FlexiForce ISTT, ISTT-125 Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE BY THE INSTALLER

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2017

User manual ISTT

ISTT & ISTT-125:

Industrial Spring Tensioning Tool

ISTT use in combination with FlexiForce spring ﬁttings and 1”shaft

ISTT-125 use in combination with FlexiForce spring ﬁttings and 1¼”shaft

Max. Torque 210Nm

Max. RPM 2500

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manual

Before you start; read this manual carefully and check the video on youtube It is advised to practise the use of the tool in a test enviroment If anything is unclear or should you have queries, please contact FlexiForce or you supplier

ATTENTION! GENERAL WARNINGS!

To use, operate and service this tool, a number of precautions must be taken. For safety reasons pay heed to the warnings and instructions given below ! If in doubt, contact your supplier

9 This manual has been written for use by experienced fitters and as such is not suitable for d.i.y. purposes or for use by

trainee fitters.

9 This manual only describes the operation and servicing of the industrial spring tensioning tool. 9 All safety warnings or remarks valid for the installation of the compleet sectional overhead door need to be considered 9 Certain components may be sharp or have jagged edges. As such you are advised to wear safety gloves. 9 The guarantee will terminate in case components will be added or changed without any consultation with the supplier 9 During tensioning, springs can exert large forces. Ensure that you are standing in a steady position. 9 Ensure that there is sufficient light during installation. Make sure that there is no one else present other than the fitters. 9 All rights derived from this manual are reserved. Technical information is subject to change without notice

CHECK THE TOOL FOR DAMAGES BEFORE TENSIONING A SPRING, DO NOT USE THE TOOL WHEN DAMAGED

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DISASSEMBLE THE TOOL, BEFORE FIXING THE WINDING PLUG TO THE SHAFT !

ALWAYSE USE THE SICKLE LEVER TO SECURE THE TOOL

MAKE SURE THE GEAR COVER IS FIXED TO THE DRIVE UNIT BEFORE TENSIONING

MAKE SURE THE PROPER SIZE INSERT PIN IS USED ON THE SPRING WINDING PLUG

DO NOT EXCEED THE PRESCRIBED MAX. RPM AND MAX. TORQUE

ONLY USE ISTT ON 1” (25.4MM) SHAFT

ONLY USE ISTT-125 ON 1¼” (31.75MM) SHAFT

ONLY USE ON FF SPRING WINDING PLUGS

MAKE SURE THE INSERT PIN IS TIGHTENED CORRECTLY IN THE GEAR WHEEL

ALWAYSE USE THE RIGHT HAND DIRECTION OF THE DRILL TO WIND UP SPRINGS

USE PROPER DRILL

DO NOT DISMANTLE OR BEND AWAY THE SAFETY LEVER FROM THE DRIVE UNIT

CARRY OUT THE MAINTENANCE AS PRESCRIBED

With the proper maintenance and correct usage the ISTT is suitable to tension at least 3000 torsion springs without any problems.

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Maintenance and checks

Keep the teeth of the gear wheel clean and greased.

Keep the bore of the gear wheel clean and grease the surface of the bore before use.

Inspect the tool for wear, clearance, damage before use. Do not use the spring tensioning tool if safety is not assured !

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Keep sickle lever clean.

1,5 mm

Check dimensions A,B,C and D ! (See page 9,10 and 11)

Do not use the spring tensioning tool if wear limits are crossed !

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Grease the nipple on the rear after tensioning 50 springs

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Test run the device,the surplus of grease will come out of the drive unit

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Needed tools

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1 : Gear Cover 2 : Select Insert Pin 3 : Large Gear Wheel 4 : Insert Gear Wheel 5 : Sickle Lever 6 : Drive Unit

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Select ISTT & Insert Pin

FF Sping plug SHAFT TOOL Insert Pin

FF200 1” ISTT

FF263 1” ISTT

FF375 1” ISTT

FF375N 1” ISTT

FF600N 1” ISTT

FF600N125 1¼” ISTT-125

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Ø13,3x43

Ø16x33

* Use with FF spring plugs only !!! * Only use FF insert pins

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Suitable drill

Cordless drill: 18V n = 1500 RPM direction of rotation left hand and right hand.

Power drill: 230V, 750 W n = 2500 RPM max. direction of rotation left hand and right hand.

To wind up a spring always use the right hand direction of rotation of the drill.

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NEVER USE THE ISTT-125 ON A 1” SHAFT !

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Check before using the tool ! Do not use the tool when the wear limit is crossed

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Check before using the tool !

DIM. A Max 2,5mm

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Check before using the tool ! Do not use the tool when the wear limit is crossed

DIM.C Max

DIM. B Min 10mm

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10Nm

Do not use the tool when the wear limit is crossed

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DIM.D Max 1mm

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ISTT-GEARWHEEL

1”

ISTT-125 GEARWHEEL

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Check !!!

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FF Spring plug Dim X FF200 20,6mm

Dim X

FF263 21,1mm FF375 17,6mm FF375N 17,6mm FF600N(-125) 30,6mm

Check !!!

Click !!!

Check !!!

Click !!!

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Release tension

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Use of the ISTT / ISTT-125

Select the correct version ISTT for used type of shaft

Make sure that one always uses the

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During tensioning the driveshaft of the device will get warm, this is normal, the aluminiumcasing will absorbe the heat.

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