RAD B-RAD 1400 User Manual - Setting Torque
Version 1.0 - June 2015
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User manual B-RAD
NOTE:
For applications where higher accuracy and more precise settings are required, we have the
Digital Battery Series.
When the tool is in operation the reaction arm rotates in the opposite direction to the output square drive
and must be allowed to rest squarely against a solid object or surface adjacent to the bolt to be tightened.
3.
Setting torque
3.1 Setting direction of rotation
Only operate the rotational direction switch and transportation switch when the motor is at standstill, see
Figure 5.
Right setting
=
Tightening
Left setting
=
Loosening
Central setting
=
Transportation position
Figure 5
1. Select the torque range based on the amount of Nm required as seen on the torque chart label, see
Figure 3.
2. Place the dial at the correct torque setting. The torque is now set, see Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
WARNING:
Keep your hand and body parts clear of the reaction arm and barrel when the tool is in
operation.
The B-RAD tool comes fully calibrated with a quick reference torque chart label on the barrel of the tool,
see Figure 3. Simply rotate the quick grip torque to the desired torque setting reference number which can
be seen on the torque chart, see Figure 4. Once this is done, select forward or reverse and you are ready
to torque when you depress the trigger. When the tool reaches the desired torque, the clutch mechanism
will slip. When this happens, release the trigger immediately. Damage will result to the tool if the clutch is
allowed to slip for extended periods of time.
3.2 Operating the torque wrench
1. Use only suitable and proper impact sockets.
2. Can the handle be rotated for ease of installation.
3. Make sure that there is no movement between the tool and the reaction arm.
4. The reaction arm is placed against a solid reaction point before the trigger is pulled. This prevents
movements of reaction arm.
5. The trigger should be depressed until the torque wrench stops automatically.