Pro Spot PR-8 User manual

Instruction Manual
MNL-PR-8-v1.0
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5932 Sea Otter Place
Pro Spot International, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Toll Free: (877) PRO SPOT
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
About Pro Spot
Pro Spot International specializes in quality welding and repair products for the collision repair industry. Pro Spot owns three patents for
special welding equipment and applications, and works with the largest auto manufacturers in the world. Pro Spot is a proud ‘MADE IN
THE USA’ manufacturer in Carlsbad, CA. The turnkey facility includes Design, Engineering, Machine and Sheet Metal Shops, Powder Coating,
Assembly, Training and Customer Support. The Pro Spot equipment line includes resistance spot welders, aluminum & steel dent repair
systems, pulse MIG welders, rivet guns and tools, dust-free sanding systems, fume extraction and more.
Pro Spot Training and Services
Pro Spot provides on-going training to all of our distributors and their technicians,
therefore, all owners of Pro Spot products receive complete training rst hand. Pro
Spot has two ASE certified training programs that are I-CAR alliance approved. Pro
Spot has a fully equipped training facility at their Headquarters in Carlsbad, CA for
groups to come in and train on all products. To stay up-to-date, Pro Spot oers their
unique My.prospot.com which includes interactive training courses for shops and
technicians to access online.
Pro Spot is constantly striving to improve. Whether that means designing innovative
equipment, implementing cutting edge technical support or further improving their
already extensive training programs, Pro Spot is always looking for ways to better
our customer’s experiences.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SAFETY .....................................3
1.1 Work Environment ...........................3
1.2 Electrical Safety .............................3
1.3 Personal Safety .............................3
2.0 TECHNICAL ..................................4
 2.1TechnicalSpecications ......................4
2.2 Additional Arms and Options ..................4
 2.3ProductIdentication ........................4
2.4 Functionality................................5
3.0 BEFORE USING THE DEVICE ...................6
3.1 Battery Charging ............................6
3.2 Device Operation ............................6
3.3 Parameter Adjustments .......................7
4.0 MODULAR C-ARM ATTACH & REMOVE ..........9
4.1 Recommended Rivet/Die/Stack-up .............10
5.0 APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS ................10
5.1 Die Application..............................11
5.2 Rivet Installation.............................12
5.3 Rivet Removal ..............................13
5.4 Sheet Flattening .............................15
5.5 Calibration Hole .............................16
5.6 Flow Form Installation ........................17
6.0 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ...................18

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1.0 SAFETY
1.1 Work Environment
1.3 Personal Safety
1.2 Electrical Safety
WARNING! Do not operate or place the riveter near water, in wet locations or outdoors. Risk for injuries
or damage to the riveter.
WARNING! Do not place the riveter on unstable or uneven surface. The riveter might fall causing personal
injuries or damage to the riveter.
WARNING! Make sure to use safety goggles when using the riveter.
WARNING! ThePR-8Rivetermayonlybeusedbyqualiedpersonnel.Theuseroftherivetermusthave
knowledge of riveting and of alignment of collision-damaged vehicles..
WARNING! Allelectricalconnectionsmustbemadebyaqualiedelectrician.Riskforelectricalshock.
• Keep the work place clean and free of debris to prevent accidents.
• Keep this device away from children and unauthorized or untrained personnel.
• Store this device in a clean environment. Keep away from high temperatures,
corrosive liquids and gases that could damage the equipment.
• Neveruseorchargethisdeviceinanenvironmentwithammableandexplosive
liquid, gas or dust.
• Always match the charger plug with the wall socket. Never modify the plug.
• ThePR-8Riveterandallofitscomponentsshouldneverbeexposedtowetor
 extremelyhumidenvironments.Exposinganypartoftheelectricalsystemto
water will increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Always unplug the charger during a lightning storm.
• Never burn or short circuit the battery. Always dispose of batteries properly.
• Keep focused and alert while operating the device. Never use it when you
 aretiredorundertheinuenceofmedicationoralcohol.
• Wear slip-proof gloves and safety glasses while operating the device.
• Neverputyourngersbetweenthejaws.Seriousinjurymayoccur.

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2.0 TECHNICAL
Thank you for choosing Pro Spot’s PR-8 Cordless Rivet System. This device utilizes a high quality lithium-ion
battery to power the micro-programmed control unit (MCU), and the ultra-high hydraulic pressure system.
ThePR-8issimpletolearn,easytouse,safeandveryefcient.Itisrecommendedforaluminumalloycarbodies.
1Wrech
2Arm Adapter
3C-Arm
4Tool Balancer Loop
5Pressure Adjustment Buttons
6Warning Light
7Work Light
8Trigger Switch
9Vent Area
10 Manual Retraction Button
11 Lithium-ion Battery
2.1 Technical Specications:
Unique Features
2.2 Additional Arms, Dies and options
2.3 Product Identication
Force Range: 20kN to 80kN, set digitally with 1kN resolution
Travel Range: 43mm
- Retracted distance to RAM end: 22.5mm
 -ExtendedDistancetoRAMend:20.5mm
Power: Electro-Hydraulic Actuator
Voltage: 18V Li-ion Battery Powered
Charging Source: AC 100V~240V 50-60Hz (Auto-Switching)
Charging Time:Approximately2Hours
Working Temperature: 14- 140°F (-10~40°C)
Riveting Time: 3-5 seconds
Continuous Usage:Approximately250cycles
Operation Noise level: 60-70dB
Tool Weight: 7.17kg (15.8lbs) with Standard 55mm Arm and Battery installed
Includes: Standard C-Clamp Arm, (2) Rechargeable Batteries, Battery Charger
and Punch & Die Sets.
Cycles Per Charge: 200 Cycles (Varies by usage / force strength)
Replacement Battery: Makita part # BL1830
Additional Arms, Dies and options are available. Please contact your local suppliers.
High Quality Lithium-ion
Batteries (2)
Battery Charger
Charger Power Supply
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2
3
4
5
67
8
9
10
11
• Ability to set force digitally
• Data logging of rivet force, number
of cycles
• Alarms can be set for service level
• Data can be transferred via Bluetooth

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2.0 TECHNICAL
PR-SPR-56:
Self-Piercing Rivet
Rivet Size Guide PR-SPR-58:
Self-Piercing Rivet
PR-SPR-510H:
Self-Piercing Rivet
h
w
5mm(w) x 8mm(h)5mm(w) x 6mm(h)5 mm(w) x 10mm(h)
2.4 Functionality
APPLICATIONS DIESREMOVAL DIES
90-0863
Combo Wrench
(2 each)
PRR-14
Flattening Die
(2 each)
PRR-11HD
Rivet Removal Die
Female 5mm
SA-0402
Forming Die, 5-7mm
PRR-40
Solid Rivet Head
Die 1/2” Solid
PRR-41
Solid Rivet
Forming Die, 1/4” Dia.
PRR-17
Forming Die, 3mm
*Replacement Spring
P/N: 90-1491S
*Replacement Spring
P/N: 90-1533S
SA-0401
Forming Die, 2.9-4.1mm
PRR-16
SPR Holder 3mm
90-1101
Threaded Insert
PRR-EXT-25
Die Extender, 25mm
85-0002
Allen Wrench, 2.5mm
SA-4203
Thread-In Adapter
SA-0399
SPR Holder 5mm Sm Mag
SA-0400
SPR Holder 5mm Lg Mag
PRR-10HD
Rivet Removal Die
Male 5mm
PRR-13
Rivet Removal Die
Female 3mm
PRR-12HD
Rivet Removal Die
Male 3mm
STANDARD DIE KIT
The standard die kit included with the PR-8
is collection of versatile dies that lend them-
selves to multiple applications. Changing
dies is as easy as turning a screw.
• Electro-hydraulic operation, portable and easy to operate.
• Different sized arms are available for various applications.
• Arms rotate 360° for use at various angles.
• The output pressure can be adjusted for different repair applications.
• Micro-computer control system - Pressure is monitored automatically and has a double safeguard
function, automatically retracting after the rivet has been compressed.
• Manual Reset - Operation can be stopped by pressing the manual reset button. The forward
motion of the ram will stop and will automatically retract to the original position.

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3.0 BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE
PR-5 die kits are fully compatible with the PR-8
• The Rivet Gun will beep three times and ash the LED three times when the battery reaches a low voltage
 threshold.Lowvoltageconditionisapproximately16.7Volts.
• Eachbatterycanchargeanddischargeforapproximately600cycles.After600cycles,thebatterywill
need to be replaced. When you notice the life of each battery charged gets shorter, this is a good
indication that the battery needs replacement. Do not discharge the battery completely, it will
damage the battery.
• If the rivet gun will not be used for a long period of time, the battery should be removed. Every couple
of months, the batteries should be fully charged without interruption. If the rivet gun will not be used
 forextendedperiodsoftime,thebatteriesshouldbechargedto80%atthetimeofstorage.
• Donotburnabatteryinanysituation,possibleexplosionandpersonalinjurymayoccur.
• ThePR-8CordlessRivetSystemandallofitscomponentsshouldneverbeexposedtorainorextremely
 humidenvironments.Exposinganypartoftheelectricalsystemwillincreasetheriskofelectricalshock.
• Do not disassemble the rivet gun, the batteries or the charger. If any issues occur during usage, you
should contact your distributor or Pro Spot Headquarters for authorized repairs.
• Check if there are any visible breaks, missing components, adjustment issues or any other issues which
will cause a safety problem or prevent operation. Any issues found must be resolved before the riveter
is to be used.
• The stop screws in the arm are used to prevent the arm from being removed during operation. Verify
that the stop screws are tight before use. The stop screws should only be removed when changing to a
different sized arm.
• The rivet gun should be free of grease and dirt, especially on the handle and trigger to prevent it from
slipping out of your hand during use.
• When changing Dies, remove battery to prevent pinching.
Before using the PR-8 Cordless Rivet System, perform a visual check of the charger, the batteries and the entire
rivet gun along with the arms, punches and dies. This visual inspection should be done before each use. Verify that
the connection for the battery is good. Check all components carefully in order to guarantee safety.
3.1 Battery Charging
3.2 Device Operation
ExtensionDies
When using the PRR-80kN-240 ARM, the best
choiceofExtensionDieisthePRR-EXT-65.
This places the mating point for the die contact
at the Center Line of the arm gap. The lowest
angular deviation will occur at this position.

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Menu
Screen
PR-8 Riveter
Function
Left Button
Action
Right Button
Action
Hold Left/Right
Button Action
Displays Pro Spot Logo. Only comes on
when the tool is rst started. A press of the
trigger button after the tool has been idle, or
a new battery has been docked in the tool
will bring up the Splash Screen.
N/A N/A N/A
Display these parameters:
• Battery Level
• F: Current Force
• Fn: Force Set-point
Moves to
INFO - PG 5
Moves to
CYCLE
COUNT
- PG 2
Enter EDIT UNITS
Displays this information:
• t= Tool Hours in use
• Q= Tool Energy Used
• n= Tool Cycles performed
Moves to
MAIN PG 1
Moves to
Service Info
- PG 3
N/A
Displays recommended Service Milestone
• # of Cycles Until Service
• # of Days Until Service
Moves to
CYCLE
COUNT
- PG 2
Moves to
USER
RECIPE
SELECT
- PG 4
N/A
Displays the Current User / Recipe.
Allows switching between 4 different Users,
which have their own Force Value.
Moves to
Service Info -
PG 3
Moves to FW
Info - PG 5
Enter Change
User Page
Displays Firmware version,
serial number.
Moves to
USER
RECIPE
SELECT
- PG 4
Moves to
MAIN PG 1 N/A
Get here by holding left/right down while in
Main Screen.
Allows user to set preferred units. Options
are: kN, lbf, bar, psi
Change is made by ticking the Trigger with
the desired unit highlighted.
Cycle to
PREVIOUS
unit
Cycle to
NEXT unit
Moves to FORCE
EDIT
Enter this menu by holding down Left/Right
buttons when in the UNIT EDIT menu.
Allows the user to set the target force value,
from 20kN to 80kN.
Change is made after ticking the
Trigger after editing the force to the
desired value.
Decrease set
force value
Increase set
force value N/A
Allows the user selected “Current User”.
Each of the 5 Users can have their own
Force Setting
Enter this menu by holding down Left/Right
buttons when in the User Select menu
Set the user by ticking the Trigger button
Moves to
PREVIOUS
User
Moves to
Next User N/A

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3.0 BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE
• The ram pressure is set from the factory (60kN), but can be adjusted up or down if required.
• Be sure that the proper length rivet has been used for the thickness stack. Refer to Section 4.1
• Iftheselfpiercingrivetdoesnotsitushwiththepanel,pressureneedstobeincreased.Toincreasepressure,
turn the pressure adjustment knob clockwise. To decrease pressure, turn the pressure adjustment knob
counter-clockwise.
3.3 Pressure Adjustment
• The ram pressure is set from the factory, but can be adjusted up or down if required.
• Be sure that the proper length rivet has been used for the thickness stack. Refer to Section 4.1
• If the self piercing rivet does not sit ush with the panel, pressure needs to be increased. To increase
pressure, turn the pressure adjustment knob clockwise. To decrease pressure, turn the pressure adjustment
knob counter-clockwise.
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE
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Decrease Pressure
Turn pressure adjustment
knob counter-clockwise
Good
Bad
Increase Pressure
Turn pressure adjustment
knob clockwise
Full Counter
Clockwise
5-7 kn 20 kn 50 kn
1.5 turn 3 Turns
3.3 Pressure Adjustment
• The ram pressure is set from the factory, but can be adjusted up or down if required.
• Be sure that the proper length rivet has been used for the thickness stack. Refer to Section 4.1
• If the self piercing rivet does not sit ush with the panel, pressure needs to be increased. To increase
pressure, turn the pressure adjustment knob clockwise. To decrease pressure, turn the pressure adjustment
knob counter-clockwise.
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Decrease Pressure
Turn pressure adjustment
knob counter-clockwise
Good
Bad
Increase Pressure
Turn pressure adjustment
knob clockwise
Full Counter
Clockwise
5-7 kn 20 kn 50 kn
1.5 turn 3 Turns
Press Button
to Decrease
Pressure
Press Button
to Increase
Pressure

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4.0 MODULAR C-ARM ATTACH & REMOVE
The PR-8 features a modular C-Arm and accessory quick change system. To switch between various arm sizes and
other optional accessories, remove the lock nut and swap out arm as shown in diagram below.
- Slide desired arm onto arm adapter against o-rings.
- Thread the lock nutontoarmadapterngertight.
- Use supplied wrech to tighten
- Arm is now secure.
- Reverse steps to remove arm.
LOCK NUT
ARM ADAPTER
C-ARM
O-RINGS
Compatibility with PR-5
PR-5 C-Arms are NOT rated to the high force
that can be applied with the new 80kN tool.

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4.0 MODULAR C-ARM ATTACH & REMOVE
• This device includes 12 dies: PRR-10, PRR-11, PRR-12, PRR-13, PRR-14(2),
PRR-15, PRR-16, PRR-17, SA-0400, SA-0401, SA-0402
• TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO OR DAMAGE TO DIE/PISTON RAM THREADS WILL OCCUR!
 Duringuse,thepressuremustnotbeonthethreadsofthedies.Theymustbermlyseatedorthey
could break during operation.
• Never operate the rivet gun without any material between the clamps. Operating the rivet gun without
metal between the dies will cause damage to the punch and die. Do not operate or charge the rivet gun
 orbatteriesinadustlledenvironment.
• Choose the correct punch and die set for the application.
4.1 Recommended Rivet/Die/Stack-up
Bad Good
The following table shows the recommended rivet and die combination for given joint stack-ups:
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.0
Min. Top Sheet
Thickness (mm)
Min. Total Stack-up
(mm)
Max Total Stack-up
(mm)
Pro Spot
Rivet P/N
Pro Spot Forming
Die P/N
0.9 4.1 5.9 PRR-5-6mm 0401
0.9 6.0 7.1 PRR-5-8mm 0401
0.9 7.5 11.0 PRR-5-10mm 0402
Good
Bad
Non-fully tightened
rivet dies will result
in damage to ram threads
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5.0 Application of the Die Sets
• This device includes 12 dies: PRR-10,
PRR-11, PRR-12, PRR-13, PRR-14(2),
PRR-15, PRR-16, PRR-17, SA-0400,
SA-0401, SA-0402
• TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO OR DAMAGE TO DIE/PISTON RAM THREADS WILL
OCCUR! During use, the pressure must not be on the threads of the dies. They
must be rmly seated or they could break during operation.
• Never operate the rivet gun without any material between the clamps. Operating the
rivet gun without metal between the dies will cause damage to the punch and
die. Do not operate or charge the rivet gun or batteries in a dust lled environment.
• Choose the correct punch and die set for the application.
4.1 Recommended Rivet/Die/Stack-up
The following table shows the recommended rivet and die combination for given joint stack-ups:
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.0
Min. Top Sheet
Thickness (mm)
Min. Total Stack-up
(mm)
Max Total Stack-up
(mm)
Pro Spot
Rivet P/N
Pro Spot Forming
Die P/N
0.9 4.1 5.9 PRR-5-6mm 0401
0.9 6.0 7.1 PRR-5-8mm 0401
0.9 7.5 11.0 PRR-5-10mm 0402
Good
Bad
Non-fully tightened
rivet dies will result
in damage to ram threads
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5.0 Application of the Die Sets
• This device includes 12 dies: PRR-10,
PRR-11, PRR-12, PRR-13, PRR-14(2),
PRR-15, PRR-16, PRR-17, SA-0400,
SA-0401, SA-0402
• TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO OR DAMAGE TO DIE/PISTON RAM THREADS WILL
OCCUR! During use, the pressure must not be on the threads of the dies. They
must be rmly seated or they could break during operation.
• Never operate the rivet gun without any material between the clamps. Operating the
rivet gun without metal between the dies will cause damage to the punch and
die. Do not operate or charge the rivet gun or batteries in a dust lled environment.
• Choose the correct punch and die set for the application.
4.1 Recommended Rivet/Die/Stack-up
The following table shows the recommended rivet and die combination for given joint stack-ups:
0402 Min. Total
Stack-up (mm)
Max Total
Stack-up (mm)
Pro Spot
Rivet P/N
Pro Spot Forming
Die P/N
0.9 4.1 5.9 PRR-5-6mm 0401
0.9 6.0 7.1 PRR-5-8mm 0401
0.9 7.5 11.0 PRR-5-10mm 0402

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5.1 APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
Removal
1. Align the removal dies
in the center of SPR.
2. Complete pressure
cycle so the male rivet
die pushes the SPR
into the receiving die.
3. The rivet is now
 extracted.
Punch Calibration
Procedure
1. Align the calibration
dies in the center
of hole.
2. Complete pressure
 cycletomakeexact
hole size and collect
the punch ring
for reuse.
3. The hole is now ready
for Flow Form rivet
installation.
Flattening
Procedure
1.Aligntheattening
dies in the center
of hole.
2. Complete pressure
 cyclesotheattening
dies compress the
edges of the hole.
3. The area is now
 attened.
Installation of
Flow Form rivets/
solid rivets
1. Align the dies in the
center of rivet.
2. Complete pressure
cycle so the Flow
Form rivet is formed.
3. The installation of the
Flow Form rivet is
now completed.
Flow Form Rivets / Solid Rvets Process:
Final Application
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Rivet Removal
Punch Calibration
Flattening
Rivet Installation
1
Gun Side
Arm Side
3
Punch Ring
Gun Side
Arm Side
2
Gun Side
Arm Side
4
Gun Side
Arm Side
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Installing Self-Piercing Rivets (SPR)
1. Align the removal dies in the center of SPR.
2. Complete pressure cycle so the male rivet die pushes the
SPR through the base materials into the forming die.
3.Proceedtonextrivet.
Removal Die - The new removal die provides more robust removal of longer rivets (10mm), eliminating jamming and
breaking where the previous SPR rivet was located. Using this system, SPR rivets can be removed in a fraction of
the time it would take to drill out.
Flow Form Rivets -TInareaswhereyoucannottanadjacentSPRorwhererepairproceduresdon’tallowit,Flow
Form Rivets are the answer. Becoming more popular in repair procedures, Flow Form uses a calibration punch,
which allows a Flow Form Rivet to be installed in the same location as the original joint. The time it would take to
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5.2 APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
Rivet Installation Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button.
(Shown in Section 2 item #9)
2. Install Rivet Holding die on Piston Side. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
3. Install Matching Rivet Forming Die. See table above for recommended rivet/die/stack-up combination.
TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
4. Insert rivet into rivet holding die. The magnet should hold the rivet securely, and the rivet head should
 tsnugglyincavity.
5. Bring gun arm assembly to the work piece joint to be riveted. Position in location. Squeeze rivet gun
 triggertoextendramuntilrivetmeetsthesheettojoin.Continuetoholdtriggeruntilrivetingprocess
is completed and ram retracts. (NOTE: Ram will retract automatically)
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
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5.2
5.2 Rivet Installation
Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button. (Shown in
Section 2 item #9)
2. Install Rivet Holding die on Piston Side. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
3. Install Matching Rivet Forming Die. See table above for recommended rivet/die/stack-up combination.
TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
4. Insert rivet into rivet holding die. The magnet should hold the rivet securely, and the rivet head should
t snuggly in cavity.
5. Bring gun arm assembly to the work piece joint to be riveted. Position in location. Squeeze rivet gun
trigger to extend ram until rivet meets the sheet to join. Continue to hold trigger until riveting process
is completed and ram retracts. (NOTE: Ram will retract automatically)
RIVET HOLDING DIE
SELF-PIERCING RIVET
MAGNET
FORMING DIE
DIE EXTENSION
SEE TABLE FOR MATERIAL
THICKNESS RIVET/DIE
COMBINATIONS
THIN SHEET ALWAYS
ORIENTED ON RIVET
ENTRANCE SIDE CHOOSE CORRECT
FORMING DIE BASED
ON MATERIAL THICKNESS
RIVET SELECTION TABLE
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
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5.2
5.2 Rivet Installation
Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button. (Shown in
Section 2 item #9)
2. Install Rivet Holding die on Piston Side. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
3. Install Matching Rivet Forming Die. See table above for recommended rivet/die/stack-up combination.
TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
4. Insert rivet into rivet holding die. The magnet should hold the rivet securely, and the rivet head should
t snuggly in cavity.
5. Bring gun arm assembly to the work piece joint to be riveted. Position in location. Squeeze rivet gun
trigger to extend ram until rivet meets the sheet to join. Continue to hold trigger until riveting process
is completed and ram retracts. (NOTE: Ram will retract automatically)
RIVET HOLDING DIE
SELF-PIERCING RIVET
MAGNET
FORMING DIE
DIE EXTENSION
SEE TABLE FOR MATERIAL
THICKNESS RIVET/DIE
COMBINATIONS
THIN SHEET ALWAYS
ORIENTED ON RIVET
ENTRANCE SIDE CHOOSE CORRECT
FORMING DIE BASED
ON MATERIAL THICKNESS
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5.3 PR-8 RIVET REMOVAL PROCESS
STEP ONE:
InstallthePRR-10HDontheFIXEDsideofthearm.DonotuseanExtensionDie.
Install the PRR-11HD on the DRIVEN side of the gun.
STEP TWO:
Engage the alignment pocket of the PRR-10HD on the formed side of the rivet.
The counterbore should t snug around the formed side (inside of the vehicle typically).
STEP THREE:
PullthePR-8guntrigger.Theramwillextend,andtheelasticplasticspringwillcompress.
ONCE THE RIVET IS REMOVED, LET GO OF THE TRIGGER.
STEP FOUR:
Press the manual retract button on the PR-8 to return the ram to the retracted position.
The elastic plastic spring will return to the uncompressed state and draw the PRR-10HD out of the
holethattherivetwasextractedfrom.
FIXEDSide
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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5.3 PR-8 RIVET REMOVAL PROCESS
Rivet Removal Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button.
(Shown in Section 2 item #9)
2.ScrewintheRivetRemovaltool(Male)intothexedsideoftheC-Arm.TIGHTENTHREADSFULLY
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
3. Screw in the Rivet Removal tool (Female) into the MOVING side of the rivet gun. TIGHTEN THREADS
FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
4. Align the Male Removal Die to the indented material on the “Formed” side of the rivet joint. OR use a
center punch to create a dimple on the “Formed” side for the male removal die to be centered, allowing
the rivet to pass through the female die properly.
5. SqueezetriggertoextendFEMALEremovaltool.Continuetoholdtriggeruntiltoolfullyextends
and retracts.
6. Remove Rivet slug from FEMALE removal tool.
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APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.4
5.4 Rivet Removal
Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button. (Shown in
Section 2 item #9)
2. Screw in the Rivet Removal tool (Male) into the xed side of the C-Arm. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
3. Screw in the Rivet Removal tool (Female) into the MOVING side of the rivet gun. TIGHTEN THREADS
FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
4. Align the Male Removal Die to the indented material on the “Formed” side of the rivet joint. OR use a
center punch to create a dimple on the “Formed” side for the male removal die to be centered, allowing
the rivet to pass through the female die properly.
5. Squeeze trigger to extend FEMALE removal tool. Continue to hold trigger until tool fully extends
and retracts.
6. Remove Rivet slug from FEMALE removal tool.
USE A CENTER PUNCH
TO CREATE A DIMPLE
IN THE CENTER OF THE
FORMED SIDE
FORMED SIDE WITHOUT DIMPLE
MALE DIE
FEMALE DIE IF MALE DIE IS NOT CENTERED
ON FORMED SIDE, THE HEAD OF
THE RIVET WILL IMPACT THE
FEMALE DIE AND WILL BREAK
THE MALE DIE.
INCORRECT
MALE DIE
FEMALE DIE
FORMED SIDE WITH FACTORY DIMPLE OR
CENTER PUNCHED DIMPLE
PLACE MALE DIE INTO THE DIMPLE
IF MALE DIE IS CENTERED
ON FORMED SIDE, THE HEAD
OF THE RIVET WILL PASS
THROUGH THE FEMALE DIE
CORRECTLY.
CORRECT
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APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.4
5.4 Rivet Removal
Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button. (Shown in
Section 2 item #9)
2. Screw in the Rivet Removal tool (Male) into the xed side of the C-Arm. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
3. Screw in the Rivet Removal tool (Female) into the MOVING side of the rivet gun. TIGHTEN THREADS
FULLY TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THREADS.
4. Align the Male Removal Die to the indented material on the “Formed” side of the rivet joint. OR use a
center punch to create a dimple on the “Formed” side for the male removal die to be centered, allowing
the rivet to pass through the female die properly.
5. Squeeze trigger to extend FEMALE removal tool. Continue to hold trigger until tool fully extends
and retracts.
6. Remove Rivet slug from FEMALE removal tool.
USE A CENTER PUNCH
TO CREATE A DIMPLE
IN THE CENTER OF THE
FORMED SIDE
FORMED SIDE WITHOUT DIMPLE
MALE DIE
FEMALE DIE IF MALE DIE IS NOT CENTERED
ON FORMED SIDE, THE HEAD OF
THE RIVET WILL IMPACT THE
FEMALE DIE AND WILL BREAK
THE MALE DIE.
INCORRECT
MALE DIE
FEMALE DIE
FORMED SIDE WITH FACTORY DIMPLE OR
CENTER PUNCHED DIMPLE
PLACE MALE DIE INTO THE DIMPLE
IF MALE DIE IS CENTERED
ON FORMED SIDE, THE HEAD
OF THE RIVET WILL PASS
THROUGH THE FEMALE DIE
CORRECTLY.
CORRECT
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5.4 APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
Sheet Flattening Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button.
(Shown in Section 2 item #9)
2. Install Flattening Die on Piston Side. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO OR DAMAGE TO DIE/PISTON
RAM THREADS WILL OCCUR!
3.InstallFlatteningDieonFixedSide.TIGHTENTHREADSFULLYTOORDAMAGETODIE/PISTON
RAM THREADS WILL OCCUR!
4.Bringgunarmassemblytotheworkpiecejointtobeattened.Positioninlocation.Squeezerivet
 guntriggertoextendramuntilrivetmeetsthesheettoatten.Continuetoholdtriggeruntil
 atteningprocessiscompletedandramretracts.
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.5
5.5 Sheet Flattening
Procedure:
1. Make sure rivet gun ram is fully retracted. If it is not, press Manual Retraction Button. (Shown in
Section 2 item #9)
2. Install Flattening Die on Piston Side. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO OR DAMAGE TO DIE/PISTON
RAM THREADS WILL OCCUR!
3. Install Flattening Die on Fixed Side. TIGHTEN THREADS FULLY TO OR DAMAGE TO DIE/PISTON
RAM THREADS WILL OCCUR!
4. Bring gun arm assembly to the work piece joint to be attened. Position in location. Squeeze rivet
gun trigger to extend ram until rivet meets the sheet to atten. Continue to hold trigger until
attening process is completed and ram retracts.
1
2
3
FLATTENING DIES INSTALLED
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Arm Side
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5.5 APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
Calibration Hole Procedure:
1. Align the calibration dies in the center of hole.
2.Completepressurecycletomakeexactholesizeandcollectthepunchringforreuse.
3. The hole is now ready for Flow Form rivet installation.
Punch Ring
1 2 3
SOFTER MATERIAL
(ALUMINUM)
HARDEST MATERIAL
(STEEL)
CALIBRATION DIE (FEMALE)
ATTACHED TO MOVING
(RAM) SIDE OF GUN
CALIBRATION RING
CALIBRATION MANDREL
Procedure:
1. Align the calibration dies in the center of hole.
2. Complete pressure cycle to make exact hole size and collect the punch ring for reuse.
3. The hole is now ready for Flow Form rivet installation.
5.6 Calibration Hole
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.6
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5.6 APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
Flow Form Installation Procedure:
1. Place Flow Form rivet in calibrated hole.
2.Alignheadsidediewithowformdie.
3. The installation of the Flow Form rivet is now completed.
5.7 Flow Form Installation
APPLICATION OF THE DIE SETS
5.7
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Procedure:
1. Place Flow Form rivet in calibrated hole.
2. Align head side die with flow form die.
3. The installation of the Flow Form rivet is now completed.
FLOW FORM DIE,
FORMING SIDE
FLOW FORM DIE,
HEAD SIDE
FLOW FORM RIVET
HEAD SIDE
INSERT IN HOLE
PRIOR TO RIVETING
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Gun Side
Arm Side
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6.0 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
1.1 Work Environment
WARNING! All service and maintenance must be carried out by Pro Spot service
personnel and service support. Risk for electrical shock.
Do not disassemble any of the components without authorization. Any damage
caused by misuse or disassembly is not covered under warranty.
• Keep the rivet gun dry. If the device happens to get wet, remove the
battery and only install the battery after the entire rivet gun is completely dry.
 • Donotuseorstorethedeviceinextremehotorcoldtemperatures.Both
conditions will cause plastic housing to deform, shorten the service life of
the electronic components and damage the battery.
• CLEAN ADHESIVE RESIDUE PRIOR TO SETTING/DRYING ON TOOL.

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