41 00... Installation solution for straight shank/hexagon rivet nut

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Protective measures!

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

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

Fig 1: Marking Bore Position For Hexagon/Straight Shank Rivet Nut

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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 shaft diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.

E.g. with a shaft 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 appropriate drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary

Fig 2: Drilling Bore For Hexagon/Straight Shank Rivet Nut
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Clean component, eliminate paint damage if necessary

Fig 3: Cleaning Bore Area
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IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, stop chips/shavings with cavity sealant.
Follow NOTES ON CORROSION PROTECTION .
Preserving cavity

Fig 4: Preserving Cavity

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IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.

5Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun

Fig 5: Installing Rivet Nut Using Hand Rivet Gun

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NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M8 thread.

Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512

IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
Make sure hexagon rivet nut correctly contacts component.

Fig 6: Installing Rivet Nut With Hand Rivet Gun

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Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun

NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M12 thread.