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Lobtex Lobster ARV-025M Instruction Manual

Lobtex Lobster ARV-025M Instruction Manual

Air riveter built-in on-demand vacuum system

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Professional model of air riveter to install blind rivets.
Thank you very much for purchasing "LOBSTER" air riveter. To ensure correct operation,
please carefully read this instruction manual and keep it in a safe place for later reference.
This is Original instructions.
MANUFACTURER
12-8 Shijo-cho, Higashi-Osaka City
Osaka 579-8053, Japan
Telephone: +81(72)981-7466 Telefacs: +81(72)981-9420
URL http://www.lobtex.co.jp/
INTRODUCTION ..................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
NOMENCLATURE .................. 5
TECHNICAL DATA .................. 6
PREPARATION BEFORE
OPERATING       
THE AIR RIVETER
MAINTENANCE ..................... 10
STORAGE ........................... 15
ORDERING PARTS ............... 15
PARTS TABLE ..................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 20
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... 7
.................. 9
PRINTED IN JAPAN

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  • Page 1 Thank you very much for purchasing “LOBSTER” air riveter. To ensure correct operation, please carefully read this instruction manual and keep it in a safe place for later reference. This is Original instructions. MANUFACTURER 12-8 Shijo-cho, Higashi-Osaka City Osaka 579-8053, Japan Telephone: +81(72)981-7466 Telefacs: +81(72)981-9420 URL http://www.lobtex.co.jp/ PRINTED IN JAPAN...
  • Page 2: Important Notices

    Lobtex Co., Ltd. has the copyright of this manual. It is prohibited to publish, copy or translate to other language without prior consent. INDEMNIFICATION Our warranty does not apply to direct and indirect damages and lost income caused by the misuse, abuse, and unauthorized modification of the tool.
  • Page 3 Be sure to read the following Important Safety Instructions carefully and make sure that you ◆  understand them thoroughly before using this tool. Always wear protective goggles while using the tool. ◆  The rivets may jump out by accident and cause injuries. ◆ ...
  • Page 4 Repair work should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Please contact your nearest “LOBSTER” distributor, representative, or direct to Lobtex Co.,Ltd.,Osaka. If the tool is repaired by someone without the necessary qualifications and experience, the tool may not perform to optimum standards, and accidents or injury may result.
  • Page 5 ⚠ Protective tube protects oil pressure and prevents danger in case that oil pressure hose is broken. Dysfunction of protective tube may cause accident or injury. Wear protective goggles or safety glasses. If the tool is broken, do not operate. Be sure to disconnect the tool from the air supply source when it is not in use or before replacing or repairing it.
  • Page 6 Head Unit / Swivel Unit Switch Hand Grip Vacuum ON/OFF Lever Nosepiece Safety Cover Chute Hose Frame Head Frame Head Internal Parts Bleed Plug Swivel Joint Jaw Pusher Rubber Bellow Jaw Case O-ring Spring Pusher P-10 Guide Pipe Jaws Jaw Case Hand Grip Head Booster...
  • Page 7 Model No. ARV-025M Head (kg) Weight Total (kg) Operating air pressure (MPa) Dimensions (Length x Height xThickness ) mm (Head Unit) 310X80X39 Air consumption per minute at 0.5MPa L/min Tool stroke (mm) Traction power at 0.5MPa (kN) Applicable rivets (Rivet diameters) (Φmm) 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.8 Temperature...
  • Page 8 Set up a correct nosepiece and a correct guide pipe according to the size of rivet to the used. (Refer to page 10.) Default setup is 3.2 mm-diameter nosepiece and yellow guide pipe. Rivet Size (Rivet Diameter) Nosepiece Guide Pipe Nosepiece Φ2.4 A(Yellow)
  • Page 9: Safety Valve

    Do not use the tool without resetting safety valve after it blows off . It may cause damage of the tool. ⚠ If safety valve still blows off after adjusting air pressure, stop using the tool and consult with a sales offi ce of Lobtex Co, Ltd.
  • Page 10 Select a suitable size of rivet for the workpiece to be riveted. Replace the nosepiece with one which matches the size of the rivet to be used.     (Refer to item in “Preparation Before Use” on page 7.) Drill a hole of appropriate size (0.1 to 0.2mm larger than the diameter of the rivet) into the workpiece.
  • Page 11 Riveting for a long time generates chips and dust at several parts, which causes troubles. The tool needs periodical cleaning and maintenance according to this manual. ⚠ Before cleaning and maintenance of each part, make sure that the power of air compressor is turned off...
  • Page 12 Assemble parts in reverse procedure of disassembly. Wind and tighten jaw case head to the end and return it to the position where convex and notch are aligned, Apply lubricant oil then set up Collar. At assembly, apply lubricant oil JO-50 on the backside of jaw.
  • Page 13: Checking Hydraulic Oil

    ⚠ Make sure to use Lobtex's hydraulic oil. Other manufacturer's oil may aff ect the tool's performance negatively. Press the tank lightly not to allow air to go into the tank and replace the cap and the oil tank cap.
  • Page 14 DISCONNECTING HYDRAULIC COUPLER In some cases, disconnecting head area from booster area makes it easier to do maintenance work or refueling. In that case, disconnect hydraulic coupler as following procedure: Stop air supply. Remove the coupler bag by a spanner. Coupler Bag Female Coupler Male Coupler...
  • Page 15 Cleaning the Nozzle Unit section If dust is accumulated at nozzle unit, power of vacuuming rivet's mandrel weakens. If power of vacuuming mandrel is getting weak, check as following procedure: Stop air supply. Protective Cover Remove the safety cover and the chute hose.
  • Page 16 (Overhaul is not a free-of-charge service) Consult the store you purchased this tool or Lobtex local sales offi ce about overhaul service and other maintenance service. Specify the model, part name, code number and the quantities of parts as shown below and place an order with the “LOBSTER”...
  • Page 17 HEAD AREA Head Unit is consisted of the following parts:...
  • Page 18 1-B Nosepiece 3.2 10028 Steel 24 Spring 22031 Steel Frame head 10105 Steel 25 O-ring P-5 12120 Rubber Jaw case head 26 Oil retaining screw 10280 Steel 12135 Steel Jaw (hard tool material, 10281 Steel Frame (U) 23733 med) Jaw pusher 10132 Steel 28 Spring pin 3×18...
  • Page 19 SWIVEL UNIT AND BOOSTER UNIT Swivel unit and booster unit are consisted of the following parts:...
  • Page 20 101 Swivel Joint (U) 23656 126 O-ring P-5 12120 Rubber 102 Rubber Bellow 28490 Rubber Safety Valve (U) 25467 103 Hydraulic Hose 23644 128 O-ring S-11 25590 Rubber 104 Protection Tube 23668 Plastic 129 O-ring S-12 23709 Rubber 105 Coupler Bag 23652 Steel 130 Spool Cap A...
  • Page 21 If a problem occurs, check the followings. If the problem persists after checking the items in the table below, contact your nearest “LOBSTER” dealer or contact Lobtex. Rivets cannot be Nosepiece is wrongly used. Use proper Nosepiece with the rivet size. (Refer to page 7.) inserted, of mandrels 2 Nosepiece or frame head is loosened.
  • Page 22 ® L O B S T E R MANUAL WILL CONFORM TO APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS A N D D R A W I N G S A N D T H AT S U C H G O O D S W I L L B E MANUFACTURED AND INSPECTED ACCORDING TO GENERALLY ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF COMPANIES MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL TOOLS.