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GB730 INSTALLATION TOOL GAGE BILT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE E-MAIL US FOR A DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU. GAGE BILT Inc. GAGE BILT 44766 Centre Court (586) 226-1500 Clinton Twp. MI 48038 (586) 226-1505 Fax MADE IN U.S.A. e-mail: solutions@gagebilt.com / www.gagebilt.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Page Warnings ..............................3 Principle of Operation ..........................4 How to use the GB730 ..........................5 Description, Operation and Maintenance ..................... 6 Filling and Bleeding ..........................7 Troubleshooting and Overhaul ......................8 Parts Lists ............................9-10 DEXRON®...
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE THE TOOL. CAUTION: GAGE BILT TOOLS ARE ONLY APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL HUCK®, AVDEL®, CHERRY®, POP® AND OTHER FASTENERS WHEN USED BY PERSONS WITH SPECIFIC TRAINING OF BLIND RIVET AND LOCKBOLT INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT. THIS TOOL IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ANY OTHER INTENT.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION When the trigger is depressed, the pressurized air inside the tool is released allowing spring pressure to move the valve spool, causing the air to be redirected. The air is directed to the top side of the air piston, moving it in a downward direction.
HOW TO USE THE GB730 WARNING: OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EYE PROTECTION AND HEARING PROTECTION BE WORN DURING OPERATION. WARNING: DO NOT PULL RIVET IN THE AIR. PERSONAL INJURY FROM FASTENER EJECTING MAY OCCUR.
The GB730 riveter operates on a wide range of air pressure, with 90 to 100 psi providing the maximum efficiency. At 90 psi. air pressure, the GB730 does not exceed 81.5 db (A) and consumes 3.9 cfm at 20 cycles per minute.
FILLING AND BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: DO NOT CYCLE TOOL WITHOUT AIR BLEEDER, OR THE SCREW AND STAT-O-SEAL, INSTALLED IN TOOL HEAD. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. CAUTION: BEFORE FILLING HANDLE, AIR PISTON SHOULD BE ALL THE WAY DOWN. CAUTION: WHEN FORCING PISTON ROD ASSEMBLY DOWNWARD WITH HEAD CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REMOVED, HYDRAULIC FLUID WILL EJECT FORCIBLY FROM HANDLE.
TROUBLESHOOTING Providing all maintenance conditions have been met, follow this systematic approach to diagnosis. 1. MORE THAN ONE PULL IS REQUIRED TO BREAK RIVET. Tool needs to be bled. (See filling and bleeding instructions.) Spring has fatigued, replace. Jaws are stripped or packed with chips. Clean or replace. Incorrect nose tip.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING PROCEDURE Daily cleaning and lubrication of nose assembly will greatly reduce downtime and increase life of components. Using sewing machine oil, or an equivalent cleaner/lubricant, follow instructions below. 1. Disconnect tool vacuum line (if equipped). 2. Point nose assembly into oil as shown (Fig. A). 3.
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HANDLE To inspect air cylinder bore, remove base cover (704125). Any further disassembly will require removal of the head cylinder ass’y (730398) first. For complete disassembly, start by removing base cover (704125). Next, holding tool upright, remove four button-head cap screws (A-928). Lift head cylinder (730398) from handle (704132) and set aside o'ring (S832) and gasket (745124). Empty all hydraulic fluid into a container.
DEXRON® III OIL SAFETY DATA FIRST AID Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible. Casual contact requires no immediate attention. If irritation develops, consult a physician. Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Eyes: Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation develops, consult a physician. Inhalation: No significant adverse health effects are expected to occur on short term exposure.
A SP ®, GP ®, C6L® A ND LGP ® A RE REGISTERED TRA DEM A RKS OF A LCOA INC. A VDELOK® IS A REGISTERED TRA DEM A RK OF A VDEL UK LIM ITED. CHERRYM A X® A ND M B C® A RE REGISTERED TRA DEM A RKS OF CHERRY A EROSP A CE FA STENERS. THE GAGE BILT GB730 TOOL IS APPROVED TO INSTALL THE ABOVE FASTENERS. *ALL RIGHT ANGLE NOSES REQUIRE 730157 STROKE LIMITER EXCEPT 58RA.
CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS AND DIRECTIVES. EN12100-1 & EN12100-2 EN13849 EN792-1:2000+A1 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: MACHINE DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GBP700 SERIES FASTENER INSTALLATION TOOLS MANUFACTURER: GAGE BILT Inc. SIGNATURE: NAME: BRIAN LEIGH PRODUCT MANAGER CLINTON TWP., MI U.S.A. MAY 2010 (586) 226-1500 WARRANTY Seller warrants that all goods covered by this catalog will conform to applicable specifications and will replace or repair, F.O.B.
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