FAR RAC 171 Instructions for use
(Chairman of the Board of Directors)
Far S.r.l. – Giacomo Generali
Quarto Inferiore, 23-03-2010
www.air-allied.com.au
The undersigned
Far S.r.l.,
having
its office
in
Quarto lnferiore
(
BO
)
, Via Giovanni XXIII No. 2,
herewith
DECLARES
on its sole responsibility that the riveting machine
Type: RAC
171- Hydropneumatic tool Application: for rivets diameter.
4.8—7.8 (4.8 aluminium excluded)
which
is
th
e
objec
t
o
f
thi
s
declaratio
n
complies
wit
h
th
e
basic safety requirements established in
the law decree Leg. D.
17/2010 of Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE
acknowledge
and subse-
quent amendments and
integrations.
Th
e
person
who
is
authorize
d
t
o
creat
e
the technica
l
brochure
is
Giacomo Generali, c/o Far S.r.l., head office in Quarto
lnferiore
(BO),
via Giovanni XXIII n.
2.
CodeLØ DØ A ÷
71700412.53.42.9 ÷ 3.2
7170051443.4 ÷ 3.5
717007154.53.8
717015104.14 *
71701693.13 *
71701893.3Magna-Lok® Ø
4.8
(3/16”)
717019 10.5 4.5
Tamp-ace. Ø6
Tamp-Inox Ø6.4
Magna-Lok® Ø
6.4 (1/4”)
GENERAL NOTES AND USE
The tool must be used for rivets diam. 4.8 (aluminium excluded) - 7.8 mm (aluminium only).
The riveting tool
RAC171
can also work with rivets type
FARBOLT
,
MONOBOLT®
and
MAGNA-LOK®
Ø 4.8 (3/16”) - Ø 6.4
(1/4”) by previous replacement of nozzles, cone and clamps.
The
RAC 171
oil
pneumatic system assures more power than the pneumatic system used for other models. That
means a reduction in the problems due to the wear and tear of the components
;
therefore,
there
will
be an increase
in reliability. The technical solutions adopted reduce the dimensions and the weight of the tool which, for these
reasons, make it very handy
.
The possibilities of leakage from the oil-dynamic system
are eliminated by some sealed
gaskets, which solve this problem.
* FARBOLT-MONOBOLT®
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GUARANTEE 4
SAFETY MEASUREMENTS & REQUIREMENTS 4
TOOL IDENTIFICATION 5
MAIN COMPONENTS 5
TECHNICAL DATA 5
HOW TO USE YOUR RIVETING TOOL 5
TOPPING UP OIL-DYNAMIC CIRCUIT 6
MAINTENANCE & CHANGE OF SIZE 7
DISPOSAL OF THE RIVETING TOOL 7
INDEX
GUARANTEE
FAR riveting tools are covered by a 12-month warranty.
The tool warranty period starts on the date of delivery to
the buyer, as specified in the relevant document. The war-
ranty covers the user/buyer provided that the tool is pur-
chased through an authorized dealer and only if it is used
for the purposes for which it was conceived. The warranty
shall not be valid if the tool is not used or maintained as
specified in the instruction and maintenance handbook. In
the event of defects or failures, FAR S.r.l. shall undertake
solely to repair and/or replace the components it judges to
be faulty.
• The tool needs a thorough six-monthly overhaul.
• Repairing and cleaning operations must be done when
the tool is not fed.
• If it is possible, we suggest a safety balancer.
• If the A-weighted emission sound pressure level is more
than 70 dB (A), you must use some hearing protections
(anti-noise headset, etc.).
• The workbench and the work surface must be always
clean and tidy. The untidy can cause damages to people.
• Do not allow unauthorized persons to use the working
tools.
• Make you sure that the compressed air feeding hoses
have the correct size to be used.
• Do not carry the connected tool by pulling the hose. The
hole must be far from any heating sources or from cutting
parts.
• Keep the tools in good conditions; do not remove either
safety parts or silencers.
• After repairing and/or adjusting, make sure you have al-
ready removed the adjusting spanners.
• Before disconnecting the compressed air hose from the
tool make sure that there is no pressure in the hose.
• These instructions must be carefully followed.
SAFETY MEASURES & REQUIREMENTS
• Read the instructions carefully before using the tool.
• For all maintenance and/o r repairs please contact FAR
s.r.l. authorized service centers and use only original
spare parts. FAR s.r.l. may not be held liable for
damages from defective parts caused by failure to ob-
serve what above mentioned (EEC directive 85/374).
• The tool must be used only by expert workers.
• A protective visor and gloves must be put on when us-
ing the tool.
• Use equipment recommended in the maintenance
chapter to do any maintenance and/or regulation of the
tool.
• For topping up the oil, we suggest using only fluids in
accordance with the features specified in this working
book.
• If any drop of oil touches your skin, you must wash with
water and alkaline soap.
• The tool can be carried and we suggest putting it into its
box after using.
WARNING!
Before using the tool, assemble the protectionbottom sup-
plied with the tool, as indicated in the picture below.
FAR has no responsibility for any damages of the tool,
person or things caused by lack of the protection.
CAUTION!!!
All the operations mustbe done in conformity with
the safety requirements, in order to avoid any
consequence for your and other people’s security
and to allow the best tool work way.
TOOL IDENTIFICATION
The riveting tool RAC 171 is identified from a marking that
shows company name and address of manufacturer, desig-
nation of the tool, CE mark and year of manufacturing. If
any service is requested, please make reference to the data
shown on the marking.
TECHNICAL DATA
Working pressure 6 BAR
Min. int. diam. Of the compressed air feed-
ing hose
Min. diam =
8 mm
Air consumption per cycle 10 NI
Maximum force 6 BAR –
17273 N
Weight 2.9 Kg
Working temperature -5°/+50°
Root mean square in total acceleration fre-
quency (Ac) to which the arms are subjected
2.2 m/s²
A-weighted emission sound pressure level 67 dBA
Peak C-weighted instantaneous sound pres-
sure
<130 dBC
A-weighted emission sound pressure 87 dBA
Stroke 25.5 mm
AIR FEED
The air feed must be free from foreign bodies and humidity in
order to protect the tool from premature wear and tear of the
components in movement, therefore we suggest to use a lubri-
cator group for compressed air.
A)Nozzle
B)Balancerconnecon
C)Nailstank
D)Suconopeninglever
E)Tensilestrengthbuon
F)Oiltankplug
G)Compressedairconnecon
H)Headcarringnozzle
I)Proteconboom
MAIN COMPONENTS
HOW TO USE YOUR RIVETING TOOL (fig. f1-f2-f3)
WARNING!
Before using the tool, it is compulsory to fit
the nails tank (C) and the nails baffle (L).
Press lightly for assembling the nails baffle (L), as shown in
the figure f3.
After clamping, the sheared nail is piped by the riveting tool
and ejected from the back. By swinging the lever (D) you can
activate the suction. By the suction nail system, the rivet re-
mains in the nozzle also turning over the head of the riveting
tool downwards: this detail increases a lot of usefulness of the
riveting tool.
Do not keep the rivet with your fingers!
If you use the nails tank (C), when its full of nails do not use
the riveting tool. Disconnect the tool, unscrew the nails tank
(C) and empty it properly. DO NOT DISPERSE ANY NAIL!
Screw the nails tank (C) and start again to work.
TOPPING UP THE OIL-DYNAMIC CIRCUIT (fig. f8)
You need to top up the oil-dynamic circuit after a long period
of work, when you note a power loss.
Put the riveting tool (DWELL AND NOT FED) in a horizontal
position
and remove the plug (F), by means of a 5 mm Allen wrench
(equipped with the riveting tool); during this operation, check
the oil level in order to avoid any overflowing. Then, slowly
pour the oil PANOLIN HLP ISO 32 into the bellows container
(O) which shall be screwed to its seat on the plug (F). While
keeping the riveting tool in a horizontal position and starting
air feeding, push the tensile strength button and make the
riveting tool carry out some cycles until air bubbles inside the
container (O) stop coming out. This condition indicates that
the topping up of the oil has fully been achieved. At this point
stop the air feeding and, while keeping the riveting tool in
a horizontal position, unscrew and close up the container (O)
and the plug (F).
WARNING: it is very important to follow the about mentioned
instructions and use gloves. If you need to empty fully the
hydraulic circuit, you must put the oil in a suitable container
and contact a Company that is authorized to discharge any
waste.
ATTENTION!
Before disconnecting the compressed air hose,
make sure that it is not under pressure!
ATTENTION: Make sure that the oil filter cap (F)
is tightened at a torque corresponding to Min. 5
Nm ÷ Max. 8 Nm.
We recommend to use oil PANOLIN HLP ISO 32
DIN 51524-2/HLP or similar.
MAINTENACE AND CHANGE OF SIZE (fig. f3-f4-f5-f6)
The extended utilization of the riveting tool can cause the slip-
ping of the clamps on the nail due to the deposited impurities.
For this reason, it is necessary to lubricate the clamps after
having cleaned them. However, if clamps are worn out and as
a consequence their working is jeopardized, replace them.
First remove the head which carries the nozzle (H), by means
of a standard spanner of 27 mm. Then, by using two spanners
of 18 mm and 14 mm, remove the chuck (M) and extract the
clamps (N).
The riveting tool is supplied, besides the nozzle series for FAR
rivets, with a series of accessories for using the rivets type
FARBOLT, MONOBOLT® and MAGNA-LOK®, respectively
of Ø 7.4 (3/16”) and Ø 6.4 (1/4”). For operating with these riv-
ets you have to replace the nozzles, the clamps and the cone
holding clamps.
When replacing the nozzle (A), we recommend to use a12-
mm standard spanner and fit the removed nozzle in the proper
housing located on the bottom of your riveting tool, in order to
avoid losing the nozzle.
Follow the prescriptions of the national laws for
disposing of the riveting tool.
After disconnecting the tool from the pneumatic
system, disassemble and split all the compo-
nents according to the material: steel, aluminium,
plastic material, etc.
Then proceed to scrap the materials in accord-
ance with current laws.
DISPOSAL OF THE RIVETING TOOL
WARNING!
Disconnect air feed when performing those
operations.
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