
BAND CLAMP TOOL
F40
Ratchet style tool
For applying 3/8" and 5/8" width band clamps
Operating Instructions for the F40 Installation Tool
1
Push end of clamp into slotted end of clamp tool.  
Rotate ratchet wrench to engage clamp end in slot 
in winder.
2
Push ratchet wrench forward with sufcient strokes 
until desired tension is obtained.
3
Grip ratchet wrench and tool together. Push punch 
down on lock and strike rm blow with hammer, 
thus locking the clamp tension.
4
Raise punch and while holding wrench and tool 
together, rotate tool forward and up against edge of 
the lock, breaking off tail piece.
5
To remove tail piece, rotate wrench until tail is 
free from slot in tool. With thumb, slide lever and 
remove winder and wrench from tool.
6
For application of 3/8" wide clamps, swing 3/8" 
adapter to forward position and follow steps 1 
through 5.
 

Part Identication for the F40 Installation Tool
For applying 3/8" and 5/8" band clamps
Qty
Per Tool
1 
1 
1
2
1 
1 
1 
1 
1
Illustrations are not in correct proportion to one another.
Frame 
Punch and holder 
Winder 
Retaining ring 
Ratchet wrench 
Lever 
3/8" clamp adapter 
Spring 
Ball
Part
Description
F-240
Part #
F-240 
FCA-289 
FF-290 
F-292 
FB-298 
E-293 
FC-229 
641104F1 
E-295
F-292FF-290FCA-289
FB-298 E-293
E-295641104F1FC-229
Dixon Valve & Coupling Co.
800 High Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
877.963.4966 
Fax: 800.283.4966
dixonvalve.com
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