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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GB743SHAVT 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 solutions1@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 GB743SHAVT ............................... 8 How to use the GB743SHAVT ..............................9 Maintenance and Hydraulic Thread Preparation ........................10 Filling and Bleeding ................................. 11 Troubleshooting ..................................
GAGE BILT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER: Gage Bilt Inc. 44766 Centre Ct., Clinton Twp., Michigan U.S.A. +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 EN792-1:2000+A1 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 EU REPRESENTATIVE Edgar Hausmann GmbH Förster-Busch-Str.
The GB743SHAVT pneumatic-hydraulic split handle installation tool operates in conjunction with the GB808V series. The GB743SHAVT comes with 8ft. (2.4 m) of hose. THE GB743SHAVT IS SOLD FASTENER SPECIFIC. (SEE NOSE ASSEMBLY SELECTION CHART ON PAGE 17 TO PULL ANY FASTENERS OTHER THAN WHAT TOOL WAS PURCHASED FOR).
DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS Hanger Head Cylinder Assembly Lever Handle Assembly Hydraulic “PULL” Air Lines Lanyard Assembly Image may not reflect actual tool. GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
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. GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
Further force breaks the pintail off. When the actuator is released the piston returns forward. The spent pintail is evacuated out the back of the nose assembly by the vacuum system. PULL Cycle RETURN Cycle Pressurized Air Unpressurized Air Pressurized Oil Unpressurized Oil Images may not reflect actual tool GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
TOOL INTO FITTING REGULATOR A-204 RED SHIPPING PLUG AIR LINE FROM TOOL USER QUICK DISCONNECT FITTING 1/2” (12.7 mm) AIR OUTLET AIR HOSE AIR INLET HYDRAULIC LINE FROM TOOL HYDRAULIC OUTLET GB808V Powerunit (Image may not reflect actual tool) GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
HOW TO USE THE GB743SHAVT 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.
Subtract dimension (B) from dimension (A). If stroke is not consistent within 1/64" (.396 mm) repeat steps 1 - 9 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.
Verify Tool and Nose Assembly are correct for fastener. d.) Spent fastener stem may be jammed in pulling head. Disassemble and check for worn or broken parts in nose assembly. Replace defective parts, clean and re-lube jaws before reassembling. GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
9. Reassembly sequence is opposite of disassembly. Be sure relative positions of o'rings and back-up rings are as shown in exploded view and part list. Coat hose fitting threads with a non-hardening Teflon® thread compound such as Slic-tite® (Gage Bilt part no. 403237). DO NOT USE TEFLON® TAPE.
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Poppet valve assembly sits Reinsert pin into hole on handle assembly (700343). flush against pin dia. in hole Re-attach the lever and tighten set screw. Note: View above shows proper orientation of lever. GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
NOSE ASSEMBLY SELECTION CHART (Sold Separately) *Apply Vibra-tite® part # 405125 to all nose assembly threads and allow it to set 20 minutes prior to assembly. GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
Hydraulic Powerunits Approved for use on Gage Bilt CE installation tools and/or other manufacturer’s CE approved tools of similar design. (Sold Separately) GB808 GB808V POWERUNIT POWERUNIT WITH VACUUM (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) *GB808 WHEELS OPTIONAL GB808HVB GB808HVB-100 HANGING POWERUNIT WITH VACUUM...
8N-743-24 and spare nose tip (10204) to convert to 6N-743-24. All other nose tips must be ordered separately. When ordering tool fastener specific, contact Gage Bilt for more information. “VT“ installation tools are not furnished with the nose assemblies above and must be ordered for your specific fastener.
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Alternative Styles (Sold Separately) GB743 Stroke - .900" (22.86 mm) Hand held weight - 6.25 lbs. (2.83 kg) Entire tool weight - 6.25 lbs. (2.83 kg) Pull load - 4,000 lbs. (17.79 kN) Standard Tool GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
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Hand held weight - 1.75 lbs. (.79 kg) Entire tool weight - 6.75 lbs. (3.06 kg) Pull load - 4,000 lbs. (17.79 kN) Standard Hyd. Hose Length - 3ft (1.5m) 5t Hyd. Hoses are recommended with use of Backpack Additional custom lengths are available. GB743SHAVT REV 3/23...
GB743SHAVT ACCESSORIES 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 Air Bleeder Assembly #704214 #704153 (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) Fill Bottle Tool Stroke Depth Gage #745263...
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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 Handle Installation Tool Backpacks For 5ft hose Split System Tools. (Sold Separately) TEFLON® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO. LUBRIPLATE® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF FISKE BROTHERS REFINING CO. SLIC-TITE® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK LA-CO INDUSTRIES INC.