FSI D-700C User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS D-700C
Hand-Powered Rivete
r
PATENT PENDING
1206 E. MacArthur Street
Sonoma, CA 95476 USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Fluid Used, - type, safety........................................................................................................................................3
Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................4
Ergonomic and Operational Adjustments..............................................................................................................4
Lever Span Adjustment ...............................................................................................................................4
Load..............................................................................................................................................................4
Tool Operation, Recommended Pulling Heads.....................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting Guide.....................................................................................................................................5
Maintenance and Repair .................................................................................................................................5
Service ....................................................................................................................................................................5
Hydraulic pump service..........................................................................................................................6
Pressure relief valve service..................................................................................................................6
Piston and adaptor.................................................................................................................................6
Final assembly.......................................................................................................................................6
Fill and Bleed Instructions .....................................................................................................................6
Checking fluid level................................................................................................................................7
Replenishing fluid ..................................................................................................................................7
Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Exploded View ........................................................................................................................................................8
Contact / Warranty Information ........................................................................................................BACK COVER

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DESCRIPTION
D-700C is a lightweight ergonomic hand powered riveter providing means to install a wide variety of blind type fasteners in the
absence of other power sources (compressed air or electricity). It combines the safe and smooth operation of well-known pneumatic
hydraulic riveters with the latest research in automatic systems.
It features an “intelligent” power optimization system that provides high installation loads at low hand effort. Its durable, all metal
design makes this powerful and robust tool ideal for use in rugged repair facilities and field repair.
D-700C features a high strength steel mounting system compatible with the previous D-700A and D-100.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fastening Systems International, Inc policy is one of continuous development. Specifications shown in this document may be subject
to change which may be introduced after publication. For the latest information always consult FSI.
STROKE PULLING
CAPABILITY POWER SOURCE HAND EFFORT (Lbs)
WEI
(INCL
PULLING
GHT
UDING
HEAD
)
Lbs.0.750" Above 5000 Lbs-F Hand Pump 30 @ 3000 Lbs. 1.96

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SAFETY WARNINGS
•Do not operate the tool when it is directed at any person and do not pull rivets in the air.
•Do not pump beyond your hand strength capability; use of two hands to complete an installation is OK
•Do not exceed a maximum output load adjustment of 5500 Lbs;
•Do not throw, drop or use the tool as a hammer.
•Do not use the tool beyond its design intent.
•Consult the tool manual before disassembly, troubleshooting or repair. It is advised that major repairs be
undertaken by personnel trained by Fastening Systems Int’l, Inc. (FSI); contact us with your training
requirement.
•Wear appropriate personal protection equipment when operating, repairing, or overhauling this tool.
•Never use Loctite® when mounting offset or right angle pulling heads.
•No component substitutions are authorized; any modification to the tool, pulling heads, accessories or
FSI supplied components shall be at the customer’s entire responsibility. FSI will be pleased to advise
on any proposed modification.
•The tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined at regular intervals.
•For maintenance, place the tool in an oil pan; dispose of used fluid properly.
•Avoid excessive skin contact with the fluid. Wash thoroughly after handling the fluid.
ERGONOMIC ADJUSTMENTS
For item and part numbers, refer to the component list and exploded views on page 8.
Lever Span
Tools necessary: 5/32” hex wrench
Adjust how far the pump lever extends from the handle for a comfortable operation; thread set screw 42 in to
bring the lever closer, thread-out to increase lever distance- see picture below.
Maximum output load
Tools necessary: 5/32” wrench
This is a maximum output load adjustment; if you need a more precise adjustment contact FSI.
•Thread-out the adjustment screw (33) to lower the load, thread-in to increase it;
Cautions: Do not thread out beyond flush with the pressure relief body (36) – see picture below.
•Do not exceed a maximum output load adjustment of 5500 Lbs;
LEVER ADJUSTMENT
Use a 5/32 hex wrench LOAD ADJUSTMENT
Use a 5/32 hex wrench

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TOOL OPERATION
Prior to using the hand riveter, make sure that:
•The piston is fully returned forward by depressing the side pressure relief button (48)
•The hand lever is properly adjusted for comfortable operation
•The correct pulling head is properly mounted; see pulling head documentation for additional instructions
Fastener Installation
•Insert the blind fastener into the structure and place the riveter onto the rivet stem.
•Hand pump to complete installation; after each pump allow the lever to fully return to its original position.
Short stroking is not recommended as it will increase the number of pumps.
•Depress the pressure relief button and allow the broken stem to eject through the front
RECOMMENDED PULLING HEADS
•Contact FSI at 1-800-344-2393 or 707-935-1170 or by e-mail at [email protected] for recommendations.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
For item and part numbers, refer to the component list and exploded view on page 8.
The stem of the fastener to be installed won’t fit;
•Make sure the correct pulling head is used, and that it
is properly adjusted (the jaws should free the broken
stem when the side button is depressed)
•Check for jammed stems inside the jaws; press the
side button to properly eject the stem
The stems will not break to complete the
installation
•Check the jaws- replace or clean them as necessary.
•Make sure that the proper pulling head and optional
components are used
•Check the fluid level; replenish if low.
Nothing happens when I pump
•Check the fluid level –add fluid as needed
•Re-adjust to increase output load
•Service or replace the pressure relief valve
•Disassemble and clean thoroughly the internal
components; debris or contamination in the fluid will
cause the internal valves to malfunction.
Too easy or too hard to pump (it doesn’t seem to shift)
•Replace or service the stage piston (20);
Output piston goes back and forth as I pump
•Make sure that the hollow set screw (14) is threaded in
properly and has not backed off.
•Unthread set screw (14), remove and inspect the
compression spring (15); replace if damaged. Clean the
valve cavity before re-assembling
The lever bounces back forcefully preventing you to
pump Disassemble and service the reservoir piston (44)
Fluid traces that keep coming back even after wiping
off the tool.
•Fluid leaks are caused by worn seals. Disassemble and
replace the seals in the area where leaks are noticed.
•To keep the tool in optimum operating condition we
recommend inspecting and replacing all the seals as
necessary (see tool service, page 6)
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
This riveter was designed to be robust and require minimum troubleshooting and maintenance.
In order to keep it in optimum operating condition, inspect routinely for leaks and damage and check the fluid
level.

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TOOL SERVICE
For item and part numbers, refer to the component list and exploded views on page 8.
•Place the riveter over an oil pan to avoid and contain fluid spills; clean up and dispose of used fluid properly.
•Use care handling the internal components and valve cavities; nicks or scratches may make components unusable.
•Make sure that you have all the tools necessary before proceeding to service the tool.
•Apply an O-ring lubricant to all seals and mating surfaces.
•When installing Back-up Rings, make sure the curved surface faces the O-ring.
•Use Loctite® only where indicated; use of Teflon tape is prohibited.
•Handle with care and clean components thoroughly; avoid contamination as it causes internal valve malfunction.
Tools needed:
•F800KS maintenance kit , Loctite® 545 (or comparable)
•1/16”, 1/8” and 5/32” hex wrenches,
•2” deep socket hex wrench, 9/16” size
•Adjustable wrench, a pair of pliers
•Bent hook for O-ring removal
•Oil Pan large enough to contain fluid spills
BEFORE TAKING THE TOOL APART
Remove the foam handle by twisting and pulling it off; if removal is not possible, it may need to be cut off and replaced.
With the 5/32” hex wrench remove the side screw, spring and ball (45, 46, 15 & 16); place them in a clean area.
HYDRAULIC PUMP SERVICE
Unthread and remove the front Adaptor (2). Unthread the
hydraulic pump with a 9/16” deep socket wrench and pull
it out carefully; you may need to extract it with the help of
a pair of pliers (grab on the smaller diameter towards the
front). Place pump assembly in a vise and unthread item
16 (use the socket wrench). Push the stage piston (20)
out so the O-rings are accessible for replacement.
Unthread set-screw 14 with the help [of the 1/8 hex
wrench and remove the spring and ball (15 & 16); clean
the ball and cavity carefully with a soft, lint free piece of
cloth. Replace spring (15), re-assemble with ball (16)
and thread-in the set-screw (14) flush with the front
surface of item 17. Replace O-ring 18.
Place stage piston (20) in a vise, unthread the cap (21)
and clean it. Inspect the edge of the hole facing the ball to
make sure it is clean and in good condition, free of nicks
and scratches; reassemble the stage piston (20).
Replace the larger O-ring and back-up ring (11 & 12).
Remove O-rings and back-up ring (9, 30, and 31) from the
power cylinder (29) and replace them.
Apply O-ring lubricant to all the seal surfaces and push the
stage piston (20) back into the power cylinder (29). Re-
assemble the rest of the components (17 &18, 19); use
Loctite® on the threads and tighten securely.
The hydraulic pump is now completed.
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SERVICE
With the help of the 1/16 hex wrench, unthread the flat
head screw (47) while holding the button (48). Pull button
(48) out carefully. Unthread the pressure relief valve (32)
with a 9/16” deep socket wrench. Unthread the
adjustment plug (33) and remove the spring and poppet
(25 & 34). Replace the spring with a new one. The seals
can now be removed using a bent hook; make sure to
remove the seals 38 & 39 from inside the cavity. Clean
and inspect the inside of the valve body and the poppet
(34 & 36); replace the seals. Place the poppet and spring
(34, 25) back into the body (36) and thread in the
adjustment plug (33 - no Loctite® on these threads).
Place a new O-ring and back-up ring (38 & 39) onto the
poppet stem protruding out of the pressure relief valve.
The valve is now completed.
PISTON AND ADAPTOR
Unthread adaptor (49) and push piston rod (10) out of the
adaptor (2). Remove and replace seals (1, 3, 4, 6 & 7).
Remove the retaining ring (5) and push piston (8) and rod
(10) apart (light tapping with a mallet is OK). Replace O-
ring (9) and reassemble piston and rod (8 & 10) by
pressing them into each other and secure with the
retaining ring (5). Remove the internal O-ring and back-up
ring (11, 12) with a bent hook and replace them. Apply
O-ring lubricant to all seal surfaces; push piston rod (10)
through the adaptor (2).
Re-assemble and tighten piston rod adaptor (49); use
Loctite to secure in place.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Place the hydraulic pump inside the riveter body and thread it in with the help of the 9/16” deep socket wrench.
Make sure it there that the lever is pushed forward and there is no play after fully threading the hydraulic pump in.
Place spring (13) inside the riveter body, over the hydraulic pump and thread in the piston and adaptor completed
above (use Loctite® on the threads). Tighten the adaptor securely. Prime, fill and bleed the riveter (see next page).

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FILL AND BLEED INSTRUCTIONS
To fill and bleed, you will need: a 5/32” hex wrench, a container with the recommended transmission fluid and an oil pan.
Make sure to place the tool over an oil pan to avoid and contain fluid spills.
FLUID USED
Use automatic transmission fluid Type “A” (no substitutes). FSI recommends using Dexron® III ATF.
DEXRON III OIL SAFETY DATA
FIRST AID
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible. Casual contact requires
no immediate attention. If irritation develops, consult a physician.
Eyes: Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation develops, consult a physician.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
Inhalation: No significant adverse health effects are expected to occur on short term exposure.
Remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if needed. If unconscious, consult
physician.
ENVIRONMENT: Waste Disposal: In accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Spillage: Prevent entry into drains, sewers and water courses. Soak up with diatomaceous earth or
other inert material.
Store the spent fluid in appropriate containers for disposal.
HANDLING: Eye protection required. Protective gloves recommended. Chemically resistant boots and apron
recommended. Use in well ventilated area.
COMBUSTIBILITY: It is slightly combustible when heated above flash point. It will release flammable
vapors which can burn in open or be explosive in confined spaces if exposed to source of ignition.
FIRE: Suitable extinguishing media: CO2, dry powder, foam or water fog. DO NOT use water jets.
STORAGE: Avoid storage near open flame or other sources of ignition.
PROPERTIES
PRIMING AND FILLING WITH FLUID
)
•Perform as part of servicing the tool; refer to the Parts List and Exploded Views on page 9.
•Use proper safety equipment per your shop’s policy, including rubber or latex gloves.
Step 1. To prepare the tool, remove the handle insulation, side screw, spring and ball (43 &15, 16, 45 & 46) and place
them in a clean, safe place. Unthread and pull the reservoir piston assembly (44) out of the handle and set it aside.
Follow the below procedures; select the one that pertains to you situation, depending upon whether you are at a repair
facility and a pressurized fluid source is available or not:
A. At repair facility (hydraulic pump or manual oil
canister are available): After step one (above) place the
spring and ball (15 & 16) back into the side port and
thread-in the hydraulic hose from the pressurized fluid
source. Turn the riveter up-side so the inside of the
handle is visible; depress the pressure relief button and
pump fluid through the system using the riveter’s lever
(in some cases, the fluid pressure may be enough to fill
the tool without hand pumping). The fluid level in the
handle will increase until it overflows. Watch for air
bubbles and keep pumping until no more air bubbles are
observed. Remove the hydraulic hose and place thumb
over the hole; push the reservoir piston (44) into the
handle as far as it goes without threading it in (allow
excess fluid to leak out from under your thumb.) Thread
in and tighten the side screw and seal (45 & 46). Thread
in the reservoir piston (44) and check the fluid level.
B. Field filling (no pressurized fluid supply available):
After step 1 (above) thread screw and seal (45 & 46)
back in (leave 15 & 16 out). Turn the riveter up-side so
the inside of the handle is visible and fill it with fluid.
Pump the lever while holding the pressure relief button
depressed; the fluid level in the handle will decrease.
Re-fill with fluid as needed. Watch for air bubbles
resurfacing in the fluid inside the handle while pumping;
keep pumping until there are no more air bubbles.
Release the pressure relief button and pump until the
piston to full stroke. Remove the side screw (46) and
place thumb over the hole. Push the reservoir piston
(44) into the handle as far as it goes without threading it
in (allow excess fluid to leak out from under your thumb.)
Re-assemble the ball and spring (15 & 16). Thread in
and tighten the side screw and seal (44 & 45). Thread in
the reservoir piston (44) and check the fluid level.
Specific gravity 0.863
Weight per gallon 7.18 lbs.
Open flash point >200°C (392°F

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CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL
Turn the riveter upside down and observe the position of the indicator with respect to the silver grooves visible inside
the handle.
•One indicator line is visible: the tool is full of fluid. The tool was filled and bled properly
•Two indicator lines are visible: the fluid level is OK for optimal function
FULLLEVEL OK
EMPTY
•Three indicator lines are visible: the fluid level is dangerously low. Inspect for leaks, service and re-fill as
necessary.
FINAL STEP IN FILLING THE RIVETER
Clean the riveter thoroughly and push the foam insulation (43) all the way over the handle.
This foam insulation is part of the service kit F800KS and we recommend replacing it every time the tool is serviced.
REPLENISHING FLUID
This operation is useful whenever you need to add some fluid in order to restore the fluid level. It cannot be used after
completed disassembly; prime and fill with fluid in that case (see previous page).
Tools needed: 5/32” hex wrench and the 700A77 Bleeder Bottle with F1484 adaptor.
The Bleed Bottle should have at least 2 fl oz. (about 5 mL) of fluid (recommended
fluid on page 7)
•Remove the side screw, spring and ball (15, 16, 45 & 46) and place them in a
clean place.
•Attach the bleed bottle to the side hole;
•With the bottle up-side down (see picture) unthread the reservoir piston (44) until
fully disengaged; do not pull the piston assembly out of the reservoir.
During this process, fluid will be drawn into the reservoir.
•Remove the bleed bottle and place the ball and spring (15 & 16) back into the
side port, then tighten the screw and seal (45 & 46).
•Thread-in and tighten the reservoir piston (44); check the fluid level
•If the fluid level is still low, then tool needs to be primed and filled (see page 6).

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D-700C PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION QTY DESCRIPTION QTY
29 POWER CYLINDER 1
1 O-RING (BLACK, OD 5/8", W .07") 130 O-RING (OD 7/16", W.07") 2
2 CHERRY HOUSING ADAPTOR 131 BACK-UP RING (OD 7/16, W .05") 1
3 O-RING (WHITE, OD1.5", W .07") 132 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 1
4 SEAL (BLACK, OD 3/4", W 1/8") 1F800-021 ADJSTMENT PLUG 1
5 EXTERNAL RETAINING RING (5/8") 1F1383 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
6 O-RING (OD 1.39" W.14") 1F800-020
V
ALVE POPPET 1
7 BACK-UP RING (OD 1.39" W.14") 1F701 O-RING (OD 5/8", W .07")
8WORKPISTON 1F194 O-RING
9 O-RING (WHITE, OD3/4", W.07") 1F800-019 BODY, PRESSURE RELIEF
10 PISTON ROD (7/16-20UNF) 1F1474 O-RING (WHITE, OD 9/16" W.07") 1
11 O-RING (OD 9/16" W.07") 2 38 O-RING (OD 5/16", W.07") 1
12 BACK-UP RING (OD 9/16", W.05") 239 BACK-UP RING (OD 5/16, W .05") 1
13 COMPRESSION SPRING 140 CHERRY AEROSPACE LABEL 1
14 HOLLOW SET-SCREW 141 RIVETERBODY 1
15 COMPRESSION SPRING 142 SET-SCREW 1
16 STEEL BALL (3/16") 243 FOAM HANDLE 1
17 POWERCYLINDER EXTENSION 144 REZERVOIR PISTON ASSEMBLY 1
18 O-RING (OD 15/16" W.07") 1 F701 O-RING (OD 5/8", W .07") 1
19 COMPRESSION SPRING 145 STAT-O-SEAL 1
20 STAGE PISTON 146 BUTTON HEAD SCREW (1)
F800-010 PISTON CAP 1 47 FLAT HEAD SCREW 1
F1294 O-RING 148 PLASTIC BUTTON 1
F800-009 POWERPISTON 149 PISTON ROD ADAPTOR BUSHING 1
F891 O-RING (OD 9/16" W.07") (1)
F1061 BACK-UP RING (OD 9/16", W.05") (1)
F117 STEEL BALL (1)
F800-008 SHIFT PISTON 1
F1383 COMPRESSION SPRING 1
F1475 O-RING 1
F1471 BACK-UP RING 2
F800-007 POWER PISTON ROD 1
F1315
F1476
F1473
F117
F1061
F800-027
F1467
F1479
F299
ITEM PART NO.
F800-000 (TOP ASSEMBLY)
F701
F165
F800-026
28
12
15
24
25
22
F800-013
F800-011
33
1
27
F269
F1463
26
F293
F800-006*
F869
F721
11
F670
ITEM
35
1
PART NO.
F800-028
F800-002*
33
25
* Must be ordered as a sub-assembly.
F1465
37
F1472
F800-005
21
F1469
F1470
23
F891
No substitutions
36
F383
F732
F800-018*
F800-022
F800-023*
F1464
F800-041
SUBASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEWS
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (item 32)
STAGE PISTON (item 20)
EXPLODED VIEW
35
36
9
37
EXPLODED VIEW
34
25
33

D-700C
TOP ASSEMBLY
EXPLODED VIEW
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TM-D-700C
Rev.: -
Date: 12-29-09
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