Aztech Systems 8, 16, 4, 32 Placing the Tool in Service, Or performing maintenance on this tool

WARNING

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY

USING THE TOOL

•Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away from the reaction arm and working area during operation. Do not attempt to support the tool with your hands during operation.

•This tool will exert a strong reaction force. Use proper mechanical support and correct reaction arm positioning to control these forces. Do not position the reaction arm so that it tilts the tool off the axis of the bolt and never use the swivel inlets as a reaction stop.

•Avoid sharp bends and kinks that will cause severe back-up pressure in hoses and lead to premature hose failure.

•Use accessories recommended by Aztec Bolting Services.

•Use only impact sockets and accessories. Do not use hand (chrome) sockets or accessories.

•Use only sockes and accesssories that correctly fit the bolt or nut and function without tilting the tool off the axis of the bolt.

•This tool is not designed for working in explosive atmospheres

•This tool is not insulated against electric shock. When using this tool with a pump having an electrical power source or circuits, follow the pump instructions for proper grounding.

Always wear eye protection when operating

or performing maintenance on this tool.

The Torque Reaction Arm must be positioned

against a positive stop. Do not use the Arm as a dead

handle. Take all precautions to make certain the

operator’s hand cannot be pinched between the Arm

and a solid object.

Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not

overreach when operating this tool.

Always wear ear protection

when operating this tool.

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Do not carry the tool by the

hose.

Always turn off the pump and

disconnect the power before installing, removing, or adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before performing any maintenance on this tool.

OFF ON

POWER

Operate at 10,000 psig

(681bar) maximum pressure.

10,000 psig

(681 bar)

Do not use damaged, frayed or

deteriorated hydraulic hoses and fittings.

PLACING THE TOOL IN SERVICE

CONNECTING THE TOOL

1. Attach the twin line hose to the swivel inlets of the

Low Profile Driver Assembly using the spring–loaded quick connect ends. After making certain that they are fully engaged, thread the safety rings tightly against the spring–loaded retainer rings.

2.Connect the opposite ends of the hose to the Pump in the same manner.

3.Push the Link Retaining Pin out of the Low Profile Driver Assembly.

4.Mate the selected Ratchet Link to the Driver Assembly by inserting the end of the Driver opposite the Swivel Inlets between the Side Plates of the Ratchet Link. (Refer to Dwg. 1)

5.Align the Holes for the Link Retaining Pin and insert the

Pin through the side plates and Driver to keep the units joined together.

Dwg.1
DRIVE CYLINDER
RATCHET LINK	LINK
	RETAINING PIN

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