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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GB786/204 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 and Technical Specifications ..........................4 Description of Functions ................................5 Warnings ..................................... 6 Principle of Operation ................................7 How to set-up the GB786/204 ..............................8 How to use the GB786/204 ................................ 9 Maintenance ..................................... 10 Filling & Bleeding ................................11-12 Troubleshooting ..................................
GAGE BILT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER: Gage Bilt Inc. 44766 Centre Ct., Clinton Twp., Michigan +1(586-226-1500) WE DECLARE THAT THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED HEREIN CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EN12100-1 & EN12100-2:2010 EN ISO 11148-1:2011 EU REPRESENTATIVE Edgar Hausmann GmbH Förster-Busch-Str.
The GB786/204 comes with 8 ft. (2.4 m) of hose and a remote actuator. The GB204 cylinder when held in your hand, weighs just 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg), while the entire split Pneumatic-Hydraulic Installation Tool weighs 19 lbs. (8.61 kg).
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Head Cylinder Actuator Assembly-Air Hydraulic Hose “Return” Manifold-Handle Bleed Screw Hydraulic Hose “Pull” Air Line Handle Air Inlet Image may not reflect actual tool GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
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. GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
Piston Rod Assembly moves down Air Piston moves up Air Piston moves down Air exhaust Air exhaust Air exhaust Pressurized Oil Unpressurized Oil Pressurized Air Unpressurized Air Side View Actuator Images may not reflect actual tool GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
HOW TO SET-UP THE GB786/204 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 GB786/204 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 must be avoided.
Air Bleeder Assembly Oil passage with (704153) o’ring (S832) Bleeder holes on cylinder (204300) marked “P” & “R” ***Keep air hole free from oil*** Images may not reflect actual tool. Images may not reflect actual tool. GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
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Add dimension (A) to dimension (B). If stroke is not consistent within 1/64" (.396 mm) repeat bleeding procedure 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. Please contact Gage Bilt for more information.
6. Fastener stem sticks in nose assembly. a. Nose assembly components need maintenance. Disassemble nose assembly, clean and replace worn parts. b. Spent pintail may be jammed in nose assembly. Disassemble nose assembly, remove pintails and reassemble. GB786/204 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® (Gage Bilt part no. 402723) or other lubricant is recommended during reassembly to prevent tearing or distorting of o'rings.
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Reassembly sequence is opposite of disassembly. Coat hose fitting threads with a non-hardening Teflon® thread compound such as Slic-tite® (GAGE BILT part no. 403237). HANDLE To inspect air cylinder bore, remove handle base (870175) . Any further disassembly will require removal of the manifold-handle (786303).
PARTS LIST 1. 204203 Piston Assembly includes: 403810 & 401114 2. 206115 Cylinder Cap Assembly includes: 405758, 401105 & 405832 GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
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This tool incorporates a patented hydraulic relief valve. When overhauling tool, o’ring (A-287), back-up ring (401101), retaining ring (400936) and spring (50806) must be replaced. Failure to do so could result in SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY! ASSEMBLY GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
Use material for its intended purpose or recycle if possible. Oil collection services are available for used oil recycling or disposal. Place contaminated materials in containers and dispose of in a manner consistent with applicable regulations GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
GB786/204 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 Long Standard Straddle Nose (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) FASTENER DIA. STANDARD STRADDLE NOSE...
Accessories Cont. Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) Catcher Bag-Stem Catcher Bag-Stem #756610 #704214 (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately Fill Bottle Tool Stroke Depth Gage Air Bleeder Assembly...
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Entire tool weight - 9 lbs. (4 kg) Pull load - 5,600 lbs. (24.9 kN) Standard Hyd. Hose Length - 8ft (2.4m) 5ft Hyd. Hoses are recommended with use of Backpack Additional custom lengths are available. GB786/204 INSTALLATION TOOL REV. 6/22...
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Pull load - 5,825 lbs. (25.9 kN) Standard Hyd. Hose Length - 12ft (3.7m) Hydraulic power unit is required to run tool (sold separately) Contact Gage Bilt for more information. GB204ASH Stroke - .500" (12.7mm) Hand held weight - 3.5 lbs. (1.58 kg) Entire tool weight - 3.5 lbs.
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Riveter Kits Available (Sold Separately) Gage Bilt offers a wide selection of standard and custom kits tailored to your needs. Contact us for more information. Approved Split Riveter Tool Backpacks For 5ft hose Split System Tools. (Sold Separately) DEXRON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. LOCTITE® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HENKEL CORPORATION. TEFLON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF E.I.
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