21. Apply a small drop of Loctite (242 or 243) onto
set screw VH0456
and install into clevis
securely.
22. Pivot jaws and links apart so slide can be installed onto carriage.
23. Install
o-ring VH0455
onto piston.
24. Apply o-ring grease to piston, o-ring and rod shaft.
25. Install carriage/piston assembly into tool body. (Care should be taken not to damage o-
ring during installation).
26. Re-install (4)
SHCS VH0051
.
DO NOT
use excessive force when tightening screws.
Screws should be snug but not over-torqued.
27. Attach air line and cycle tool to insure everything is operating freely.
28. Cycle tool with rings. If tool is picking up next ring or breaking the next ring from strip
this is due to wear.
Disconnect air from tool.
29. Push slide back toward the housing and remove.
30. Install
cup washer VH0465
or
wavy washer VH0466
onto post of slide.
31. Re-install slide onto tool.
32. Cycle tool again for pickup of next ring. If picking up next ring, repeat steps 29 – 31.
33. Make sure tool is disconnected from air. Push slide towards teeth. Install
¼ - 20 X 3/8
SHCS VH0461
into carriage. Note that
VH0461
acts as stop for slide keeping it from
coming out during use. If slide is
not
pushed forward when installing screw
breakage
of the slide
will occur.
