AUTOMOTIVE CATALOGUE

Technical information are provided for informative purpose only and can be subject to change without prior notice 207 Automotive Catalogue Accessories Auto-retaining device ACCESSORIES QIG_AR_EN Rev.00 04.2017 Auto-retaining device Quick installation guide Aworksheet for the right sizingof thepinpackages is available upon request. Visit our website for technical documents http://automotive.pneumax.it/ Clamp arm assembly Clamp arm installation 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position Please check the max opening angle related to the different arm position in our catalogue. Patented Auto-retaining device for opening position An extremely light device which maintains the clamping arm in its defined opening position in case of air loss. The AR-series has been designed for maximum load capacity and due to its compact dimensions, it can be used on the same side of the manual operation handle. Caution Any maintenance operation may only be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel. For any reason, do not reach into the pivoting range of the clamping arms, when the clamps are in operation. Disconnect and lock out pneumatic and electric supply lines before operating on or around clamps. Clamps in open position with auto-retain device With the clamping arm in the opening position Step 1 Remove the standard bracket. Step 2 Replace the standard bracket with the specific bracket included AR kit, and tighten it. Step 3 Adjust the retaining device according to the opening angle, install the pin screw in the threaded hole of the side mount and tighten the retaining device with its screw. Step 4 Set the interference between the holding device and the pin screw by slightly increasing or decreasing the opening angle adjustment, till the function is secured.