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10. Maintenance and care
The complete jaw mechanism must be maintained regularly.
10.1 To clean or change the jaws
10.1.1 PH 2-VK
• Disconnect the tool from the compressed air supply.
• Detach spent mandrel container Item 10.
• Remove end screw Item 6a with reset piston Item 3a as well as compression spring Item
19 and jaw pusher Item 8a.
• Remove jaws Item 13, clean and oil sliding surfaces; replace if worn.
• Install in reverse order of removal.
10.1.2 PH 1, PH 2, PH-Axial
• Disconnect the tool from the compressed air supply.
• Unscrew steel head sleeve Item 7 (PH 1, PH 2) or Item 20 (PH-Axial) and clean inside if
necessary.
• Release jaw housing Item 3 (PH 1, PH 2) or Item 26 (PH-Axial).
• Release jaws Item 4 (PH 1, PH 2) or Item 22 (PH-Axial), clean and oil sliding surfaces;
replace if worn.
• Install in reverse order of removal.
10.2 Storage
• Store the blind rivet setting tool in a dry place where there is no danger of frost.
Regular maintenance will extend the service life of your high-quality GESIPA
®
tools and they should be serviced at least every 2 years by an authorised
workshop or by GESIPA
®
Service. We recommend servicing tools that are
subject to intensive use ahead of schedule.