Encore Hartco Eclipser 2800/2500 User manual

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Northbrook, IL 60062 U.S.A.
Phone: (224) 723-5524
Fax: (224) 723-5526
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Encore Hartco
Continuous Coil
(CC) Clipping
System
on pages
5-6
Eclipser 2800
with Black Housing
(“HR” Color Style)
and Double-Ended
Anvil
Eclipser 2500
shown with Black
Housing (HR Color
Style) and Standard
Anvil
SAFETY
WARNING
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THE TOOL.
SAFETY GLASSES (ANSI A87)
should always be worn by all in
the work area while operating,
maintaining or repairing a
tool.Wear personal protective
equipment as required.
NEVER use oxygen, carbon
dioxide or any other bottled gas
as a power source for this tool, as
it will explode and cause serious
injury.
BEFORE using tool, check work
area for hidden electric cables,
utility lines, gas pipes, etc. that
can cause a hazard if damaged
by the tool.
INSPECT TOOL BEFORE EACH
USE. Make sure bolts and cap
screws are tight and trigger
moves freely. Never use a tool
that leaks air, has missing parts, is damaged, or
needs repair.
Do not modify this tool without consulting with
an ENCORE HARTCO tool specialist rst.
Use only parts, fasteners and accessories
recommended and sold by ENCORE HARTCO and
its authorized distributors.
TO PREVENTSERIOUS
INJURY:
• Do not use the tool when you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
• Remove all fasteners from tool BEFORE
connecting air.
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS
AWAY FROM BLADE AND ANVIL
AREA when connecting air
supply and operating tool.
• DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY when
mechanically clearing a jam, performing
maintenance or repairs, and whenever the
tool is not in use.
• NEVER POINT THE TOOL TOWARD YOURSELF
OR ANYONE ELSE.
• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE
TRIGGER unless actually applying a clip.
Unintended pressure on trigger could cause
tool to eject a fastener.
and Continuous Coil (CC) Clipping System
Eclipser
2800/2500
Encore Hartco
PNEUMATICCLINCH CLIPCLOSURE TOOL
It is the employer’s responsibility to assure
this manual is read and understood by all
personnel assigned to use this tool, and this
manual is kept on hand for future reference.
Green Housing
“EA” Color Style
Red Housing
“SN” Color Style
For best results, use
genuine Encore Hartco
E-Clips sold in rolls
BEFORE AFTER
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Eclipser 2800/2500 Series Parts & Options 2
30011
TRIGGER
30012
SIDE PLATE R. H.
20012
NUT
30022
FRONT
PLATE
30023
SHOULDER
SCREW
20004
O-RING
30004
PISTON
30005
SPRING
20006
O-RING
20005
O-RING
30000
VALVE
20003
O-RING
20000
O-RING
20001
O-RING
20026
FITTING
20011
SCREW
30001
CAP
20035
PLUG (RED)
20010
PIN
30010
LEVER
30008
VALVE
20007
O-RING
30009
VALVE SLEEVE
30007
SPRING
30015
PIN
20009
PIN
30014
TOP PLATE
30016
SPRING
30013
SIDE PLATE,
L. H.
30120
(GREEN)
35120
(RED)
38120
(BLACK)
30021
PIN, BLADE
30017
YOKE
30020
PIN, ROLLER
20018
PIN
30019
LINK
30018
ROLLER
20012
NUT
20519
BHCS
2500 Series
(not shown):
30002
(GREEN),
35002 (RED),
38002
(BLACK)
30118 WASHER
Only for 2800 tools.
Listed under Blade Jam
Release Parts
15316
SCREW
55095
HANGER YOKE
20037
E-CLIP
30130
HANGER
30033
HANGER PIN
15037
BEARING
20012
NUT
20065
SCREW
20036
C-CLIP
20028
TUBE FITTING
30115
POLY TUBE
0.38” X 9.5”
20002
PLUG
20029
ELBOW
20025
TEE
20030
HEX NIPPLE
30113
SLIDE VALVE
20027
TUBE FITTING
BLADE GUIDE
SEE CHART NEXT
PAGE
20002
PLUG
20029
ELBOW
BLADE
SEE CHART
30134
ANVIL
HOLDER
15529
HHCS
30133
ANVIL
ANVIL “A”
SEE CHART
ANVIL “F”
or “H”
SEE CHART
2800 Series HOUSING
2800 Series
View of tubing
and fittings on
tool cap
30139 – BLADE JAM RELEASE COMPONENTS
30131 – HANGER ASSEMBLY
(included) 2500 Series Only
(included on 2800 models, add-on for 2500 models)
20022
SCREW
30106
SPRING
20017
NUT
30107
ARM
30105
HUB
30103
WHEEL
20016
BEARING
30104 or 30154
SEE CHART
BRACKET
30101 or 30151
SEE CHART
20011
SHCS
30102 or 30152
SEE CHART
20020
SHCS
20021
NUT
30100 or 30150
SEE CHART
20020
SHCS
30109
PISTON
20026
FITTING
30114
TUBE
0.25” X 3.75”
20014
O-RING
20332
SHCS
30108
FEED CYLINDER
30110
SPRING
20013
O-RING
30417
FEED TORSION
SPRING
30135
FEED CYLINDER
MOUNT (2800)
30415
FEED CYLINDER
END CAP
20038
SHCS
20348
NUT
20045
SHCS
MAGAZINE
COVER
LINER STRIP
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20000 1 O-Ring
20001 1 O-Ring
20002 1 Plug, Swivel Coupling
20003 1 O-Ring
20004 1 O-Ring
20005 1 O-Ring
20006 1 O-Ring
20007 1 O-Ring
20009 1 Dowel Pin
20010 2 Dowel Pin
20011 6 SHCS (10-24 x 5/8)
20012 3 Nut, Nylock (¼-20)
20013 1 O-Ring
20014 1 O-Ring
20016 1 Bearing
20017 1 Nut, Nylock
20018 1 Dowel Pin
20020 10 SHCS (8-32 x ¼)
20021 6 Nut, Nylock
20022 1 Screw
20026 2 Tube Ftg (¼x 1/8NPT)
20029 1 Elbow (¼” NPT, 90°)
20038 2 SHCS (8-32 x 5/8)
20045 4 SHCS (4-40 x 5/8)
20332 1 SHCS (10-32 x 13/4)
20348 1 SHCS (10-32 x 13/4)
20519 1 BHCS (¼-20 x 15/8)
30000 1 Main Valve
30001 1 Cap
30004 1 Piston Ass’y.
30005 1 Piston Spring
30007 1 Trigger Valve Spring
30008 1 Trigger Valve
30009 1 Trigger Valve Sleeve
30010 1 Valve Lever
30011 1 Trigger Assembly
30012 1 Side Plate, Right Hand
30013 1 Side Plate, Left Hand
30014 1 Top Plate
30015 1 Top Plate Pin
30016 1 Spring
30017 1 Yoke
30018 1 Roller
30019 2 Link (Hartco #55008)
30020 1 Pin, Roller
30021 1 Pin, Blade
30022 1 Front Plate
30023 2 Shoulder Screw
30103 1 Anti Backup Wheel
30104 1 ABW Bracket
30105 1 ABW Hub
30106 1 Spring
30107 1 ABW Arm 2
30108 1 Feeder Cylinder
30109 1 Feeder Piston
30110 1 Feeder Spring
30114 1 Tubing (.25” x 3.75”)
30135 1 Feed Cyl. Mount (2800)
30415 1 Feed Cylinder End Cap
30417 1 Feed Torsion Spring
30131 1 Hanger Assembly
15037 1 Bearing
15316 1 Screw
20012 1 Nut
20036 1 C-Clip, 5/16”
20037 1 E-Ring
20065 1 Flange Head ¼-20 x 3/8”
30033 1 Hanger Pin
30130 1 Hanger
55095 1 Hanger Yoke
PARTS for Double-Ended Anvil
15529 1 HHCS, 5/16”-24 x 1”
30133 1 Anvil, 9ga, Dbl-ended
30134 1 Anvil Holder
PARTS only for 2800 Series
30120
1
Housing – n GREEN (EA2800)
35120
Housing – n RED (SN2800)
38120
Housing – n BLACK (HR2800)
30139 1
Blade Jam Release Parts
20025 1 Tee, Branch
20027 1 Tube Ftg (3/8 x ¼NPT)
20028 1 Tube Ftg (3/8 x 0.25 NPT)
20030 1 Hex Nipple
30113 1 Slide Valve Assembly
30115 1 Tubing (0.38” x 9.5”)
30118 1 Washer, in housing w/BJR
PARTS only for 2500 Series
20035 1 Plug (Red)
30002
1
Housing – n GREEN (EA2500)
35002
Housing – n RED (SN2500)
38002
Housing – n BLACK (HR2500)
Item # Qty Description Item # Qty Description Item # Qty Description Item # Qty Description
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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT:
2800 = 7.0 lbs (3.18 kg)
2500 = 6.2 lbs (2.81 kg)
DIMENSIONS:
2500 = 7.5 x 6 x 15” (190 x 152 x 381mm)
2800 = 8 x 7.5 x 15” (203 x 190 x 381mm)
COMPONENT MATERIALS:
Composite plastic housing, steel clip magazine
CLIP FEEDING METHOD:
Single acting spring extended cylinder
PRIMARY POWER UNIT:
Main cylinder - Bore 3.06” (78mm) spring return
AIR SUPPLY: 80-90 psi (5.5-6.2 bars) of dry,
lubricated air
AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM):
3.56, assuming 90 psi and 1 cycle per second
3.22, assuming 80 psi and 1 cycle per second
Eclipser 2800/2500 – Tool Identication, Specications & Parts
Blade Guide
Fits
(Orientation key
Clip
Model # Anvil* Blade
only on #30200)
Bracket Magazine
Cover
Liner
Width
2800/2500-3320 30133 30220 30202 30104 30100 30102 30101 A
2800/2500-3321 30133 30221 30201 30104 30100 30102 30101 A
2800/2500-3322 30133 30222 30201 30104 30100 30102 30101 A
2800/2500-3324 30133 30224 30208 30104 30100 30102 30101 A
2800/2500-6082 30260 30282 30200 030154 30150 30152 30151 F, H
2800/2500-6181 30261 30281 30200 030154 30150 30152 30151 F, H
2800/2500-6185 30261 30285 30200 030154 30150 30152 30151 F, H
* Models for“A”width clips use a 3-part Anvil: Anvil (#30133), Anvil Holder (#30134) and HHCS (#15529)
MODEL-SPECIFIC PARTS
X
X
XXX
30260
30261
30133
30201
30202
30208
30200
OR
81
Cover
Liner
XXX
X
X
00000
SERIAL NUMBER
BLADE GUIDE ORIENTATION KEY
VISIBLE HERE
0 / 1
AA
ANVIL NUMBER
LOCATED ON BACK OF ANVIL
MODEL NUMBER =
2800-
AABB
2500-
AABB
PRESS IN
PIN
BB
BLADE NUMBER
LOCATED UNDER FRONT PLATE
SLIDE
COVER
UP
ECLIPSER 2800/2500 – UNIVERSAL PARTS MODEL-SPECIFIC
TOOL IDENTIFICATION
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UNLOADING CLIPS
1. DISCONNECT AIR.
2. Lift cylinder assembly (F),
used to advance clips forward,
so it is not touching clips.
3. Push down on back of arm
(G) holding backstop wheel
against clips, raising wheel up.
4. Slide clips out of magazine.
PARTS REPLACEMENT
TO GET STARTED
1. For both 2500 and 2800
tools, use suitable coupler
to connect air hose to pre-
installed tting as shown at
right.
2. Attach clip track assembly
(Part #30123 or #30157,
BEFORE FIRST USE
AND RECOMMENDED
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Add 2-3 drops of air tool oil
(10-weight recommended) to
pre-installed air inlet hose tting
(A) and openings between the side
plates at these two locations:
• inthegapatthebackofthe
top plate and the housing (B)
• theopeningonthefrontplate
(C), as shown on axed label
TOOL OPERATION
1. Connect air supply to air inlet hose tting, keeping ngers and hands
away from blade and anvil area. Recommended air supply is 80-90 psi
(5.5–6.2 bars) of dry, lubricated air.
Eclipser air consumption (SCFM), assuming 90psi and 1 cycle per
second, is 3.56. Assuming 80psi and 1 cycle per second, SCFM is 3.22.
2. Feed clips into clip track assembly and tool, pushing forward until
clips stop against the tool blade.
3. Set wires to be fastened into side plate notches (D). For best results,
smaller wire should be on the bottom. Squeeze trigger (E) to
install clip.
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BLADE:DISCONNECT AIR. REMOVE CLIPS FROM TOOL.
1. Depress pin (I) at top of front plate (J); slide plate up and remove.
2. Swing blade (L) from tool and align link pin (K) with holes in side
plates. Remove pin through holes and remove blade.
3. Lubricate new blade.
4. With new blade at 90° angle, align blade hole with links (Part #30019)
and side plate holes on both sides. Insert link pin (K) through aligned
holes to secure blade. Firmly strike blade face to swing back into
original position.
5. Re-lubricate front plate. Depress pin (I) and slide front plate down
until pin returns to extended position, securing plate in place.
ANVIL:DISCONNECT AIR. REMOVE CLIPS FROM TOOL.
REGULAR ANVIL: Remove lower shoulder screws (M). Remove anvil (N)
and replace.
DOUBLE -ENDED ANVIL (P) FLIP: Remove anvil (Part #30133) by
unscrewing the HHCS located on the anvil’s underside. Rotate 180°,
reinsert screw in forward hole and tighten. Replace entire anvil if worn.
included with Encore Hartco CC
Clipping System or purchased
separately) to tool using a 9/64”
hex key.
FG
CLIPS
USING THE BLADE JAM RELEASE
1. While holding tool in right hand, with
nger o the trigger, grasp auxiliary
air valve (H) with left hand and slide
it to the left. Hold valve open until
driver blade activates.
2. Release valve and visually check for
an obstruction. If found, disconnect
air and then clear it manually.
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CLIP TRACK
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STANDARD
ANVIL
M
BLADE
L
DIRECTIONS SHOWN
ARE TO REMOVE
PARTS. REVERSE TO
PUT IN NEW PART
N
J
KI
SMALLER WIRE
ON BOTTOM
D
CLIPS
E
C
BA
2500 Series 2800 Series
H
P
Eclipser 2800/2500 – Operating Instructions

SAFETY CAUSE SOLUTION
Blade does not return Sticky main valve Lubricate main valve and check that
main valve piston moves
Loose screw in housing cap Tighten all 4 screws in cap
Sluggish tool Dry main valve Lubricate main valve
Clips not feeding Obstruction in magazine Remove obstruction
Clips caught in track Inspect track, manually dislodge clips
Loose clips Low air pressure Increase pressure to 80 psi
Worn blade or anvil Replace blade or anvil
Wrong clips for application Review E-Clips Guide, By Tool, available
at encorehartco.com/support
Clip jamming Wrong size of clips loaded, Slide red auxiliary air valve to the side
or clip misaligned in to relieve pressure, loosening clip
chamber
Tool not cycling Clogged trigger valve Clean trigger valve assembly
Obstruction in chamber Slide red auxiliary air valve to the
side to loosen obstruction
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EA/HR 2800 Eclipser 2800-XXXX (unique for each system)* 1
EA/HR 2500 Eclipser 2500-XXXX (unique for each system)*
*2800 or 2500 ECLIPSER TOOL #s (for each system)
“A” -3320, -3321, -3322, or -3324
“F-H” -6082, -6181, or 6185
30180 – CC SYSTEM FRAME “A”
30123 Clip Track Assembly “A” 1
20020 SHCS, 8-32 x 1/4” 28
20021 Hex Nut, 8-32 Thin Ht 24
30121 Clip Track “A” 1
30122 Clip Track Guide “A” 14
30190 – CC SYSTEM FRAME “E-F-H”
30157 Clip Track Assembly “E-F-H” 1
20020 SHCS, 8-32 x 1/4“ 28
20021 Hex Nut, 8-32 Thin Ht 24
30155 Clip Track “F-H” 1
30156 Clip Track Guide “E-F-H” 14
UNIVERSAL PARTS for CC SYSTEM FRAMES
15100 Nut, 3/8”-16 Hex 4
15240 Washer, 3/8” 1
15256 Washer, 3/8” Locking 4
15598 SHCS, 3/8”-16 x 3/4” 1
15624 SHCS, 1/4”-28 x 3/4” 2
20028 Push-In Straight Fitting, 1/4” NPT 3/8”Tube 1
20054 3/8” Lubricator 1
20055 3/8” Regulator 1
20056 Tool Balancer 1
20057 Collar, Single Split 1/2” 2
20058 Close Nipple, 3/8” NPT 1
20060 Eye Hook, 3/8“-16 1
20063 Coil Hose Assembly 1
20167 Push-In 90° Ftg, 3/8”NPT x 3/8“ Tube 1
20168 Carriage Rod 1
20170 3/8” Air Hose 1
20171 Coupler Body, 1/4” NPT x 1/4” Female 1
20172 HHCS, 3/8”-16 x 2-3/4” 4
20173 Nut, 3/8”-16 Hex Nylock 2
20177 1/4” NPT Female 90° Elbow Ftg 1
30158 Spool Support Rod 1
30159 Carriage Assembly Parts 1
15150 1/2” Linear Bushing 1
20169 Internal Retaining Ring 2
65157 Block, Track Carriage 1
30164 Upright Weldment 1
30165 Upper Weldment 1
30170 Base Weldment 1
Item # Description Qty
Encore Hartco Continuous
Coil (CC) Clipping System
Encore Hartco’s complete stand-alone system has two major
components: 1) an assembly that includes a heavy duty
frame, spool rod, clip track, rod and track carriage system,
tool balancer, hose, and air regulator; and 2) an Encore Hartco
Eclipser 2500 or 2800 Series clipping tool. Each component is
made to suit specic applications and is ordered separately. For
the CC System (the frame and a tool), the customer provides:
• a3/8”NPTairinlettting
• compressedair(3.5SCFMat80-90psi)
• asuitablerollofclinchclips
REQUIRED COMPONENTS
The Eclipser 2500 and 2800 series tools are designed to install clips from a
continuous roll or coil. For proper operation of the Eclipser, the following
additional components will be required:
• acompressedairsource;
• acliptrack(P);
• arodandtrackcarriagesystem(Q), such as that on the CC Clipping
System, to guide clips, left to right and back again, as they unspool
from the roll into the clip track;
• aheavydutyhorizontalrod(R) on which
to place the roll of clips,
at an elevation of
approximately 5 feet;
and
• arollofclips(S)
suitable for your
application
and tool.
5’
RQ
P
S
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WORK SITE SET UP
TROUBLESHOOTING for the 2800/2500
CC CLIPPING SYSTEM PARTS

20063
COIL HOSE
20028
1 / 4 ” NPT FITTING
30165
UPPER
WELDMENT
30123 / 30157
CLIP TRACK ASSEMBLY
(SEE TOP RIGHT BOX)
30158
ROD
15624
SHCS
20170
3/ 8” AIR HOSE
20167
FITTING
20054
3/ 8” LUBRICATOR
30164
UPRIGHT WELDMENT
15256
WASHER
20172
HHCS
30123
CLIP TRACK ASSEMBLY “A”
30157
CLIP TRACK ASSEMBLY “E-F-H”
30170
BASE
15100
NUT
20168
CARRIAGE ROD
20057
COLLAR
15598
SHCS
20171
COUPLER
20056
TOOL
BALANCER
20060
EYE HOOK
15240
WASHER
20173
NUT
20177
1 / 4 ” NPT
ELBOW FITTING
20058
CLOSE
NIPPLE
20055
3/ 8” REGULATOR
(CUSTOMER TO
SUPPLY FITTING)
20021
NUT
20020
SHCS
30121 (A)
CLIP TRACK
30155 (E-F-H)
CLIP TRACK
30122 (A)
CLIP TRACK GUIDE
30156 (E-F-H)
CLIP TRACK GUIDE
30159
CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
20169
RETAINING RING
65157
BLOCK
15150
BUSHING
3. Choose a CC System Frame
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Encore Hartco’s Continuous Coil (CC) Clipping System has two major components:
1) An Encore Hartco Eclipser 2500 or 2800 Series clipping tool.
2) A sturdy, freestanding frame that holds a roll of clips, a clipping tool and an air hose.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
2. Choose an Eclipser model
For “A” Narrow
Width Clips
2500-3320
2500-3321
2500-3322
2500-3324
2800-3320
2800-3321
2800-3322
2800-3324
For “F”and “H”
Width Clips
2500-6082
2500-6181
2500-6185
2800-6082
2800-6181
2800-6185
For models that take
“E”width clips, call or
visit us on the Web
1. Measure the width of clip
to be used for fastening:
If clip width is:
Clip style is:
7/16” (11.0 mm) “A” (Narrow)
11/16” (17.5 mm) “E”
3/4” (19.0 mm) “F”
7/8” (22.0 mm) “H”
Choosing your
CC Clipping System...
For “A” Narrow
Width Clips
Frame “A”
(30180)
For “E”, “F”and “H”
Width Clips
Frame “E-F-H”
(30190)
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