B-RAD User Manual (2009)1
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1. FE TORQUE SYSTEMS B RAD USER MNANUATC CEAMDING MANUFACTURER OF AADUANCED TORQUE SYSTEMS m J yoo PNEUMATIC BATTERY ELEC TRONIC ELECTRIC THE INDUSTRY STANDARD BECIEUE IT ELECTRIC SERIES vY V RAD Y Y Torque Range d 100 2300 ft Ibs ELECTRIC SERIES d E RAD Y Y Y Torque Range V 200 4000 ft Ibs BATTERY SERIES z Y Y Y Y Torque Range 100 1300 ft Ibs PNEUMATIC SERIES Y Torque Range Y 50 8500 ft Ibs Quick adjust torque settings Fast and accurate dial a torque for maximum versatility and efficiency Soft start vary speed trigger Allows operator to safely and quickly set reaction arm before full torque is applied Equal power in forward and reverse Convenience and cost effective use of same tool for break away and final torque Advanced ultra durable electric motor design Extreme duty designed to reduce maintenance cost and increase reliability Advanced gearbox design PATENTED planetary gear reduction drive system delivering one of the highest power to weight ratios of any controlled bolting system Push button select torque Fast and convenient error free digital single increment torque settings Digital torque console display Maximum accuracy by seeing the set torque value and the actual delivered torque value Lightweight and Ergonomic pistol grip design Advanced low profile handle to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity2. Extremely low noise level only 75db World s quietest extreme torque gun ideal for sensitive environments and standards LED Green Pass or Red Fail indicator lights Unmistakable visual signal indicates status of torque procedure for maximum accuracy and speed Quick adjust torque settings Fast and accurate dial a torque for maximum versatility and efficiency Soft start vary speed trigger Allows operator to safely and quickly set reaction arm before full torque is applied Equal power in forward and reverse Convenience and cost effective use of same tool for break away and final torque Imagine the freedom no air lines no power cords The lightweight design of the B SERIES makes them ideal for any application especially where compressed air and electricity are not readily available Advanced gearbox design PATENTED planetary gear reduction drive system delivering one of the highest power to weight ratios of any controlled bolting system PATENTED planetary gear reduction Delivers one of the highest power to weight ratios of any pneumatic controlled bolting system Smooth continuous flow of controlled torque Eliminates destructive hammering Lightweight ergonomic pistol grip design Reduces operator strain and injury resulting in increased productivity Unmatched reliability and quality Delivered by one of the most advanced engineered gear boxes on the market www radtorque com Operating Instructions OPERATING I
3. brief description of the fault identified CONTACT INFORMATION NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES 30580 Progressive Way Abbotsford BC V2T 6Z2 Canada Tel 800 983 0044 Fax 604 852 0269 E mail info radtorque com www radtorque com B RAD Limited Warranty New Tool Warranty Any new tool branded with the RAD name and purchased from New World Technologies Inc or through one of its authorized distributors or agents is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original calibration Electric drive components such as electric motors switches and batteries etc are covered for a period of three 3 months from the date of Original calibration Under the terms of this warranty New World Technologies Inc at its option and F O B either its factory or an authorized service center will replace or repair for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by New World Technologies Inc to be defective in material or workmanship or both If any product or part is replaced or repaired under the terms of this warranty that product or part will carry the remainder of the warranty from the date of original calibration Repaired Tool Warranty Once a tool is beyond its new tool warranty New World Technologies Inc for a period of three 3 months from the date of repair will replace or repair for the original purchaser free of charge
4. NSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer Many thanks for the confidence you have shown in us with the purchase of your new B RAD power tool Every RAD power tool is carefully tested and is subject to the strict quality controls of the RAD Quality Assur ance section However the service life of any power tool is to a great degree dependent on yourself as the user Please take account of the information contained in these operating instructions and the accompanying docu ments The more care you exercise in handling your B RAD power tool the longer will it will provide reliable service to you TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Proper Use 2 General Safety Instructions 3 Special Safety Instructions 4 Operation 4 1 Removing and replacing the battery pack 4 2 Setting the direction of rotation engaging the transporting safety device Switch on lock 4 3 Installing the Reaction Arm and Setting the torque 5 Accessories 6 Repairs 1 PROPER USE A Caution This cordless power tool is designed for tightening and loosening fasteners and other similar applications The operator bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use The generally recognized accident prevention regulations and the accompanying safety instructions must be observed 2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Caution Before using the power tool read the accompanying Safety Instructions and these Operating Instructions care fully and thoroughly Keep all of the documents supplie
5. any part or parts found upon examination by New World Technologies Inc to be defective in material or workmanship or both If any product or part is replaced or repaired under the terms and conditions of this warranty that product or part will carry the remainder of the warranty from the date of original repair To qualify for the above mentioned warranties written notice to New World Technologies Inc must be given immediately upon discovery of such defect at which time New World Technologies Inc will issue an authorization to return the tool The defective item must promptly be returned to New World Technologies Inc all freight charges prepaid When returning a tool the reaction arm s being used with the tool must also be returned New World Technologies Inc Telephone 1 800 983 0044 Email info radtorque com Exclusions from Warranty At New World Technologies Inc s sole judgment tools or accessories that have been altered damaged misused abused badly worn due to excessive utilization lost or improperly maintained will NOT be covered under the terms of this warranty Tools returned without the reaction arm s will not be covered under the terms of this warranty Consumable parts and accessories such as extensions reaction blanks arms are not covered under this warranty Tools that have been relabeled without prior written consent of New World Technologies Inc will not be covered under this warranty Equipment and accessori
6. as been completed the operating indicator lights up Battery pack Charging Insert the battery pack into the charging shaft socket pushing it fully home into position Use the battery pack adapter if required Yellow NiCd battery pack The operating indicator light flashes in time with the superfast pulsed current charging process A new battery pack or one which has not been used for some time will only reach full capacity once is has been charged and discharged a number of times Trickle Charging After super fast pulsed current charging is complete the unit automatically switches over to trickle charging The operating indicator light flashes at longer intervals The battery pack can be left in the charger indefinitely so that it is always ready for use FAULTS Warning indicator stays on The battery pack is not being charged The temperature is too high too low If the temperature of the batter pack is between 32 degrees F and 120 degrees F 0 degrees C and 49 degrees C the charging process begins automatically Warning indicator flashes The battery pack is defective Remove from charger immediately Short circuit between the charging contacts Check charging shaft socket for foreign bodies REPAIRS Repairs to RAD battery chargers must be carried out by a qualified electrician only Any RAD battery chargers in need of repair can be sent to RAD or an authorized RAD repair facility Please send the unit for repair with a
7. d with the tool in a safe place and pass them on to the new owner if you part with the tool J SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Caution Keep battery packs dry Do not use any damaged or deformed battery pack Do not expose the battery packs to fire Do not break into battery packs Do not touch battery pack contact terminals or short circuit them If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin rinse immediately with plenty of water If bat tery fluid gets into your eyes wash it out with clean water and seek medical attention immediately WARNING ALWAYS KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE REACTION ARM WHEN THE TOOL IS IN USE OR SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT ton Clockwise Operation 4 OPERATION Charge the battery pack before using Only once it has been charged and discharged five times charging cycles does the battery pack reach its full charging capacity The temperature range for charging is 0 50 degrees Celsius The number of possible charging cycles varies depending on the particular charger in use CS 10 max 3000 C 45 max 2000 However the specified number of charge cycles is only reached if an exhaustive discharge of the battery pack is avoided If performance diminishes recharge the battery pack The battery packs have no memory effect Store charged NiMH battery packs and recharge them after an interval of no more than six months 4 1 Removing and replacing the battery pack REMOVING Pre
8. es not manufactured by New World Technologies Inc measuring equipment etc are warranted only to the extent of the original manufacturer s warranty There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year from date of calibration and to the extent permitted by law Liability for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law e STRONGER FASTER CIGH T ER ABOUT NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC New World Technologies Inc is a leading Canadian manufacturer of pneumatic battery powered and electronic pistol grip torque wrenches Our advanced products have proven to be successful all over the world in such industries as oil and gas petrochemical mining aero space and manufacturing We continue to invest in and employ the latest technology to achieve the highest level of innovation quality and performance which has resulted in multiple patents for our products NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC 30580 Progressive Way Abbotsford BC V2T 6Z2 Canada T 604 852 0405 F 604 852 0269 E info radtorque com UI LILIAN RAD TORQUE COIN
9. f time 1 SELECT THE TORQUE RANGE REQUIRED BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF FT LBS NEEDED 2 ROTATE THE QUICK GRIP DIAL CLOCKWISE OR ANTI CLOCKWISE TO THE APPROPRIATE TORQUE SETTING 3 VERIFY THE TOOL IS AT THE CORRECT TORQUE SETTING 4 THE TORQUE IS NOW SET 5 MAKE SURE THE SWITCH AT THE REAR OF THE TOOL IS SET TO 0 6 MAKE SURE THE SWITCH ON THE TOP OF THE TOOL IS SET TO 2 5 ACCESSORIES Use original RAD accessories only To assist in selecting the correct accessories make sure that you take a note of the exact model of your tool and contact your RAD dealer Some items available are PN 11283 ICS 10 Superfast Charger PN 11282 C 45 Chargers PN 11281 Battery packs Many reaction arms please contact us 6 REPAIRS Repairs to power tools must be carried out by a qualified electrician only Any RAD power tool in need of repair can be sent to the address below Please attach a description of the fault to the tool CONTACT INFORMATION NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGIES 30580 Progressive Way Abbotsford BC V2T 6Z2 Canada Tel 800 983 0044 Fax 604 852 0269 www radtorque com E mail info radtorque com RAD BATTERY CHARGER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger models PN 11282 C 45 and PN 11283 ICS 10 Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery cha
10. faulty or used RAD battery packs to your dealer Do not dispose of battery packs along with domestic refuse Please recycle The charger is not suitable for charging non rechargeable batteries Use indoors only Do not expose to rain All ventilation slots must be kept free at all times OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Caution A Caution Before initial use check that the voltage and frequency stated on the rating plate match the figures for your own electrical supply INITIAL USE Before using the charger for the first time check that the ventilation slits are clear Minimum clearance from other objects 2 These battery chargers are not suitable for charging non rechargeable batteries The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use The generally recognized acci dent prevention regulations and the accompanying safety instructions must be observed Wall Mounting There are two holes in the underside of the charger to allow it to be wall mounted CAUTION Only if the battery charger is used in an upright position can it be guarded that large battery packs will not fall out of the charging shaft socket if exposed to vibration PN 11282 C 45 Charger Self Test Connect to electrical supply the red and green indicator lights up for approx 1 second Standby Mode Once the self test has been completed the indicator lights are off Battery pack Charging Insert the battery pack into the charging
11. rger battery and product using battery CAUTION A Caution To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable OEM batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Correct use Universal fast chargers PN 11282 C 45 and PN 11283 ICS 10 are to be used exclusively for charging RAD 18 V battery packs with the max capacity of 4 Ah The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by inappropriate use The generally recognized accident prevention regulations and the safety instructions which accompany them must be adhered to Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by a qualified electrician ONLY Any RAD electrical power tools in need of repair can be sent to one of the addresses listed on the last page or a RAD Authorized Repair Center Please accompany the tool for repair with a description of the fault We reserve the right to make altera tions in line with advances in technology WARNING warning Unplug immediately if the cable is damaged Unplug immediately if any sign of smoke or flames Do not submit the casing to impact Do not drill into the casing Keep away from children Keep away from moisture Chargers should only be operated between 32 degrees F and 103 degrees F 0 49 degrees C Batteries should only be charged when battery temp is between 32 degrees F and 120 degrees F 0 49 degrees C Do not throw battery packs in a fire or immerse in water Return
12. shaft socket pushing it fully home into position The operating indicator lights continuously A new battery pack or one which has not been used for some time will only reach full capacity once it has been charged and discharged a number of times Trickle Charging After fast charging is completed the unit automatically switches over to trickle charging The operating indica tor light flashes at longer intervals The battery pack can be left in the charger indefinitely so that it is always ready for use FAULTS Warning indicator stays on The battery pack is not being charged The temperature is too high too low If the temperature of the battery pack is between 32 degrees F and 120 degrees F 0 degrees C and 49 degrees C the charging process begins automatically Warning indicator flashes The battery pack is defective Remove from charger immediately Short circuit between the charging contacts Check charging shaft socket for foreign bodies The battery fails to charge contacts may be dirty Remove the battery pack clean the contacts and replace in charger NOTE In the case of prolonged activity of electromagnetic disturbances the battery charger ends the charg ing process prematurely for safety reasons Remove the plug and plug in again after 2 seconds PN 11283 ICS 10 Chargers Self test Connect to electrical supply the red warning indicator lights up for approx 1 second Standby Mode Once the self test h
13. ss in the release button and remove the battery pack REPLACING Push the battery pack fully into its housing until it locks into position 4 2 Setting direction of rotation engaging the transporting safety device Switch on lock Only operate the rotational direction switch transporting safety device when the motor is at standstill Operate the rotational direction switch transporting safety device R right hand rotation selected L left hand reverse rotation selected 0 central setting transportation position switch on lock engaged 4 3 Installing the Reaction Arm and Setting the torque Ensure the reaction arm and snap ring are installed securely to hold the reaction arm in place Make sure the reaction arm is in contact with a solid contact point before you operate the tool Keep your body parts clear of the reaction arm when the tool is in operation Your B RAD tool comes completely calibrated with a quick reference torque chart This allows you to set the B RAD tool to the desired torque Simply rotate the Quick Grip torque to the desired torque set ting reference number which can be seen through the Easy View Guide Once this is done select forward or reverse and you are ready to torque when you depress the trigger When the tool reaches the desired torque the clutch mechanism will slip When this happens release the trigger immediately Damage will result to the tool if the clutch is allowed to slip for extended periods o
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