different screw
connections and tightening processes.

System Components

The modular GFA system is made up of the following main components:

Summary of Contents for GFA-COT

Page 1: ...rom Serial No Product Instructions Closed end and Offset Geared Front Attachments WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in...

Page 2: ...ing Instructions 7 Operating the GFA System 7 Changing a HAD Socket Bit 8 Service 10 Service Overview 10 Maintenance Instructions 10 Service Intervals and Activities 10 Preventive Maintenance 10 Lubri...

Page 3: ...ch if not avoided will result in death or se rious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION used with the saf...

Page 4: ...tem can be fitted to different inter faces The interface varies depending on the drive unit model The adapter can be of either fixed index or quick index type With a fixed index adapter the angle of t...

Page 5: ...ds on the length of the GFA module The output gear or output socket can be of type open end or closed end The open end type can be used for pipe and hose connections The closed end type is used for re...

Page 6: ...of the drive unit 1 matches the input gear profile square hole of the GFA module 2 Functional Test Perform a functional test before the first tightening operation and after any performed maintenance...

Page 7: ...ropriate tool for the work task In noisy environments use ear protection equipment Use high quality inserted tools and consumables to minimize exposure to excessive levels of vibra tion Minimize expos...

Page 8: ...y as a result Compare the maximum torque which is shown in the controller with the maximum torque stated in the stated technical data for the tool they should be the same NOTICE Insufficient Lubricati...

Page 9: ...GFA COT EN Operation Saltus Industrial Technique AB 9839 1815 01 9 To Insert a Bit 1 Insert the bit into the socket 2 Insert the set screw into the socket and tighten...

Page 10: ...aily Clean the GFA system Inspect the system for any damage Check all fastenings of the system Run functional tests and listen for any abnormal noise At least after every 50 000 tightenings Lubricate...

Page 11: ...k Index Adapter 1 Fasten the GFA system together with the drive unit in a vice 2 Loosen the drive unit from the adapter The adapter is left hand threaded Turn the drive unit clockwise for loosening Th...

Page 12: ...tool information see the spare parts list of the specific GFA model 3 Remove the adapter together with the drive unit from the GFA unit 4 Fasten the drive unit in a vice Loosen the adapter clockwise t...

Page 13: ...s depend on the GFA model 4 Place the GFA module on a rubber mat Hit the shafts to loosen the upper and lower part of the housing 5 Open the housing 6 Remove the bearing housing and the snap ring shim...

Page 14: ...e can be prepared in one of the following ways be fore inserted into the GFA housing A GFA system with fixed index adapter Insert the bearing housing into the upper locking ring nut and lower locking...

Page 15: ...GFA COT EN Service Saltus Industrial Technique AB 9839 1815 01 15...

Page 16: ...is inserted in the adapter before attaching the ring 2 Tighten the ring inside the adapter For service tool and tightening torque information see the spare parts list of the specific GFA model 3 Clea...

Page 17: ...ve unit and the adapter 2 Apply Loctite 2701 or similar to the threads of the drive unit 3 Fasten the drive unit in a vice and tighten the adapter 4 Fasten the GFA in a vice and attach the adapter to...

Page 18: ...ecycling Environmental Regulations When a product has served its purpose it has to be recycled properly Dismantle the product and recycle the components in accordance with local legislation Batteries...

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Page 20: ...or copying of the contents or part thereof is prohibited This applies in particular to trademarks model denominations part numbers and drawings Use only authorized parts Any damage or malfunction caus...

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