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Pro Spot PR-8 Instruction Manual

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MNL-PR-8-v1.0
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual MNL-PR-8-v1.0 All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.
  • Page 2 Pro Spot International specializes in quality welding and repair products for the collision repair industry. Pro Spot owns three patents for special welding equipment and applications, and works with the largest auto manufacturers in the world. Pro Spot is a proud ‘MADE IN THE USA’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.0 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 For Instructional Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/Prospotwelding All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 4: Safety

    . . • Keep focused and alert while operating the device . Never use it when you are tired or under the influence of medication or alcohol. • Wear slip-proof gloves and safety glasses while operating the device . • Never put your fingers between the jaws. Serious injury may occur. All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 5: Technical

    2 .0 TECHNICAL Thank you for choosing Pro Spot’s PR-8 Cordless Rivet System . This device utilizes a high quality lithium-ion battery to power the micro-programmed control unit (MCU), and the ultra-high hydraulic pressure system . The PR-8 is simple to learn, easy to use, safe and very efficient. It is recommended for aluminum alloy car bodies. 2.1 Technical Specifications:...

  • Page 6: Functionality

    Female 5mm Male 5mm Female 3mm Male 3mm STANDARD DIE KIT The standard die kit included with the PR-8 90-1101 is collection of versatile dies that lend them- Threaded Insert selves to multiple applications. Changing dies is as easy as turning a screw.

  • Page 7: Before Using The Device

    BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE Before using the PR-8 Cordless Rivet System, perform a visual check of the charger, the batteries and the entire rivet gun along with the arms, punches and dies . This visual inspection should be done before each use . Verify that the connection for the battery is good .

  • Page 8: Parameter Adjustments

    Moves to Moves to Force Setting PREVIOUS Next User Enter this menu by holding down Left/Right User buttons when in the User Select menu Set the user by ticking the Trigger button All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.
  • Page 9 Turn pressure adjustment nob counter-clockwise knob clockwise 5-7 kn 20 kn 50 kn All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc. nter 1.5 turn 3 Turns 20 kn 50 kn All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 10: Modular C-Arm Attach & Remove

    MODULAR C-ARM ATTACH & REMOVE The PR-8 features a modular C-Arm and accessory quick change system . To switch between various arm sizes and other optional accessories, remove the lock nut and swap out arm as shown in diagram below .

  • Page 11: Recommended Rivet/Die/Stack-Up

    Pro Spot Forming Min. Total Stack-up Max Total Stack-up PRR-5-6mm ness (mm) (mm) (mm) Rivet P/N Die P/N PRR-5-8mm 11.0 PRR-5-10mm PRR-5-6mm 0401 For Instructional Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/Prospotwelding All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc. PRR-5-8mm 0401 11.0 PRR-5-10mm 0402...

  • Page 12: Die Application

    3 . The installation of the for reuse . Arm Side Flow Form rivet is Arm Side 3 . The hole is now ready Punch Ring now completed . for Flow Form rivet installation . All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 13: Rivet Installation

    ORIENTED ON RIVET CHOOSE CORRECT FORMING DIE ENTRANCE SIDE FORMING DIE BASED ON MATERIAL THICKNESS DIE EXTENSION RIVET SELECTION TABLE For Instructional Videos: All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc. https://www.youtube.com/c/Prospotwelding All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 14: Rivet Removal

    ONCE THE RIVET IS REMOVED, LET GO OF THE TRIGGER . STEP FOUR: Press the manual retract button on the PR-8 to return the ram to the retracted position . The elastic plastic spring will return to the uncompressed state and draw the PRR-10HD out of the hole that the rivet was extracted from.
  • Page 15 IF MALE DIE IS NOT CENTERED OF THE R ON FORMED SIDE, THE HEAD OF THROUG THE RIVET WILL IMPACT THE CORREC FEMALE DIE AND WILL BREAK THE MALE DIE. For Instructional Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/Prospotwelding All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 16: Sheet Flattening

    Continue to hold trigger until attening process is completed and ram retracts. FLATTENING DIES INSTALLED Gun Side Arm Side All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc. For Instructional Videos:...

  • Page 17: Calibration Hole

    3. The hole is now ready for Flow Form rivet installation. CALIBRATION DIE (FEMALE) SOFTER MATERIAL HARDEST MATERIAL ATTACHED TO MOVING (ALUMINUM) (STEEL) (RAM) SIDE OF GUN CALIBRATION RING CALIBRATION MANDREL Gun Side Arm Side Punch Ring For Instructional Videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/Prospotwelding All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 18: Flow Form Installation

    3. The installation of the Flow Form rivet is now completed. FLOW FORM DIE, FORMING SIDE FLOW FORM DIE, HEAD SIDE FLOW FORM RIVET HEAD SIDE INSERT IN HOLE PRIOR TO RIVETING Gun Side Arm Side All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Repair

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 1.1 Work Environment WARNING! All service and maintenance must be carried out by Pro Spot service personnel and service support . Risk for electrical shock . Do not disassemble any of the components without authorization . Any damage caused by misuse or disassembly is not covered under warranty .
  • Page 20 Pro Spot International, Inc. 5932 Sea Otter Place Carlsbad, CA 92010 Toll Free: (877) PRO SPOT Phone: (760) 407-1414 Fax: (760) 407-1421 E-mail: info@prospot.com Web: www.prospot.com MNL-PR-8-REV_A All Info Copyright © Pro Spot International Inc.

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