Troubleshooting - Panduit PTH Manual De Operación

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Tool will not No air pressure at tool.
operate.
Tool will not cut off A. Air pressure too low.
cable tie.
B. Tool has reached end of stroke.
C. Tool cutter blade is broken or dull.
Gripper will not Material wedged in nose area.
return to forward
position.
Cable tie is slipping Gripper is worn or damaged.
in gripper.
Cable tie is too A. Tool tension setting is too low.
loose on bundle.
B. Operator holding tool at angle to
bundle.
C. Tool is held away from bundle by
D. Tool is pulled on as tie is being
Cable tie is too tight Tool tension setting is too high.
on bundle.
Cable ties will not Wire bundle exceeds maximum
stay on bundle. diameter for specific cable tie being
applied.
Air leaks from tool. A. Loose or bad fittings.
B. Worn or bad hoses.
C. Worn or bad air cylinder assembly.
PTH Replacement Kits and Accessories Available • Contact PANDUIT for more information
Blade Replacement Kit - For replacement of a worn blade
KPTHBLD
Tool Tension Locking Kit - May be installed to prevent adjustment of the tension knob
KPTSTL
Adapter Fitting for Hose (PPH10) - 1/4" Male Quick Disconnect (to regulator).
PHCAQ
Adapter Fitting for Hose (PPH10) - 1/4" NPT Male Connection (to regulator).
PHCAT
Blade Guard Housing - For replacement of a worn blade guard
WH25007C01
PTH OPERATION MANUAL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
previously installed cable tie,
harness support, or other object on
bundle.
tensioned.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify that air supply is "on", and that connections are good,
to be sure that tool is receiving air.
A. Check air supply regulator for proper adjustment.
Increase air pressure if necessary.
B. Release trigger and squeeze again.
C. Replace blade using KPTHBLD Blade Replacement Kit.
• Depress and hold the trigger to actuate the tool.
• The gripper should remain in it's back position.
• Once actuated, carefully remove the material from the
nose area.
• Once your hand is clear from the nose and gripper, you
may safely release trigger.
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A. Check tension knob for proper setting for specific cable
tie being applied (See Tension Adjustment).
B. Hold tool perpendicular to bundle in both directions.
C. Do not install cable ties too close to other cable ties,
harness supports or other objects on bundle.
D. Allow tool to seek its own position as the tie is being
tensioned.
Check tension knob for proper setting for specific cable tie
being applied (See Tension Adjustment).
Operator should dress the wires to result in a more compact
bundle.
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