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SFBTT15 BobTail
®
Hydraulic Installation Tool (HK1151)
Preparation for Use
®
Pressure Settings
Threadmate
is a registered trademark of Parker Intangibles LLC.
Loctite
is a registered trademark of Henkel Corporation, U.S.A.
Slic-tite
is a registered trademark of LA-CO Industries, Inc.
WARNINGS:
Read this entire manual before using tool.
recommended before using Huck equipment.
When operating Huck equipment, always wear approved eye
and hearing protection.
Be sure there is adequate clearance for the operator’s hands
before proceeding.
Use only Huck Powerig
®
Hydraulic Units as a power source
for Huck installation equipment. Hydraulic power units
that deliver high PULL and RETURN pressures, but are not
not recommended
and may be dangerous.
Connect tool hydraulic hoses to the Powerig
before
connecting tool switch control cord to the unit. If not
connected in this order, severe personal Injury may occur.
Correct PULL and RETURN pressures are required for
operator safety and installation tool function. Gauge
T-124833CE is available for checking pressures. See
and Gauge Instruction Manual. Failure to verify
pressures may result in severe personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
Apply Parker Threadmate
®
,
Loctite
®
567, or Slic-Tite
®
to male pipe threads (per
manufacturer’s instructions)
to prevent leaks and to ease
assembly.
Keep disconnected hoses,
away from dirty surfaces
and free of foreign matter.
cause tool and Powerig valve
failures.
Hose couplers must be
completely joined in order
to ensure that ball checks in
the nipple and the body are
completely open. Improperly
assembled couplers will cause
overheating and malfunctions
in tool and Powerig. Hand
tighten couplers; do NOT use
a pipe wrench.
Fastener
Size
Fastener
Grade
Powerig PULL
Pressure Setting
Powerig RETURN
Pressure Setting
5
(269 bar)
(117 bar)
8
(386 bar)
(165 bar)
Assembly of NPTF Threaded Components
AIR FITTINGS
®
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
™
ALL FITTINGS:
Thread Size
Final thread engagement at full
make-up
1/8-27 NPTF
.235 inch
(.59 cm)
1/4-18 NPTF
.339 inch
(.86 cm)
3/8-18 NPTF
.351 inch
(.89 cm)