GB7624 - GAGE BILT

1 GB7624 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION TOOL GAGE BILT Inc. 44766 Centre Court (586) 226-1500 Clinton Twp. MI 48038 (586) 226-1505 Fax e-mail: / GAGE BILT MADE IN GAGE BILT TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE E-MAIL US FOR DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU. S/N: 1140 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS. 2 Rev. 12/14 S/N: 1140 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS. TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Page Warnings .. 3 Principle of Operation and How To Use The GB7624 .. 4 Description, Maintenance and Hydraulic Thread Preparation .. 5 Parts Lists.

2 6-7 Troubleshooting and Overhaul .. 8 Nose Assembly Selection Chart .. 9 SPECIFICATIONS Weight - 15 lbs. ( kg) Hyd. Pressure Req'd. - 10,000 psi ( bar) PULL 6,000 psi ( bar) RETURN Hyd. Power Source - GB940 Powerunit or equivalent. Hydraulic Oil - Fire resistant hydraulic oil conforming with OSHA regulation Setting Stroke - " ( ) Rated Pull Load - 40,000 lbs. ( kN) Rev. 12/14 S/N: 1140 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS. WARNING Do not pull fastener unless it is placed in an assembly with collar, pin will eject forcibly when pintail breaks off.

3 Severe personal injury may result. WARNING When operating, repairing or overhauling tool, wear approved eye protection. Do not look in front of nose assembly or rear of tool when installing fastener. WARNING Do not operate if deflector, bottle, catcher bag or vacuum tube is removed or damaged, broken pintails may eject forcibly from rear of tool. Severe personal injury may result. CAUTION Keep Nose Assemblies clean and free of chips and debris. WARNING Be sure there is adequate clearance for tool and operator's hands before proceeding. Keep fingers clear of any moving parts. Keep fingers clear from fasteners and installed materials. Severe personal injury may result. WARNING It is required to use hearing protection.

4 A test was carried out in a simulated work environment where the background level was dB (A). In this condition the max level was dB (A). Therefore, it is required where prolonged use, hearing protection be used. WARNING Do not use beyond the design intent. WARNING Tool must be maintained in a safe working condition at all times and examined on a daily basis for damage or wear. Any repair should be done by qualified personnel trained on Gage Bilt procedures. WARNING Where prolonged use is foreseen, it is recommended a tool balancer be used. Check suspension device to ensure that it is secure. WARNING Do no use tool in explosive atmosphere. WARNING Tool is not to be used as a hammer. WARNING Risk of crushing exists if nose assembly is not attached.

5 WARNING It is recommended tool be operated 50 out of every 60 minutes, where prolonged use is expected. WARNING Shock: It is recommended operator wear a suitable glove during operation where prolonged use is expected. CAUTION Hydraulic pressure not to exceed 10,000 PSI ( bar) pull 6,000 ( bar) reload SAFETY WARNINGS PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE SERVICING OR USING THIS TOOL. WARNINGS: MUST BE UNDERSTOOD TO AVOID SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY CAUTIONS: SHOW CONDITIONS THAT WILL DAMAGE EQUIPMENT OR STRUCTURE WARNING Always disconnect tool from power source before performing any maintenance to any tool or nose assembly. CAUTION Ensure that nose assembly and tip are properly matched for the fastener being installed.

6 WARNING Ensure that all connections are properly secured before connecting to power. 4 Rev. 12/14 S/N: 1140 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION When the tool is connected to a powerunit, operation is controlled by the electric actuator. When the button is depressed, a direction-al valve in the powerunit directs oil to the front side of the piston forcing it and the nose assembly collet rearward. This action causes the jaws to clamp onto the fastener pintail and pull the sheets together. The anvil is forced forward, swaging the collar into locking grooves of the fastener. Further force breaks the pintail off, approximately flush with the collar. When the button is released the directional valve reverses oil flow to the back of the piston and pushes the nose assembly off the swagged fastener.

7 The pintail ejector hydraulically pushes the spent pintail out of the nose assembly. Note: GBP7624B NOSE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT video located on our website, at : may be viewed to review this procedure. HOW TO USE THE GB7624 WARNING: Operator MUST read and understand all warnings and cautions. WARNING: It is required that eye protection and hearing protection be worn during operation. WARNING: Do not pull rivet in the air. Personal injury from fastener ejecting may occur. CAUTION: Do not use beyond the design intent. #1. Set power supply to the recommended pressure, 10,000 psi ( bar) for the pull and 6,000 psi ( bar) for the return. #2. Connect hydraulic hoses and electric cord to power supply.

8 (See hydraulic thread preparation ) WARNING: Ensure air hose is securely connected to avoid possible hose whipping. #3. To ensure piston is in the full forward position, Cycle tool. WARNING: Always disconnect tool from its power source when tool is not in use to prevent accidental start-up. #4. Disconnect electric cord from power supply. #5. Select proper Nose Assembly #6. Screw collet assembly onto piston until top of collet flat lines up with top of tool. #7. If Collet Lock is not in Piston groove, continue to turn 1/4 turn, or less until lock engages groove. #8. Tighten Set Screw. #9. Slide Anvil over assembled over Collet. Install split ring, sleeve and retaining ring (furnished with tool).

9 (See proper data sheet for further instructions.) #10. Re-connect electric cord into power supply. Note: GBP7624B NOSE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT video located on our website, at : may be viewed to review this procedure. WARNING: Be sure there is adequate clearance for tool and operator's hands before proceeding. Keep fingers clear of any moving parts. Keep fingers clear from fasteners and installed materials. Severe personal injury may result. 5 Rev. 12/14 S/N: 1140 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT GAGE BILT FOR ALL OTHER SERIAL NUMBERS. DESCRIPTION WARNING: The balance of this tool is designed for horizontal use and is not ergonomically best suited for all applications. Gage Bilt will be pleased to advise for your specific application.

10 The GB7624 is a hydraulic installation tool capable of installing 5/8" and 3/4" standard lockbolts. It weighs 15 lbs ( kg) and can be operated in any position with one hand. It has a " ( mm) rivet setting stroke and a rated pull load of 40,000 lbs ( kN). The GB7624 installation tool is designed to operate at pressures up to 10,000 psi ( bar) on hydraulic pressure developed by the Powerunit. Normal operating pressure is set at 10,000 psi ( bar) PULL pressure and 6,000 psi ( bar) RETURN pressure, ena-bling the tool to pull all the fasteners listed on the selection chart without adjusting pressures. Powerunit may be set to the pressures only needed to pull your specific fastener using pressure setting gauge (942280) and setting pressures to amounts shown on the se-lection hart.