Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun ZS308

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the drill bit slipping and causing significant paintwork damage.

Fig 1: Marking Bore Position

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Mark position of bore and then punch-mark component
IMPORTANT:
If the determined drill bit diameter is not observed:
- the knurling on the straight shank rivet nut is rendered useless
- the component will be damaged when the straight shank rivet nut is inserted
Determining suitable drill bit:

Depending on the rivet nut shank diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.

E.g. with a shank diameter of 10.1 mm, the 10.5 mm drill bit can be used. The 11.0 mm drill bit must not be used.
Drill bore with determined drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary

Fig 2: Drilling Bore Using Smaller Drill Bit
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Clean component, eliminate paintwork damage if necessary

Fig 3: Identifying Cavity
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IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, stop chips/debris by means of cavity sealing.

Fig 4: Preserving Cavity
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Preserving cavity
IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.

Fig 5: Installing Straight Shank Rivet Nut Using Hand Rivet Gun
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5Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun