- VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
- Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service.
- If the following remedies do not fix the problem, disconnect the air hoses from the air supply before carrying out inspection, adjustment and repair of any parts which use the pneumatic equipment, and consult a qualified technician or the place of purchase.
Items with a “ * ” in the “Reference” column should only be checked by a qualified technician.
Problem I can’t install the lower die
I can’t install the upper die
The lower and the upper die do not exactly match each other. I can’t start the machine.
There is damage on my material after the grommet application. Machine bends abnormally. Applied grommet is deformed.
The grommet does not stay on the upper die.
The grommet does not pierce the material.
The grommet does not properly attach to the material. The grommet tears after application.
I can’t install the GrommetSniper through the designated holes. There is a mechanical jam. The manual starting mechanism does not move down smoothly. Without my material the machine works but it does not work when I place my material.
The machine’s finger guard speed is too high/ too low. There is air leakage when it is not being operated.
Possible Reason Die bushing might be blocking. Upper die might be blocking. Upper die adaptor might be blocking. Lower die might be blocking. There could be a problem on the die alignment.
Solution Remove the die bushing and try again. First remove the upper die and try again. Remove the upper die adaptor and try again.
There could be no air in the system.
Make sure your compressor is running and check the connection between the compressor and the machine. Adjust the speed of the finger guard
The finger guard speed might be set too low. Finger guard mechanism starting level might be wrong. Working pressure might not be correct. There could be too much pressure in the system.
Frist remove the lower die and try again. Align the die sets.
Reference P. 17 P. 29 P. 28
Make sure your air source generates 4-6 bars air pressure. Reduce the air pressure level in the system.
There could be a problem on the die alignment. You may be using an incorrect die set. Your die could be worn- out or damaged. There could be a small problem on the die set. You might not be using original ClipsShop grommets The air pressure level in the system could be too low. Your die could be worn- out or damaged. Your material’s features could be unsuitable to be used with self-piercing grommets.(too thick, too rigid, extraordinary type) The air pressure level in the system could be too low.
Align the die sets.
Increase the pressure level by not exceeding 7 bars.
Your die could be worn- out or damaged. There could be a problem on the die alignment. GrommetSniper fixing screw might be blocking it.
Check your die set and replace if required.
Align the die sets.
First remove this screw. After installing the GrommetSniper, use this screw to fix its position.
There could be a jam on the rails or mechanism inside.
Clean and grease the mechanism and the rails.
Check your die set and replace if required.
Use original ClipsShop grommets.
Make sure the pressure level in your system is at least 5 bars. Check your die set and replace if required.
You can purchase piercer dies and make the holes prior the grommet application.
Check the installation of these rails and mechanism.
Finger guard mechanism starting level might be wrong. The thickness of your material is over the accepted safe thickness level of the machine. The finger guard speed might be set too high/ too low. The connection of the pipes or fittings might have loosened. The connection of the pipes or fittings might have been wornout.
Removing the safety system is strictly not recommended.
Adjust the speed of the finger guard
Check and securely fix the pipes/fittings.