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CONTENTS 

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Description

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction 

 

 

Training Requirements 

 

 

General Safety 

 

Accessories Available 

 

 

VC-RAD Wrench Features 

 

Torque Reaction 

 

Safe Reaction Zone 

 

Setting Torque For Bolt Tightening 

 

 

Setting Torque For Bolt Loosening 

 

Operating The Wrench 

 

 

Maintenance And Recalibration 

 

E.C. Declaration of Conformity 

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Calibration Certificate 

 
 
 
 
 

INTRODUCTION 

 
The VC-RAD Electric torque wrench is a handheld electrically driven power tool intended to tighten and 
un-tighten nuts, bolts and threaded fasteners. 
 
The VC-RAD Electrical torque wrench must always be used with the following:- 

 

240V or 110V electrical power supply (dependant on model purchased) 

 

Impact Quality Sockets 

 

Ring and pin fastener system (or similar) 

 

Reaction Arm 

 
It is the responsibility of the user to consider associated site risks before introducing the equipment into 
the work-place. 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VC-RAD 1

Page 1: ...ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TORQUE WRENCH VC RAD USER GUIDE Ref WCOI 055 Issue 5 Date June 2015 ...

Page 2: ...Calibration Certificate INTRODUCTION The VC RAD Electric torque wrench is a handheld electrically driven power tool intended to tighten and un tighten nuts bolts and threaded fasteners The VC RAD Electrical torque wrench must always be used with the following 240V or 110V electrical power supply dependant on model purchased Impact Quality Sockets Ring and pin fastener system or similar Reaction Ar...

Page 3: ...e with extension bars or universal joints Do not use in the presence of explosive gases or liquids fire explosion hazard Only use VC RAD wrench with 240v or 110v electrical power supply dependant on model purchased To prevent entanglement with rotating parts operators must not wear loose clothing ties jewellery etc Long hair must be tied back Always keep hands fingers and body parts clear of the r...

Page 4: ...dheld reversible non impacting torque delivery tools designed primarily to tighten and un tighten nuts bolts and threaded fasteners CAUTION ALWAYS KEEP F HAMMER SELECTOR SWITCH THE DRILL POSITION DO NOT OPERATE THE WRENCH WITH F HAMMER SELECTOR SWITCH IN THE HAMMER POSITION E Alpha and Numeric Selectors F Hammer Selector Switch D Direction Selector Switch With Neutral Position C Trigger G Spline S...

Page 5: ...TENERS When tightening or releasing tight fasteners the torque required to move the nut may be high enough to keep the reaction locked in one position This can cause the reaction plate to bend or cause gearbox failure To prevent failure re position the reaction plate after every two turns of the fastener i e operate the tool briefly in the opposite direction Reaction Reaction Reaction Reaction Soc...

Page 6: ...k or inside edge Extreme forces are created which may cause damage to the wrench If the application does not allow the use of a standard reaction arm non standard reaction arms are available Customers must not modify reaction arms and are strongly advised to contact W Christie or their agents for technical assistance TRAPPING HAZARD WARNING ALWAYS KEEP HANDS FINGERS AND BODY PARTS CLEAR OF THE REA...

Page 7: ...IBRATION CERTIFICATE FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE THE TOOL TO FAIL AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY Sample VC RAD Torque Calibration Certificate Nm Setting Torque B2 380 C2 450 E2 520 F2 590 G2 660 C3 730 D3 800 E3 870 F3 940 G3 1 010 D4 1 080 E4 1 150 C5 1 220 F4 1 290 G4 1 350 SETTING TORQUE FOR BOLT LOOSENING Ensure the direction selector switch D is set to reverse Set the torque to maximum The VC RAD Wr...

Page 8: ...talls full torque will not be applied to the bolt Once the motor stalls do not blip the trigger or incorrect torque will be applied IMPORTANT IF A FASTENER WILL NOT UN TIGHTEN WHEN THE TOOL IS SET TO MAXIMUM DO NOT BLIP THE TRIGGER USE TOOLING OF HIGHER TORQUE OUTPUT 7 Release the soft start trigger C and remove tool from bolt CAUTION IN USE THIS TOOL MUST BE SUPPORTED AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PRE...

Page 9: ...tive 2006 42 EC published on the 9th June 2006 W Christie Ind Ltd Meadowbank Road Rotherham S61 2NF United Kingdom This machinery has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following transposed harmonised European Standard BS EN ISO 12100 2 2003 Safety of Machinery Technical Principles BS EN 60745 1 2006 Hand held Motor Operated Electric Tools Safety General Requirements SIGNED POSI...

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