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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GB568/GB568(A) 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 Warnings ..................................... 6 Principle of Operation ................................7 How to set-up the GB568 / GB568A ............................8 How to use the GB568 / GB568A .............................. 9 Maintenance ..................................... 10 Troubleshooting / Checking and Adjusting Stroke ......................11 Overhaul ....................................
This warranty is void if Seller is not notified in writing of any rejections or defects within 1 year after the receipt of the material by the customer. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY. GB568 INSTALLATION TOOL Rev. 6/22...
They have up to a .300” (7.6 mm) fastener setting stroke and a rated pull load of 5,940 lbs. (26.4 kN). The GB568 installation tool operates on hydraulic pressure developed by a Powerunit set at 6,000 psi. (414.0 bar) maximum PULL pressure.
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. GB568 INSTALLATION TOOL Rev. 6/22...
Do not operate when recommended pressures are exceeded as it could cause severe personal injury and or damage the equipment. WARNING: Use only Gage Bilt hydraulic hoses and couplings, or equivalent, rated for 10,000 psi. (689.5 bar) working pressure. WARNING: Incorrect stroke will damage the nose assembly.
Do not operate when recommended pressures are exceeded as it could cause severe personal injury and or damage the equipment. WARNING: Use only Gage Bilt hydraulic hoses and couplings, or equivalent, rated for 10,000 psi. (689.5 bar) working pressure. WARNING: Incorrect stroke will damage the nose assembly.
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 must be avoided.
Fine adjustments should be done by 1/8 to 1/4 turns until desired diameter is achieved. To set stroke: (See WARNINGS above). Using a pair of dial calipers, measure “A” dimension. Holding in actuator, measure “B” dimension. Subtracting “A” dimension from “B” dimension equals stroke. GB568 INSTALLATION TOOL Rev. 6/22...
Perform overhaul in a clean, well lit area using care not to scratch or nick any smooth surface that comes in contact with an o'ring. Use of Lubriplate® #630-AA (Gage Bilt part no. 402723) or equivalent during reassembly to prevent tearing or distorting of o'rings.
GB568/GB568A ACCESSORIES Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) NOSE ASSEMBLY SELECTION CHART FASTENER DIAMETER STRAIGHT 5/32" KS05-568-11 NAS4445 3/16" KS06-568-11 NAS4450 1/4" KS08-568-12 GAGE BILT CERTIFIES THE GB568 WILL INSTALL THE ABOVE FASTENERS...
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GB568/GB568A ACCESSORIES Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) GB940 POWERUNIT (Sold Separately) The GB940 Hydraulic Powerunit is a light-weight, portable power source designed to operate on a wide range of hydraulic installation tools. The unit is electrically powered and delivers 689.48 bar)
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