Flexco XP3 Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Manual staple fastener installation system

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Manual Flexco
XP
Staple Fastener
®
Installation System
Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
WARNING
Improper use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product
function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this manual
available for other users and owners before they use the tool. This manual should be stored in a safe place.
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  • Page 1 Manual Flexco Staple Fastener ® ™ Installation System Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Manual WARNING Improper use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flexco warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace, at Flexco’s option, any defective product within 1 year from the date of purchase. This warranty is not transferable. It only covers damage resulting from defects in material or workmanship, and it does not cover conditions or malfunctions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, accident or repairs attempted or made by other than our regional repair center or authorized warranty service center.
  • Page 3: System Components

    Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ System Components Flexco Manual Staple Applicator ® ™ 1. Advance/setting handle 6. Advance mechanism lever 2. Carrying handle 7. Handle length adjustment pin 3. Fastener compression adjustment knob and lock 8. Handle lock 4.
  • Page 4 Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ System Components (continued) Flexco Staple Tool Frame ® ™ 1. Frame 4. Clamp bar 2. Belt guide plate 5. Bed 3. Clamp bar handle 6. Manual staple applicator www.flexco.com —4—...
  • Page 5 Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ System Components (continued) Flexco Staple Fasteners ® ™ 1. Fastener Strips 2. Hinge Pin Protective Equipment 1. Safety Glasses 2. Gloves 3. Hearing Protection 4. Safety Shoes —5—...
  • Page 6: General Safety Rules

    Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ General Safety Rules – Save These Instructions Signal words 1. WORK AREA SAFETY “DANGER” indicates an imminently hazard- DANGER ous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The signal word is Never repair conveyors before applying OSHA Lock- limited to the most extreme situations.
  • Page 7 Do not alter or modify this tool from the original applicator. design or function without approval from FLEXCO. Do not operate the equipment if you are: Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 8: Operational Instructions

    Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Operational Instructions Tool Inspection Examine the tool before applying fasteners. • Clean any dirt build-up from the bed rails. • Check the applicator to make sure the mounting brackets are free from dirt build-up.
  • Page 9: Belt Preparation

    20 ft. 2. Cut each belt end at the square line • Cut belt at least 6" (150 mm) behind old splice using Flexco belt cutting tool 3. Skive each belt end • Use fastener selection gauge to determine how...
  • Page 10: Product Selection/Tool Set Up

    Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Product Selection 1. Select the correct fastener size and material for the application (refer to fastener selection chart on page 8). a. Use belt strength or tension rating b. Measure belt thickness after skive –...
  • Page 11: Basic Tool Operations

    Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Basic Tool Operations 1. How to move the applicator tool on the bed. • Slide the tool to the right by continuing to push it across the bed. • Slide the tool to the left by disengaging the advance mechanism lever and pushing the tool to the left.
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Basic Tool Operations (continued) 5. How to operate the tool for fastener installation • Position tool so it is one H-hole before first fastener plate. • Move the advance/actuation handle from position “0’ to end of travel (positon “2”).
  • Page 13 Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 3. Set the applicator tool for correct belt thickness after skive. Belt • Use scrap belt from conveyor that Thickness matches each belt end or use the actual Gauge belt on the conveyor (Alternatively: use Belt Thickness Gauge if available).
  • Page 14 Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 7. Lock the advance/acuation handle. a. Push and hold the handle all the way forward. b. Pull T-knob lock away from tool. c. Turn 1/4 turn until T-knob returns to the in position.
  • Page 15 Manual Flexco Staple Fastener System ® ™ Installation Instructions (continued) 11. Notch the trailing edge of the belt only. • Notching is important to prevent the Leading edge belt ends from catching on structure if Belt Direction belt mistracks. • Only notch the trailing edge so the leading edge can protect the splice from belt mistracking damage.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    2. Mounting brackets are not aligned properly loading onto frame 2. Inspect and verify mounting brackets are properly installed Visit www.flexco.com for other Flexco locations and products, or to find an authorized distributor. ©2018 Flexible Steel Lacing Company. 03-13-24. X4569...

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