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Cleaning Percussive Tools (Prior to Use)

James
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Question

 

How do you clean the valve and throttle in an air hammer?  Why does my percussive tool blow the air by and not hammer?

 

Environment

 

Any customer, potential customer, retailer and/or service technician looking to flush their percussive tool.

 

Answer

 

In the manufacturing process for IR percussive products, the interior machined surfaces are coated with a rust preventative.  See "Prior to Use" notes and WARNINGS below:

Prior to Use

  • Do not lubricate tool with flammable or volatile liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.  Use only recommended lubricants.
  • Use only proper cleaning solvents to clean parts.  Use only cleaning solvents which meet current safety and health standards.  Use cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area.

Tools are coated inside and out with rust-resisting oil before leaving the factory.  Before using the tool, remove this oil by dipping the tool in a suitable cleaning solution to wash the oil from the exterior.  Pour about 6 cm³ (~1/4 oz or ~1.25 teaspoon) of a clean, suitable, cleaning solution into the air inlet and operate the tool for about 15 seconds.  Dry the tool immediately after cleaning, pour 3 cm³ (~1/8 oz or ~1/2 teaspoon) of Ingersoll Rand No. 10 Oil into the air inlet and again operate the tool for 5 seconds to lubricate all working parts.

 

Procedure should be performed prior to use as described and repetition may also serve troubleshooting purposes. 

 

DISCLAIMER: Many solvents, including those listed below; are water-based and must be quickly and fully displaced by air tool lubricant to prevent corrosion.

Solvent Examples:

  • SENCO PC0677 Pneumatic Tool Cleaner
  • B'LASTER Air Tool Conditioner
  • Clean-rite Purple Power
  • Simple Green

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