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6.3.1.6
Handling
: Use barrier cream or oil resistant gloves.
6.3.1.7
Storage
: Away from heat and oxidizing agent.
6.4 Annually
maintenance
Annually or every 500,000 cycle the tool should be completely dismantled and new
components should be used where worn, damaged or recommended. All ‘O’ rings and
seals should be renewed and lubricated with Moly Lithium grease EP 3735 before
assembling.
6.5
Jaw maintenance Also refer to this section when replacing parts
6.5.1
Take off the air sourcing connection carefully. The compressed air may cause the air
hose to whip around and injury may result.
6.5.2
Use a spanner or similar tool to remove the frame head.
6.5.3
Use a spanner or similar tool to loosen and remove the jaw case. Then remove the jaw
pusher spring, jaw pusher and jaws.
6.5.4
Use a brush or similar to clean all parts.
6.5.5
Reassemble by following the disassembly procedure in reverse.
NOTE:
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When re-assembling, be sure to apply a lubricant such as grease to all moving and
sliding parts.
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Be careful not to leave out any parts, and tighten all connections securely.
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The jaws are consumable parts, should be replaced periodically.
6.6
Cleaning the air cylinder
6.6.1
Take off the air sourcing connection carefully. The compressed air may cause the air
hose to whip around and injury may result.
6.6.2
Use a Philips head No. 1 screwdriver to remove six tapping screw from the handle grip.
6.6.3
Fixed the air cylinder and turn the oil cylinder head gently to loose.
6.6.4
Hold the tool upside down and turn the air cylinder off.
6.6.5
Pull the air piston out from the cylinder top. The air piston may remain inside the
cylinder cup. If this occurs, remove the air piston from the cylinder cup.
6.6.6
Use a soft rag to clean all parts.
6.6.7
Apply grease to the inside of the cylinder cup, the O-ring and shaft of the air piston.
6.6.8
Put the piston back to the cylinder cup and turning back to the base.