Atlas Copco Rapid-Torc RT-8 User manual

RT-8
TORQUE CHART
This chart shows the correlation
between pump gauge psi reading
and torque output for your Rapid-Torc
RT-8 hydraulic torque wrench.
PSI FT.LB.
1500 1200
1600 1280
1800 1440
2000 1600
2200 1760
2400 1920
2600 2080
2800 2240
3000 2400
3200 2560
3400 2720
3600 2880
3800 3040
4000 3200
4200 3360
4400 3520
4600 3680
4800 3840
5000 4000
5200 4160
5400 4320
5600 4480
PSI FT.LB.
5800 4640
6000 4800
6200 4960
6400 5120
6600 5280
6800 5440
7000 5600
7200 5760
7400 5920
760 0 6080
7800 6240
8000 6400
8200 6560
8400 6720
8600 6880
8800 7040
9000 7200
9200 7360
9400 7520
9600 7680
9800 7840
10000 8000
BAR NM
104 1627
110 1735
124 1952
138 2169
152 2386
165 2603
179 2820
193 3037
207 3254
220 3471
234 3688
248 3905
262 4122
276 4339
290 4556
303 4772
317 4989
331 5206
345 5423
358 5640
372 5857
386 6074
BAR NM
400 6291
414 6508
427 6725
441 6942
455 7159
468 7376
482 7593
496 7810
510 8026
524 8243
538 8460
552 8677
565 8894
579 9 111
593 9328
607 9545
620 9762
634 9979
648 10196
662 10413
676 10630
690 10847
2
Set the pressure on the pump that
corresponds to the torque value.
1Find the closest torque value for
your application, either in ft-lbs
or in Nm.
FOOT-POUNDS NEWTON-METERS
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The above torque values are only applicable when using a calibrated RT-8 hydraulic torque wrench powered by a 10,000 psi pump
fitted with a calibrated class 1 gauge.

QUICK SETUP
GUIDE
Setting up your hydraulic torque wrench for use is easy.
Please read the included user manual and safety instruc-
tion booklet for additional guidelines.
1
Wear personal protec-
tive equipment, such as
eyeglasses and steel-toe
shoes.
3
1
2
3
SET PRESSURE
Make sure the hoses are
free of any defects. The
couplers are on pump
and the tool should be
securely connected.
Place tool on at surface.
Turn pump on. Cycle the
tool. Press the “ON’ but-
ton on the remote, hold
until tool clicks. Release,
wait for the tool to click.
Repeat the cycle. Ensure
there is no leak.
4
Use the torque conver-
sion chart to set the psi
for the torque you need.
Press the remote’s “ON”
button and slowly turn
the pressure regulator
clockwise to reach the
right pressure.
FOUR BASIC STEPS TO OPERATE YOUR RT-8
2
4
Scan the code to see a brief overview video on how to use the document or go to
rapidtorc.com/torque_setup
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CYCLE YOUR TOOL
CONNECT HOSES
WEAR PPE