ProTorc PTP Series Operator's manual

Operating Manual & Safety Instructions
ProTorc Pneumatic Torque Wrench
PTP Series
Please read in full before operating ProTorc Pneumatic Torque Wrenches

Safety
This equipment should only be used by suitably trained and qualified personnel.
Prior to using the equipment it is important to inspect all components to ensure that there are no
signs of damage. This should include but not limited to damage to the air hoses, cracks or damage
to the sockets, reaction arm or wrench itself.
Never use the tool outside their intended purpose. This purpose being the tightening and loosening
of threaded fasteners.
Please make sure that correct PPE (personal protective equipment) is worn at all times during set up
and operation.
Make sure no loose clothing, hair or accessories are worn when using the tool.
Keep hands away from the reaction arm while in operation.
Failure to do either of the above may cause serious injuries.
Understanding the Pneumatic Wrench and Filter/Regulator/Lubricator (FRL)
Figure 1.

Figure 2.
Preparing the tool for operation
1. The air supply hose should be a minimum of ½” inch ID hose and rated at a working pressure
of 100 psi. This should be connected to the air inlet (figure 2 – item 6).
2. Connect the supplied air hose from the FRL air outlet (figure 2 – item 3) to the wrench as
shown in figure 3
3. Check that the lubricator has been filled to the required levels and set to achieve 5-7 drops
per minute.
Figure 3.

Fit the reaction arm to the spline of the wrench and tighten handle until tight. Make sure that the
position of the reaction arm is as per figure 4 and the locking pin (figure 5) is positioned in the
locator on the wrench spline (Figure 6)
Figure 4.
Figure 5.

Figure 6 .
Using the tool for tightening (clockwise rotation)
After a full risk assessment has been carried out and all PPE is in place, you are ready to proceed
1. Select the correct tool direction shown in figure 7 using the forward and reverse buttons.
2. Set the torque by pressing the trigger on the wrench (figure 1 item 6) and adjust the air inlet
pressure on the FRL (Figure 2 item 1) to the pressure that corresponds to the required
torque output on the supplied torque chart.
3. Select the necessary socket to suit the nut or bolt and it is rated at the output of the tool.
4. Place the tool on the job and make sure that you have the reaction arm correctly positioned
in accordance to the direction the tool will be operating (figure 8).
5. Depress the trigger and tighten until the wrench stalls. Once the wrench stalls the set
torque requirements have been achieved
Figure 7.

Figure 8.
NOTE: The reaction arm will rotate in the opposite direction to the
rotation of the socket.
Using the tool for loosening (anti clockwise rotation)
1. Setting the torque as per the steps above however for loosening set the air pressure to
the maximum setting as per the torque chart provided.
2. Ensure you have the correct size socket and that it is rated to the maximum torque of
the tool.
3. Set the direction button on the tool to reverse (see figure 7) and then ensure that you
position the reaction arm in the correct position. (Opposite to that shown in figure 8)
4. Once ready to operate and the socket has been correctly sized to fit the nut or bolt
press the trigger on the tool and operate until the nut or bolt is loose.