Operating Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
BT1000 BOSSTM TOOL
BOSS
BT1000
TM
Tool
The BAND-IT® BOSSTM OILFIELD SERVICES Tool has been
optimized for application of BAND-IT ® BAND-FAST®, coils
and seals made with Zeron
Zeron
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®
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Safety Guidelines
Read this manual to help understand the intent and operation of this tool prior to installing BAND-IT
clamps.
o Always wear safety glasses and appropriate gloves when operating this tool.
o Keep hands away from clamp while installing.
o Care should be taken to ensure fingers are not under the clamp being applied.
o Never use this product for anything other than its original intended purpose.
o Tool must be used by persons properly trained.
o Pay attention to the rules and regulations for preventions of accident which are valid for the
work place.
o Check tool regularly for broken or worn parts. Do not operate a tool with broken or worn parts.
o Never modify the tool. Modification can result in severe bodily injury.
IMPORTANT:
o Always use the recommended clamping product with this tool.
o Always disconnect from air sources before performing any maintenance.
The BT1000 tool is to be used with BAND-IT ¾” (19 MM) Band and Seal only. Accordingly, BAND–IT–
IDEX, Inc. makes no representations with respect to the compatibility of this tool when used with non-
BAND-IT or any other incompatible product.
BT1000
TM
Tool
BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc.
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
4799 Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80216-3070 USA
P: 1-800-525-0758
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Warranty Conditions and Liability
Warranty:
This product is sold "as is" without Warranty .
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BOSS
BT1000
TM
Tool
BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc.
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
4799 Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80216-3070 USA
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Tool overview
BT1000 BOSSTM Tool Manual
BOSS
BT1000
TM
Tool
Tool hanger
Heavy duty case
Low friction reversible slide
plate insert
Metric hex key set
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Installation
Compressed Air
Joining required: quick –disconnect coupling (female) for ¼” hose
Recommended air pressure: 95 PSI working 105 PSI max.
Maintenance
Depending on the working conditions and the use of the tool, the following
maintenance has to be made periodically:
1. Air Unit:
• Checking the air-pressure daily
• Checking oil-level daily
• The water separator must be emptied before it is full
• The filter has to be cleaned
• Check the function and proper adjustment of the lubricator daily (approximately
1-2 drops/min.)
2. Cleaning:
If impact of dirt and dust is considerable, the feed wheel must be cleaned regularly
using a steel wire brush .
3. Lubrication
The worm gear is filled with MOLYKOTE BR 2 PLUS. Use the same type of grease
after repair.
When being exchanged, all valve parts and other movable parts have to be greased
with grease of type Mobilus EP2 or with equivalent product.
The diaphragm must always be rubbed with TALCUM before being installed.
BOSS
BT1000
TM
Tool
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Operation
1. Feeding the band (strap)
Feed the band through the seal, around the parts/object to be
strapped and again through the seal.
The band end is then bent. The operator then tensions the
loose loop manually making sure that the bent end is adjacent
to the object to be strapped.
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BT1000
TM
Tool
Always wear
safety glasses
Always wear
protective gloves
when handling
band/ strap
2. Inserting the tool
The upper band is held with the left hand; the right hand lifts the
air motor and insert the tool from the right to the left and from
the rear to the front. The air motor is then released.
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Operation
3. Tensioning the band/strap
Press down the tension valve lever.
The lever is caught completely and the band is tensioned until
the air motor stalls. If the cycle has to be interrupted, the catch
has to be released to the left.
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BT1000
TM
Tool
4. Sealing the band
The sealing valve lever is pressed down until the seal is
notched and the upper band sealed; the tensioning process is
interrupted (tension released) automatically.
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Operation
5. Releasing the tool
The tool can now be released from the strapping without any
further action after completing the strapping cycle. By lifting
the air motor, the band end is removed from the tool.
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BT1000
TM
Tool
6. Tension adjustment
The tension can be adjusted by adjusting the throttle screw. The air
supply is reduced by turning the screw clockwise, hence reducing
the tension.
The throttle screw is located at the rear end of the air motor.
Note: The tool tension speed has been factory set to maximum.
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Operation
7. Joint inspection
Following illustration shows a proper joint
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BT1000
TM
Tool
Sharp edged or deformed joints which do not appear as shown
have to be removed from the load and replaced immediately.
The tensile strength of these joints is insufficient and they could
cause serious injury.
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Troubleshooting Guide
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BT1000
TM
Tool
Observed Problem
Gripper slipping. Gap between tensioning
Gripper slipping.
Gripper slipping.
Stalled or sluggish cut-off. Low air pressure. Turn up air pressure.
Stalled or sluggish cut-off,
and / or partially formed
lock.
Possible Cause Solution
Adjust the gripper gap adjustment screw to
wheel and slide plate too
large.
Clogged tensioning wheel. Clean the wheel as needed. If knurls are
Worn slide plate. Remove the slide plate and turn over to
Worn jaws or cutter. Replace worn components.
set gap to .003”-.004”.
Important: Never let the tensioning wheel
touch the slide plate.
worn to the point of slipping, replace.
expose unused side. If both sides are worn,
replace.
Important: Only replace with BAND-IT part
number XE4819.
Reversible Slide plate.
Only replace with BAND-IT part number XE4819
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Gripper gap adjustment screw and lock nut
Do not apply any lubricant or cleaner to the tensioning
wheel. Liquids will cause shavings to stick to the wheel
and shorten gripper life.
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Spare Parts List
Part number Qty. Description
XE4819 1 Insert
A481104 2 Cutting jaws
A481108 2 Cutting knife
A481127 1 Cutter
A481128 1 Cutter jack
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BT1000
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A481210 1 Tension body
A481221 1 Tensioning wheel
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