Index Tooling Depending on set up, this tool is designed to assemble the following HCL Smart products: ® – Smart Band 19mm (¾˝) Hybrid & Compact ® – Smart Band 32mm (1¼˝) Hybrid & Compact ® Follow the instructions described to achieve safe operation.
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2. TRAINING This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that you receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your HCL representative. 3. EYE INJURY HAZARD Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in eye injury or blindness. Always wear safety glasses with side shields which conform to ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
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Torque Wrenches - Options Mountz – FGC-10A (Factory set to specificed torque – Suitable for Marine use). For use with: Material PA66 (Nylon 6.6.) PA12 (Nylon 12) Smart Band Hybrid 19mm (¾˝) ® Smart Band Compact 19mm (¾˝) ® POM (Acetal) Mountz –...
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Operation - Using the Tool with Mountz Torque Wrench Insert band fully into fixed end of the buckle TEETH ENGAGED Pull back band to engage latch teeth and push down firmly on the latch using the thumb or finger to ensure full engagement WARNING –...
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Operation - Using the Tool with Mountz Torque Wrench IMPORTANT – If Mountz type torque wrench is being utilised follow steps 6-9 followed by 18-20 Is the orange marker at the Start / Finish position? Go to 6.1 on next page Insert tool onto band...
...wind Torque wrench anti-clockwise... Go to 7 on previous page ...until the orange marker is at the Start / Finish position ...until the orange marker is at the Start / Finish position Go to 8 on previous page ...wind Torque wrench anti-clockwise... NOTE –...
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Operation - Using the Tool with Norbar Torque Wrench IMPORTANT – If Norbar type torque wrench is being utilised follow steps 10-20 and refer to the torque setting section. Wrap band around the application..and insert band into other end of buckle Pull band tight by hand, making sure teeth are fully engaged with band Set Torque Wrench to the required Torque...
Operation - Using the Tool with Norbar Torque Wrench Is the orange marker at the Start / Finish position? Go to 14.1 on next page Insert tool onto band..and push tool up against buckle Tighten the band using a ratcheting CLICK! movement...
14.1 ...wind Torque wrench anti-clockwise... Go to 14 on previous page 14.2 ...until the orange marker is at the Start / Finish position 17.2 ...until the orange marker is at the Start / Finish position Go to 16 on previous page 17.1 ...wind Torque wrench anti-clockwise...
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Operation - Using the Tool Continue anti-clockwise rotation until the orange marker is at the ‘Start / Finish’ position. At this point the cutting clasp will release the LOCKED UNLOCKED cutting handle. To remove the excess band, simply take hold of the cutting handle...
Torque Setting - Smart® Band Hybrid & Compact Note – This section is only required if the Norbar torque wrench is being utilised. WARNING – The SM-FT-1001 tool range is not suitable for Smart Band Standard systems. Do not exceed ®...
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Servicing NOTE – It is advised that a full service is carried out after every 1000 straps or every year, which SQUARE DRIVE ever is soonest Wind the square drive clockwise until orange marker is at the ‘End of Travel’ position END OF TRAVEL POSITION Tap square drive on rear of tool to ensure rear...
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Servicing Apply PTFE grease to thrust washers and split housing as shown Change the Pawl and Blade by firstly removing the Pin from the Pawl housing Remove the Pawl assembly and spring NOTE – Take care to note the orientation of the spring for reinsertion Reassemble Pawl Housing as reverse of disassembly...
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Servicing To take off the cutting blade housing, remove M6 Capscrew and slide front assembly off main body. Thoroughly clean all parts Ensure cutting handle is in the down position. Remove Capscrews (4x) using 3mm hexagon key and remove old front plate Remove existing blade and insert spring into new blade.
Servicing - Troubleshooting Symptom 1: Smart Band failure during fitting ® Failure Mode & Possible Cause Solution 1. System breaks due to cutting whilst in tension Do not operate cutter during tightening (Refer to Section 3.1, steps 18-20) (orange marker not in ‘Start / Finish’ position) 2.
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Servicing - Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. ASM1015 HOUSING, MAIN BODY ASSEMBLY PRT1036 PAWL, 32mm PRT1004 GUIDE PRT1055 PAWL, 19mm NUT_NYLOC_HEX_M6_SS NUT, NYLOC, HEXAGON, M6, SS PRT1037 PIN, Ø10x54LG CPS_M6X10_SS CAPSCREW, SKT HD, M6x10LG, SS PRT1038 PIN, Ø3x20LG PRT1341...
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Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this product conforms to our high quality standards. However, should you experience any difficulties, please contact your Sales representative providing samples and the serial code specified on the tool. HCL – UK & Rest of the World HCL – North America...
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