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- Page 1 Instruction Manual RK-4500 Automatic Hand Riveter. Continuous Riveting Machine. FOR SALES, SERVICE OR TECH SUPPORT CALL: 1800-BUY-RIVET 1-800-289-7483...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Safety Precautions Page 3 Specifications Page 4 Standard Rivets Page 5 Types of Connecting Tape / Standard Page 6 Accessories Preparing the tool for service Page 7-8 Maintenance Page 9-14 Installing and removing connecting tape Page 15-16 Troubleshooting Page 17-18 Assembly Drawings Parts List Page 19-21... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
AFETY RECOMMENDED BY O NOT USE OUTSIDE DEISNG INTENT OR WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER LWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT FITTING OF NOSE EQUIPMENT O NOT OPERATE A TOOL THAT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS ANY PERSON OR WITH THE NOSE PIECES OFF THE TOOL ... -
Page 4: Specifications
The specifications and information contained in this manual are applicable only to the tool with which it was supplied. Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co reserve the right to make any changes without notice as part of Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co policy of continuous improvement. RK-4500 R PECIFICATIONS FOR IVET... -
Page 5: Standard Rivets
Standard Rivets Material Material Rivet Outer Diameter (mm) (in) Type of Rivet size 4 size 5 size 6 Rivet Body Mandrel (φ3.2) (φ1/8) (φ4.0) (φ5/32) (φ4.8) (φ3/16) Aluminum Aluminum ○ ○ ○ Aluminum Steel ○ ○ ○ Open Aluminum Stainless Steel ○... -
Page 6: Types Of Connecting Tape / Standard
(11) has been designed to prevent this, but it has the disadvantage that the hole may be difficult to see. The adaptor Photograph of (11) can therefore be removed when the operator is used to the RK-4500. -
Page 7: Preparing The Tool For Service
REPARING THE TOOL FOR SERVICE IR SUPPLY The rivet tool is powered by compressed air at an optimum pressure of 5.5 bar (80 psi) The use of a pressure regulator filter/lubricator unit within 3 meters of the tool is highly recommended to extend the life of the tool. - Page 8 – OSEPIECE CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT IS THE CORRECT ONE . . Measure the diameter of the rivet to be placed. . . Insure the proper nose piece is provided with the tool. (See Rivet & Nose Piece Selection, page13). If the proper nose piece is not provided with the tool, call the sales department.
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Page 9: Maintenance
AINTENANCE In order to maintain the tool in a safe working order it is important to carry out regular maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer. A thorough inspection replacement of all seals within the tool should be carried out after 500,000 placings or annually, whichever is the sooner. Item numbers in parentheses refer to assembly drawing part numbers Daily Maintenance ... - Page 10 While holding the trigger, affix the nose piston as far back as it will go, and remove the air plug. (Drawing 2) Using the pipe spanner and screwdriver supplied, remove (Drawing 3) the slide pipe. (Drawing 4-D) Use the pipe spanner by aligning with the jaw case piston at the back and affixing. Hold the machine upside down, and take out the slide pipe (Drawing 4-D), jaw pusher spring (Drawing 4-C), jaw pusher (Drawing 4-B) and jaw (Drawing 4-A).
- Page 11 Insert 3 jaws into the tip of the tube on the the outside of the jaw Setting Jig. (Drawing 5, Drawing 6) As shown in Drawing 6, apply an over-the-counter Molybdenum grease. (Note that applying grease to the jaw teeth will cause the teeth to slip on the rivets, and may make riveting impossible ).
- Page 12 Insert the parts in the order shown in (Drawing 9), and use the screwdriver and pipe spanner supplied to attach the slide pipe. If the slide pipe is tightened too hard, it will be difficult to remove, and could cause damage to the head of the screwdriver.
- Page 13 Air Removing and Refueling Methods Air release and refueling are needed in the following cases. Operating speed seems to have slowed After around 20,000 rivetings. A gap can be seen in the nose tip (Drawing 1-A) when disconnecting the air coupler. Remove any rivets still attached to the machine, as well as all broken off mandrels.
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Page 14: Maintenance
Cover the fuel inlet with a rag. (Drawing 3) With the rag still in place, open the cap, and press hard on the slide pipe with the refueling maintenance bolt. (Drawing 3) Check that the gap in Drawing 1-A has disappeared. ... -
Page 15: Installing And Removing Connecting Tape
Installing the Connecting Tape Removing the Connecting Tape Push the magazine Push the magazine latch latch towards the towards the magazine magazine and open it. and open it. Roll up the connecting Still holding the trigger, tape containing the pull the finished rivets,... - Page 16 Affix with the nut. Always disconnect the air hose when loading the connecting tape. The following explanation should be read and clearly understood before starting operations. TROUBLESHOOTING RK-4500 Trouble Countermeasures ...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Action Nose piston does not Air was supplied when the trigger's With the air supply connected, pull the trigger for stop moving main axis was at the air passage 3 seconds or more. backwards and changeover point. forwards. - Page 18 The mandrels do not Air pressure is too low. Adjust air pressure to 80PSI ~ 90 PSI. break. Unsuitable rivets (high breaking After resetting, remove the jaw and rivets. strength) were used. There is not enough oil. Carry out air release and refueling. The jaw is worn or loaded.
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Page 19: Parts List
Jaw Case O-ring P10 RK4500-2 RK4500-81 Trigger Shaft O-ring P6 RK4500-3 RK4500-82 Trigger Cover O-ring S2 RK4500-4 RK4500-83 Trigger Shaft Sleeve O-ring P18 RK4500-5 RK4500-85 Jaw Case Piston Mini Y-packing φ8 RK4500-6 RK4500-86 High Pressure Piston Mini Y-packing φ24 RK4500-10 RK4500-87 Trigger Block Penta Seal φ15... - Page 20 Steel Ball - 4mm Magazine Latch Spring RK4500-127 RK4500-164 Set Screw - SUS M5x5, Flat Point Torx Head Bolt - SUS M3x8 RK4500-128 RK4500-174 360 Deg Barb Elbow 6mm x Machince Screw - SUS M3x5 RK4500-129 RK4500-176 O-ring P28 Casing RK4500-130 RK4500-178 Cap Bolt - SUS M3x8...
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Page 21: Schematic
Alarm Valve Assembly - 5 Centering Assembly - 6 RK4500-604 RK4500-621 Cap Assembly Booster Cylinder Assembly RK4500-605 RK4500-622 Jaw Case Piston Assembly Jaw Setting Jig RK4500-607 RK4500-623 Trigger Shaft Assembly Nose Piston Sub Assembly RK4500-608 RK4500-638 Trigger Valve Assembly Jaw Case Piston Sub Assembly RK4500-609 RK4500-639 Casing Assembly... - Page 22 PARTS DRAWING KS6...
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Page 23: Msds
MSDS Oil Details... - Page 24 The recommended oil for priming is Mobil DTE 24 available in 0.51 or one gallon containers, or, you can use 30W hydraulic oil. Please see safety data below. MSDS for Mobile DTE SERIES PNEUMATIC OIL -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCT NAME: MOBIL DTE SERIES SUPPLIER: EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION...
- Page 25 be used to flush spills away from exposure. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering streams, sewers, or drinking water supply. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: For fires in enclosed areas, fire fighters must use self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Note: Pressurized mists may form a flammable mixture.
- Page 26 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: When mists/aerosols can occur, the following are recommended: 5 mg/m3 (as oil mist)- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV), 10 mg/m3 (as oil mist) - ACGIH Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL), 5 mg/m3 (as oil mist) - OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) VENTILATION: If mists are generated, use adequate ventilation, local exhaust or enclosures to control below exposure limits.
- Page 27 components. DERMAL TOXICITY (RABBITS): Practically non-toxic (LD50: greater than 2000 mg/kg). ---Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. INHALATION TOXICITY (RATS): Practically non-toxic (LC50: greater than 5 mg/l). ---Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. EYE IRRITATION (RABBITS): Practically non-irritating. (Draize score: greater than 6 but 15 or less).
- Page 28 BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: Bioaccumulation is unlikely due to the very low water solubility of this product; therefore bioavailability to aquatic organisms is minimal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WASTE DISPOSAL: Product is suitable for burning in an enclosed, controlled burner for fuel value. Such burning may be limited pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
- Page 29 * EPA recently added new chemical substances to its TSCA Section 4 test rules. Please contact the supplier to confirm whether the ingredients in this product currently appear on a TSCA 4 or TSCA 12b list. Code key:CARC=Carcinogen; SUS=Suspected Carcinogen; REPRO=Reproductive -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16.
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Page 30: Warranty
Warranty Statement: Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Inc. (hereinafter “IRF”), hereby warrants to the initial retail customer and original distributor (“Warrantee”) only that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date, provided that the products are used in accordance with “IRF’s”...
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