Troubleshooting the Vertex C-Ring Tool
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is committed to providing our customers with world-class customer
service and support. Our dedicated regional sales/service technicians are Vertex employees.
They know the product, the business, and their customers, and are there to serve you. Vertex
also has a well-trained staff of customer service, production and engineering professionals that
are ready and able to assist you.
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MAINTENANCE
Most problems with tools are a result of:
1. Normal wear and tear to components due to high usage.
2. Lack of proper lubrication.
3. Dirt or water that may enter the tool via air lines.
4. Defective rings.
LUBRICATION
1. The
C-Ring tool
is designed for long, trouble free use with
minimal in-line lubrication.
(If an in-line lubricator is used, it should be set at a minimal rate of flow.)
2. When lubricating tool,
Pneumatic Fastening Tool Oil,
Vertex part number VC0340
is
recommended.
When oiling, a couple of drops of oil should be placed through the
airline fitting. Excess oil in tool will attract dirt, lint, and the tape used to collate rings,
preventing smooth operation. Cycle tool to expel excess oil.
3. When servicing or repairing tool a
high grade lithium grease, Vertex part number
VH0214
is recommended.
AIR FILTER AND REGULATOR
1. The airline should always contain a filter and regulator unit to provide tool with a
constant flow of clean, dry air. Moisture and contaminates entering tool will decrease
the serviceable life of tool.
2. The regulator should be set between
70 and 90 psi (4.8 to 6.2 bar). Never
operate
tool
over 100 psi (6.9 bar).
TIPS ON EXTENDING TOOL LIFE
1. Always use
Vertex brand fasteners
and always use
Vertex genuine parts
when
replacing worn or broken parts.
Generic fasteners, and parts
may shorten tool life
and
will void your tool warranty.
2. Use tool at minimum amount of air pressure needed to do the work at hand.
Excess air
pressure will reduce the life of tool.
3. Keep tool clean and dry and always use
clean dry air
.
4. Avoid dropping tool, a primary reason for parts replacement.
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