FAR RAC 230 Guide

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TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
OIL PNEUMATIC RIVETING TOOL
FOR RIVETS Ø2.4 to Ø 4.8
(Ø 6 ALUMINIUM ONLY)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - SPARE PARTS
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(Chairman of the Board of Directors)
Far S.r.l. – Giacomo Generali
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Quarto Inferiore, 23-03-2010
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 230 — Hydropneumatic tool Application: for rivets diameter. 2.4—4.8 mm
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.

CodeLØ DØ A ÷
7170018.52.251.7 ÷ 2.1
717002102.72.15 ÷ 2.4
71700311.23.12.6 ÷ 2.75
71700412.53.42.9 ÷ 3.2
71700671.91.43
GENERAL NOTES AND USE
The too l must be used for rivets diam. 2.4 - 4.8 mm only.
The RAC 230 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
reliabilit y . The technica l solutions adopted reduce the dimensions and the weight of the too l
which, for these reasons, make it very handy. The possibilities of leakage from the oil-dynamic system are
eliminated by some sealed
gasket s , which solve thi s problem.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GUARANTEE 4
SAFETY MEASUREMENTS & REQUIREMENTS 4
TOOL IDENTIFICATION 5
MAIN COMPONENTS 5
TECHNICAL DATA 5
HOW TO USE YOUR RIVETING TOOL 6
MAINTENANCE & CHANGE OF SIZE 6-7
TOPPING UP OIL-DYNAMIC CIRCUIT 8
DISPOSAL OF THE RIVETING TOOL 8
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
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CAUTION!!!
All the operations must be 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.
• 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.

TOOL IDENTIFICATION
The riveting tool RAC 230 is identified from a marking
that shows company name and address of manufacturer,
designation of the tool, CE mark and year of manufactur-
ing. 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 1.4 NI
 Maximum force 6 BAR –
8709 N
 Weight 1.66 Kg
 Working temperature -5°/+50°
 Root mean square in total acceleration fre-
quency (Ac) to which the arms are subjected
0.5 m/s²
 A-weighted emission sound pressure level 77 dBA
 Peak C-weighted instantaneous sound pres-
sure
<130 dBC
 A-weighted emission sound pressure 94 dBA
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)Tensilestrengthlever
C)Compressedairconnecon
D)Headcarringnozzle
MAIN COMPONENTS
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HOW TO USE YOUR RIVETING TOOL (fig. f1-f2)
After the clamping, the sheared nail is piped by the riveting
tool and ejected from the back into the special container (A).
By swinging the valve (B) you can adjust the suction power.
By the suction nail system, the rivet remains in the nozzle
also turning over the head of the riveting tool downwards: this
detail increases a lot the usefulness of the riveting tool.
Do not keep the rivet with your fingers!
DO NOT DISPERSE ANY NAIL!
MAINTENACE AND CHANGE OF SIZE (fig. f3-f4-f5-f6)
If you want to convey the sheared nails into a container, re-
move the nail deviator (A) and its reducer (B) from the riveting
tool. Connect a pipe Ø 10 x 8 © to the riveting tool introducing
it into the union (D)/
ATTENTION: the bending radius of the pipe should not be
smaller than 300 mm and it should not be higher than 200 mm
compared to the riveting tool, as shown in the picture f2.
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WARNING!
Do not remove the container (C) during the riv-
eting operation, as the nail ejection can cause
damages to the worker or to persons who are
nearby the work surface.

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WARNING!
Disconnect air feed when performing those operations.
MAINTENACE AND CHANGE OF SIZE (fig. f3-f4-f5-f6)
The extended utilization of the riveting tool can cause the slipping 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 con-
sequence their working is jeopardized, replace them.
First remove the head which carries the nozzle (A), by means of a standard spanner of 27 mm. Then, by using two standard
spanners of 12 mm and 16 mm, remove the chuck (B) and extract the clamps (C). For rivets with diameter from 2.4 to 3.4 mm,
replace clamps opener (D) with (P/N: 723283 - no. 62 on spare parts list). When replacing the nozzle (D), we recommend to use
a12-mm standard spanner.

TOPPING UP THE OIL-DYNAMIC CIRCUIT (fig. f7)
You need to top up the oil-dynamic circuit after a long period of work, when you note a power loss. Proceed as follows: by means
of a short jet of compressed air through hole (C) make the piston completely go back, unscrew (A) by a 12mm standard spanner
key, extract the seal and continue the oil topping up by means of the oil container (B) being part of the equipment which has pre-
liminarily been filled with hydraulic oil PANOLIN HLP ISO 32. This operation has to be carried out slowly in order to enabled the
air to come out of the tank. The procedure has been fulfilled when the oil level arrives t the threaded port. Then, fit the O-ring in
his seat and tighten the screw (A) with a torque of min. 5 Nm to max. 8 Nm. At this point, the topping up operating has been fin-
ished. Screw the riveting tool head (B) again on the body (A) and continue with the normal work cycle.
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.
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 components according to the ma-
terial: steel, aluminium, plastic material, etc.
Then proceed to scrap the materials in accordance with current laws.
DISPOSAL OF THE RIVETING TOOL
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ATTENTION!
Before disconnecting the compressed air hose, make sure that it is not under pressure!
ATTENTION: Make sure that the oil filter cap (A) 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.