# Operating the RTX Tool

## Inserting the Ratchet Link

Push the ratchet mechanism all the way in (if needed).

Hook power head to link.

Secure tool with link pin.

The fixed pin of the RTX power head will hook to the ratchet link. At this point, the link pin hole of the power head and link will align. Insert the link pin to secure.

Select the appropriate size low clearance ratchet link and insert it into the tool. Tool operation, bolt tightening and loosening, is determined by the position of the tool relative to the nut/bolt. The driving stroke of the power head will always turn the hex ratchet (and therefore the nut) towards the shroud at the front of the tool, i.e. turning away from the reaction point. The RTX low clearance ratchet links are supplied complete with a long reaction block. This reaction block is designed to react against an adjacent nut on most normal flange type applications. Prior to operating the tool, place the tool with the low clearance link on the nut to be tightened/loosened.

The ratchet link has been designed so that the reaction block react against an adjacent nut or other suitable secure reaction point. If such a reaction point is not available, standard reaction accessories are available or if necessary special reaction arms can be supplied

Loosening
Tightening