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RAD TORQUE SYSTEMS PNEUMATIC SERIES • • • • ELECTRONIC SERIES E-RAD • • • • • BATTERY SERIES B-RAD • • • • • ELECTRIC SERIES V-RAD • • • • • SMART SOCKET™ SERIES • • • • PATENTED PLANETARY GEAR REDUCTION Delivers one of the highest power-to-weight ratios of any pneumatic controlled bolting system SMOOTH CONTINUOUS FLOW OF CONTROLLED TORQUE Eliminates destructive hammering LIGHTWEIGHT ERGONOMIC PISTOL GRIP DESIGN Reduces operator strain and injury; resulting in increased productivity UNMATCHED RELI
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL NOTICE: This manual applies to the following hardware and firmware release: B-RAD Select Brushless V06-12-04-41 Use with any other firmware version may produce unexpected results. TABLE OF CONTENTS Manual Revision History .............................................................................................3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings..........................................................................5 Battery Pack Safety Warnings ...........................
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL MANUAL REVISION HISTORY V2014.07.03: - Initial Manual Release V2014.12.17: - Updated Hardware – Handle V2015.11.03: - B-RAD Select Upgrade V2016.02.12: - Firmware Release 2.07.02 V2016.02.25: - Firmware Release 2.08.01 - Added 3000-2/4000-2 Tool Model V2016.06.29: - Firmware Release 2.08.07 - Updated Torque Ranges and Tool Models Table - Updated Cycle of Operation V2017.02.02: - Updated Manual Layout V2017.03.28: - Updated General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Section 1.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL V2022.06.20: - Updated 7.0 Contact Us: New Address B-RAD Select Tool System – Original Instructions Page 4 New World Technologies Inc. V2022.06.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS POWER TOOL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1. Work Area Safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. 4. Power Tool Use and Care a. Do not force the power tool.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL Battery Pack Safety Warnings Only use the RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack with the B-RAD Tool System. The use of other batteries with the B-RAD Tool System will cause damage to the tool. The RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack should only be charged on the RAD Battery Charger. If an incompatible charger is used, damage to the RAD Battery will occur. Keep the RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack away from any metal objects.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 System Components The B-RAD Select Tool System is shipped in a storage case with the following parts: - B-RAD Select Tool (Figure 1.1-1) Two RAD Li-Ion Battery Packs (Figure 1.1-2) RAD Battery Charger (Figure 1.1-3) Standard Reaction Arm and Snap Ring (Figure 1.1-4) Calibration Certificate User Manual Figure 1.1-1: B-RAD Select Figure 1.1-2: RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack Figure 1.1-3: RAD Battery Charger Figure 1.1-4: Standard Reaction Arm 1.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL Vibration (all tool models) Does not exceed 2.5 m/s2 Noise Level (all tool models) 90 ± 2 dB 1.2.2 Battery Specifications Table 1.2.1-2: Tool Operation Specifications Ensure that all Battery Specifications are followed when using the B-RAD Tool System. Battery Output Voltage 18 VDC Current 30 A Charge Time 60 minutes Charger Voltage Input 115 or 230 VAC Output 12 – 18 VDC Charger Output Current 2.5 A Table 1.2.2: Battery Specifications 1.2.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 1. Trigger Switch – tool activation 2. Forward/Reverse Switch – controls direction of rotation: fully to the left is Forward; fully to the right is Reverse 3. LED Display and 4. RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack – refer to Section 2.3 – RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack 5. Battery Release Button – refer to Section 2.3.1 – Insert/Remove the RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack / Button Module 2 1 5 3 4 Figure 2.1-1: B-RAD Select and LED Display 2.1.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 2.3 RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack CAUTION! Only use the RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack with the B-RAD Tool System. Using third-party batteries may damage the B-RAD Tool System. Keep the RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack away from any metal objects. If the battery terminals are connected by a metal object, the battery will short and cause damage to the battery and injury to the operator.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 2.4 RAD Battery Charger CAUTION! The RAD Li-Ion Battery Pack should only be charged on the RAD Battery Charger. If an incompatible charger is used, damage to the RAD Battery will occur. The Charging Status Display (Figure 2.4-1) indicates when the RAD Battery is charging, when the charge is complete, and if there is an error. Red Warning Light Green Status Light Figure 2.4-1: Charging Status Display 2.4.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 3. INTERFACE AND SETTINGS 3.1 Changing Torque CAUTION! The B-RAD Select must be calibrated before use. If the LED Display shows anything other than the Torque Select screen, the Information Menu, or the Calibration Menu, contact New World Technologies Inc. Technical Support (refer to Section 7 – Contact Us) or your RAD Distributor. When the B-RAD Select is powered on, the LED Display will start in Torque Select Mode (Figure 3.1-1).
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 3.2.1 Change the Torque Units Press a button to toggle between f (foot-pounds) and n (newtonmetres) as shown in Figures 3.2.1-1 and 3.2.1-2. To exit the Unit Select menu, press and hold both buttons. Figure 3.2.1-1: Units – ft·lb Figure 3.2.1-2: Units – N·m Figure 3.2.1-3: N·m Display Figure 3.2.1-4: ft·lb Display Figure 3.2.2-1: Battery Menu Figure 3.2.2-2: Actual Voltage Figure 3.2.3-1: Heat Menu Figure 3.2.3-2: Temperature Figure 3.2.4-1: Lite Menu Figure 3.2.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 3.2.5 Enter a Lock or Unlock Code 1. Move to the next menu item: “Lock.” The flashing line indicators on the screen keep track of the number of button presses used to enter a code (Figures 3.2.5-1 and 2). 2. Enter a code using the and buttons. The desired code will depend on which features are needed. See Section 3.4 – Unlock Levels for more information. 3. Figure 3.2.5-1: Lock Menu Figure 3.2.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 3.4 Unlock Levels The B-RAD Select has several access levels which change the operation of the tool and the interface. The access levels are described below. The codes may be entered using the Lock Code menu (see Section 3.2.5 – Enter a Lock or Unlock Code). After the code is entered and the menu is closed, the level is displayed on the LED display. If the wrong code is entered, no message will be displayed after exiting.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL Installing the Reaction Arm Slide the Reaction Arm onto the spline or serpentine fitting and secure the Snap Ring to hold the Reaction Arm in place. Reaction Points Make sure that the Reaction Arm is in contact with a solid Reaction Point before you operate the tool. 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.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL Reaction Arm Height Ensure that the height of the socket is even with the height of the Reaction Arm. CORRECT: The Reaction Arm and socket are even. The height of the socket cannot be shorter or longer than the height of the Reaction Arm. INCORRECT: The leg of the Reaction Arm is too short in the left image and too long in the right image. Reaction Arm Foot Ensure that the foot of the Reaction Arm aligns with the reaction point.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 4.2 Torque Operation To operate the tool in a Torque Cycle: 1. Ensure the tool is in Torque Select mode (example in Figure 4.2-1. Also see Section 3.1 – Changing Torque). 2. Ensure the LED Display is showing the correct units (see Section 3.2.1 – Change the Torque Units). 3. Change the torque value as desired (see Section 3.1 – Changing Torque). Allow the display to flash after changing the torque, indicating that the torque value is saved and set. 4.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL To advance the menu items: Hold the button and press the button to advance to the next menu item (illustrated in Figure 5.1-2). Hold the button and press the button to return to the previous menu item. To view the title of a menu item, press the button for 3 seconds. The title is displayed for as long as the button is held. Note that showing the menu title will also reset the menu value to the previously saved value if the value was changed.
B-RAD Select USER MANUAL 5.4 Calibration Procedure To Calibrate the B-RAD Select: 1. See Section 3.4 – Unlock Levels to ensure the correct access level is enabled. Some settings in Calibration are restricted to higher levels. 2. Install a fresh battery into the B-RAD Select. 3. Enter Calibration Mode by holding the 4. Select the correct Tool Model using Table 5.3 above. If the tool has previously been calibrated, this value cannot be changed.
B-RAD SELECT LIMITED WARRANTY NEW TOOL WARRANTY Any new tool branded with the RAD name and purchased from New World Technologies Inc., or through one of its authorized distributors or agents, is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original calibration. Electric drive components such as electric motors, switches, and batteries etc., are covered for a period of three (3) months from the date of original calibration.
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