Encore Hartco ACE 4000 Series User manual

SAFETY
INFORMATION
READ THE ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE TOOL.
SAFETY GLASSES
should always be
worn while operating,
maintaining or
repairing a tool.
KEEP HANDS AND
FINGERS AWAY from
the blade and anvil
area when operating or
connecting air supply to tool.
DISCONNECT THE
AIR SUPPLY when
mechanically clearing
a jam, performing
maintenance or repairs, and
whenever the tool is not in use.
Never use oxygen,
carbon dioxide or any
other bottled gas as a
power source for this
tool—the tool will explode and
cause serious injury.
INJURY PREVENTION—
Never point the tool
toward yourself or
anyone else.
ENCORE HARTCO
ACE 4000 SERIES
Pneumatic Hand-Held
Clipping Tool
BLACK Housing
BLACK Clip Magazine
EH-4000
Compatible with
Encore Hartco ACE Clips,
VersaClips and other industry
standard spring anchor clips
ACE 4000 Hand Clipper
www.encorehartco.com
[email protected]om
Northbrook, IL 60062 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MADE
IN THE
U.S.A.
Optional
Hanger
Assembly
ACE clip installed
Encore Hartco
ACE 4000
Hand Clipper
7-23-2020
and Optional Hanger Assembly
Use with
Encore Hartco
ACE-1 or ACE-3
spring anchor
clips

2
20009
PIN
30014
TOP PLATE
20011
SHCS
20019
PLUG
20035
PLUG (RED)
20011
SHCS
30001
CAP
20003 O-RING
30000
MAIN VALVE
20000 O-RING
20001 O-RING
30011
TRIGGER
ASSEMBLY
30489
BLADE GUIDE
57343
DRIVER
BLADE
30491
ANVIL
30021
PIN, BLADE
20021
NUT
20021
NUT
30492
REAR
COVER
55036
SPACER
30485
COVER
SPACER
20254
SHCS
20034
SCREW
30029
PUSHER
PULL
30027
TORSION SPRING
PUSHER LATCH
30486
PUSHER
WITH LATCH
20010
PIN, DOWEL
20021 NUT
30040 SPRING
20038 SHCS
15074 SHCS
30483
COVER
30026
LATCH
30004
PISTON
30005
SPRING
30487
SIDE PLATE
R. H.
30488
SIDE PLATE
L. H.
30022
FRONT PLATE
20012
NUT
20472
QUICK
RELEASE
PIN
30023
SHOULDER
SCREW
20004
O-RING
30006
GROOVED
PIN
30010
VALVE
LEVER
30009 TRIGGER VALVE
SLEEVE
20007 O-RING
30008
TRIGGER VALVE
30007
TRIGGER VALVE
SPRING
20006 O-RING
20005
O-RING
30017
YOKE
30018 ROLLER
30019 LINK
30020
PIN, ROLLER
20018 PIN
20008
BHCS
30015
PIN
30016
SPRING 20010
PIN
38002
HOUSING
(BLACK)
30482
MAGAZINE
30490
SPACER
The ACE 4000 Hand Clipper
7-23-2020
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30131 Hanger Assembly 1
15037 Bearing 1
15316 Screw 1
20012 Nut 1
20036 C-Clip 1
20037 E-Clip 1
20065
1/4-20 3/8” Flange Head 1
30033 Hanger Pin 1
30130 Hanger 1
55095 Hanger Yoke 1
Item # Description Qty
15316 SCREW
55095
HANGER YOKE
20037
E-CLIP
30130
HANGER
30033
HANGER PIN
15037 BEARING
20012 NUT
20065
SCREW
20036
C-CLIP
30481 – ACE HAND
CLIPPER MAGAZINE
ASSEMBLY
HANGER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)
Part # 30131

PARTS REPLACEMENT (continued from page 4)
PUSHER SPRING: DISCONNECT AIR.
REMOVE CLIPS FROM TOOL.
For better access, turn tool upside down.
1. Loosen screw (R) with a 9/64”hex key
and remove damaged pusher spring from
magazine. Insert new spring (S) into back
of pusher (P).
2. Pull spring out from pusher with ngers
or by using the screw. Align the spring
hole with the mag-
azine screw hole.
3. Insert screw and
secure with nut
(U). Be careful not
to deform spring.
4. Pull pusher back
and latch at end of
magazine.
SAFETY CAUSE SOLUTION
Blade does not Sticky valve Lubricate main valve and check
return that main valve piston moves
Dirty #3000 valve 1/32” hole must be clear
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
Broken pusher spring Replace pusher spring
Loose clips Low air pressure Increase pressure to 80 psi
Worn blade or anvil Replace blade or anvil
Clip jamming Clips are loaded backward Reorient strip so that prongs
into the magazine on clip is loaded forward
Tool not cycling Clogged trigger valve Clean trigger valve assembly
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ACE 4000 PARTS
20000 O-Ring #111 90D 1
20001 O-Ring #112 1
20003 O-Ring #014 70D 1
20004 O-Ring #016 70D 1
20005 O-Ring #040, 2-7/8 x 3 1
20006 O-Ring #335, 2-3/4 x 3-1/8 1
20007 O-Ring #006 1
20008 BHCS 1/4-20 x 5/8 with Patch 2
20009 Dowel Pin – 1/8 x 1/4 1
20010 Dowel Pin – 1/8 x 3/4 2
20011 SHCS 10-24 x 5/8 6
20012 Nylock Nut – 1/4-20, Steel 1
20018 Dowel Pin – M4 X 24mm 1
20019 Pipe Plug – 1/8 NPT, Hex, Steel 1
20035 Red Pipe Plug – 1/4 NPT, Plastic 1
20036 C-Clip 1
20472 Quick Release Pin – 5/16” 1
30000 Main Valve 1
30001 Cap 1
38002 Housing, Black 1
30004 Piston 1
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT: 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg)
DIMENSIONS (HxWxL): 11” x 6” x 20.5” (280x 152x 521mm)
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 BAR) 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
AIR INLET: 1/4”
TOOL IDENTIFICATION
5DIGIT
SERIAL NUMBER
XXXXX
3
30005 Piston Spring 1
30006 Pin, Housing 1
30007 Trigger Valve Spring 1
30008 Trigger Valve 1
30009 Trigger Valve Sleeve 1
30010 Valve Lever 1
30011 Trigger Assembly 1
20024 Dowel Pin – M3 x 30mm 1
20323 Dowel Pin – 3m x 22mm 1
30014 Top Plate 1
30015 Top Plate Pin 1
30016 Spring 1
30017 Yoke 1
30018 Roller 1
30019 Link (Hartco #55008) 2
30020 Pin, Roller 1
30021 Pin, Blade 1
30022 Front Plate 1
30023 BHSS 5/16 x 1-1/4, Steel 1
30481 ACE Tool Magazine Assembly 1
15074 SHCS 8-32 x 0.75 5
Item # Description Qty
20010 Dowel Pin – 1/8 x 3/4 1
20021 Nylock Nut, 8-32, Thin 7
20034 PHPS, 6-19 x 5/8 2
20038 SHCS, 8-32 x 5/16 1
20254 SHCS, 8-32 x 1-3/8 1
30026 Latch 1
30027 Torsion Spring - Pusher Latch 1
30029 Pusher Pull 1
30040 Spring 1
30482 Magazine 1
30483 Magazine Cover 1
30485 Magazine Cover Spacer 5
30486 Magazine Pusher 1
30492 Rear Magazine Cover 1
55036 Spacer 1
30487 ACE Hand Clipper R.H. Plate 1
30488 ACE Hand Clipper L.H. Plate 1
30489 ACE Hand Clipper Blade Guide 1
30490 Plate Spacer 1
30491 ACE Hand Clipper Anvil 1
57343 Driver Blade 1
3
U
2
1
R
S
P

CLIPS
ACE 4000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL OPERATION
1. Set rail to be clipped on top of tool
anvil (F). Check for a good t:
Max rail height : 1-3/4 “ (44.5mm).
Min rail height: 5/8 “ (15.9mm).
There should be 1/8”(3.18mm) of
clearance between the rail and the
side plate cutout edge (G) above it.
To raise or lower the anvil to the right
height, depress the blue button on
the end of the quick release pin (H).
Remove pin. Position the anvil as
needed so rail is at the right clipping
height. Select opening in side plate that aligns best with one of the
two openings in the anvil, and slide the pin in.
2. Squeeze trigger (I) to install clip.
UNLOADING CLIPS
FIRST, DISCONNECT AIR. Then depress latch under pusher to release
forward pressure on clips. Slide clips towards back of tool and lift out
of magazine.
TO GET STARTED
1. Install a ¼” NPT tting (not
included) into air inlet opening
in the back of the housing, using
suitable thread sealant.
DO NOT REMOVE RED PLUG
LOCATED ABOVE THIS OPENING.
2. Use suitable coupler to connect
air hose to tting as shown at
right. Recommended air supply
is 80-90 psi (5.5–6.2 bar) of dry,
lubricated air.
ACE clipping tool air consump-
tion (SCFM), assuming 90 psi
and 1 cycle per second, is 3.56.
Assuming 80 psi and 1 cycle per second, SCFM is 3.22.
BEFORE FIRST USE AND RECOMMENDED
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Add 2-3 drops of air tool oil
(10-weight recommended) to
air inlet hose tting (A) and
openings between the side
plates at these two locations:
 • inthegapatthebackofthe
top plate and the housing (B)
 • theopeningonthefront
plate (C), as shown on
axed label
LOADING CLIPS
1. Connect air supply to air inlet hose tting (A), keeping ngers and
hands away from blade and anvil area.
2. Pull pusher (D) back until it latches at the end of clip magazine (E).
Feed clips into magazine until they stop against the tool blade.
3. Secure clips in place by depressing pusher latch on underside
of magazine.
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B
C
A
PARTS REPLACEMENT
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ANVIL
N
BLADE
L
DIRECTIONS
ShOwN ARE
TO REMOvE
pART(S).
REvERSE TO
puT IN NEw
pAR T
O
2.
pLACE RAIL
BETwEEN TOp
OF ANvIL AND
uNDER BLADE
AREA
D
1.
AIR INLET
pRONGS
FACE FRONT
OF TOOL
whEN LOADING
STRIp INTO MAGAzINE
ANvIL
E
puShER
LATCh IS
uNDER
hERE
FRONT OF TOOL
M
K
J
BLADE:DISCONNECT AIR. REMOVE CLIPS FROM TOOL.
1. Depress pin (J) at top of front plate (K); slide plate up and remove.
2. Swing blade (L) from tool and align link pin (M) 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 (M) through aligned
holes to secure blade. Firmly strike blade face to swing back into
original position.
5. Re-lubricate front plate. Depress pin (J) and slide front plate (K) down
until pin returns to extended position, securing plate in place.
ANVIL:DISCONNECT AIR. REMOVE CLIPS FROM TOOL.
1. Remove lower shoulder screw (N).
2. Remove anvil (O) and replace.
See page 3 for Pusher Spring Replacement instructions
H
I
F
G