CONTENTS Important Safety Rules Tool Specification 2.1 Nomenclature 2.2 Technical Data Range of Fasteners Preparation before Use Operating the Air Riveter Maintenance 6.1 Daily maintenance 6.2 Weekly maintenance 6.3 Moly Lithium Grease EP 3735 Safety Data 6.4 Annually maintenance 6.5 Jaw maintenance 6.6 Cleaning and filling the cylinder 6.7 Cleaning the Spool 6.8 Adding Oil...
The tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined at regular intervals for damage and function by trained competent personnel. Any dismantling procedure shall be undertaken only by personnel trained in RODAC procedures. Do not dismantle the tool without prior reference to maintenance instructions.
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1.2.11 Do not operate the tool if it is not fitted with a complete nose assembly. 1.2.12 Care shall be taken to ensure that spent stems are not allowed to create a hazard. 1.2.13 The stem collector must be emptied before use. When half full, it must be emptied immediately.
Technical Data Not available at the Model No. RC197 RC198 moment Air pressure 5~7 bar, 72.5~101.5 PSI, 5.1~7.1 kgf/cm2 Tool Stroke (mm) 18 mm 21 mm 26 mm Pull force at 6 bar 8.0 KN 10.9 KN 12.0 KN Noise level dB(A)
RANGE OF FASTENERS RC197 Fastener Name 3/32 3/32 3/16 Aluminum body / Steel stem Steel body / Steel stem Stainless body / Steel stem Stainless body / Stainless stem RC198 Fastener Name 3/32 3/16 Aluminum body / Steel stem Steel body / Steel stem...
PREPARATION BEFORE USE Choose the right size of air valve connector. Install valve adjustment. Install the tank unit on the tool. Set up the compressor, be sure to install an air filter, air regulator and air lubricator between the compressor and the tool. The maximum length of air hose from filter to the tool is 3 meters.
6.1.4 Check that the nose assembly is correct to the fastener to be placed. 6.1.5 Check the stroke of the tool meets the minimum specification. RC197 is 16mm, RC198 is 18mm 6.1.6 Ensure that rotary valve is correctly adjusted for fastener retention.
6.3.1.6 Handling: Use barrier cream or oil resistant gloves. 6.3.1.7 Storage: Away from heat and oxidizing agent. Annually maintenance Annually or every 500,000 cycle the tool should be completely dismantled and new components should be used where worn, damaged or recommended. All ‘O’ rings and seals should be renewed and lubricated with Moly Lithium grease EP 3735 before assembling.
6.6.9 Hold the tool and turn the air cylinder tight. NOTE: Be careful not to allow any debris or other foreign materials get into the cylinder oil or cylinder during disassembly and re-assembly process. If the foreign material build up in the cylinder, it will not operate smoothly and the service life will be reduced.
If a problem occurs, check the followings. If the problem persists after checking the items in the table below, contact your nearest “RODAC” dealer or direct to us. In making any enquires about this product or requests for repair work, first check the FAULT DIAGNOSIS items below, and then make a note of the model number, the usage conditions and the trouble symptoms in as much detail as possible.
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Oil filling was not performed Loosen the bleed plug to allow correctly, so that there is excess the excess hydraulic oil to drain hydraulic oil inside the tool out. The rivet length is not correct for Use rivets which match the work the work piece thickness piece thickness Compressor...
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