N o s e A s s e m b l i e s
N o s e T i p S e l e c t i o n
Nose assemblies do NOT include nose tips. Nose tips must be ordered separately.
A tool must always be fitted with the correct nose assembly and nose tip for your fastener and must be ordered separately, refer to
the 'NOSE TIPS' tables on pages 10 to 13.
If your application presents no access restriction use a Type 1 nose tip unless you are placing aerospace fasteners which require a
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Type 3 nose tip, Avtainer
a Type 5, Hemlok
not make use of any nose tip, see pages 10 to 13.
Dimensions 'A' and 'B' will help you assess the suitability of a particular nose tip.
You should also check that the dimensions of the nose casing will not restrict access to your application. If access is restricted Type
2 nose tips with extra reach, are available for some fasteners. Refer to the table on page 12.
It is essential that a fastener-compatible nose assembly and nose tip are fitted prior to operating the tool (no nose tip with Maxlok
F i t t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s - A l l N o s e A s s e m b l i e s e x c e p t A v t a i n e r
The air supply must be disconnected when fitting or removing nose assemblies.
Item numbers in bold refer to nose assembly components in all nose tip tables.
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Lightly coat Jaws 4 with Moly Lithium grease*.
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Drop Jaws 4 into Jaw Housing 3 or Chuck Collet 9 depending on which nose assembly you are using.
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Insert Jaw Spreader 5 into Jaw Housing 3 or insert Front Spring Guide 10 into Chuck Collet 9.
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Locate Buffer 6 on Jaw Spreader 5.
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Locate Spring 7 onto Jaw Spreader 5 or onto Front Spring Guide 10.
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Screw Rear Spring Guide 11 into Chuck Collet 9.
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Fit Locking Ring 8 onto the Jaw Spreader Housing of the tool.
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Holding tool pointing down, screw the assembled Jaw Housing or Chuck Collet onto the Jaw Spreader Housing and tighten with spanner*.
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Screw the nose tip into Nose Casing 1 and tighten with spanner*.
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Place Nose Casing 1 over Jaw Housing 3 or Chuck Collet 9 and screw onto the tool, tightening with spanner*.
S e r v i c i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
Nose assemblies should be serviced at weekly intervals. You should hold some stock of all internal components of the nose assembly
and nose tips as they will need regular replacement.
Use Spanner 07900-00849 (supplied with tool) to assist when servicing the nose equipment.
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Remove the nose equipment using the reverse procedure to the 'Fitting instructions'.
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Any worn or damaged part should be replaced.
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Clean and check wear on Jaws.
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Ensure that neither the Jaw Spreader nor the Front Spring Guide is distorted.
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Check Spring 7 is not distorted.
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Assemble according to fitting instructions above.
* Item included in the nG4 Service Kit. For complete list see page 18.
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