KODI KLIP KTA-3 Series Owner's manual

PN: 10-00085
KTA-3, 4, 5, 6 Series
REBAR CONNECTOR TOOL
OWNER OPERATOR MANUAL

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This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This
information refers to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you identify this information, we use the symbols below. Please read
the manual and pay particular attention to these "SYMBOL" sections.
This indicates a situation in which a
hazard is imminent and will result in a
high probability of serious injury or death.
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which could result in minor
to moderate injury.
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation or unsafe practice which could
result in product or property damaged.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a general
statement to assist the user in the
operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
IMPORTANT
SYMBOLS

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SECTION PAGE
TOOL SPECIFICATION 4
A. Tool Data 4
B. Noise & Vibration Data 4
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
A. Personal Protection 5
B. Tool Protection 5
C. Service and Repair 6
TOOL OPERATION 7
A. Operating the Tool 7
B. General Maintenance 9
C. Removing Klips from Tool 10
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM 11
A. Airline Filtration 11
B. Airline Regulation 11
C. Airline Lubrication 11
D. Cold Weather Operation 11
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING 12
APPENDIX B: PARTS DIAGRAMS 16
A. KTA-3B 16
B. KTA-4D 18
C. KTA-5D 20
D. KTA-6D 22
NOTE: The Model and Serial Number of your Tool is located on the Tool's
Housing. These numbers and the Date of Purchase (DOP) should be
recorded:
Model: ________________ SN: _________________ DOP: _____________
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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A. TOOL DATA
Model Number: KTA – (3) (4) (5) (6)
Tool Type: Pneumatic Rebar Connecting Tool
Dimensions: 13" X 3" X 12" (33 cm x 7.6 cm x 30.5 cm)
Tool Weight: 5.308 lbs (2.4 kg)
Tool Inlet: 1/4" (.635 cm)
Max. Operating Pressure: 110 PSI (7.6 Bar)
Recommended Operating Pressure: 75 – 100 PSI (5.2 – 6.9 Bar)
Required Air Volume: 3 CFM at 85 PSI (85 LPM at 5.9 Bar)
Required Lubrication: Air Tool Oil
Trigger Device: Full Sequential Trigger *
B. NOISE & VIBRATION DATA
Max. A-Weighted Impulse Sound Power Level:102.6 dBA
Max. A-Weighted Surface Impulse Sound Power Level:90.3 dBA
Vibration:4.28 m/sec2
*A full sequential Trigger is the safest type of Power Tool Trigger. The Klipper Gun
will only fire when the Primary Trigger and Secondary Trigger mechanism is
activated in order. First, the safety unit must be pushed into the rebar, then the user
squeezes the trigger to discharge a Klip. Both the safety unit and the Trigger must
be released to allow the feeder to advance the Klip rack, and then activated again to
fire a second Klip. Klips cannot be bump fired.
TOOL SPECIFICATION

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A. PERSONAL PROTECTION
1. Wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI / ESOs specifications with front and side
protection to guard against flying objects.
2. Ear Protection is recommended for not only the Operator but also nearby personnel.
3. Beware of the danger of entangled clothes and hair. Avoid wearing loose clothing
and dangling jewelry at work. Keep your hair, clothes, and gloves away from any of
the Tool's moving parts.
4. Keep your fingers away from the Trigger when the Tool is not in use. This will prevent
accidental firing of the Tool.
5. Never point the Nozzle of the Tool towards anyone including yourself, regardless if
the Tool is connected to an air supply or not.
B. TOOL PROTECTION
1. This Tool can only be used with clean, dry, regulated compressed air. The use of
other compressed gases may cause explosion or serious injury.
2. Only connect the Tool to a regulated air supply. The regulator, positioned between
the Tool and the air supply, should limit the Tool's inlet pressure to a maximum of
110 PSI (7.6 Bar).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Any person operating or maintaining this Tool must read and
understand all Warnings and operating instructions in this
Manual before using this Tool. When operating any air tool,
basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce risk of
personal injury.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
Do not exceed 110 PSI (7.6 Bar) inlet air pressure. Excessive air
pressure will damage the Tool and void the warranty.

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3. Lubricate the Tool daily with a high-grade Air Tool Oil such as MARVEL® Air Tool Oil
or WORKMASTER®Tool-Lube™ Oil. See Compressed Air Systems (p. 12) ‘C.
Airline Lubrication’.
4. Keep the Tool in good condition, wipe off grease, dirt or oil after each use. Do not
use solvent-based cleaners to clean the Tool. Certain solvents will damage the Tool's
rubber and plastic components.
5. Regularly inspect the Tool's Safety, Trigger and Springs to make sure they are
moving freely. Do not use a Tool that requires servicing.
6. Only use KODI genuine OEM Klips. Non-OEM clips are not compatible with this Tool
and will cause jamming of the Tool, possible injury to the Operator, and void the Tool
warranty.
7. Never use the Tool or the Klips for applications for which they are not approved.
C. SERVICE AND REPAIR
1. This Tool should only be serviced by trained personnel or an Authorized Service
Center.
2. Disconnect the air supply before performing any Tool maintenance.
3. Use only KODI genuine OEM parts. Contact your Area Distributor to order parts.
Do not use any of the following as lubricants: kerosene,
hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, spindle oil, motor oil,
antifreeze or WD-40 to lubricate the Tool. These fluids and sprays
will damage the Tool's internal parts and void the warranty.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE the KODI Tool as a hammer or lever / pry bar to
adjust or "knock" rebar. This misuse / abuse of the Tool will cause
Tool damage and void the warranty.
CAUTION
Compressed air is an invisible hazard. Any Tool, hose or other
component through which it passes is capable of releasing an
explosive force which could result in personal injury or death.

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A. OPERATING THE TOOL
1. After the entire Manual has been read and the information is fully understood, connect
the Tool to the air supply. See Figure #1 Below
TOOL OPERATION
Figure #1: Connecting the Air Supply
The Male Plug should always be connected to the Tool’s Inlet
so that the Tool will depressurize when disconnected from the
Air Supply.
Although the Tool’s Inlet is 1/4″(.635 cm) we recommend using
3/8″ (.95 cm) air hose if supply hose is longer than 8′ (2.4 m).
Compressed air is an invisible hazard. Any Tool, hose or other
component through which it passes is capable of releasing an
explosive force which could result in personal injury or death.

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2. Position the Rack of Klips so that it aligns with the Tool's Klip Magazine and then
insert the Rack until it is fully seated (only a fully seated Klip Rack will disengage
Sensor Shaft from Safety Unit).See Figures #2 & #3 Below
3. Adjust the directional Exhaust Deflector so that exhaust air is directed away from the
Operator. The Exhaust Deflector can be rotated in either direction to one of its eight
(8) stop positions. See Figure #4 Below
The Klip Rack will only fit into the Tool’s Magazine one way, and
once seated will only move along the Magazine in one direction.
Pulling the Klip Rack back out of the Magazine will damage the
Tool's Stop Plates and prevent the Tool from operating properly.
CAUTION
Figure #3: Seating the Klip Rack
Figure #4: Adjusting the Exhaust Deflector
Figure #2: Loading the Klip Rack

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4. Grip the Tool firmly and position the Tool’s Nozzle directly over the rebar to be
connected.
•CROSS CONNECTION: Klip Magazine must be parallel to top rebar. See Figure
#5 Below
•vPARALLEL CONNECTION: Klip Magazine must be perpendicular to the
primary rebar and the adjoining rebar must be pushed into the other rebar slot.
See Figure #6 Below
Figure #6: Parallel Connecting Rebar
Figure #5: Cross Connecting Rebar
If nozzle is not properly aligned or there is insufficient downward
pressure on Tool, Klip can become jammed. (See Troubleshooting
p. 15)
CAUTION

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5. Push the Tool firmly against the rebar to disengage the Tool’s Safety and then fully
squeeze the Trigger to fire a Klip. See Figure #7 Below
B. GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. Disconnect the Tool’s air supply before performing any maintenance.
2. Keep the Tool in clean condition at all times. Wipe off grease or oil with a dry clean
cloth to prevent accidentally dropping the Tool. Avoid the use of solvent-based
cleaners to clean the Tool. Certain solvents will damage the Tool's rubber and plastic
components.
3. Always make sure that all screws are kept tight. Loose or missing screws can cause
damage to expensive Tools parts which could cause injury.
When the Tool's Nozzle is properly positioned over the rebar to be
connected, the Klip will self-align for cross or parallel connections.
IMPORTANT
Compressed air is an invisible hazard. Any Tool, hose or other
component through which it passes is capable of releasing an
explosive force which could result in personal injury or death.
Figure #7: Disengaging the Safety
Engaged
Safety
Disengaged
Safety