Troubleshooting – BAND-IT S35099 Automatic Air Tool User Manual
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S35099
Automatic Air Tool
GENERAL
This section contains information on problems that may possibly occur and the corrections to be
made to restore the tool to proper operating condition. When using this clamp application tool,
problems can occur with the tool or with the clamp being assembled. The guidelines shown and
attention by the tool operator will result in identifying the problem so a timely correction can be made.
PROBLEM OBSERVATION
CORRECTION
1) Clamp tail breaks
during pull up.
- Knife-like edge on tail, edge of band
on clamp is scarred and heavily
scraped, deposits of metal on
underside of tail at buckle edge.
- Tail is broken at 45° angle and/or
section thinned at break.
- Tail breaks during pull-up.
- Cutter blade broken, replace.
Cutter blade has sharp edge, remove sharp
edge.
- Pull up pressure set too high, reduce
pressure.
- Check hold pressure and reduce to
recommended level. Roll up is being
attempted before pressure has dropped
below recommended PSI. Operator should
wait for pressure to drop or decrease the
holding cycle time (see operating
instructions).
2) Clamp pulls
satisfactorily but
does not lock
properly.
- Band-It Jr. lock is formed but pulls
through buckle.
- Check hold pressure and reduce for
maximum level recommended for clamp
width and material
- Clamp may have been rolled up at a higher
pressure than recommended. Operator
should wait for pressure to drop or decrease
the holding cycle time (see operating
instructions).
3) Foot control
leakage.
- Air exhausts through exhaust port
when tool is not being operated.
- Disconnect tubes L and B at cylinder end.
Check each port for any air exhaust or faulty
cylinder seals and repair.
4) Tool operation is
erratic, especially
when tool is
resetting.
- Pull cylinder is jerky during return.
- Tool makes stuttering noises as air
exhausts from the cylinder(s).
- Check for debris under foot control valve
pedal, or check to see that the valve is
operated fully when pedal is depressed.
Troubleshooting