MasterFix EZM4000 User manual

Hydraulic pneumatic
blind rivet nut tool
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Content
1 General............................................................................................... 3
1.1 This manual............................................................................................ 3
1.2 Icons in this manual................................................................................ 3
1.3 Discarding and the environment................................................................ 3
2 Safety................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Safety instructions ................................................................................. 4
2.2 Persons.................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Work environment.................................................................................... 5
2.4 Tools...................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Serial number......................................................................................... 6
2.6 Type identification................................................................................... 6
3 Main components................................................................................. 7
3.1 Compoments.......................................................................................... 7
3.2 Mandrels/anvils....................................................................................... 7
4 Operation............................................................................................ 7
4.1 Controls................................................................................................. 7
4.2 360° revolvable air supply unit................................................................. 7
4.3 Setting tool stroke................................................................................... 8
5 Use.................................................................................................... 9
6 Maintenance........................................................................................ 11
6.1 Regular maintenance............................................................................... 11
6.2 Major maintenance.................................................................................. 11
7 Trouble shooting................................................................................... 12
8 Technical data..................................................................................... 13
9 Warrantee............................................................................................ 14
10 CE conformity....................................................................................... 14
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1. General
1.1 This manual
This manual describes the daily use of the tools. Carefully read this manual. Every user must be acquainted
with the contents of this manual. Strictly follow the instructions in this manual. Always carry out the
activities in the correct order. Keep this manual at a fixed place. If the manual gets lost, you can download it
from www.masterfix.com.
1.2. Icons in this manual
The following icons and symbols have been used in this manual:
CAUTION!
Procedures requiring extra attention
Read the manual
Use safely goggles
Use hearing protection
Use safety gloves
Manometer
Magnetic field - may influence operation or damage implants/devices.
Should not be operated by people wearing electronic implants e.g. pacemakers.
1.3 Discarding and the environment
Discarded tools are to be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.
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2. Safety
2.1 Safety instructions
A Mandrel/anvil E Safety valve
C Trigger F Air supply closing valve
D Release button G Air connection
2.2 Persons
• Use safety goggles. This also applies to persons in the immediate surroundings.
• Use hearing protection when the sound level exceeds 85 dB(A).
• Use safety gloves.
• Keep your fingers away from the front when connecting the compressed air.
• Never direct the tool at persons.
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2.3 Work environment
• Keep the work environment clean and neat.
• Use dry, filtered and with anti-corrosive oillubricated air.
If not available, put 0.1 ml (approximately 5 drops) of anti-
corrosive lubricating oil in air connection of tool three
times each operating day.
• Work in a frost-free environment.
• The connection to the tools is G¼“.
A connection nipple has not been included.
Provide an appropriate solution yourself.
Set a constant air pressure to 5 - 7 bars
(maximum 7 bars).
2.4 Tools
Never use the tools
- when the anvil (A) is missing;
• Check the tools for damage before connecting
the air pressure.
• Keep the tools in an optimum condition.
• Switch off the closing valve (F) when the tools
are not used.
• Make sure that the flexible connection hose (M)
is not pressurised when disconnecting.
• Do not modify the tools in any way.
• Only use the device for appropriate purposes
2.5 Serial number
This is the place of the serial number (X) of the
tools.
2.6 Type identification
This is the place of the type identification (Y) of
the tools.
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3. Main components
3.1 Components
A Mandrel/Anvil G Air connection
B Stroke indicator H Hydraulic body
C Trigger I 360° revolvable air supply unit
D Release button J Pneumatic body
E Safety valve K Bracket
F Air supply closing valve L Manual
3.2 Mandrels/Anvils .
The delivered box contains mandrels and anvils M4 - M8.
M3-M10-M12 mandrels and anvils are available seperately.
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4. Operation
4.1 Controls
4.2 360° Revolvable air supply unit
When the air hose (M) obstructs work during use,
turn off closing valve (F). The 360º revolvable air
supply unit (I) can then be rotated to a more
suitable position.
C Trigger I 360° revolvable air supply unit
F Air supply closing valve K Bracket
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4.3 Setting tool stroke:
To set the stroke turn the stroke indicator [see fig. 3.1-B), this shows stoke value. Set the
stroke according the diagrams below.
- Maximum stroke is available when the stroke indicator is turned clockwise until it locks, see
diagram below.
- Minimum stroke is achieved by turning stroke indicator anti clockwise until the last scale line
is covered. see diagram below.
o mm. max. stroke installed
fig. 4.3 a
fig. 4.3 b
6 mm. min. stroke installed
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5. Use
Position the nipple (G 1/4”) Screw in correct ø mandrel
Screw on correct ø anvil Set stroke indicator, (see 4.3)
Set the correct air pressure Turn on the closing valve
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Position the rivet nut, ensure one
mandrel thread is exposed
Position the tool
Press and hold the trigger until rivet nut
has set
Turn off closing valve
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Release trigger, allow tool to spin off
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If not correct (see 4.3)
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6. Maintenance
Use safety goggles
Use hearing protection
Use safety gloves
6.1 Regular maintenance
Turn off the closing valve (F) and disconnect the air
supply (G).
- Dismantle anvil(see fig 6.1.a). then
Clean using an air blow gun and soft cloth.
- Dismantle the mandrel (see fig 6.1.b)
Clean using an air blow gun and soft cloth.
- Clean front sleeve (see fig. 6.1.c) using an
air blow gun and soft cloth.
- Lubricate mandrel after reassembly.
6.2 Major maintenance
Every 100.000 cycles tool must be completely
dismantled and all seals and worn parts must
be replaced. This must be done only by a trained
engineer or listed service center.
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fig. 6.1.a
fig. 6.1.b
fig. 6.1.c
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Problem Cause Corrective action
The tool does not work The tool has not been connected to
the air connection
The air supply closing valve is still
closed
There is insufficient air pressure
Connect the tool to the air
connection
Open the air supply closing valve
Use the correct air pressure 5-7 bar
Air is coming out of the
safety valve
The air pressure is too high Use the correct air pressure 5-7 bar
The trigger does not
work
There is insufficient air pressure Use the correct air pressure 5-7 bar
The blind rivet nut
cannot be placed onto
the mandrel
The incorrect mandrel/anvil set has
been installed
Install the correct mandrel/anvil set
The blind rivet nut is
not set correctly
Stroke is not set correctly
There is insufficient air pressure
The capacity of the tool has been
exceeded
Set correct stroke
Use the correct air pressure
Use the correct tool
The tool does not
completely release from
the set rivet nut after
trigger is released
Rivet nut has not set
correctly
Push release button
The air supply unit
cannot be turned 360°
The tool is still under air pressure Close the air supply closing valve
and depressurize the tool by
operating the trigger
The tool does not
perform well
consistently
Requires service Contact a service centre
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8. Technical data
H 270 mm
L1 285 mm
L2 260 mm
S ø 23 mm
P 80 mm
D ø 99 mm
Weight 1,65 kg
Air Pressure 5-7 bar
Pull force (6 bar) 18,5 kN
Air consumption (per stroke) 1,5l
Max. operating stroke 7 mm
Capacity (standard blind rivet nuts) M3 - M12 aluminium/steel
M3 - M10 stainless steel
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