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Includes (1) VP1400 (2Ah Battery) GB101A/2 Includes (2) VP1400 (2Ah Batteries) 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...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Warranty ..................................... 3 Description and Technical Specifications ..........................4 Description of Functions ................................5 Warnings ..................................... 6 Principle of Operation ................................7 How to set-up the GB101A ..............................8-10 How to use the GB101A ................................11 Maintenance .....................................
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 EU REPRESENTATIVE: HONSEL Distribution GmbH & Co. KG Friedrich Wöhler-Str. 44 24536 Neumünster Germany EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GB101A-54, GB101A-704 &...
DESCRIPTION WARNING: Any other use is forbidden. The GB101A is a battery operated 12V installation tool designed specifically for the efficient installation of a variety of small diameter aerospace fasteners. It weighs just 2.9 lbs. (1.3 kg) and can be operated in any position. It has a .788” (20 mm) fastener setting stroke and a rated pull load of 1,528.7 lbs.
SAFETY WARNINGS TERMS AND SYMBOLS OPERATING HAZARDS: 1. Use of tool can expose the operator’s hands to hazards, including crushing, impacts, - Product complies with requirements cuts, abrasions and heat. Wear suitable gloves to protect hands. 2. Operators and maintenance personnel shall be physically able to handle the bulk, weight and power of the tool.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION When the battery is connected to the tool, operation is controlled by a actuator to the motor. The GB101A incorporates an electronic actuator assembly to send a signal to the motor. When the actuator assembly is depressed, the gear on the motor spins the gear on the gear box assembly retracting the nose assembly collet.
HOW TO SET-UP THE GB101A WARNING: Only qualified and trained operators shall install, adjust or use the installation power tool for all 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: The users or the user’s employer must assess specific risks that could be present before each use based on their application.
HOW TO SET-UP THE GB101A Cont. Battery (VP1400): Always make removing the battery (VP1400) from the installation tool your first step before making adjustments, changing parts or overhauling and installing the battery (VP1400) into the tool your last step before using to prevent accidental starting of the tool. The battery (VP1400) has a latch on the front side.
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HOW TO SET-UP THE GB101A Cont. Additional Actuator Assembly (VP1316) functions: Note: The installation tool has two additional functions that are controlled with the actuator assembly (VP1316). Service position: Press the actuator assembly (VP1316) for five seconds (until the white LED on the tool starts to flash (1 /sec) and release again.
HOW TO USE THE GB101A WARNING: Only qualified and trained operators shall install, adjust or use the installation power tool for all 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: The users or the user’s employer must assess specific risks that could be present before each use based on their application.
* Changing the anvil insert must be done by the maintenance personnel every 25,000 to 50,000 fasteners. * Full inspection must be done every 300,000 fasteners or once a year by qualified trained maintenance personnel or by Gage Bilt. Battery Disposal: Do not throw the battery (VP1400) into the domestic waste, fire or water.
LED’S turn off and you can continue working. 4. THE INSTALLATION TOOL DOESN’T WORK AND THE GREEN, YELLOW AND RED LED’S COME ON. a) Installation tool is in need of service. Please contact Gage Bilt. Fault Indicator (Red / Yellow / Green LED)
GB101A ADAPTERS (May be purchased Separately) 101054 Adapter Assembly (see chart pg. 16) 40334 - PINTAIL TUBE ø3/32” ONLY 40468 - PINTAIL TUBE FOR 101716 - ADAPTER-ANVIL ø1/8” & ø5/32” ONLY The pintail tubes above have different inside diameters. The smaller i.d. is used for 3/32” diameter fasteners and the larger i.d.
S149A020 FASTACK® AND SUPERTACK® ARE REGISTERED TRADEM ARKS OF ALLFAST FASTENING SYSTEM S INC. GAGE BILT CERTIFIES THE GB101A-54 WITH THE 101054 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY WILL INSTALL THE ABOVE FASTENERS 1) USE 40468 PINTAIL TUBE. *ALL COUNTERSUNK 'C' NOSE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE USED TO INSTALL BOTH UNIVERSAL & COUNTERSUNK HEAD RIVETS NOTE: THE LAST 2 DIGITS OF THE NOSE ASSEMBLY REPRESENTS THE LENGTH THE NOSE ASSY EXTENDS FROM THE TOOL I.E.
CHERRY M A X ® and M B C® are regist ered t rademarks of Cherry A erospace Fast eners. UNIM A TIC® is a regist ered t rademark of Howmet A erospace. GAGE BILT CERTIFIES THE GB101A-704 WITH THE 101704 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY WILL INSTALL THE ABOVE FASTENERS 1 ) FRONT END EJECTING NOSE A SSEM B LY .
CHERRYMAX® AND MBC® ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF CHERRY AEROSPACE FASTENERS. FASTACK® AND SUPERTACK® ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF ALLFAST FASTENING SYSTEMS INC. GAGE BILT CERTIFIES THE GB101A-715 WITH THE 101715 ADAPTER ASSEMBLY WILL INSTALL THE ABOVE FASTENERS **ALL COUNTERSUNK 'C' NOSE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE USED TO INSTALL BOTH UNIVERSAL AND COUNTERSUNK HEAD RIVETS.
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