Astro Pneumatic ADN38 User manual

User Manual of Product 1:
Astro Pneumatic Tool ADN38 XL Rivet Nut Drill Adapter Kit -
3/8" Capacity

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WARNING
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
WARNING
MADE IN CHINA
Study, understand and follow all instructions provided with
this product. Read these instructions carefully before
installing, operating, servicing or repairing this tool. Keep
these instructions in a safe accessible place.
INTENDED USE OF THE TOOL
Caution: To help prevent personal injury
DO NOT DISCARD – GIVE TO USER
• Normal use of this product is likely to expose the user to
dust and/or microscopic particles containing chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Always wear
appropriate safety equipment and clothing when using
this product. Study, understand and follow all instructions
provided with this product. Failure to read and follow all
warnings and operating instructions may result in
damages and serious injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI approved goggles when using this
product. (Users and By standers).
• Never use this tool for any application other than for which
it was designed.
• Only use accessories designed for this tool.
• Never alter or modify this tool in any way.
• Improper operation and/or maintenance of the tool,
modification of the tool, or use of the tool with
accessories not designed for it could result in serious
injury or death.
• Always select the correct accessories of the correct size
and design for the job that you are attempting to perform.
• Always work in a clean, safe, well-lit, organized and
adequately equipped area.
• Do not begin repairs without assurance that vehicle is in
secure position, and will not move during repair.
XL RIVET NUT DRILL
ADAPTER KIT
- 3/8" CAPACITY
WEAR WORK GLOVES (RUBBER COATED PREFERRED)
FOR GRIPPING THE ADAPTER, ESPECIALLY FOR
LARGEST SIZES. This tool is designed to be used with a
cordless drill that uses a clutch to limit torque to different
settings. Use tool to set aluminum, steel and stainless rivet nuts
up to 3/8" (10mm) in sheet metal. Do not use this tool outside
of the designed intent. Never modify the tool for any other
purpose or use.
• Easily convert your cordless, pneumatic or corded drills
into a power rivet nut setter
• Use 12V and up cordless drills for aluminum and steel
rivet nuts, or 18V+ for larger sizes like M10 & 3/8" and/or
stainless (drills must feature torque limiting clutch)
• CNC machined from solid billet aluminum and features
durable bearings
ADN38 XL RIVET NUT DRILL ADAPTER KIT
- 3/8" CAPACITY
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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT CALLING
1-800-221-9705 FOR INSTRUCTIONS
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
• Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. warrants our products to the original
user against defective material or workmanship for a period of 1
year (except where noted on our price schedule) from the date of
1st use. Astro reserves the right to determine whether the product
failed because of defective material, workmanship or other causes
and to charge back for missing parts. Astro Pneumatic Tool Co., at
its discretion, will repair products covered under this warranty free
of charge. The distributor should direct the original user to return
the product (with the exceptions listed below) with the distributor’s
name, address, adequate proof of date of purchase or a copy of
warranty card, and a short note explaining the problem. Failures
caused by accident, alteration, or misuse are not covered by
this warranty.
• If one part of this product fails, please do not return the
entire product. Astro will replace free of charge component
parts of this product that fail within 1 year of first use by the
original user. Items included in this category include but are
not limited to kits, hand tool kits and any other product where
there are multiple items or components that make up the unit.
Please contact the phone number below in order to obtain the
replacement components covered under warranty.
• Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. or its authorized service representatives
must perform all warranty repairs. Any repair to the product by
unauthorized service representatives voids this warranty. The rights
under this warranty are limited to the original user and may not be
transferred to subsequent owners.
• This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
Before Use
When unpacking, check the parts diagram and part
number listing on page 4 to make sure all parts are
included. If any parts are missing or damaged, please
call your distributor.

ll. SAFETY GUIDE:
1. Wear adequate protective gear including ANSI
approved goggles and THICK WORK GLOVES
(RUBBER COATED)
2. Only use the nut riveting adapter with driving tool that
matches with requirements specified on Product
Technical Data.
3. Switch off the driving tool before installing or uninstalling
the nut riveting adapter.
I. Product Technical Data:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Hex Shank Size:
Riveting Capability:
Rivet Type:
Stroke Limit:
Working Torque:
Recommended RPM:
Requirements of Driving Tools:
Common Sizes Chart:
*Tool is capable but may require very high grip strength
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8.5" x 5.5" x 2.4"
2.5 lbs
6.35mm (1/4")
Rivet Nut
Maximum 0.7 inch
Refer to section III. Operation Guide
Low speed, driver setting (<240 RPM)
Requirements of cordless driving tool:
• Adjustable torque setting.
• Chuck capacity of 6.35 mm (1/4") shank.
• Min 12V for aluminum, or M5 and 10-24 steel rivet nuts.
• Min 14.4V for steel rivet nuts in M6, M8, 1/4" & 5/16" or stainless in M5 or 10-24.
• Min Full-size 18V+ for M10 and 3/8" rivet nuts and all other sizes in stainless steel.
WEAR GLOVES
• Clutch provides a felt and/or audible indication of reaching max setting.
Requirements of elctric or pneumatic driving tool:
• Adjustable torque setting.
• Chuck capacity of 6.35 mm (1/4") shank.
• With maximum torque > 190 in/lbs for aluminum and steel rivet nuts in smaller sizes.
• With maximum torque > 400 in/lbs for stainless steel rivet nuts.
Rivet Nut Size
Nut
Material
SAE
10-24
SAE
1/4-20
SAE
5/16-18
SAE
3/8-16 M5 M6 M8 M10
Aluminum
Steel/Copper
Stainless Steel
4. The objects to be riveted MUST BE SECURELY FIXED
BEFORE riveting in order to avoid possible injury.
Unsecured objects may rotate with the driving tool if not
secured.
5. The driving tool MUST be stopped if user releases the
adapter’s body during riveting.
6. During disassembly for mandrel changing or
Maintenance, take care as there are pre-loaded springs
within the tool.
Rivet Nut
M5
M6
M8
M10
10-24
1/4-20
5/16-18
3/18-16
Rivet Nut Diameter
6.9mm OD
8.9mm OD
10.9mm OD
12.9mm OD
6.9mm OD
8.9mm OD
10.9mm OD
12.9mm OD
Drill Hole Size
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
11mm (7/16")
13mm (17/32")
7mm (9/32")
9mm (3/8")
11mm (7/16")
13mm (17/36")
Grip Range
26 – 16ga
26 – 13ga
26 – 11ga
26 – 11ga
26 – 16ga
26 – 13ga
26 – 11ga
26 – 11ga
* *
ADN38 XL RIVET NUT DRILL ADAPTER KIT
- 3/8" CAPACITY

lll. OPERATION GUIDE:
lV. MAINTENANCE:
1. The nut riveting adapter is
lubricated before shipping.
Recommended: cleaning
the components of plunger
tube, and using lubricant
grease to re-lubricate its
parts on a yearly basis
or earlier.
2. Threaded mandrel
replacement:
Life span of threaded mandrel varies with usage
frequency and the uses of different rivet nut sizes/types.
Recommended: replacing the threaded mandrel with
new spare and its nosepiece before worn-out.
WARNING: WEAR WORK GLOVES (RUBBER COATED
PREFERRED) FOR GRIPPING THE ADAPTER
IMPORTANT: Ensure the threads on mandrels are clean
and the loaded rivet nut has full thread engagement with
threaded mandrel during riveting. It is strongly
recommended to clean and lubricate (ex. silicone spray,
dry lube) the threads on mandrels before and after use.
CRITICAL: Before using the tool on your intended work
piece, it is REQUIRED that you test the tool with a rivet nut
on a test piece to determine the adequate torque needed
for your rivet nut size, rivet nut material, and sheet metal
thickness and material.
• Ensure drill is in "driver" mode and not drill mode.
Different drills will require different torque limiting settings
for the same material.
• On the test piece, set your drill to a low clutch setting and
work up to higher settings until the torque level is enough
to fully set the rivet nut but not over set - WARNING: Over
setting rivet nuts may permanently damage the mandrel
or tool.
• Once the torque level is determined, test again on a new
hole at your intended setting to confirm. The knurled part
of the rivet nut should look mushroomed and starting to
become flat on the other side of the work piece and
should not rotate when you install a bolt.
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2.4 Ensure the rivet nut has adequate thread engaged
and that there is no cross threading. Check and confirm
the objects to be riveted are SECURE.
2.5 Some small amount of clearance between nose
piece and the flange of rivet nut may be beneficial to
operation, but keep adequate thread engagement on
the nut.
2.6 Refer to Section III. for determining the proper drill
torque settings. (REQUIRED).
2.7 Put the rivet nut now threaded onto the tool's
mandrel fully into the proper size hole (see Sizing Chart
on page 2).
2.8 Align the adapter with the hole angle as best you
can. While gripping the adapter firmly with one hand
(wear work gloves), operate the drill in the FWD
direction until you feel or hear the drill's torque clutch
catching. The adapter should not rotate while the drill
works. Release your grip on the adapter and reverse the
drill out of the rivet nut. Depending on the material, you
may need to manually help the adapter thread out of the
rivet nut with your off hand.
Tip 1: If setting M10 or 3/8" and especially on
stainless, high grip strength is required. Not all rivet
nuts are the same, some require more force.
Tip 2: Make a note of the torque setting matching
your application for future use.
1. Tool Installation:
Install a new mandrel and nosepiece to match your
intended rivet nut thread size. Use the included wrench
to install the new mandrel into the #2 Plunger Tube.
Ensure that the mandrel and other components are
tightly fixed in position. After installing the front bushing
cover and lock bushing, lightly tighten the new
nosepiece onto the end of the tool. Install the hex shank
drive end of the tool into your drill and affix tightly into its
chuck.
2. Riveting:
2.1 While holding the adapter with your hand (WEAR
GLOVES), operate the drill in the REV direction until
you hear the adapter start to click. This means it has
fully exposed the mandrel.
2.2 Switch the drill to the FWD setting.
2.3 Manually thread the selected rivet nut onto threaded
mandrel; or hold the rivet nut in one hand and use
another hand to pull the drill trigger slightly to have the
nut threaded on by the tool.
ADN38 XL RIVET NUT DRILL ADAPTER KIT
- 3/8" CAPACITY

Parts List
ADN14-01
ADN14-02
ADN14-03
ADN14-04
ADN14-05
ADN38-3/18-16N
ADN38-5/16-18N
ADN14-1/4-20N
ADN14-10-24N
ADN38-M10N
ADN38-M8N
ADN14-M6N
ADN14-M5N
ADN38-3/8-16M
ADN38-5/16-18M
ADN14-1/4-20M
ADN14-10-24M
ADN38-M10M
ADN38-M8M
ADN14-M5M
ADN14-M6M
ADN38-22
ADN14-23
ADN14-24
ADN14-25
ADN14-26
ADN14-27
ADN14-28
ADN14-29
ADN14-30
ADN14-31
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Hex Shank Driving Shaft
Plunger Tube
Front Bushing w/Knurling
Locking Bushing
Set Screw
SAE 3/18-16 Nosepiece
SAE 5/16-18 Nosepiece
SAE 1/4-20 Nosepiece
SAE 10-24 Nosepiece
M10 Nosepiece
M8 Nosepiece
M6 Nosepiece
M5 Nosepiece
SAE 3/8-16 Mandrel
SAE 5/16-18 Mandrel
SAE 1/4-20 Mandrel
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Index Part No. Description Qty
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
SAE 10-24 Mandrel
M10 Mandrel
M8 Mandrel
M5 Mandrel
M6 Mandrel
Aluminum Handle
Front Spring
Inner Spring
Thrust Ball Bearing
C-Clip
E-Clip
Steel Ball
Pins
O-Ring
Wrench Kit
Index Part No. Description Qty
29
29
1
25
26
30
27 22
12
3
4
23
21
5
24
28
6 7 8 10 11 13
9
14 15 16 18 19 2017
2
31
PARTS BREAKDOWN:
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372 Old US Highway 52 South
Mount Airy, NC 27030 ADN38
MODEL: PRODUCT TYPE:
XL RIVET NUT DRILL ADAPTER KIT
- 3/8" CAPACITY