Pro Spot PR-8 User manual

Instruction Manual
MNL-PR-8-v1.0
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E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.prospot.com
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.