It1000-ab, Troubleshooting matrix, 19 of 38 – BAND-IT IT1000-AB 1/4 Tie-Lok Tool User Manual
Page 19: 1/4” tie-lok, Tool
Document # I17791 Rev H
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19 of 38
IT1000-AB
1/4” Tie-Lok
®
Tool
Symptom
Probable cause
Recommended Fix
Page
Linkage components
damaged, causing
interference
Remove tool left side body and verify linkage mechanism.
Remove and replace damage as required or contact BAND-
IT.
27
Cut-off cylinder seal
damaged or leaking
Remove left side tool body and verify seal integrity
*
Cut off pneumatic air leak
Verify Coiled Hose Assembly is free of air leaks. Remove
handle cover and inspect for leaks on gray anodized valve
assembly and red valve assembly. Inspect for leaks in
pneumatic system.
*
Water or oil in pneumatic
lines.
Purge pneumatic lines and red four way valve assembly.
Install a desiccant air dryer or similar equipment which meets
tool requirements (see manual).
4
Screws holding Cutter Knife
Pin too long or loose
Verify proper length screws and Cutter Knife Pin seated
properly.
23
Coiled hose line is reversed
(i.e. cut off pressure is
actually going to tension
cylinder.
Verify coiled hose air line from right side of control module
enters bottom fitting on tool.
4,5,7
Improper tool use
Verify operator properly trained and familiar with tool manual.
5,7,8,14
Tension setting too low
Adjust Air Controller Module's tension setting per instructions.
4
Improper buckle location or
application
Locate buckle on smallest radius area. Buckle must be
supported underneath during application. Contact BAND-IT
for application verification / recommendation.
15
Tool cuts clamp tail before
reaching full tension.
Verify timing. If required remove right side handle and adjust
Timing Valve. Replace if damaged.
28
Worn Cutter Knife/ Cutter
Blade
Remove and replace Cutter Knife and Cutter Blade. Refer to
maintenance schedule.
17
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.
Contact BAND-
IT for
assistance
Control Module air pressure
valve is in "off" position.
Rotate Control Module valve to open position. Verify gauges
read air pressure.
5
Pinched coil hose line
Loosen fitting on coiled hose assembly where it enters tool
body.
4,7
Kinked or pinched air line
Remove right side handle and inspect air lines. Remove and
replace as required.
28
Tension piston interference
with hanger screw holes.
Loosen Hanger Screw on top of tool. Thread engagement
cannot exceed .125 in.
11
Quick disconnect fittings
not positively engaged.
Disconnect and firmly reconnect.
5,8
Tool will not
operate when
trigger is
depressed
Loose clamp
after cut-off
Tool will not cut
off clamp tail -
Continued.
Troubleshooting
Matrix