Current tools 170 pm User manual

Current Tools™ Hydraulic Punch Drivers

Read and understand this material before

operating or servicing any component of

the Hydraulic Punch Driver Set. Failure to

understand how to safely operate and service

this unit may result in serious injury or death.

This manual is free of charge. All personnel who operate the

Hydraulic Punch Driver Set should have a copy of this

manual and read and understand its contents. To request a

copy, call or write to the address below.

CURRENT TOOLS • P.O.BOX 17026 GREENVILLE, SC 2960 6

800.230.5421 or 864-721-4230 • FAX 864-721-4232

www.currenttools.com

Model 170 PM – Str. Hyd. Punch Driver Set

with 1/2” to 2” Punches and Dies

Model 179 PM – 90° Hyd. Punch Driver Set

with 1/2” to 2” Punches and Dies

Operating, Maintenance, Safety

and Parts Manual

10/09 - REV. 1

Hazards or unsafe

ractices which, if not avoided, COULD result in serious

personal in

or death

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Hazards or unsafe

ractices which, if not avoided, COULD result in minor

personal in

or propert

damage

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Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in serious

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or death

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THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions

that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE!

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!

Read, understand, and follow these safety instructions. Failure to follow

these safet

instructions ma

result in in

or death.

Safety Alert

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Set-Ups Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Components List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Exploded View — Model 1700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Exploded View — Model 1790 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exploded View — Release Valve and Pump Assembly . . . . . . . 11

SAFETY ALERTS

ARNIN

WARNING

DAN

WARNING

This manual should be read and understood by all personnel who operate

or service this Hydraulic Punch Driver Set. Failure to understand how to

safely operate and service this unit could result in injury or death. This unit

should only be operated or serviced by qualified personnel.

RETAIN SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Follow ALL safety information provided by the manufacturer.

NEVER use the Punch Driver Set or any of its components

near live circuits. Doing so may cause serious injury or death.

ALWAYS stand to the side of the punch driver when punching.

This will help avoid injury should there be a component failure.

Do NOT continue to operate the pump after the punch driver

completes the punch. Doing so will damage the punch driver and

could cause component failure resulting in serious injury or death.

If the ram motion stops before the punching process is completed,

Do NOT continue to operate the punch driver. Release the pump

pressure and disassemble the set-up and determine the cause

before continuing.

Hydraulic tools create tremendous pressures and hydraulic oil

can easily puncture skin. If your skin is pierced by oil you must

seek medical attention immediately! NEVER touch the hydraulic

hose or fittings while the unit is under pressure.

ALWAYS thread the punch COMPLETELY onto the draw stud to

avoid thread failure. If the punch tightens before it is completely

threaded onto the draw stud, disassemble the set-up and

determine the cause. Then reassemble the set-up.

ALWAYS release the hydraulic pressure before servicing any

component of the hydraulic system.

NEVER attempt to exceed the punching capacity of this punch

driver. Doing so may cause component failure and possibly

serious injury or death.

NEVER attempt to punch a hole through more than a single

layer of material. Doing so may cause component failure and

possibly serious injury or death.

NEVER use this punch driver or any of its components except

for its intended purpose.

Hand pressure is sufficient to activate the pump. NEVER attempt

to apply additional pressure to the pump handle.

NEVER continue to operate the punch driver handle after the

ram motion stops. Doing so could cause component failure

resulting in serious injury or death.

continued on next page . . .

CAUTION

ALWAYS inspect every component of the punch set-up including

the punch driver, punch, die, draw stud, adapter and spacer(s)

before each use. Replace any worn or defective parts with

Current Tools replacement parts. NEVER use dull punches.

NEVER use any component that has worn or damaged threads.

ALWAYS check to ensure all components are properly

assembled before punching.

New punches are sharp. Be careful when handling them.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses when punching.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.1700 Punch Driver 1790 Punch Driver

Weight 6.5 lbs. 7.6 lbs.

Dimensions 4.25” x 10.5” x 14 1/4” 4.75” x 11” x 13 3/4”

Capacity - PSI 8,000 8,000

CU in. of oil per stroke 0.050 0.050

Oil Capacity CU in. 88

Punching Capacity

( both models 1700 and 1790 )

With Standard and Piece Maker™ Punches:

maximum 10 gauge (.134 in. thick) mild steel — 1/2” to 2” conduit size holes

With Piece Maker™SS Punches:

maximum 10 gauge (.134 in. thick) stainless steel — 1/2” to 1 1/4” conduit size holes

Current Tools™ Models 170PM and 179PM — Piece Makers™ — are designed to

split the slug into two pieces for easy removal from the die after punch completion.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION continued . . .

BENDING

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Match the punch, die, draw stud, adapter ( if needed ) , and spacer

as required for the size hole to be punched. ( See SET-UPS page 6. )

2. After marking the hole location, drill a hole approximately 1/32” to 1/16”

larger than the draw stud being used. NOTE: Alternate Method - Drill a 7/16”

hole to accept the 3/8” draw stud and use the 1/2” punch and die to increase

the hole size to accept the 3/4” draw stud.

3. Thread the end of the draw stud with the shortest thread length into

the punch driver until snug. ( See SET-UPS page 6. )

When using the 1/2” punch and die, thread adapter #1703 into the

punch driver, then thread the 3/8” draw stud #1550 into the adapter

until snug. ( See SET-UPS page 6. )

4. Install spacer if needed. Spacer is not used when using 1 1/2”

and 2” punches and dies. ( See SET-UPS page 6. )

5. Slide the die onto the draw stud with the open end of the die facing

away from the punch driver. ( See SET-UPS page 6. )

6. Place the draw stud through the hole you made in step 2. Then thread

the punch onto the draw stud with the cutting face toward the material to

be punched. Thread the punch onto the draw stud until the punch, die and

spacer are snug against the material.

7. Rotate punch driver to best operating position and complete the punching

process by turning the knob on the punch driver clockwise, then activate

by pumping the punch driver handle.

8. After punch completion, turn the knob counter-clockwise, to release

the pressure.

ARNIN

•

DO NOT continue to operate the pump after the punch driver completes the punch. Doin

so will

damage the punch driver and could cause component failure resulting in serious in

or death

•

If th

unch drive

motion stops before the punching process is completed, DO NOT continue to

erate the

unch driver. Release the

ressure and disassemble the set-u

and determine th

cause before continuin

ARNIN

ALWAYS thread the punch COMPLETELY onto the draw stud

(

or adapter

)

to avoi

thread failure. If the punch tightens before it is completel

threaded onto the draw

stud, disassemble the set-u

and determine the cause. Then reassemble the set-u

ARNIN

Hand

ressure is sufficient to activate the

. NEVER

attempt to appl

additional pressure to the hand pump.

SET-UPS

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MAINTENANCE

Oil Requirements: We recommend a high quality automatic transmission

fluid such as Shell DONAX TG or equivalent

Filling the Punch Driver with Oil:

1. Secure the pump in a vise by clamping lightly onto the hex body with

the reservoir and end cap facing upward, and unscrew the end cap.

2. Remove the fill plug located in the center of the piston follower, and

then remove the piston follower. Check the piston follower O-ring

and the fill plug for damage or wear, and replace as needed.

3. Fill the reservoir until the oil level is 3/4” from the top.

4. Push the piston follower into the reservoir until oil begins to

come out of the hole.

5. To remove trapped air from the pump, turn the release knob clockwise to

the closed position and pump the handle 5 times. Slowly turn the release

knob counterclockwise while keeping light pressure with your finger over

the hole in the piston follower. This allows air to escape under your

finger and prevents ejecting oil. Repeat this procedure if needed.

6. Replace the fill plug in the piston follower.

7. Remove and clean the foam vent located inside the reservoir end cap.

Then screw the reservoir end cap back onto the reservoir.

COMPONENTS

PUNCH DRIVER SETS

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COMPONENTS LIST

ITEM# CATALOG# DESCRIPTION #170 #170PM #179 #179PM

1/2” to 2” 1/2” to 2” 1/2” to 4” 1/2” to 4”

.........1 ................. 1700 ............Punch Driver - Straight ..............1...................1.......................................

.........2..................1790..................Punch Driver - 90°............................................................1..................1

.........3..................1701 .......................Plastic Case........................1...................1..................1..................1

.........4..................1702.............3/4” X 4 1/8” Draw Stud .............1...................1..................1..................1

.........5..................1550 ....................3/8” Draw Stud.....................1...................1..................1..................1

.........6 ..................1703 ......................Adapter Stud.......................1...................1..................1..................1

.........7 ..................1553 ..................Short Spacer - S .................1...................1..................1..................1

.........8..................1524 ...........1/2” Piece Maker™ Punch.................................1......................................1

.........9..................1525 ..........................1/2” Die ................................................1......................................1

........10.................1526 ...........3/4” Piece Maker™ Punch.................................1......................................1

........11.................1527 ..........................3/4” Die ................................................1......................................1

........12.................1528.............1” Piece Maker™ Punch ..................................1......................................1

........13 .................1529 ............................1” Die..................................................1......................................1

........14.................1530..........1 1/4” Piece Maker™ Punch ...............................1......................................1

........15.................1531.........................1 1/4” Die...............................................1......................................1

........16.................1532..........1 1/2” Piece Maker™ Punch ...............................1......................................1

........17.................1533.........................1 1/2” Die...............................................1......................................1

........18.................1534.............2” Piece Maker™ Punch ..................................1......................................1

........19 .................1535 ............................2” Die..................................................1......................................1