Overview Image; Using The Application Tool; Tension Force; Tension Force Calculation - HellermannTyton MK9SST Manuel D'utilisation

5 Overview image

In figure you can find an overview image of the application tool.
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1 Nose piece
2 Tension force scale
3 Quick adjustment lock screw
4 Adjustment dial for quick adjustment of the tension force
5 Adjustment dial for fine adjustment of the tension force
6 Fine adjustment lock screw
7 Hanging loop for safety cord
8 Trigger
9 Blade

6 Using the application tool

CAUTION
There is a risk of injury when pulling the trigger and tightening the cable tie, or when using unsuitable
cable ties.
f Always use safety glasses during work.
f When pulling the trigger, make sure that no limbs are between the trigger and handle.
f When working above head level, attach a safety cord to the hanging loop at the bottom of the handle.
f Use only HellermannTyton stainless steel cable ties.
f Apply a cable tie around the cable bundle
f Pull the strap end
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f Tighten the cable tie by hand so that the cable tie rests tightly against the cable bundle.
f Push the open end of the nose piece
f Place the front of the nose piece at a right angle and flush to the head of the cable tie.
f Keep pressing the trigger

7 Tension force

The tension force that the application tool uses to pull on the cable tie can be set using the
adjustment dial and
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Quick adjustment (Figure I and J )

7 .1 Tension force calculation

The minimum tensile strength is the force that the cable tie can withstand before it deforms or
tears (see cable tie technical specifications).
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of the cable tie through the head
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until the end of the strap is cut off.
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(Figure ).
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of the cable tie.
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) over the end of the strap.
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Overview image
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