Summary of Contents for Hytorc Digital jGun Series
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Digital jGun ™ Operations Manual 5th Edition / December 2017...
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Torque Gun representative or 1-888-GUN-2-GUN (1-888-486-2486) or on the web at www.torquegun.com. TORQUE GUN LLC A HYTORC COMPANY 333 Route 17 North, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 U.S.A. Notice: The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. The Torque Gun Company 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.
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User Training for First Time Rentals is FREE of All Cost • Return Freight Charges are FREE • Rental Tools are Guaranteed to Perform and are Subject to the FREE Loaner Tool Policy of TORQUE GUN CO FIND US ONLINE AT facebook.com/hytorc twitter.com/hytorc youtube.com/hytorcnj TOTAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 1-888-GUN-2-GUN HELP: If you require any further assistance, please call your local Torque Gun Co.
HYTORC Reaction Washer Overview Safety Personal Protective Equipment HYTORC Washer Requirements HYTORC Washer Assembly, Use and Service (SETUP) Important Preparation Steps for the HYTORC Washer Important Installation Steps for the HYTORC Washer Installing HYTORC Washer Driver Tightening with HYTORC Washer...
If you have questions about the warranty, contact our customer service center at 888-GUN-2-GUN. TORQUE GUN LLC A HYTORC COMPANY 333 Route 17 North, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 U.S.A. Tel: 888-GUN-2-GUN • E-Mail: info@torquegun.com • Web: www.torquegun.com BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BOLTING...
This is accomplished using a patented planetary gearbox torque multiplier system and an appropriate reaction arm or HYTORC Reaction Washer™ and HYTORC Nut™. The torque multiplier produces torque ratios of up to 4180:1 while the Reaction Arm or Washer is used to absorb the high counter rotational force produced as the final torque value is reached.
DIGITAL jGUN SAFETY Only qualified personnel who have thoroughly read this document may operate this tool. Failure to safely operate this tool may result in serious injury or death. • Inspect all Digital jGun components as they are removed from the shipping container. If damage is found to any component, contact your shipper immediately.
Personal Protective Equipment • Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when operating a Digital jGun including gloves, impact resistant eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat, and safety shoes. The grade of protection required should be assessed for each use. Air Supply Requirements •...
United States to facilitate the collection of spent lithium ion batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent lithium ion battery to an authorized HYTORC service center for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
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Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power source, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such • DO NOT attempt to charge the battery with any chargers other than the one in this manual. The charger and battery are specifically designed to work together.
Choose the correct reaction arm for the job. The Digital jGun is shipped with a standard length reaction arm, but your gun may have been ordered with a custom reaction arm for a specific purpose. Reaction Arm The HYTORC Washer system can be used for all applications instead of the reaction arm. HYTORC Washer and Drive WARNING! Never modify a reaction arm! Changes in the reaction arm may lead to personal injury or damage to the tool.
• If using the HYTORC Washer™, follow installation instructions in HYTORC Washer™ Overview. • Clean the reaction arm and Digital jGun barrel mating surfaces before installing the reaction arm.
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Reaction Arm Installed • Lock the reaction arm to the Digital jGun by aligning the set-screw with the hole in the splined section and then tightening the set screw firmly. Tightening Reaction Arm Set Screw • Place the appropriately sized socket onto the Digital jGun barrel. BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BOLTING...
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Installing Digital Digital jGUN Socket • Install the socket locking pin and retaining ring. Installing Socket Locking Pin and Retaining Ring BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BOLTING...
Placement of Reaction Arm • Using the HYTORC Washer™ eliminates external moving parts and increases worker safety. Refer to HYTORC Reaction Washer Overview. !! CAUTION !! FAILURE TO HAVE THE REACTION ARM IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH...
DIGITAL jGUN SETUP AND USE Proper setup and use of the Digital jGun before and during installation ensures accurate results and safe operation. Setting a Torque Value Digital jGun Display 1. Connect an adequate air supply to the input of the tool's regulator. 2.
Digital jGun Drive Direction Selector NOTE The trigger cannot be depressed unless the directional button is displaced. Once depressed the trigger will hold the directional button in position and both hands can be used to hold the tool. Charging the Digital jGUN 1.
7. Ensure that the reaction arm is placed firmly against a stationary surface such as an adjacent nut, a flange, or equipment housing. (If using the HYTORC™ Reaction Washer in place of a standard reaction arm ensure that it is setup according to the steps in the HYTORC Reaction Washer Overview section).
8. Ensure that the reaction arm is placed firmly against a stationary surface such as an adjacent nut, a flange, or equipment housing. (If using the HYTORC™ Reaction Washer in place of a standard reaction arm ensure that it is setup according to the steps in the HYTORC Reaction Washer Overview section).
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3. Reconnect the hose and operate the gun, while standing clear of the exhaust opening at the base of the handle. Excess lubricant will release from this opening upon initial operation. *For additional maintenance instruction, refer to the HYTORC Tool Maintenance Guidelines NOTE The air motor does not require continuous lubrication, however it is rec- ommended that air tool oil be occasionally applied to the tool.
HYTORC Washer and Socket HYTORC Washer Socket Mounted on the Digital jGun In addition to the added safety of having no external moving parts, the HYTORC Washer system provides a universal reaction point for all applications, eliminating the need for custom-designed reaction arms.
HYTORC Washer Assembly, Use and Service (SETUP) • Correct preparation and use of HYTORC Washers are a prerequisite for good rundown and for safe handling Important Preparation Steps for the HYTORC Washer • Before using the HYTORC Washer the connection elements must be carefully checked and cleaned •...
• Install the clean, dry nut on the opposite side from which you want to tighten. • Now install the lubricated nut (on the same side as the HYTORC Washer) by turning it clockwise until it is hand tightened against the HYTORC Washer.
Aligning HYTORC Washer™ Socket Set Screw with Machined Recess in Digital jGun Splines Installing HYTORC Washer Driver • The set screw for fastening the HYTORC Washer Driver is aligned with the milled recess in the ring gear of the tool.
• Put the tool in HYTORC Washer mode. • Place the HYTORC Washer Driver on the Digital jGun and tighten the set screw. • Engage the HYTORC Washer Driver and tool with the nut by placing it over the top of the bolt to be tightened.
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BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL BOLTING Find your nearest TORQUE GUN CO. distributor at www.torquegun.com/dist TORQUE GUN A HYTORC COMPANY 120 Wesley Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07606 U.S.A. Tel: 888-GUN-2-GUN • E-Mail: info@torquegun.com • Web: www.torquegun.com 888-GUN-2-GUN MAN-TGC-DIGITAL-JGUN-2017...
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