Gesipa FireBird Pro User manual

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH
Nordendstraße 13-39
64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf
Germany
Akku-Blindnietmutternsetzgerät
Betriebsanleitung
Battery powered blind rivet nut setting
tool
Operating instructions
Outil de pose d‘écrous aveugles à batterie
Mode d‘emploi
Remachadora a batería de tuercas
remachables
Manual de instrucciones
Inseritore di inserti lettati a batteria
Istruzioni per l‘uso
Accu-blindklinkmoerpistool
Handleiding
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FireBird®Pro / FireBird®Pro GE

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Item Description Fig.
A Threaded mandrel 1; 3; 4
B Nosepiece 1; 3; 4
C Lock nut 1; 3; 4
D Hanger 2
ELocking screw 2
F Cover 2
G Display 1; 3
H Lighting 3
ISwitch
J Slide
x Threaded mandrel length 4 Longueur du mandrin leté
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Deutsch ........................................................ Seite 8-20
English ........................................................ Page 21-31
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Table of Contents
1. FireBird®Pro GE / FireBird®Pro GE blind rivet nut setting tool........................22
1.1 Working range ............................................................................................22
1.2 Equipment / accessories ............................................................................22
1.3 Technical data ............................................................................................23
1.4 Safety instructions ......................................................................................23
1.5 Start-up.......................................................................................................24
1.6 Lighting.......................................................................................................24
1.7 Maintenance...............................................................................................24
1.8 Storage.......................................................................................................24
2. Functional principle...........................................................................................25
2.1 Replacement of the threaded mandrel (Fig. 3)...........................................25
2.2 Adjusting the threaded mandrel length “X“.................................................25
2.3 Adjusting the setting force ..........................................................................25
2.4 Saving and loading the setting force ..........................................................27
2.5 Screwing on the blind rivet nut ...................................................................27
2.6 Manual unscrewing of the blind rivet nut ....................................................28
2.7 Setting a blind rivet nut...............................................................................28
3. Troubleshooting................................................................................................29
3.1 Blind rivet nut is not screwed on.................................................................29
3.2 Blind rivet nut is not unscrewed..................................................................29
3.3 Set blind rivet nut is not completely set ......................................................29
3.4 LED lights ashing......................................................................................29
3.5 Repairs .......................................................................................................30
4. Warranty ...........................................................................................................31
5. Declaration of conformity..................................................................................31

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1. FireBird®Pro GE / FireBird®Pro GE blind rivet nut setting tool
1.1 Working range
Note: Depending on the blind rivet nut manufacturer, ambient temperature and battery type
used, the working range may be limited.
FB = FireBird®Pro
FB GE = FireBird®Pro Gold Edition
1.2 Equipment / accessories
Nosepiece / threaded mandrels
for FB Pro M6 in working position
M4, M5 in accessory magazine
for FB Pro GE M6 in working position
M8, M10 in accessory magazine
Hanger Concealed in housing
Quick charger 110 V (USA) or 230 V (EU) / 50-60 Hz
Quick-change battery 18.0 V / 2.0 Ah
Scope of delivery Hexagon screwdriver WAF 4
2x double open-ended spanner
WAF 24/27 Quick-setting guide Article No. 1699983
Setting force guide Article No. 1699984
1x locking screw for HMI cover
Operating instructions
M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
Alu FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE FB GE FB GE
Steel FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE FB GE FB GE
Stainless
steel
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE
FB
FB GE FB GE FB GE -

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1.3 Technical data
Weight approx. 2.4 kg (incl. 2.0 Ah rechargeable battery and nosepiece/man-
drel magazine)
Max. setting stroke 10 mm
Drive Brushless DC motor
Tensile strength 15 kN for FB Pro
20 kN for FB Pro GE
Noise emissions LPA 76.5 dB (A), measurement uncertainty K = 3 dB
Vibration < 2.5 m/s², measurement uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²
1.4 Safety instructions
Caution: The tool is not suitable for use in an ATEX zone.
The following safety rules must be observed to ensure adequate protection against
electric shock, injuries or re hazards:
• The blind rivet nut setting tool is intended solely for the purpose of setting blind rivet nuts
and blind rivet studs!
• Wear safety goggles at all times when working with the blind rivet nut setting tool!
• Do not use the tool without material!
• Do not overload the blind rivet nut setting tool; work within the specied performance
range.
• Never use or store the blind rivet nut setting tool in a damp/wet environment or in the
vicinity of ammable liquids and gases (risk of explosion!) and protect from frost during
storage.
• Ensure that the battery is properly secured in the grip.
• Always remove the battery when the blind rivet nut setting tool is not in use and during
maintenance work.
• The battery may only be charged in the temperature range between 0°C and +50°C.
• Do not use the blind rivet nut setting tool as a hammer.
• Keep device, battery packs and charger away from children.
• Depending on the working arrangements, personal protective equipment (PPE) is recom-
mended (e.g. protective clothing, gloves, safety helmet, non-slip shoes, hearing protec-
tion or fall protection).
• The air inlets for the motor must not be obstructed; do not insert any objects into them.
• When setting the blind rivet nut setting tool down, make sure that it cannot fall down.
• Use only genuine spare parts for repair.
• Repairs must be carried out only by skilled personnel. In case of doubt, send in the blind
rivet nut setting tool to the manufacturer.

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1.6 Lighting
The blind rivet nut setting tool is equipped with a workplace light comprising 3 LEDs to illumi-
nate the work space; the light can be switched on by turning the black ring behind the LEDs.
There are 3 settings indicated by an arrow moulded into the housing:
— Continuous light/torch function:
The light is switched on after a riveting operation and stays on for approx.
10 minutes. The LEDs then turn o󰀨 automatically.
Zero position::
Lights switched o󰀨.
-- Work light:
The light is switched on at the start of the riveting operation. The LEDs stay
on for about 10 seconds and then switch o󰀨 automatically.
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1.7 Maintenance
Maintenance of the blind rivet nut setting tool is limited to the replacement of worn threaded
mandrels and nosepieces, as necessary (see section 2.1 for replacement of the threaded
mandrels).
Regular maintenance will extend the service life of your high-quality GESIPA®tools
which should be serviced at least every 2 years by an authorised workshop or by
GESIPA®Service. We recommend servicing of tools subject to intensive use at shorter
intervals.
1.8 Storage
Store the blind rivet nut setting tool in a dry place where there is no danger of frost.
1.5 Start-up
Important!
Fully charge the battery before using for the rst time!
• Insert fully charged battery into the blind rivet nut setting tool in the correct position.
• Use a threaded mandrel and nosepiece size matching the size of the blind rivet nut.
• The blind rivet nut setting tool can be used either with or without accessory magazine.

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2. Functional principle
2.1 Replacement of the threaded mandrel (Fig. 3)
• Remove the battery from the tool.
• Loosen lock nut C using a double open-ended spanner (WAF 24/27).
• Unscrew nosepiece B.
• Push back slide J as far as it will go.
• Unscrew threaded mandrel A.
• Align the appropriate threaded mandrel A with the hexagonal surface in slide J.
• Screw on a nosepiece B matching the thread size and secure with lock nut C.
2.2 Adjusting the threaded mandrel length “X“
• Loosen lock nut C.
• Adjust the threaded mandrel length “X” to the nut length by turning nosepiece B (Figure 4).
• Fully utilise the thread depth of closed blind rivet nuts (Figure 4).
• Hold nosepiece B with lock nut lock C using a double open-ended spanner (WAF 24/27)
to prevent it from turning.
2.3 Adjusting the setting force
The setting force to be set depends on the blind rivet nut size and blind rivet nut material, and
on the materials to be riveted (material, hole diameter, material thickness).
The setting force is adjusted as follows:
1. Select the setting value from the quick setting guide
2. Set the selected setting value on the display
3. Carry out a few setting trials and adjust the setting value, if necessary
1. Select the setting value from the quick setting guide
The appropriate numerical value can be selected in the quick setting guide, depending on the
blind rivet nut size and blind rivet nut material.
(e.g. M5 - steel Guide value for the setting force 45)
These guide values have been determined using GESIPA®blind rivet nuts.

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Excerpt from the quick setting guide:
2. Set the selected setting value on the display
Wake up the tool by briey pressing switch I. Important! Threaded mandrel A turns when the
switch is pressed! Hold the tool only at the handle.
Remove cover F, then set the selected value on the display G by pressing the plus or minus
buttons. Pressing the plus button increases the numerical value. Pressing the minus button
decreases the numerical value. If a button is held down for longer than one second, the nu-
merical value changes in increments of 10.
The setting force of the riveting tool is increased by increasing the numerical value on display
G; the setting force is reduced by reducing the numerical value.
3. Carry out a few setting trial and adjust the setting value, if necessary
Important! As the setting behaviour can vary, depending on the blind rivet nut type, manufac-
turer or material thickness, a setting trial is recommended before riveting the selected part.
This should - if possible - be carried out on the original part.
Carry out the setting trial as described in section 2.7, then assess the setting result:
Blind rivet nut not completely set
- Blind rivet nut not su󰀩ciently deformed or closing head not completely formed
Increase the setting value in small increments
Blind rivet nut set with excessive force
- Thread deformed or stripped (automatic unscrewing no longer possible, see section 3.2)
- Threaded mandrel bent or broken
Reduce the setting value Blind rivet
Nut correctly set
- Closing head completely formed, thread not damaged
After adjusting the setting value, carry out a further setting trial and assess the setting result.
Important! If the correct setting value is not known or if in doubt, always start with
lower values in order to avoid damaging the tool!
M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12
Alu 03 10 20 40 45 50 90
Steel 10 40 45 60 75 90 98
Stainless
steel
15 30 50 85 95 98 -