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Hydraulic Flexco
XP
Staple Fastener
®
™
Installation System
Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
h I Mb
WARNING
Improper use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about
product function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. This manual should be stored in a safe place.
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- Page 1 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener ® ™ Installation System Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Manual h I Mb WARNING Improper use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Flexco warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Flexco’s option, any defective product within 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in material or workmanship, and it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our regional repair center or authorized warranty service center. -
Page 3: Introduction
The Hydraulic Staple Applicator is designed to be used with Flexco® XP Staple Fasteners. Precision Built Flexco tools are precision-built tools designed for precise, high volume installation. These tools will deliver efficient, dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any fine power tool, for best performance, the manufacturer’s instructions must be followed. -
Page 4: System Components
Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ System Components Flexco Hydraulic Staple Applicator ® ™ 1. Advance/actuation handle 6. Advance mechanism lever 2. Carrying handle 7. Hydraulic cylinder 3. Fastener compression adjustment knob and lock 8. High pressure in: 3/8” Female quick release coupling 4. - Page 5 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ System Components Flexco Staple Tool Frame ® ™ 1. Frame 4. Clamp bar 2. Belt guide plate 5. Bed 3. Clamp bar handle 6. Hydraulic staple applicator —5—...
- Page 6 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ System Components Flexco Staple Fasteners ® ™ 1. Fastener Strips 2. Hinge Pin Protective Equipment 1. Safety Glasses 2. Gloves 3. Hearing Protection 4. Safety Shoes Power Source Immediate Need Power Pack Power Take-off Unit (PTO) –...
- Page 7 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ General Safety Rules – Save These Instructions Signal words 2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT “DANGER” indicates an imminently hazard- WARNING ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal word is EYE PROTECTION which conforms to ANSI specifi- limited to the most extreme situations.
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Page 8: General Safety Rules
Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ General Safety Rules 3. PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING Do not use in explosive environments as this may result in serious personal injury. Always handle the tool with care: 1.) Never engage in horseplay; 2.) Never pull the advance/actuation handle unless the applicator is loaded onto the bed/frame base;... - Page 9 This hydraulic tool is only designed to be used to Never leave a tool unattended with the hoses install Flexco XP staple fasteners. DO NOT operate attached. this hydraulic tool when: 1.) Part of the tool or whole tool has been drenched in water or seawater;...
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Page 10: Operational Instructions
Operational Instructions Guidelines 1. When using hydraulic power units not manufactured by Flexco, make sure the operating pressure of the power unit is 110 bar, 11 Mpa, 1600 psi and flow rate is in the range of 7-9 L/m (1.5-2 gpm). -
Page 11: Belt Preparation
90º (including the belt take up and storage unit) and the mechanical fastener rating of the belt. Flexco XP Staple Belt Fastener Selection Chart ® Fastener Belt Tension... - Page 12 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 2. Load the Fasteners 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) a. Determine the exact number of fasteners needed for the belt by b. If a shorter fastener strip is needed, hold strip in one hand and laying strips of fasteners across the belt end.
- Page 13 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 3. Load the Belt (Continued) c. Center the belt so that approximately 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) of d. Secure the belt in this position by evenly tensioning the clamp belt extends beyond the fasteners on each edge.
- Page 14 • Lock gauge in place by tightening the locking knob and remove belt from gauge. This setting is approximate. BEST PRACTICE: Use XPLT XP-LOK™ Tensioner and XPLW-120 XP-LOK™ Belt Wire to prevent belt wave and ripple on rubber plied belting.
- Page 15 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 6. Connect Hydraulic Power a. Make sure the hydraulic power source is in "OFF" position. 1. Connect the low pressure return hose (1⁄2" ID): • Connect the male nipple (hose) to the female coupler at the power pack.
- Page 16 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 7. Fastener Installation a. Move the advance/actuation handle from position “0’ to end of b. Push the advance/actuation handle forward (position “0”). This travel (positon “2”). This action will result in the following sequence action completes the drive cycle.
- Page 17 Direction of belt travel c. Notch the trailing belt edge (1) and attach Flexco Hinge Pin a. Insert the hinge pin. For ease of hinge pin insertion, overlap both Retaining Collars (2) to maintain proper hinge pin position.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
(over-compress) adjustment knob ¼ turn to left (counter-clockwise) 2. Using rubber plied belting and repeat as necessary 2. Use XPLT XP-LOK Tensioner and XPLW-120 ™ XPLOK™ Belt Wire to prevent belt wave and ripple Staple legs are pushed up but staples 1. -
Page 19: Power Diagram
Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Power Diagram REV DESC RELEASE FOR PRODUCTION PER ECR DG170368 THIS DRAWING IN DESIGN AND DETAIL IS THE PROPERTY OF FLEXIBLE STEEL LACING CO. AND MAY NOT BE USED EXCEPT IN CONNECTION WITH OUR WORK. ALL RIGHTS OF INVENTION OR DESIGN ARE RESERVED. -
Page 20: Ce Declaration
Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ CE Declaration www.flexco.com —20—... - Page 21 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ —21—...
- Page 22 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ www.flexco.com —22—...
- Page 23 Hydraulic Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ —23—...
- Page 24 Flexco Europe GmbH • Leidringer Strasse 40-42 • D-72348 Rosenfeld • Germany Tel: +49-7428-9406-0 • Fax: +49-7428-9406-260 • E-mail: europe@flexco.com Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products. ©2018 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 05-17-19. For reorder: X4571...
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