BarbLock® Assembly Tool: Operations Manual
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23.0 Functional Confirmation Continued
IMPORTANT – Pinch Hazard:
attach the air supply to the tool while keeping fingers out of the jaw area – the lower
jaw could move unexpectedly. With the Safety Cover open, depress the trigger. The jaws should not move. If the
jaws do not move, then proceed to the next step in the procedure. If the jaws move, then there is a problem that
must be investigated. Detach the air supply and proceed to the Troubleshooting paragraph below.
Close the Safety Cover, engage the Latch and depress the trigger. The lower jaw should move all the way to contact
with the upper jaw and remain in that position until the trigger is released. When the trigger is released, the lower
jaw should move away from the upper jaw and return to the fully open position. If the lower jaw did not move
as described, then disconnect the air supply and proceed to the Troubleshooting paragraph.
It is desirable, but not mandatory, that the tool should be checked for internal air leaks. If possible, remove the tool
to a quiet area. With the air supply connected, listen carefully for the sound of leaking air, from all around the tool.
If the sound of leaking air is detected, there may be damage to one of the pneumatic tubes. Disconnect the air
supply and proceed to the troubleshooting paragraph.
If the jaws behaved as they should, and no air leaks are detected, then the tool is ready 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 detected, then something may have been damaged during the re-assembly.
Remove the right side Case again, as described in the disassembly paragraph of this procedure.
Carefully look for any place the small diameter pneumatic tubing could have been cut or pinched. Pinching is
difficult to diagnose if it does not leave permanent damage, since the pinch condition is often removed as soon
as the Case is removed from the tool.
Review the location and path of the tubing and check especially in places where parts come together, since
those are places where the tubing is most likely to be damaged or pinched. Lower the right side Case onto the
tool, watching carefully for places where the tubing may be damaged or pinched. Carefully align and mate the
two side Cases together. Once alignment is confirmed, insert the screws and tighten them snuggly.
Return to the Functional Confirmation paragraph and repeat the checks detailed there. If the tool still does not pass
the tests, then it will be necessary to contact Saint-Gobain Customer Service for repair of the tool.
Warning – Safety Hazard:
do not continue to use a BarbLock® Assembly Tool that is not operating correctly. To
do so could result in injury to the operator, to others nearby, or damage to the tool. Disconnect the air supply and
remove any improperly operating tool from the work area. Contact Customer Service at Saint-Gobain Performance
Plastics for assistance with any BarbLock® Assembly Tool that is not functioning properly.
