BAND-IT IT4000-AB 5/16 Band-Lok Tool - Manual (Page 18)

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IT4000-AB
5/16” Band-Lok
Tool
Symptom Probable cause Recommended Fix Page
Rear tension block slipping,
therefore tool does not
reach cut off tension. Remove and inspect gripper block assembly. Replace as
required. 24
Front gripper slipping Remove and inspect front gripper and gripper guide arm.
Replace if worn. *
Dirty front and rear gripper
interfaces Remove and clean contact surfaces surrounding grippers. 24
Air leaks when trigger is not
activated Listen for air leaks. Check red valve , Air lines, and
replace as required. No air leaks allowed. Remove and
replace as required or contact BAND-IT. 28
Worn flip cover and tool
body Inspect inside of flip cover and bottom of tool body for
excessive wear. Replace flip cover as required. For tool
body wear contact BAND-IT for evaluation. 28
Water or oil in pneumatic
lines. Purge pneumatic lines and red four way valve assembly.
Install a desiccant air dryer or similar which meets tool set
up requirements. *
Tool cutting before full
tension applied. Verify cut-off timing. If required, remove right side body
and adjust timing valve. Replace if damaged. 28
Premature release of trigger Hold trigger down until tool completes cut off cycle 15
Fluctuating facility air
pressure Verify if facility air pressure meets tool set up
requirements (see manual). Air booster system may be
required. 4-8
Worn knife/blade Remove and replace knife and blade. Refer to
maintenance schedule. 21,22
Timing valve adjustment Verify timing. If required, remove right side body and
adjust timing valve. Replace if damaged. 28
Rear tension block slipping,
therefore tool does not
reach cut off tension. Remove and inspect gripper block assembly. Replace as
required. 24
Coiled hose line has air leak Verify no air leaks in coiled hose assembly. Remove and
replace as required.
4-8
Front gripper slipping Remove and inspect front gripper and gripper guide arm.
Replace if worn. *
Red four way valve
malfunction Remove clean and inspect. Replace as required. *
Worn blade pin or housing Remove and replace blade pin and/or Maintenance Flip
Cover 23
Tool will not
tension
properly (i.e.
slipping, slow
etc.)
Tool will not
cut off clamp
tail
Troubleshooting
Matrix