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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GB784 INSTALLATION TOOL GAGE BILT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE E-MAIL US FOR A DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU. GAGE BILT 44766 Centre Court Clinton Twp. MI 48038 USA Ph: +1 (586) 226-1500 Fax: +1 (586) 226-1505 solutions@gagebilt.com / www.gagebilt.com MADE in USA...
Description and Technical Specifications..........................4 Description of Functions ................................5 Warnings ..................................... 6 Principle of Operation ................................7 How to set-up the GB784 ................................8 How to use the GB784 ................................9 Maintenance....................................10 Filling and Bleeding ................................. 11 Troubleshooting ..................................12 Overhaul ....................................
GAGE BILT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER: Gage Bilt Inc. 44766 Centre Ct. Clinton Twp. Michigan U.S.A. +1(586-226-1500) WE DECLARE THAT THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED HEREIN CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EN12100-1 & EN12100-2 EN792-1:2000+A1 EU REPRESENTATIVE Edgar Hausmann GmbH Förster-Busch-Str.
The GB784 riveter operates on 90 to 100 psi (6.2-6.9 bar) of air pressure with 90 psi (6.2 bar) providing the maximum efficiency. At 90 psi (6.2 bar) of air pressure, the GB784 does not exceed 81.5 dB(A) and consumes 6 cfm at 20 cycles a minute.
6. Check that the means of protection from ejection of fastener and/or stem is in place and operative (such as the deflector). 7. Forcible ejection of the mandrel from the front of the nose assembly is possible. Rev. 2/17 GB784...
Piston Travel Piston Rod Assy moves up Piston Rod Assy Air Piston moves down moves up Air Piston moves down Air exhaust Air exhaust Pressurized Oil Pressurized Air Return Oil Exhaust Air Image may not reflect actual tool Rev. 2/17 GB784...
HOW TO SET-UP THE GB784 WARNING: Only qualified and trained operators should install, adjust or use the assembly power tool for non-threaded mechanical fasteners. WARNING: Operator MUST read and understand all warnings and cautions. WARNING: It is required that eye protection, hearing protection and safety boots be worn at all times while handling this equipment.
HOW TO USE THE GB784 WARNING: Only qualified and trained operators should install, adjust or use the assembly power tool for non-threaded mechanical fasteners. WARNING: Operator MUST read and understand all warnings and cautions. WARNING: It is required that eye protection, hearing protection and safety boots be worn at all times while handling this equipment.
WARNING: Tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined on a daily basis for damage or wear. Any repair should be done by qualified personnel trained on Gage Bilt procedures. WARNING: Excessive contact with hydraulic oil and lubricants should be avoided.
(704130) in, check dimension (B). Add dimension (A) to dimension (B). If stroke is not consistent within 1/64" (.0156) repeat steps 7-8. Rear bleeder hole on head cylinder (784221). Button head cap screw (402482) & stat-o-seal (S572) Air Bleeder Assy (704153) Front bleeder hole on head cylinder (784221). Button head cap screw (402482) & stat-o-seal (S572) Rev. 2/17 GB784...
TOOL, remove the nose from the tool and disassemble. Replace worn or broken parts. Clean the surface the jaws ride on. b) Stems lodged side by side in the follower. Disassemble, remove stems, and reassemble. c) Incorrect follower. Rev. 2/17 GB784...
Perform overhaul in a clean, well lit area using care not to scratch or nick any smooth surface that comes in contact with an o'ring. Use of Lubriplate® (Gage Bilt part no. 402723) or other lubricant is recommended during reassembly to prevent tearing or distorting of o'rings.
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Apply Teflon® tape onto threads of actuator assy-air (704130) one to two wraps. Thread the actuator assy-air (704130) all the way into handle assy (744129) with fingers. Insert and turn 5/8” (15.9 mm) open end box wrench and snug tight approximately 1/4-1/2 turn. Rev. 2/17 GB784...
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Remove the release piston assy (784130) from the rear cap (784132). Note: After servicing the tool, to reassemble, reverse the above procedures. Make sure to use proper tools and tighten all parts to manual torque specifications. (See page 10). Rev. 2/17 GB784...
If ports are plugged, use needle nose pliers to grasp end of spring (744144), turning clockwise and pulling to dislodge from groove in casting. Valve spring installation tool (744251) will facilitate the proper installation of the spring (744144). Valve sleeve (743144) can be pulled out using valve sleeve removal tool (744152). Rev. 2/17 GB784...
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Use material for its intended purpose or recycle if possible. Oil collection services are available for used oil recycling or disposal. Place contaminated materials in containers and dispose of in a manner consistent with applicable regulations. Rev. 2/17 GB784...
5. After tool is initially set and stem protrusion is out of specification, follow the steps listed below: a. If stem protrusion is too high, turn adjustment knob clockwise to lower. b. If stem protrusion is too low, turn adjustment knob counter clockwise to higher. Adjuster Knob Limit Pin 784159 - STROKE SETTING GAGE Rev. 2/17 GB784...
3. Depress and hold actuator assy-air (704130). The piston should shift gage in forward position exposing stroke setting gage point #3 in front of tool head as shown in figure B. 4. If tool fails to meet the above check, it should be overhauled. FIGURE A FIGURE B Rev. 2/17 GB784...
Nose assemblies are not furnished with the tool and must be purchased separately. In ordering heads be sure to specify the shank diameter and head style (universal or countersunk) of the rivets to be installed. The following pulling heads will fit directly on the GB784 Riveter. (NOTE: Cherry® 681 series pulling heads fit directly on the GB784). 681 PULLING HEADS...
Grip gage for CHERRYMAX® and CHERRYLOCK® rivets # 269G3 (Similar to #269C3) Air Bleeder Assembly AIR BLEEDER ASSY #704153 (Equivalent to #700A77) Gage Bilt also supplies pin & collar swage inspection gages to certify correct swage installation Alternative Styles GB784SR GB784SH Stroke - .920"...
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ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) Riveter Kits Available Gage Bilt offers a wide selection of standard and custom kits tailored to your needs. Contact us for more information. GB784RK-1 Riveter Kit (Equivalent to G784CLRB) GB784RK Riveter Kit (Equivalent to G784CLRA) DEXRON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. CHERRY® AND CHERRYLOCK® ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF CHERRY AEROSPACE. LUBRIPLATE® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FISKE BROTHERS REFINING.