Key Operating Safety Points
• Ensure that the reaction arm is in direct contact with an appropriate immovable object before
beginning to tighten the fastener.
Placement of Reaction Arm
• Using the HYTORC Washer™ eliminates external moving parts and increases worker safety.
Refer to HYTORC Reaction Washer Overview.
• Keep all body parts clear of the reaction arm and reaction arm contact point (immovable object).
• Ensure the Digital jGun barrel is in a straight line with relation to the stud and that the socket is
fully engaged onto the fastener.
• As the tool takes up the bolt load, the Digital jGun may shift.
!! CAUTION !!
FAILURE TO HAVE THE REACTION ARM IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH
AN APPROPRIATE IMMOVABLE OBJECT BEFORE BEGINNING TO
TIGHTEN THE FASTENER COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF
THE TOOL AND PERSONAL INJURY.
!! CAUTION !!
DO NOT PLACE ANY PART OF YOUR BODY BETWEEN THE REACTION
ARM AND AN APPROPRIATE IMMOVABLE OBJECT AT ANY TIME
WHILE A FASTENER IS BEING IS BEING TORQUED.
PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR IF ANY PORTION OF YOUR BODY
IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REACTION ARM AND THE IMMOVABLE
OBJECT WHEN THE FASTENER IS BEING TORQUED.
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BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BOLTING