ACME DTP-125UL Instruction Manual

DTP-125UL MANUAL TENSIONER
Part No. 306125
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result
in severe eye injury or blindness. Always wear safety
glasses with side shields which conform to ANSI
Standard Z87.1.
2. STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD.
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the
load can result in strap breakage during tensioning,
which could result in the following:
PA sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
PBoth tool and strap flying violently towards your face.
Failure to place the strap properly around the load or on
an unstable or shifted load could result in a sudden loss
of strap tension during tensioning. This could result in a
sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
Read the tools operating instructions. If the load corners
are sharp use edge protectors. Place the strap correctly
around a properly positioned load.
Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during
tensioning and sealing, can result in severe personal
injury from flying strap or tool. When tensioning or
sealing, position yourself to one side of the strap and
keep all bystanders away.
3. FALL HAZARD.
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when
operating the tool can cause you to fall. Do not use the
tool when you are in an awkward position.
4. CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut hands or
fingers. Wear protective gloves.
5. TRAINING.
This tool must not be used by persons not properly
trained in their use. Be certain that you receive proper
training from your employer. If you have any questions
contact your Acme Representative.
6. TOOL CARE.
Take good care of the tool. Inspect and clean it daily,
lubricate it weekly and adjust when necessary. Replace
any worn or broken parts.
7. WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
STRAP SPECIFICATIONS
Width: 3/4" to 1-1/4" Steel
Gauge: .025 to .035" Thick
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Thread the strap through the seal. Encircle the bundle
and thread the strap through the seal again. Bend the
lower strap back sharply beneath the seal and pull out all
slack strap.
2. Squeeze the handles together to lift the feedwheel. Insert
the strap into the slot of the breaker nose and push the
tool up against the seal.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued
3. Stand to one side of the strap line and tension the strap
with forward and backward motions of the tension
handle.
4. When desired tension is
reached, push the drive
pawl forward and rotate
the tension handle back
to contact the lift arm.
5. Notch the seal with a
Delta sealer to complete
the joint.
6. Break off the strap at the
seal by raising the tool
perpendicular to the seal,
then lowering it.
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PARTS LIST
KEY QTY. PART# DESCRIPTION
1 1 014809 Roll pin, .093 x 1.000
2 1 017959 Drive pawl
3 1 017946 Drive pawl spring
4 1 306148 Tension handle
5 1 017945 Pawl pin
6 1 017925 Pinion gear
7 1 017926 Tension gear
8 1 017929 Bushing
9 1 017947 Feedwheel shaft
10 1 041912 BHCS, #10-24 x 3/8
11 1 184501 Washer, 3/16 SAE
12* 1 043982 BHSCS, 5/16-24 x 1/2
13 1 004959 Washer, 5/16 SAE
14 1 017943 Hold pawl
15 1 306147 Gear housing
16 2 017944 Hold pawl spring
17 1 017937 Pivot pin
18 1 020517 Feedwheel
19 1 017941 Lift arm
20* 1 001656 Strap guide pin
21 1 017935 Breaker nose
22* 2 007878 SHCS, 1/4-28 x 3/4
23 1 097526 Roll pin, 1/4 x 7/8
24 1 017939 Wear plug
25 1 017952 Lock wire
26 1 017942 Base spring
27 1 003133 Danger sign
28 1 306149 Base
29 1 017955 Nameplate
31 1 424035 Bushing
32 1 020694 Set screw
When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number
and name. All recommended spare parts a underlined and
should be stocked. Standard hardware parts may be obtained
from local hardware suppliers.
For Parts Support Call 1-800-541-5736
* Apply one drop of Loctite #271 (Red) or equivalent.