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M
AINTENANCE
Servicing should be performed on a regular basis and a complete inspection will be needed once a
year or every 500,000 cycles, whichever comes first.
D A I L Y S E R V I C I N G
Every day, before use, pour a few drops of light lubricating oil on tool air inlet,
if the air supply is not equipped with lubricator.
Check for air leaks. If damaged, hoses and coupling should be replaced.
Make sure you are using the proper nose assembly.
Make sure the pull force is correct for the selected rivet nut.
Check the mandrel for wear or damage and replace if needed.
W E E K L Y S E R V I C I N G
Check for oil and air leaks.
Check oil level in reservoir (add as needed)
M A I N T E N A N C E
Every 500,000 cycles the tool should be completely checked and parts that are worn or damaged
should be replaced. O rings should be replaced and lubricated with Molykote
®
55M grease before
assembly.
Only a trained technician should service the Flex-18 tool. Should the Flex-18 tool require repair
please contact Sherex.
IMPORTANT
The employer is the sole responsible party for ensuring the training of staff on proper
tool use and maintenance. The operator should not perform any servicing or repairs,
unless properly trained.