Christie VC-RAD 31, VC-RAD 14, VC-RAD 21, VC-RAD 1, VC-RAD 10X User Manual
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ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TORQUE WRENCH
(VC-RAD)
USER GUIDE
Ref: WCOI.055 Issue: 5 Date: June 2015
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CONTENTS
Page Description
1 Introduction
2 Training Requirements
General Safety
3 Accessories Available
VC-RAD Wrench Features
4 Torque Reaction
5 Safe Reaction Zone
6 Setting Torque For Bolt Tightening
Setting Torque For Bolt Loosening
7 Operating The Wrench
Maintenance And Recalibration
8 E.C. Declaration of Conformity
-- Calibration Certificate
INTRODUCTION
The VC-RAD Electric torque wrench is a handheld electrically driven power tool intended to tighten and
un-tighten nuts, bolts and threaded fasteners.
The VC-RAD Electrical torque wrench must always be used with the following:-
240V or 110V electrical power supply (dependant on model purchased)
Impact Quality Sockets
Ring and pin fastener system (or similar)
Reaction Arm
It is the responsibility of the user to consider associated site risks before introducing the equipment into
the work-place.
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training on the correct use of the VC-RAD Electric Torque Wrench is available. Please contact WChristie (Industrial) for more information.
GENERAL SAFETY
The improper use of the VC-RAD electric torque wrench is unsafe an may result in personal injury. It is
important that operators have read, understood and comply with all instructions in this user guide.
Operators must be equipped with the following personal protective equipment (PPE):
Eye Protection (Safety Glasses / Goggles)
Safety Footwear (Steel Toe Cap Boots)
Heavy Gloves
Impact quality sockets must be secured to the tool square drive by means of a ring and pin combination.
Only use VC-RAD wrenches with impact quality sockets. Do not use with extension bars or universal
joints.
Do not use in the presence of explosive gases or liquids - fire/explosion hazard
Only use VC-RAD wrench with 240v or 110v electrical power supply (dependant on model purchased)
To prevent entanglement with rotating parts operators must not wear loose clothing, ties, jewellery etc…
Long hair must be tied back.
Always keep hands, fingers and body parts clear of the reaction arm at all times. Trapping in this area can
result in serious personal injury.
All Electrical equipment and ancillary products should be inspected for damage and irregularities prior to
use. If in doubt do not use.
VC-RAD WRENCH MODELS COVERED BY MANUAL
Model
Weight
(Kg)
Speed (RPM)
Torque Range (Nm)
Square Drive
Single
Minimum
Maximum
VC-RAD 1
4.5
76
20
100
3/4"
VC-RAD 6
4.5
21
150
550
3/4"
VC-RAD 10X
5.6
10
230
1000
3/4"
VC-RAD 14
4.9 7 400
1,350
3/4"
VC-RAD 21
6.8 6 700
2,150
1”
VC-RAD 31
6.8 4 1,100
3,100
1”
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