Tip Collector; Cable Tie Tension - Panduit PAT1M4.0 Operation Manual

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Each harness or item to be cable tied should be supported off the harness board at least 2" (51 mm). Panduit
Harness Board Accessories provide the ideal harness height for automatic cable tie application.
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DO NOT install cable ties too close to a previously installed cable tie or a harness support, or any other object
on the bundle. Loose cable ties or long cutoffs may result. Always allow enough space between cable ties and
other objects, so that the tool can move freely toward the bundle as the cable tie is pulled tight.
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Store the cable ties properly, according to the storage specifications, and use them before the expiration date
to prevent dryness and brittleness. Dry or brittle cable ties may break during installation.
8D: Tip Collector
The PAT1M4.0 and PAT1.5M4.0 Tools are provided with a tip collector to collect a maximum of 300 cable tie cutoff
tips (see FIG 5A on Page 7).Error! Bookmark not defined. The tip collector must be emptied before it reaches
its capacity.
NOTE: Failure to empty the tip collector may cause the tool to malfunction.
To empty the tip collector, push the tip collector forward on the tool and remove. Shake out the cutoff tips. Remount
the tip collector on the tool by pushing it on until the latch snaps into place.
8E: Cable Tie Tension
The tension at which cable ties are installed can be adjusted on the
PAT1M4.0 and PAT1.5M4.0 Tools. The cable tie tension setting can be viewed
thru a window on the top left side of the tool (See Fig. 18). The right edge of the
bar (inside the window) indicates the current tension setting. Adjust the tension
setting by turning the tension adjustment knob (to the rear of the tension setting
window). If cable ties are too loose on the bundle, turn the tension adjustment
knob clockwise to increase the tension. If cable ties are too tight on the bundle,
turn the tension adjustment knob counterclockwise to decrease the tension. After
desired setting is reached, check tension by installing a few cable ties. In very
high humidity areas, the maximum tension setting should be reduced.
NOTE: DO NOT force the tension adjustment knob with pliers or other tools.
Greater or lesser tensions will not result, and tool may be damaged.
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PAT1M4.0, PAT1M4.0-BT
PAT1.5M4.0, PAT1.5M4.0-BT,
PDM4.0, PHM
Fig. 18
12-2018