Rivtec RT-C2 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Indication Cause
Tool not operating
Tool not connected to air supply
Air pressure is insufficient or too
high
Hydraulic oil level is low
Tool not returning Swarf jammed in jaw assembly
Tool losing stroke Hydraulic oil level is low
Jaws slipping on Jaws dirty
mandrels
Jaws worn
Jaws fail to open Dirty outer sleeving, jaw case or
jaws
Jaw assembly loose
Rivet can not be in- Incorrect nosepiece
serted into nosepiece
Rivet mandrel does Rivet not fully set
not break Insufficient air pressure
Hydraulic oil level is low
Solution
Connect to an air supply.
Adjust air supply pressure to
recommended level.
Fill hydraulic oil (Refer to the
"Hydraulic Oil Filling" section).
Clean and lubricate the jaw
assembly (Refer to the "Front
End Service" section).
Fill hydraulic oil (Refer to the
"Hydraulic Oil Filling" section).
Clean and lubricate jaws (Refer
to the "Front End Service"
section).
Replace jaws.
Internally clean the outer sleev-
ing and the jaw assembly (Re-
fer to the "Front End Service"
section).
Tighten the jaw assembly.
Install correct nosepiece (size
is marked on nosepiece hex).
Repeat stroke, or change rivet
Adjust air supply pressure to
recommended level.
Fill hydraulic oil (Refer to the
"Hydraulic Oil Filling" section).
RT-C2
Air Hydraulic Rivet Tool
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
Read this Operator's Manual
carefully before operation.
Keep this manual for future
reference.