Cable Tie Installation Techniques - Panduit PAT1M4.0 Operation Manual

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NOTE: Bundles should be routed at least 2" (51 mm) off the harness board for easy tool jaw access. However,
DO NOT allow the wire bundles to be forced into the jaw track. This will hinder the travel of the cable
tie around the jaws and could increase the possibility of a mis-feed (cable tie tail will be blocked by wire
bundle when attempting to feed into cable tie head).
4. When the jaws are positioned at the preferred location for a cable tie, close the rear jaw by lifting the trigger.
When the trigger is lifted to the highest point, the tool cycle will start. Hold the trigger momentarily for proper
cycling of the tool. The cable tie will be applied, tensioned and cut off.
5. At the completion of the cycle, release the trigger to open the rear jaw. Relocate the tool at the next desired
cable tie location and repeat as required.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, or a cable tie is not applied properly, then a buzzer will sound and an error
message will be displayed. Follow the "Help" instructions on display or refer to the Error Messages
section on Pages 28-48 for more specific instructions.
HINT: When applying several cable ties on a long bundle, the tool can be moved along the bundle to each
location, and cycled, without opening the jaws. This can be done by slightly relaxing pressure on the
tool trigger (but not enough to open the jaws), and then lifting the trigger to the highest point to cycle
the tool. With practice, this technique can be accomplished with minimal effort.
8C: Cable Tie Installation Techniques
Always use the following cable tie installation techniques to promote continuous trouble-free usage of the
PAT1M4.0/PAT1.5M4.0 System. These techniques will prevent incomplete cable tie installations and system
interruption.
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Prevent severe bends or twists in the PHM Feeder Hose. This will prevent interference with the cable tie travel
to the tool and, in turn, reduce incomplete cycles.
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Dress the wires to result in a compact bundle; .82" (21 mm) in diameter or less for the PAT1M4.0 Tool, and
1.31" (33 mm) in diameter or less for the PAT1.5M4.0 Tool. This will prevent loose cable ties or cable ties that
do not stay on the bundle.
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Hold the tool perpendicular, in both directions, to the bundle or item to be cable tied. Left to right, and top to
bottom. This will prevent loose cable ties and cable ties that are not cut off flush to the head.
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Although the tool does not require any specific positioning on the bundle within the jaws, always allow the tool
to seek its own position as the cable tie is being tensioned. DO NOT pull on the tool or restrict its movement
toward the bundle, or loose cable ties or non-flush cable tie tail cutoffs will result.
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DO NOT place the bundle or item against the back of the jaw area. Mis-feeds may result.
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PAT1M4.0, PAT1M4.0-BT
PAT1.5M4.0, PAT1.5M4.0-BT,
PDM4.0, PHM
12-2018