Hytorc jGun DIGITAL Basic Operation Manual

Hytorc jGun DIGITAL Basic Operation Manual

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jGun® DIGITAL Pneumatic Torque Tool
Basic Operations Manual
Preliminary March 17, 2020
333 Route 17 N.
Mahwah, NJ 07430
USA
800-FOR-HYTORC
(800-367-4986)
201-512-9500
Firmware Version 2.73
hytorc.com

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL Pneumatic Torque Tool Basic Operations Manual Preliminary March 17, 2020 Firmware Version 2.73 333 Route 17 N. 800-FOR-HYTORC hytorc.com Mahwah, NJ 07430 (800-367-4986) 201-512-9500...
  • Page 3 Models: jGun® DIGITAL: DJ-.25, DJ-.5, DJ-1, DJ-2, DJ-3, DJ-5, DJ-8 Notice. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. HYTORC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HYTORC shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TURNING POWER ON OR OFF ADJUSTING TORQUE AND LOCKING THE REGULATOR ADJUSTING UNITS SCREEN FREEZE AND RELEASING THE DISPLAY BOLTING WITH A CONVENTIONAL REACTION ARM BOLTING WITH THE HYTORC WASHER BOLTING WITH THE HYTORC NUT MAINTENANCE CHANGELOG MISSION STATEMENT jGun® DIGITAL Pneumatic Torque Tool Basic Operations Manual...
  • Page 6: General Safety Information

    • Statement of Use: The jGun DIGITAL Pneumatic Torque Tool is intended for use in tightening fasteners with controlled torque in heavy duty industrial bolting applications.
  • Page 7 (C O N T ’ D . ) 4. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS • Entanglement hazards can result in choking, scalping and/or lacerations if loose clothing, personal jewelry, neckwear, hair or gloves are not kept away from the tool and accessories. • Gloves can become entangled with the rotating drive, causing severed or broken fingers. •...
  • Page 8 (C O N T ’ D . ) 9. DUST AND FUME HAZARDS • Where dust or fumes are present in the environment where this tool is used, follow instructions as required by the employer and occupational health and safety regulations to provide respiratory protection for tool users. •...
  • Page 9 (C O N T ’ D . ) 13. EMISSIONS STATEMENT • The noise emission, measured in accordance with EN ISO 15744, using, as basic standards, EN ISO 3744 and EN ISO 11203, is as follows: – A-weighted sound pressure level L = 99.3 70 dB(A) and its uncertainty K = 3dB(A) –...
  • Page 10 (C O N T ’ D . ) 16. BATTERY SAFETY (CONT’D.) • If battery liquid gets into the eyes, rinse over the open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
  • Page 11 (C O N T ’ D . ) 18. TOOL SPECIFICATIONS MASS/WEIGHT MODEL IMPERIAL (lbs.) METRIC (kg) jGun DIGITAL .25 8.25 3.75 jGun DIGITAL .5 8.85 4.00 jGun DIGITAL 1 9.80 4.40 jGun DIGITAL 2 16.50 7.50 jGun DIGITAL 3 17.70...
  • Page 12: Service

    HYTORC • All warranty repairs are free of all charges including return-freight HELP If you require any further assistance, please call your local HYTORC Representative or 1-800-FOR-HYTORC (1-800-367-4986). Please visit us at HYTORC.com. FOLLOW US ONLINE...
  • Page 13: Tool Description

    8,000 ft-lbs of torque. The jGun DIGITAL Tool is the first pneumatic torque tool with digital display. The tool has a pressure sensor that measures the applied air pressure. During calibration the relationship between pressure and torque is established and stored in tool memory.
  • Page 14: Care And Handling

    • Save all instructions and calibration reports in the storage case. • Dispose of the tool in an environmentally friendly manner through the manufacturer. Contents Include: • jGun DIGITAL Pneumatic Torque Tool • Reaction Arm • USB Cable (part no. K000809) •...
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    5 . CH A RG IN G THE BAT TE RY USB Cable Power Adapter The Power Adapter and USB cable (shown above) are supplied with the tool. The digital display and electronic circuit are powered by a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery. The battery charge indicator is in the lower right corner of the display (shown above).
  • Page 16: Cleaning Filters

    Air Intake Filter A steady, unobstructed flow of air is critical for proper performance of the jGun DIGITAL Tool. The filter in the regulator intake should be cleaned frequently. In heavy use applications this filter may need to be cleaned every day. Apply forced air to unclog and clean the filter for most applications.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Air Supply

    7. CONNEC TIN G THE A IR S U PPLY VERIFY AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS • The air supply line must be ½-inch minimum diameter to allow adequate air flow. • The air supply must provide a minimum of 90 psi at 50 cfm.
  • Page 18: Turning Power On Or Off

    8 . T U R NIN G P OWE R ON OR OFF Push the center button on the rear control panel to turn the tool on. Push and hold the center button to power the tool off.
  • Page 19: Adjusting Torque And Locking The Regulator

    9. A DJ U S TIN G TORQU E A ND LO CK IN G THE R EG U L ATOR The torque value is shown on the digital display. The torque can be increased and decreased by turning the pressure regulator.
  • Page 20: Adjusting Units

    10. A DJ U S TIN G U NIT S The torque value is shown on the digital display. Press the right button to toggle between units of ft-lbs (pictured above left), and Nm (pictured above right).
  • Page 21: Screen Freeze And Releasing The Display

    11 . SCR E E N FR E E ZE A ND R E L E AS IN G THE DI S PL AY Once the trigger is pulled, the tool freezes the screen and displays the target torque applied. This screen freeze remains in effect until released.
  • Page 22: Bolting With A Conventional Reaction Arm

    12 . BOLTIN G WITH A CON V E NTION A L R E AC TION A R M WARNING Make sure the reaction arm is in direct contact with an immovable object before fastening to prevent serious injury. Make sure that no part of your body is in the path of the reaction arm when the nut is tightened.
  • Page 23 (C O N T ’ D . ) CONVENTIONAL TORQUE SETUP Prior to applying torque, position a back-up wrench to prevent the back nut from turning during tightening. CONVENTIONAL TORQUE TIGHTENING • Power on the tool. • Adjust the settings for Torque by adjusting the pressure regulator until the desired torque is displayed on the screen and lock the regulator in place.
  • Page 24 (C O N T ’ D . ) CONVENTIONAL TORQUE LOOSENING • Install a back wrench to keep the back nut from turning. • The tool provides a breakout capability up to the maximum force of the tool. • Adjust the torque to the desired loosen value. •...
  • Page 25: Bolting With The Hytorc Washer

    13 . BOLTIN G WITH THE H Y TORC WAS HE R INSTALL HYTORC WASHER DRIVER • The tool is easily configured for tightening bolts where the HYTORC Reaction Washer is used. • Identify the appropriate size HYTORC Washer Driver.
  • Page 26 TIGHTENING INSTRUCTIONS • Power on the tool. • Position the tool over the nut and HYTORC Reaction Washer. • Pull the trigger to apply torque until the tool reaches the desired torque and stops. • Release the trigger after the tool has completed all specified operations.
  • Page 27: Bolting With The Hytorc Nut

    • Challenge the Nut Driver to make sure it is securely attached. TIGHTENING THE HYTORC NUT NOTE: The HYTORC Nut inner sleeve is tightened in the counter clockwise direction (left hand threads). • Position the tool over the nut. • Pull the trigger to apply torque until the tool stalls at the specified torque.
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    • For more information refer to HYTORC Tool Maintenance Guidelines available at library.hytorc.com. CALIBRATION HYTORC tools are designed to operate within specific design tolerances to deliver accurate, repeatable results. As with any measuring instrument, torque tools require periodic testing and recalibration to ensure precise torquing results.
  • Page 29: Changelog

    CH A NGE LOG 1/04/2019 - Updated file name. 1/04/2019 - Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean versions uploaded. 8/22/2019 - EC Declaration - ISO 11148-6:2012, and EC Declaration - ISO 12100:2010(E) added. 8/28/2019 - EC Declaration - ISO 11148-6:2012, and EC Declaration - ISO 12100:2010(E) removed. General Safety Information updated.
  • Page 30: Mission Statement

    OUR MISSION IS TO OPTIMIZE SAFETY, QUALITY AND SCHEDULE IN INDUSTRIAL BOLTING THROUGH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND AN UNYIELDING COMMITMENT TO WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE. WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ENTIRELY ON DEVELOPING THE HIGHEST QUALITY INDUSTRIAL BOLTING SYSTEMS, HYTORC IS THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN THE INDUSTRY.
  • Page 32 HYTORC WORLD HEADQUARTERS 333 Route 17 North, Mahwah, NJ 07430 • +201-512-9500 • 800-FOR-HYTORC THE HYTORC UNIVERSE IS MADE UP OF OVER 1,000 TRAINED BOLTING SPECIALISTS TO SUPPORT YOUR BOLTING NEEDS IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES. Locate your nearest HYTORC representative: H Y TO R C .CO M/ WO R LD...

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