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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL GAGE BILT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE E-MAIL US FOR A DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU. GAGE BILT 44766 Centre Court, Clinton Twp., MI. 48038 USA Ph: +1 (586) 226-1500 Fax: +1 (586) 226-1505 MADE in USA solutions@gagebilt.com / www.gagebilt.com...
Description of Functions ................................5 Safety Warnings ..................................6 Principle of Operation ................................7 How to set-up the GB745SHAVT .............................. 8 How to use the GB745SHAVT ..............................9 Daily Maintenance and Hydraulic Thread Preparation ......................10 Filling and Bleeding ................................. 11 Troubleshooting ..................................
GAGE BILT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER: Gage Bilt Inc. 44766 Centre Ct., Clinton Twp., Michigan U.S.A. +1(586-226-1500) WE DECLARE THAT THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED HEREIN CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EN ISO 12100-1 & 12100-2:2010 EN ISO 11148-1:2011 EU REPRESENTATIVE Edgar Hausmann GmbH Förster-Busch-Str.
MAGNA-GRIP® fasteners. This tool’s unique "split" system provides the operator with a lightweight ergonomic tool. The handle and head assembly when held in hand weighs 3.00 lbs. (1.36kg). The GB745SHAVT split handle installation tool operates in conjunction with the GB808 powerunit and comes with 8 ft. of hose.
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Hanger Head Cylinder Lever Handle Assembly Air Line “Return” Hydraulic Hose “Pull”. Air Tool Cycle Lanyard Images may not reflect actual tool 7/21 REV 5/22 GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL...
4. Support the weight of the tool in a stand, tensioner or balancer, because a lighter grip can then be used to support the tool. 6. Forcible ejection of the mandrel from the front of the nose assembly is possible. 7/21 REV 5/22 GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL...
When the lever is released the piston spring returns forward. The spent pintail is forced out the back of the nose assembly with the insertion of the next fastener. PULL Cycle RETURN Cycle Pressurized Air Unpressurized Air Pressurized Oil Unpressurized Oil Images may not reflect actual tool 7/21 REV 5/22 GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL...
HOW TO SET-UP THE GB745SHAVT WARNING: Only qualified and trained operators shall install, adjust or use the assembly power tool for non-threaded mechanical fasteners. WARNING: Operator MUST read and understand all warnings and cautions. WARNING: It is required that eye protection, hearing protection and safety boots be worn at all times while handling this equipment.
HOW TO USE THE GB745SHAVT WARNING: Only qualified and trained operators shall install, adjust or use the assembly power tool for non-threaded mechanical fasteners. WARNING: Operator MUST read and understand all warnings and cautions. WARNING: It is required that eye protection, hearing protection and safety boots be worn at all times while handling this equipment.
WARNING: Tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined on a daily basis for damage or wear. Any repair must be done by qualified personnel trained on Gage Bilt procedures. WARNING: Excessive contact with hydraulic oil and lubricants should be avoided.
Subtract dimension (A) from dimension (B). If stroke is not consistent within 1/64” (.0156) repeat steps 1-9 until stroke met. For your consideration, Gage Bilt offers a depth gage (Pt.# A-1935) to help simplify and more accurately check your tool stroke.
Note: Offset nose assemblies must be check by removing the vacuum line from the nose assembly. c.) Press gage against the vacuum line or nose assembly to create seal. Optimum vacuum pressure at nose assembly must be between 15-22 inHg. 7/21 REV 5/22 GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL...
9. Reassembly sequence is opposite of disassembly. Be sure relative positions of o'rings and back-up rings are as shown in exploded view and part list. Coat hose fitting threads with a non-hardening Teflon® thread compound such as Slic-tite® (Gage Bilt part no. 403237). DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.
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Poppet valve assembly sits Reinsert pin into hole on handle assembly (700344). flush against pin dia. in hole Re-attach the lever and tighten set screw. Note: View above shows proper orientation of lever. 7/21 REV 5/22 GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL...
GB745SHAVT ACCESSORIES Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) Adapter Assembly Adapter Assembly NOSE ASSEMBLY SELECTION CHART #353204 #745751 Adapts all offset Adapts all offset 731 and 752 series noses...
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Standard Hyd. Hose Length - 3ft (1.5m) 5ft Hyd. Hoses are recommended with use of Backpack 5t Hyd. Hoses are recommended with use of Backpack Additional custom lengths are available. Additional custom lengths are available. 7/21 REV 5/22 GB745SHAVT INSTALLATION TOOL...
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ALTERNATE STYLES & GB745SHAVT ACCESSORIES Cont. Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) Inline (SRA) Pistol Grip (SHA) All SRA and SHA tools require a powerunit to operate.
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POWERUNITS Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) Hose Kits available to 26 ft (7.92 m) GB808 GB808V Pressure 4,000 lbs. (177.93kN) @ 90 PSI (6.2 bar)