OKUtools EPK-6.5 User manual

English Stud Gun EPK-6,5, EPK-8
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Stud Gun
Automatic Stud Gun EPK-6,5, EPK-8
Operating instructions
(ID-No. 00035104)
00101069
EPK-6,5 (gun for manual use)
00101125
EPK-6,5 (gun for machine)
00101071
EPK-8 (gun for manual use)
00102180
EPK-8 (gun for machine)

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Table of contents
Table of contents...................................................................................................................... 2!
1 Preface and general information ...........................................................................................3!
1.1General............................................................................................................................3!
1.2 Scope of supply ..............................................................................................................3!
1.3 Intended use...................................................................................................................3!
1.4 Liability............................................................................................................................ 3!
1.5 Warranty .........................................................................................................................4!
2 Safety information ................................................................................................................. 4!
2.1 Personnel responsible for safety .................................................................................... 4!
2.1.1 Operator...................................................................................................................4!
2.1.2 Qualified personnel .................................................................................................. 4!
2.2 General safety instructions ............................................................................................. 4!
2.3 Layout of the safety instructions ..................................................................................... 5!
3 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 6!
3.1 Stud types.......................................................................................................................6!
3.2 Dimensions and weight ..................................................................................................6!
3.3 Noise emission ...............................................................................................................6!
3.4 Ambient conditions .........................................................................................................6!
4 Commissioning...................................................................................................................... 6!
4.1 Pneumatic connection .................................................................................................... 7!
5 Operation of the gun .............................................................................................................7!
5.1 Insertion of studs ............................................................................................................ 7!
5.2 Faults during insertion................................................................................................. 8!
5.2.1 Studs inserted to deep ............................................................................................. 8!
5.2.2 Studs jut out off the tire ............................................................................................ 8!
5.3 Conversion of machine gun to manual gun ................................................................8!
6 Faults and troubleshooting....................................................................................................9!
7 Lubrication and maintenance ..............................................................................................10!
7.1 Lubrication ....................................................................................................................10!
7.1.1 Lubricating oil.........................................................................................................10!
7.1.2 Lubricating grease ................................................................................................. 10!
7.2 Greasing points ............................................................................................................10!
7.3 Maintenance .................................................................................................................11!
8 Shutdown and dismounting................................................................................................. 11!
9 Spear and wear parts.......................................................................................................... 12!
9.1 Requirements ...............................................................................................................12!
9.2 Handling of order .......................................................................................................... 12!
9.3 Explanation to the spare parts list ................................................................................12!
9.4 Spare parts-set .............................................................................................................12!
9.5 Exploded drawing EPK-6,5, EPK-8 ..............................................................................13!
9.6 Spare parts list EPK-6,5, EPK-8...................................................................................14!
10 Appendix ...........................................................................................................................16!
10.1 CE-Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................... 16!
10.2 Copyright ....................................................................................................................17!
10.3 Manufacturer and contact person.......................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.!
11 Notes................................................................................................................................. 18!

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1 Preface and general information
1.1General
The operating instructions is used for safe operation of the Stud Guns (in the follow-
ing referred to as “gun“) type Automatic Stud Gun EPK-6,5, EPK-8
(ID.-No. 00101069, 00101125, 00101071, 00102180). The safety instructions includ-
ed hereinafter must be observed.
The operating instructions must be available for anybody who is working with the gun
and the included instructions must be carefully attended to.
The operating instructions must always be complete and perfectly readable.
1.2 Scope of supply
The delivery normally consists of stud gun and the operating instructions. The parts
included in your delivery are stated in the accompanying papers.
These papers shall be checked for conformity, immediately after receipt of the goods.
OKU Tools GmbH does not provide any guarantee and/or accept any liability for de-
fects complained belatedly. Therefore:
•Contact the forwarder immediately to complain visible transit damages.
•Contact OKU Tools GmbH immediately to complain visible defects and/or incom-
pleteness of delivery.
1.3 Intended use
The gun is intended to be used only for the insertion of single and multi-flange spikes
into tyres of cars.
Any other use shall be deemed to be inappropriate!
1.4 Liability
The information, data and notes of this operating instruction were up-to-date when
passing for press. The specifications, illustrations and descriptions included hereinaf-
ter do not apply for any previously supplied guns.
We do not accept liability for damages and operating troubles caused by:
•inappropriate use.
•unauthorized modification of gun.
•improper operation of the gun.
•operating errors.
•disregard of this operating instructions.

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1.5 Warranty
Conditions of warranty: see Standard Terms and Conditions of OKU Tools GmbH.
Assert warranty claims against OKU Tools GmbH immediately after detection of the
defect.
Warranty claims expire in each case in which liability claims cannot be made.
2 Safety information
2.1 Personnel responsible for safety
2.1.1 Operator
Operator is called any natural or legal person who is using the gun and/or on behalf of
whom the gun is used.
The operator and/or his safety officer must ensure.
•observance of the relevant regulations, instructions and laws.
•only qualified personnel is working with the gun.
•personnel having the operating instructions available at any time.
•to prohibit non-qualified personnel from working with the gun.
2.1.2 Qualified personnel
As qualified personnel are to be considered persons who were authorised by the
safety officer of the plant to perform the necessary activities and who are able to rec-
ognise and avoid potential hazards because of their education, experience, instruc-
tions and their knowledge about corresponding standards and rules for the prevention
of accidents as well as operating conditions(see IEC 364, definition for qualified per-
sonnel).
2.2 General safety instructions
These safety instructions do not claim to be exhaustive. In case of any questions,
please, contact OKU Tools.
At the time of delivery the gun is state of the art and reliable.
The gun is a source of danger for persons, for the gun itself and for other material as-
sets of the operator, if
•it is operated by unqualified personnel.
•it is used inappropriately.
Operate the gun only when it is in good condition.
Any upgrade, modification or redesign of the gun is basically prohibited. In this case,
please confer with OKU Tools.

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2.3 Layout of the safety instructions
The safety instructions described hereinafter are arranged consistently
Beware of personal injury
Pictogram
Meaning
Signal words
Notes
Warning for hazardous
electrical voltage
Danger!
Warns of imminent danger.
Consequences of disregarding:
Death or very severe injuries
Warning for general dan-
ger
Warning!
Warns of a potential, very hazardous
situation.
Consequences if disregarded:
Death or very severe injuries
Warning for a general dan-
ger
Caution!
Warns of a potential hazardous situa-
tion.
Consequences if disregarded:
Light or minor injuries
Warning of material damage
Icons used
Meaning
Signal words
Notes
Warning of material dam-
age
Stop!
Warns of potential material
damage.
Consequences if disregarded:
Ambient damage or damage of
the gun.
Other information
Icons used
Meaning
Signal words
Notes
General note
Note!
Designates a general, useful
note.
Adherence hereof will ease the
use of the gun.

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3 Technical Data
3.1 Stud types
The gun can be used for the insertion of single-flange and multi-flange studs into car
tires.
Type
ID.-No.
Stud sizes
EPK-6,5 (gun for manual use)
101069
Ø6,5 from a length of 11 mm
EPK-6,5 (gun for machine)
101125
EPK-8 (gun for manual use)
101071
Ø8 from a length of 11 mm
EPK-8 (gun for machine)
102180
3.2 Dimensions and weight
The following values are valid for the gun without any accessories and can differ ac-
cording to the respective extra equipment.
Length
ca. 246 mm
Width
ca. 60 mm
Height
ca. 190 mm
Weight
ca. 1,6 kg
3.3 Noise emission
The sound pressure level at the work station of the operator can reach up to 83
dB(A). Provide suitable ear protection for the operator.
3.4 Ambient conditions
Use the gun only in closed and dry rooms.
The permissible ambient temperature during operation is from 10 °C to 40 °C.
4 Commissioning
Precautions to be taken before start working with the gun
•Check gun for proper condition.
•Do never operate a damaged gun.

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4.1 Pneumatic connection
The pneumatic connection is to be made by quali-
fied personnel with extensive knowledge in han-
dling of pneumatic systems.
Screw provided coupling (1) onto the hand grip. Plug compressed air hose into cou-
pling. The gun requires compressed air with approx. 7-8 bar working pressure. The
maximum operating pressure amounts to 10 bar.
5 Operation of the gun
5.1 Insertion of studs
Without feeding unit: fill the feeding pipe (11) with approx. 10 studs (flange leading).
With feeding unit: connect the gun with the feeding hose of the studs until feeding
pipe (11) is filled with studs (flange leading).
Moisten tire with low surface tension water. To get this, mix normal tap water with
some drops of usual dish liquid.
Use only less dish liquid to avoid that the inserted stud is pulled out
again when extracting the gun.
Insert spreader fingers (20) into one of the moistened tyre holes. Operate the trigger
(24) and keep it pressed. The stud is pressed into the tire. Release trigger (3); the
gun is now loosen from the tire and the stud is inserted.
Put some pressure onto the gun when inserting the studs. With some
practice and skill you’ll soon find the respective pressure which shall
be applied to reach a steady result.
Coupling (1) for com-
pressed air connection
(gun for manual use)

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5.2 Faults during insertion
5.2.1 Studs inserted to deep
Reduce the pressure applied on the gun during insertion.
5.2.2 Studs jut out off the tire
Put more pressure onto the gun when inserting the studs.
5.3 Conversion of machine gun to manual gun
If you are using a studding machine (AS-ZN, EP-ZN or EPK-ZN) and want to disman-
tle the gun from the base frame to use it manually you’ll firstly have to convert the
gun, i.e. to release the trigger:
Disconnect the gun from the compressed air supply.
Release trigger: Slip off O-ring (26) from bushing (28) and dowel pin (25) appears.
The dowel pin can be easily pushed out of the bore. The trigger (26) is now released
and can be removed. Turn the trigger by 90° and insert it back into the bushing. Then
insert the dowel pin into the bore of the bushing. Slip the O-ring over and place it into
the groove.
The gun must be set back to its initial state should you want to use it
on the studding machine.
Bushing (28)
Dowel pin (25)
O-ring (26)
Trigger (24)
O-ring (26)
Bushing (28)
Trigger (24)
Dowel pin (25)
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6 Faults and troubleshooting
When unscrewing the intermediate piece (15), it must be held tight,
because of the strong compression spring which is in the gun. If
not, it can be ejected and pose great danger.
No.
Cause
Trouble shooting
6.1
Deformed or dirty stud jammed in feeding
pipe (11) or gun head.
Unscrew union nut (16) and take the head
(22) off the gun. Now remove the jammed
stud.
6.2
Stud in feeding pipe (11) in wrong position
(with shank leading)
Remove feeding tube and shake out stud
6.3
Trigger (24) get caught
Remove O-Ring (26) and dowel pin (25) and
take the trigger (24). Clean and lubricate
trigger slightly with oil.
Check if compression spring (3) broken, if so
replace compression spring.
6.4
Worn spreader fingers (20)
Unscrew union nut (16) and take the head
(22) off the gun. Remove O-Ring (18) and
replace spreader finger (20)
6.5
Worn push rod (10)
Unscrew union nut (16) and take the head
(22) off the gun. Unscrew both hexagon
socket head cap screws (23) (Caution!) and
press intermediate piece (15) against trigger
(pressure of inner springs). Remove inter-
mediate piece and circlip (13). Extract push
rod (10) together with the springs (8, 9),
retaining ring (12) piston disk (6) and lip seal
(7). Unscrew hexagon nut (4) and replace
worn push rod. Assemble the gun in re-
versed order and replace hexagon nut if
necessary.
6.6
Worn separating finger (20)
Unscrew union nut (16) and take the head
(22) off the gun. Remove O-ring (18). Drive
off spring pin (19) with a drift punch until it is
possible to remove the separating finger
(17). Replace separating finger, consider
that the separating finger may not jam it
should remain movable.

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7 Lubrication and maintenance
7.1 Lubrication
Observe the effective directions for the use and
safety of the applied lubricants!
7.1.1 Lubricating oil
Distinguishing
mark acc. to
DIN 51502
Designation
ISO-Viscosity
Index
DIN 51519
Manufacturer
AN 22
Normal lubri-
cating oil
ISO VG 22
AVIA (AVILUB RS 22)
BP (BP Energol CS 22)
ESSO (Coray 22)
SHELL (SHELL Carnea Oel 22)
7.1.2 Lubricating grease
Designation
acc. to
DIN 51825
Designation
Consistency
Index
NLGI Class as per
DIN 51818
Worked pene-
tration as per
DIN ISO 2137
Manufacturer
KP2K-20
Lubricating
grease for
bearing
NLGI-2
265-295
AVIA (AVIALITH 2)
BP (Energrease L2)
ESSO (Beacon 2)
KLÜBER (CENTOPLEX 2 EP)
MOBIL (Mobilux 2)
SHELL (Alvania R 2)
7.2 Greasing points
The following points of the gun need to be greased regularly. You will find a mainte-
nance-set including grease and corrosion preventive-oil-spray in the spare parts list in
chapter 9.6.
To grease the gun it must be partially dismounted (see hereto chapter 6 “Faults and
trouble shooting”. We recommend taking the opportunity and greasing the gun when
replacing the wear parts.
No.
Designation
Service to be
done
Consumables
Measured values
Frequency
Notes
1
Trigger
Lubricate with
oil
Lubricating oil
DIN 51501-L-AN 22
quarterly
Oil trigger slightly
2
Piston disk
Lip seal
Lubricate with
grease
Lubricating grease
DIN 51825-KP2K-20
yearly
Grease piston sur-
face slightly

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7.3 Maintenance
We are working with water to insert the studs, therefore the head of the gun shall be
sprayed regularly with anticorrosive material to avoid corrosion and extend lifetime of
the gun.
8 Shutdown and dismounting
OKU Tools takes back your gun. We recommend you have OKU Tools professionally
dismantle the gun and dispose of it.
Be part of the environmental protection by recycling valuable materi-
als.
What?
Material
Where?
Transport material
Pallets
Return to the manufacturer or forwarder
Packing material
Cardboard boxes to waste paper
Plastic to plastic recycling or waste material
Reuse wood-wool or to waste material
Lubricants
Oil, grease
Dispose according to the valid regulations
Components
Used materials:
aluminium
aluminium cast
grey cast iron
steel
brass
plastic
Dispose the materials separately
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9 Spear and wear parts
9.1 Requirements
Spare and wear parts must be in accordance with the technical
requirements stipulated by the manufacturer.
9.2 Handling of order
To ensure punctual handling of orders, please state always the OKU-ID.-No. of the
spare part you need when ordering. You’ll find the OKU-Id.-No. on the drawing of the
gun and the spare parts list.
9.3 Explanation to the spare parts list
The numbering of the spare parts in the exploded drawing corresponds to the item
numbers of the spare parts list.
9.4 Spare parts-set
To the gun there is available a spare parts-set including the most important wear
parts. It contains all in the spare parts list with marked parts inclusive grease and
corrosion preventive-oil-spray.
OKU-Id.-No. spare parts-set EPK-6,5: 20015503
OKU-Id.-No. spare parts-set EPK-8: 20015504

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9.5 Exploded drawing EPK-6,5, EPK-8

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9.6 Spare parts list EPK-6,5, EPK-8
Item
OKU part No.
Qty
Designation
1
00031539
1
Coupling
2
00003463
1
O-Ring
3
00350297
1
Compression spring
4
00004082
1
Hexagon nut M8
5
00479212
1
Hand grip
6
00350664
1
Piston disk
7
00003507
1
Lip seal
8
00377388
1
Compression spring, inner
9
00377389
1
Compression spring, outer
10
00253657
1
Push rod (EPK-6,5) 
00254213
1
Push rod (EPK-8) 
11
00383682
1
Feeding pipe 6,5 (EPK-6,5)
00350671
1
Feeding pipe 8 (EPK-8)
12
00350666
1
Retaining ring
13
00000796
1
Circlip
14
00004796
1
Slotted set screw (EPK-6,5)
00004709
1
Slotted set screw (EPK-8)
15
00479210
1
Intermediate piece (EPK-6,5)
00479817
1
Intermediate piece (EPK-8)
16
00383681
1
Union nut
17
00383680
1
Separating finger (EPK-6,5) 
00403458
1
Separating finger (EPK-8) 
18
00021420
1
O-Ring 
19
00022238
1
Spring dowel pin
20
00371402
3
Spreader finger 
21
00383679
1
Lock washer
22
00479211
1
Gun head (EPK-6,5)
00479818
1
Gun head (EPK-8)
23
00004100
2
Hexagon socket head cap screw
24
00470092
1
Trigger (manual use)
00470093
1
Trigger (machine use)
25
00000536
1
Dowel pin
26
00003464
1
O-Ring 
27
00003404
1
O-Ring
28
00350728
1
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Item
OKU part No.
Qty
Designation
00885027
1
corrosion preventive-oil, aerosol can 100 ml (single) 
00885028
1
grease, tube 20 g (single) 
20015510
1
1 aerosol can corrosion preventive-oil (100 ml) and
1 tube grease (20 g) as maintenance-set
= included in the spare parts-set

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10 Appendix
10.1 CE-Declaration of Conformity
(CE Machine Directive 2006/42/EC, Appendix II A)
The manufacturer: OKU Tools GmbH
Rosenstraße 15
73650 WINTERBACH, GERMANY
herewith declares that the machine
designation: Studding gun models:
AS-8, AS-9, EP-8, EP-9, EP-10, EP-12, EP-15, EPK-6,5, EPK-8
as delivered complies all the relevant regulations of the CE Machine Directive 2006/42/EC.
Harmonized standards applied:
EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery – General principles for design
– Risk assessment and risk reduction
Authorized person to compile the relevant technical documentation:
Armin Layher, Rosenstraße 15, 73650 Winterbach
Stuttgart, 01.03.2019
OKU Tools GmbH
Karin Klingel
Geschäftsführer

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10.2 Copyright
© 03/2019
This documentation is protected by copyright which covers the exclusive rights to re-
produce and distribute the documentation, as well as all translation rights. No material
published in this documentation may reproduce photographically or stored on micro-
film, in electronic data bases, video disks, etc. Technical modifications reserved.
10.3 Manufacturer and contact person
OKU Tools GmbH
Sommestrasse 6
70374 Stuttgart
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
Internet: www.okutools.com
Ihr Ansprechpartner ist:
Karin Klingel
Abteilung Verkauf Spikes
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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11 Notes