OKU EPK-6 Manuel utilisateur
English Stud Gun EPK-6,5, EPK-8
Stud Gun
Automatic Stud Gun EPK-6,5, EPK-8
Operating instructions
(ID-No. 00035104)
00101069 EPK-6,5 (gun for manual use)
00101125 EPK-6,5 (gun for machine) assembled:
00101071 EPK-8 (gun for manual use) Date: _________________
00102180 EPK-8 (gun for machine) Name: _________________
OKU GmbH, 73650 Winterbach, Germany
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Table of contents
......................................................................................................................2Table of contents
...........................................................................................31 Preface and general information
............................................................................................................................31.1General
..............................................................................................................31.2 Scope of supply
...................................................................................................................31.3 Intended use
............................................................................................................................41.4 Liability
.........................................................................................................................41.5 Warranty
.................................................................................................................52 Safety information
....................................................................................52.1 Personnel responsible for safety
...................................................................................................................52.1.1 Operator
..................................................................................................52.1.2 Qualified personnel
.............................................................................................62.2 General safety instructions
.....................................................................................62.3 Layout of the safety instructions
......................................................................................................................83 Technical Data
.......................................................................................................................83.1 Stud types
...................................................................................................83.2 Dimensions and weight
...............................................................................................................83.3 Noise emission
.........................................................................................................83.4 Ambient conditions
......................................................................................................................94 Commissioning
....................................................................................................94.1 Pneumatic connection
............................................................................................................105 Operation of the gun
..........................................................................................................105.1 Insertion of studs
..................................................................................................115.2 Faults during insertion
...........................................................................................115.2.1 Studs inserted to deep
..........................................................................................115.2.2 Studs jut out off the tire
..................................................................115.3 Conversion of machine gun to manual gun
..................................................................................................146 Faults and troubleshooting
..............................................................................................157 Lubrication and maintenance
....................................................................................................................157.1 Lubrication
.........................................................................................................157.1.1 Lubricating oil
..................................................................................................157.1.2 Lubricating grease
.............................................................................................................167.2 Greasing points
.................................................................................................................167.3 Maintenance
.................................................................................................178 Shutdown and dismounting
..........................................................................................................189 Spear and wear parts
...............................................................................................................189.1 Requirements
..........................................................................................................189.2 Handling of order
.................................................................................189.3 Explanation to the spare parts list
.............................................................................................................189.4 Spare parts-set
..............................................................................199.5 Exploded drawing EPK-6,5, EPK-8
...................................................................................209.6 Spare parts list EPK-6,5, EPK-8
...........................................................................................................................2210 Appendix
.....................................................................................2210.1 CE-Declaration of Conformity
....................................................................................................................2310.2 Copyright
...............................................................................2310.3 Manufacturer and contact person
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1 Preface and general information
1.1General
The operating instructions is used for safe operation of the Stud Guns (in the
following referred to as “gun“) type Automatic Stud Gun EPK-6,5, EPK-8
(ID.-No. 00101069, 00101125, 00101071, 00102180). The safety instructions
included hereinafter must be observed.
The operating instructions must be available for anybody who is working with
the gun and the included instructions must be carefully attended to.
The operating instructions must always be complete and perfectly readable.
1.2 Scope of supply
The delivery normally consists of stud gun and the operating instructions. The
parts included in your delivery are stated in the accompanying papers.
These papers shall be checked for conformity, immediately after receipt of the
goods. OKU GmbH does not provide any guarantee and/or accept any liability
for defects complained belatedly.
Therefore:
•Contact the forwarder immediately to complain visible transit dam-
ages.
•Contact OKU GmbH immediately to complain visible defects and/or
incompleteness of delivery.
1.3 Intended use
The gun is intended to be used only for the insertion of single and multi-flange
spikes into tyres of cars.
Any other use shall be deemed to be inappropriate!
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1.4 Liability
The information, data and notes of this operating instruction were up-to-date
when passing for press. The specifications, illustrations and descriptions in-
cluded hereinafter do not apply for any previously supplied guns.
We do not accept liability for damages and operating troubles caused by:
•inappropriate use.
•unauthorized modification of gun.
•improper operation of the gun.
•operating errors.
•disregard of this operating instructions.
1.5 Warranty
Conditions of warranty: see Standard Terms and Conditions of OKU GmbH.
Assert warranty claims against OKU GmbH immediately after detection of the
defect.
Warranty claims expire in each case in which liability claims cannot be made.
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2 Safety information
2.1 Personnel responsible for safety
2.1.1 Operator
Operator is called any natural or legal person who is using the gun and/or on
behalf of whom the gun is used.
The operator and/or his safety officer must ensure.
•observance of the relevant regulations, instructions and laws.
•only qualified personnel is working with the gun.
•personnel having the operating instructions available at any time.
•to prohibit non-qualified personnel from working with the gun.
2.1.2 Qualified personnel
As qualified personnel are to be considered persons who were authorised by
the safety officer of the plant to perform the necessary activities and who are
able to recognise and avoid potential hazards because of their education, ex-
perience, instructions and their knowledge about corresponding standards and
rules for the prevention of accidents as well as operating conditions
(see IEC 364, definition for qualified personnel).
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2.2 General safety instructions
These safety instructions do not claim to be exhaustive. In case of any ques-
tions, please, contact OKU.
At the time of delivery the gun is state of the art and reliable.
The gun is a source of danger for persons, for the gun itself and for other ma-
terial assets of the operator, if
•it is operated by unqualified personnel.
•it is used inappropriately.
Operate the gun only when it is in good condition.
Any upgrade, modification or redesign of the gun is basically prohibited. In this
case, please confer with OKU.
2.3 Layout of the safety instructions
The safety instructions described hereinafter are arranged consistently
Beware of personal injury
Pictogram Meaning Signal words Notes
Warning for hazardous
electrical voltage
Warns of imminent danger.Danger!
Consequences of disregarding:
Death or very severe injuries
Warns of a potential, very haz-
ardous situation.
Consequences if disregarded:
Death or very severe injuries
Warning for general dan-
ger
Warning!
Warns of a potential hazard-
ous situation.
Consequences if disregarded:
Light or minor injuries
Warning for a general dan-
ger
Caution!
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Warning of material damage
Icons used Meaning Signal words Notes
Warns of potential material
damage.
Consequences if disregarded:
Ambient damage or damage of
the gun.
Warning of material dam-
age
Stop!
Other information
Icons used Meaning Signal words Notes
Designates a general, useful
note.
Adherence hereof will ease the
use of the gun.
General note Note!
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3 Technical Data
3.1 Stud types
The gun can be used for the insertion of single-flange and multi-flange studs
into car tires.
Type ID.-No. Stud sizes
EPK-6,5 (gun for manual use) 101069 Ø6,5 from a length of 11 mm
EPK-6,5 (gun for machine) 101125
EPK-8 (gun for manual use) 101071 Ø8 from a length of 11 mm
EPK-8 (gun for machine) 102180
3.2 Dimensions and weight
The following values are valid for the gun without any accessories and can dif-
fer according to the respective extra equipment.
Length ca. 246 mm
Width ca. 60 mm
Height ca. 190 mm
Weight ca. 1,6 kg
3.3 Noise emission
The sound pressure level at the work station of the operator can reach up to
83 dB(A). Provide suitable ear protection for the operator.
3.4 Ambient conditions
Use the gun only in closed and dry rooms.
The permissible ambient temperature during operation is from 10 °C to 40 °C.
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4 Commissioning
Precautions to be taken before start working with the gun
•Check gun for proper condition.
•Do never operate a damaged gun.
4.1 Pneumatic connection
Attention!
The pneumatic connection is to be made by qualified
personnel with extensive knowledge in handling of
pneumatic systems.
Screw provided coupling (1) onto the hand grip. Plug compressed air hose into
coupling. The gun requires compressed air with approx. 7-8 bar working pres-
sure. The maximum operating pressure amounts to 10 bar.
Coupling (1) for com-
pressed air connection
(gun for manual use)
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5 Operation of the gun
5.1 Insertion of studs
Without feeding unit: fill the feeding pipe (11) with approx. 10 studs (flange
leading).
With feeding unit: connect the gun with the feeding hose of the studs until
feeding pipe (11) is filled with studs (flange leading).
Moisten tire with low surface tension water. To get this, mix normal tap water
with some drops of usual dish liquid.
Tip!
Use only less dish liquid to avoid that the inserted
stud is pulled out again when extracting the gun.
Insert spreader fingers (20) into one of the moistened tyre holes. Operate the
trigger (24) and keep it pressed. The stud is pressed into the tire. Release trig-
ger (3); the gun is now loosen from the tire and the stud is inserted.
Tip!
Put some pressure onto the gun when inserting the
studs. With some practice and skill you’ll soon find
the respective pressure which shall be applied to
reach a steady result.
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