Rivtec RT-W12 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Indication Cause
Tool installs rivet-nut
Usually because the tool is low
but will not reverse.
on oil and the pull piston is not
stroking far enough to engage the
reversing valve.
Tool installs rivet-nut The air pressure setting is too
but strips thread on high.
Mandrel or inside the
rivet-nut.
Tool installs rivet-nut's
Usually because the air supply to
erratically. the tool is varying in pressure.
The air motor runs The pressure on the reversing
continuously after valve is too heavy.
installing rivet-nut.
Tool remains engaged
The air motor reverse period
with rivet-nut after
needs to be extended.
installation.
Insert will not engage Usually a worn or damaged thread
with the mandrel. on the Mandrel.
Air escapes from the The air supply pressure is too
relief valve. high.
The air motor runs Most times, the air motor needs
slowly. Lubrication.
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Solution
Inject Hyraulic Oil into the tool
using the priming syringe.
Adjust with the red knob lo-
cated on the base of the tool
The tool functions pull-to-
pressure (air) Ensure a reliable
Air Supply.
Adjust the reversing-spring ten-
sion located inside the reverse
button.
Use a hex key in the bleed
valve. Adjust in 1/4 turn incre-
ments.
Replace with new Mandrel or
dress the thread.
Reduce accordingly, MAXI-
MUM pressure is 7-bar (100psi)
Drips a small quantity of Motor
Lubricating Oil in to the airline.
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RT-W12
Air Rivet Nut Tool
M5 - M12
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
Read this Operator's Manual
carefully before operation.
Keep this manual for future
reference.