8: Operation; Start Up Checklist; Cable Tie Installation - Panduit PAT1M4.0 Operation Manual

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8: OPERATION

Follow this operation procedure to correctly apply cable ties. To begin, follow the Start Up Checklist below to assure
safety and optimum system operation.
8A: Start Up Checklist
1. Is the PDM4.0 Dispenser connected to the air supply? (Refer to the System Connection section on Page 14.)
2. Is the air pressure set properly? 65 PSIG with a maximum 10 PSI drop is recommended. (Refer to the Air
Supply section on Page 12.)
3. Is the PDM4.0 Dispenser loaded properly? (Refer to the Loading Procedure section on Page 17.)
4. Is the PHM Feeder Hose securely connected to the PAT1M4.0 or PAT1.5M4.0 Tool, and PDM4.0 Dispenser?
(Refer to the Hose and Tool Assembly section on Page 15.)
5. Is the Menu on the PDM4.0 Dispenser displaying "ready" in the green bar on top of the screen? The Operator
Menu must be displaying the ready state for the tool to dispense cable ties. Refer to the Cable Tie Installation
section (next) for proper menu display.
8B: Cable Tie Installation
1. Review and follow all of the Safety Practices on Pages 8, being certain to wear adequate eye protection.
2. Verify that the Menu is displaying "Ready" in green bar on the PDM4.0 Dispenser screen as shown below. The
PAT1M4.0 and PAT1.5M4.0 Tools can only dispense cable ties if the Menu is in the ready state.
The Level 1 Menu in the "Ready" state:
3. Grasp the tool with either hand, and slip the open jaws around the bundle or item to be cable tied. It is
recommended to have the bundle as close to the throat of the tool as possible without contacting the jaw track
when triggering. When bundles are away from the throat, the tool may not tension properly. The image below
shows best case and worst case bundle positions for successful tensioning.
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PAT1M4.0, PAT1M4.0-BT
PAT1.5M4.0, PAT1.5M4.0-BT,
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12-2018