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Air hoses must be oil resistant, have an abrasion resistant exterior and be armoured where operating con-
ditions may result in hoses being damaged.
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All air hoses MUST have a minimum bore diameter of 6.4 millimetres.
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Check for air leaks. If damaged, hoses and couplings must be replaced by new items.
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If there is no filter on the pressure regulator, bleed the airline to clear it of accumulated dirt or water before
connecting air hose to the tool.
3.3 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
CAUTION - CORRECT SUPPLY PRESSURE IS IMPORTANT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE INSTALLATION
TOOL. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT MAY OCCUR WITHOUT CORRECT PRESSURES.
THE SUPPLY PRESSURE MUST NOT EXCEED THAT LISTED IN THE PLACING TOOL SPECIFICATION
Item numbers in bold refer to the components in figures 1 & 2 and the tables on page 11.
When the pneumatic hose is connected to the placing tool, the pull and return cycles of the tool are controlled
by depressing and releasing the trigger (6) located in the handle.
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Air supply is disconnected.
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Connect the appropriate nose equipment as described on page 10 & 12.
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Connect the pneumatic hose to the air on/off valve (7).
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Connect the pneumatic hose mains air supply.
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Switch on the mains supply to the tool by sliding the air on/off valve (7) to the up position.
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Air is now be supplied to the tool and the vacuum system is in operation.
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Pull and release the trigger (6) a few times to the full stroke of the tool to check operation. Observe action
of tool. Check for fluid and/or air leaks.
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