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Air-Actuated Hydraulic Swaging
Unit (AHSU)
Setup and Operating Instructions
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE AHSU.
Definitions
Statements and symbols are used in this document to identify safety concerns. Read the definitions below
before setting up and operating the AHSU.
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WARNING!
Statements that identify conditions or
practices that could result in personal injury
or loss of life.
Safety Precautions
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W ARNING!
EYE PROTECTION
Safety glasses must be worn when setting
up and operating the AHSU.
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C AUTION!
Do not tamper with or alter any
components of the AHSU.
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C AUTION!
Limit air inlet pressure to less than 90 psig
(6.2 bar). If the inlet pressure exceeds 90
psig, a pressure relief valve in the unit will
activate
AHSU with base
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C AUTION!
Statements that identify conditions or
practices that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property.
•
C AUTION!
Do not operate AHSU unless all tooling is
installed and the tubing, nut and ferrules
are properly positioned within tooling.
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C AUTION!
Return the AHSU to your independent
Swagelok sales and service representative
if any signs of hydraulic fluid leakage or
malfunction occur.
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- Page 1 Unit (AHSU) Setup and Operating Instructions AHSU with base READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE AHSU. Definitions Statements and symbols are used in this document to identify safety concerns. Read the definitions below before setting up and operating the AHSU.
- Page 2 Air-Actuated Hydraulic Swaging Unit (AHSU) Setup and Operating Instructions Components (Unit with Die Heads and Base) Hydraulic housing Nut retainer Indicator knob Safety glasses Air pump inspection gauge Air input Base Die heads decal Air input Indicator knob Operating Adapter plates...
- Page 3 Air-Actuated Hydraulic Swaging Unit (AHSU) Setup and Operating Instructions Setup 5. For 1/4 and 3/8 in. and 6, 8, and 10 mm sizes, insert the appropriate adapter plate into the nut 1. Select the proper size die head (reference the retainer.
- Page 4 Air-Actuated Hydraulic Swaging Unit (AHSU) Setup and Operating Instructions 3. Insert tubing into the Swagelok end fitting to be Operation pre-swaged. Disassemble the nut from the end 1. Set the indicator knob by pivoting the indicator connection, leaving the nut and ferrules on the knob set lever until the knob snaps into position tubing.
- Page 5 Air-Actuated Hydraulic Swaging Unit (AHSU) Setup and Operating Instructions Gauging Instructions 9. Release the air inlet valve handle. Note: Releasing the air inlet valve handle too Position the Swagelok AHSU gap inspection gauge soon may result in an insufficiently preswaged adjacent to the gap between the nut and body hex.
- Page 6 CAUTION! assembly. Do not swage a tube more than once. The AHSU cannot be used for alloy 2507 tubing or for medium-pressure tubing. Refer to Swagelok Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fitting catalog, MS-01-140, for additional information. Refer to Swagelok Tube Fitters manual, MS-13-03, for additional information.
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