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Model #RK-403
Operations Manual
Revision C

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  • Page 1 Model #RK-403 Operations Manual Revision C...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS COPYRIGHT STATEMENT 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 | P URPOSE 1.2 | P ROPER AND MPROPER 1.3 | W ARRANTY AND IABILITY 1.4 | O WNER ESPONSIBILITY 1.5 | P ERSONNEL ESPONSIBILITY 1.6 | D ISCLAIMERS 2.
  • Page 3 4.2 | P ROPER SE OF OSEPIECES 5. OPERATING GUIDE 5.1 | P REPARING OOL FOR 5.2 | B ATTERY SE AND TORAGE 5.3 | S ETTING LIND IVETS 5.4 | E MPTYING THE ANDREL OLLECTOR 5.5 | S HUTOFF EATURE 6.
  • Page 4: Copyright Statement

    Copyright Statement This document is intended only for the owner and personnel authorized to operate the tool. It contains relevant rules and information which may not • Duplicated • Distributed • Otherwise shared, either in whole or in part. The copyright for this document is held by Industrial Rivet and Fastener Co.
  • Page 5: General Information

    1. General Information 1.1 | Purpose This information was written with the intention of being read, understood and complied with in all points by persons responsible for the operation of the RK-403 Cordless Rivet Tool. Prior to commissioning, please read the operating instructions and comply with the safety instructions.
  • Page 6: Warranty Andl

    1.3 | Warranty and Liability Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. (hereinafter “IRF”) warrants to the initial retail customer and original distributor (“Warrantee”) that RivetKing® branded tools will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the purchase date, provided that the products are used in accordance with “IRF’s”...
  • Page 7: Owner Responsibility

    1.4 | Owner Responsibility The owner is responsible for ensuring that all persons using the tool are familiar with basic work safety and accident prevention rules and have been briefed on tool operation. Safety practices should be reviewed regularly with all personnel operating the tool. 1.5 | Personnel Responsibility All persons assigned to work with the tool should be aware of the basic work safety and accident prevention...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    2. Safety Information Please read the following safety information and fire and/or other serious injury. Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference. 2.1 | General Safety Instructions • Read and understand all safety instructions before operating tool. Failure to follow all safety procedures may increase risk of personal injury.
  • Page 9: Safety Of Worka

    2.2 | Safety of Work Area • Keep work area clean and well lit. A messy or poorly lit work area may cause accidents. • Do not operate tools in flammable or explosive environments. Flammable liquids, gas, and dust can cause combustion.
  • Page 10: Electrical Safety

    • Mandrel collector must be emptied at half capacity. Tool may not function properly if the mandrel collector is blocked. To prevent this, empty the mandrel collector once it is halfway filled. • Be aware of high-velocity projectiles. It is possible for the riveting process to generate a high-velocity projectile.
  • Page 11: Battery Safety

    • Wear protective personal equipment such protective glasses, gloves, and/or plugs. Protective equipment will reduce risk of personal injury. • Maintain secure footing and keep balance steady. Loss of balance may result in personal injury. • hearing protection accordance with employer’s instructions local...
  • Page 12 • Ambient temperature of battery when charging and discharging must be between 32-104⁰F. (0-40⁰C). Failure adhere result lower battery performance lifespan, difficulty charging, decreased voltage. • Long-term storage of battery (>3 months) must be placed at approximately room temperature (68+5⁰F). A battery stored at improper temperature may become unusable or hazardous to use.
  • Page 13: Product Overview

    3. Product Overview 3.1 | Package Contents • 1 RK-403 Riveting Tool • 2 Lithium Batteries [20V, 2.0Ah] • 1 Charger [100-240V, 50-60Hz] • 1 Wrench • 1 Belt Clip • 1 Set of Complete Nosepieces [10 TOTAL] 1/8” (3.2mm) Standard and Retention version 5/32”...
  • Page 14 Figure 1 - 13 -...
  • Page 15 3.2 | Anatomy Fault LED Nosepiece Trigger Mandrel Collector Battery Figure 2 - 14 -...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    4. Specifications 4.1 | Technical Parameters Model RK-403 EcoSet™ Description CORDLESS RIVETING TOOL FOR STANDARD RIVETS Max force 20kN Work capacity 3/32” – 1/4” (3/32” nosepiece not included) Voltage info Motor: 20V Li-Ion Battery & Charger: 20V Weight Tool body (no battery): 3.3 lbs / 1.51 Kg...
  • Page 17: Proper Use Ofn

    4.2 | Proper Use of Nosepieces Flat Extended Tigerbolt®/Monobolt® Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 • A flat nosepiece (FIG. 3) is suitable for situations such as larger flanges, larger rivet heads, shorter mandrels, etc. • With small rivets, it is recommended to use an extended nosepiece (FIG.
  • Page 18: Preparing Tool For 5.2 | Battery Use And

    5. Operating Guide 5.1 | Preparing Tool for Use • Inspect tool. Make sure no parts are damaged before use. • Using wrench provided, mount the correct nosepiece correlated to the part being set. • Insert Lithium battery. Only use battery provided by RivetKing®.
  • Page 19: Setting Blindr

    • When charging, the battery’s temperature must be between 32⁰F-104⁰F. (0-40⁰C). • When long-term storage months), recommended for the battery to be kept near room temperature. (68+5⁰F). 5.3 | Setting Blind Rivets • Insert rivet into nosepiece. • Position rivet on desired area of application. •...
  • Page 20: Shutoff Feature

    • Empty the mandrel collector when it is at half capacity. Failure to do so may result in reduced service life of the tool. 5.5 | Shutoff Feature • If the motor is overloaded, the tool will stop running and the red fault light on top of the tool will flash.
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Care

    6. Maintenance and Care All repairs should be carried out by qualified personnel using only original replacement parts available from Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., to ensure safety. Be cautious while performing front- end maintenance due to spring- loaded mechanism in the tool. 6.1 | Maintenance Frequency •...
  • Page 22: Preventive Maintenance

    6.2 | Preventive Maintenance • Check that mounted nose equipment is correct for desired rivet size and is fitted properly. • Make sure detachable parts are properly tightened before use. The mandrel collector, nosepiece, and battery are examples of detachable parts. •...
  • Page 23 • Fit one wrench on the Jaw Case (fig. 6, #5) and one wrench on Nut 10 (fig. 6). Unscrew the jaw casing while holding the nut in place. Do not adjust nut 10. • Casing contains 3 small jaws, a jaw pusher, washer, and spring.
  • Page 24: Waste Disposal

    • Re-apply jaw case over nut 10 while holding nut 10 in place. • Re-apply nose casing to tool. • Reattach battery. Actuate tool without rivet. Check for proper function. If any front-end parts are worn, check “Wear Parts” table (8.1, pg. 26) for available replacements.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Effect Possible cause Possible remedy Jaws worn Replace jaws Battery voltage low Charge or replace battery See Jaw Cleaning Procedure [pg. Foreign buildup in nose Tool does assembly not grip fastener Replace spring (fig. 6, #62) Nose spring is weak or mandrel defective The nose piece is incorrect...
  • Page 26: Parts, Kits, Accessories

    8. Parts, Kits, Accessories 8.1 | Wear Parts Wear Parts (Sold Individually) ITEM# REF# DESC. RK403-001-NP4 Nose Piece 1/8” (3.2) Rivet RK403-001-NP5 Nose Piece 5/32” (4.0) Rivet RK403-001-NP6 Nose Piece 3/16” (4.8) Rivet RK403-001-NP8 Nose Piece 1/4” (6.4L) Rivet RK403-001-NP6TB Nose Piece 3/16”...
  • Page 27: Kits And Accessories

    8.2 | Kits and Accessories Figure 8 RK403-NPK Contents can be sold separately. REF# DESC. Nose Piece 1/8” (3.2) Rivet Nose Piece 5/32” (4.0) Rivet Nose Piece 3/16” (4.8) Rivet Nose Piece 1/4” (6.4L) Rivet Nose Piece 3/16” (4.8) Tigerbolt®/Monobolt® Nose Piece 1/4”...
  • Page 28 Figure 10 RK403-KITA Contents can be sold separately. REF# DESC. Jaws Nose Housing Jaw Guide Guide Rod Assy Pulling Head Jaw Housing O Ring Jaw Housing Retainer Spring Washer Snap Ring Retainer Spring Rear Tube O Ring Rear Tube Fixed Seat Oring 2 Accessories ITEM#...
  • Page 29 RK403-KITB - GEARBOX ASSEMBLY Figure 11 - 28 -...
  • Page 30 RK403-KITC – HOUSING ASSEMBLY Figure 12 - 29 -...
  • Page 31 RK403-KITD - ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY Figure 13 - 30 -...
  • Page 32: Warranty Statement

    Warranty Statement Limited Warranty Policy for Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Inc., RivetKing® Branded Products Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. (hereinafter “IRF”) warrants to the initial retail customer and original distributor (“Warrantee”) that RivetKing® branded tools will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the purchase date, provided that the products are used in accordance with “IRF’s”...
  • Page 33 Remedies: In the event of a defect or failure, IRF will, at its sole option, either repair, replace, or rework the products covered by this warranty, ensuring that the cost does not exceed the invoice price. Additionally, for certain designated economy tool models, only replacement under warranty conditions will be provided, as these models are not intended to be serviced by our repair department;...
  • Page 34: Certificate Of Conformance

    Certificate of Conformance We herewith declare that the devices specified below comply with the relevant EC guidelines with regards to design and construction type. If the devices are modified without our authorization, this declaration will become null and void. The devices specified below comply with the valid EGB / EMV standards applicable at the time of publication.

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