Panduit RT2HT User manual

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RT2HT
MLT TENSIONING TOOL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
© anduit Corp. 2017
INTRODUCTION
The RT2HT Tool installs anduit an-Steel coated and
uncoated MLTEH (Extra Heavy Cross Section), MLTEH15
(Extra Heavy Cross Section .015” Thick Body), and
MLTSH (Super Heavy Cross Section .015” and .025”
Thick Body) stainless steel ties.
Note: This tool is not intended for other uses such as
cutting or tensioning other types of fastening
devices.
TOOL FEATURES
A. Rear Handle
B.* Tension awl Release - Knob pointing towards the front
of tool for pawl engagement and to rear of tool for
disengagement.
C.* Anti-Backup awl Release - Lever up against tool for
pawl engagement and pulled down to disengage pawl.
D.* Detent Lock ins - For controlled tension, pull both pins
forward; for manual tension, push both pins backward.
E. Cutter Handle - Cuts tie when tie is tensioned properly.
F. Cutter Blade
G. Tensioning Mandrel
H.* Tension Indicator Window - Located on the back of front
handle.
I.* Adjustment Knob - Adjust tension of tie application and
lock to desired tension with tension locking screw.
J. Tension Locking Screw
K. Front Handle - With ratchet controlled tensioning.
* See Page 2 for Feature Detail
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D
C
A
B
FIGURE 1
TOOL OPERATION
1. Loop tie around bundle, thread tie into nose of tool and
through slot of tensioning mandrel.
2. ull front handle to tension tie. Under controlled tension,
the front handle will break free when pre-determined
tension is attained.
3. ush cutter lever downward to cut tie.
4. Remove cut-off portion of tie from tool.
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Rev: 02 5-2017
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J
H
G
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FIGURE 2
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PUSH BACK ARD
FOR MANUAL
TENSION
PULL FOR ARD
FOR CONTROLLED
TENSION
D
B
C
TROUBLESHOOTING
TO RELEASE AND REMOVE TIE
FROM TOOL BEFORE CUTTING,
DISENGAGE BOTH KNOB AND
LEVER.
MULTI- OSITION HANDLE
ALLOWS ACCESS TO TIGHT AREAS.
A
TOOL MAINTENANCE
TO INHIBIT CORROSION AND MAINTAIN ERFORMANCE OF THE TOOL, KEE THE METAL SURFACES COATED
WITH A LIGHT OIL (WD-40®OR EQUIVALENT).
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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RT2HT
© anduit Corp. 2017