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ACCESSORIES 

 

The testing of this tool has been accomplished with the following accessories.  For safest 
operation, it is recommended that only these accessories be used with this product. 

 

WARNING

- Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this 

product; use of such accessories could be hazardous. 

 

REF.                 PART  
NO.                    NO.  

 

DESCRIPTION 

 

Not Shown       50104 

 

O-Ring Repair Kit 

Not Shown       50172 

 

Grease 

Not Shown      50250 

 

Shoe Base & Pads for 33/32” Flooring 

Not Shown       50246 

 

Shoe Base & Pads for 9/16” Flooring 

Not Shown      50139 

 

Hex Wrenches 

Not Shown       50318 

 

Wrench – Shoe / Body Flange Nuts 

Not Shown       50039 

 

Hammer (Brown Cap for Ram Head, Gray Cap for Floor) 

Not Shown      50299 

 

Hammer Cap (Brown) 

Not Shown       50170  

 

Safety Glasses 

Not Shown       50038  

 

Case - 

PORTAMATIC®

  

Not Shown      42623 

 

Porta-Nails 10 packages of 1000 2” Nails 

 

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT 

 

Air Compressor -

  1-1/2 HP, approximately 5CFM at 100 PSI. An airline Pressure 

Regulator set at 90-95 PSI should control line pressure.  Air Compressor must have a 
Condensate Drain at bottom of Accumulator Tank.  Drain every 24 hours or after 
every day’s use.  

DO NOT USE OIL LUBRICATOR WITH THE 

PORTAMATIC.

 

 

 

 

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There should be an Air-Line Filter between the Pressure Regulator and the Air 
Compressor.  Filter on Air-Line must be drained after use every day. 

 

Hose

 - 100’ –  3/8” I.D.   

Fitting

 -   3/8” NPT 

USE OF THE Porta-Nail 

 

The Porta-Nail is 2” long and the PORTAMATIC® with the standard shoe drives the nail into the tongue and 

groove flooring at a 45-degree angle.  The orientation of the nail is as depicted in wood floor joist construction. 

 

Summary of Contents for Portamatic

Page 1: ...nfo porta MAIL info porta MAIL info porta nails com nails com nails com nails com OWNER S MANUAL PORTAMATIC Pneumatic Nailer For Tongue and Groove Solid Wood Hardwood Laminate Flooring Roof Decking an...

Page 2: ...rrants them to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 2 years In the unlikely event that a problem occurs return the product to our plant freight prepaid and allowed so that a determina...

Page 3: ...L CONTAINS FASTENERS Do not activate the tool unless the tool is placed firmly against the work piece 11 NO HORSEPLAY Do not point the tool toward yourself or anyone whether it contains fasteners or n...

Page 4: ...Nailing 9 16 25 32 and 33 32 Hardwood Tongue and Groove Flooring See Shoe Accessory Applications section PORTAMATIC ACCESSORY SHOE APPLICATIONS FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Face Nailing Accessory Shoe Cat No 501...

Page 5: ...ION TO AND FROM FACE NAILING FIGURE 5 Tongue and Groove Flooring Shoe Cat No 50111 FIGURE 6 Face Nailing Shoe Cat No 50113 Loosen or remove Flange Nuts Ref No 33 with Wrench and Shoe Screw Ref No 50 t...

Page 6: ...y from sparks or a sliver of metal that might break away if this should occur 8 If a nail is driven on top of another or a jam occurs refer to the Clearing a Jam section of the manual on page 9 9 Slid...

Page 7: ...on 8 Adjust the airline Regulator to 90 95 PSI Be sure that the tool is not pointed at you or others when it is connected to the air supply source Note Some materials may require a higher pressure of...

Page 8: ...ted to power source Squeeze Safety Lever to enable the Nailer Releasing the Safety Lever re engages the Safety and renders the Nailer in operable 5 To operate tool depress Safety Trigger while tool is...

Page 9: ...occurred repair immediately before connecting to the power source and continuing 5 Close Gate by placing the Gate Clip Wire over the two hooks of the Guide as shown and press down to seat and lock the...

Page 10: ...move Extension Handle Ref No 15 Pg 17 from Main Body and Main Valve Housing Ref No 46 2 Remove Main Valve Housing Screws 4 and remove Main Valve Housing 3 Check the Head Gasket Ref No 6 to ensure prop...

Page 11: ...equivalent Do not use greases that cause O Rings to swell The use of these types of greases may prevent Nailer from operating properly NEVER USE OIL FOR LUBRICATION FIGURE 11 Main Valve O Ring is used...

Page 12: ...Ring is used on the I D groove of the Cylinder Discharge Valve Grease O rings FIGURE 14 Valve Body O Ring is used on the sealing groove of the Valve Body Grease O ring FIGURE 15 Driver Blade Piston A...

Page 13: ...ces the Magazine Side of the Guide O RING Removing and Re Installing the Cylinder Assembly 1 After removing the Extension Handle and Main Valve Housing remove the Head Gasket Valve Body Assembly and t...

Page 14: ...Cap Brown Not Shown 50170 Safety Glasses Not Shown 50038 Case PORTAMATIC Not Shown 42623 Porta Nails 10 packages of 1000 2 Nails RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT Air Compressor 1 1 2 HP approximately 5CFM at 10...

Page 15: ...ension Handle Assembly W Safety Includes 39 40 45 16 50402 Pusher Pull Screw 17 50062 Spring Constant Force Screw Ref 18 18 50064 Screw Constant Force Spring 19 50413 Pusher Assembly Includes 16 25 38...

Page 16: ...0177 Screw Face Shoe 43 50154 Screws Magazine Retainer Bracket 3 ea 44 50155 Washers Valve Housing Screws 4 ea 45 50161 Spring Safety 46 50162 Valve Housing Assembly 47 50163 Ram Head Assembly W Cap S...

Page 17: ...17 24 25 16 38 19 27 28 26 29 20 18 37 17 43 39 45 35 1 2 53 15 2 1 5 12 46 44 40 10 42 50 32 50 51 31 50 22 49 14 6 23 21 34 4 11 7 9 48 33 36 52 30 47 54 3 13 8 41...

Page 18: ...sly done If Rail has already been turned previously replace Rail Nailer is shooting two nails Screws holding Magazine Ref 28 may be loose preventing Rail Ref 26 from being held properly in place Tight...

Page 19: ...e Return Spring Washers Ref 3 are not damaged Replace if needed Check for smoothness and free movement of the Main Valve Ref 41 in the Valve Housing Ref 46 If too tight replace the O Rings on the Main...

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