Powernail 445 LL Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 6

11. Use the supplied box wrenches to remove the 

5/8-18 Jam Nut (#51). Remove the Dowel Pin (#38) 

and Driving Blade (#14).
12. Unscrew the Piston from the Piston Rod using 

the supplied box wrenches and separate the Piston, 

Piston Rod and Return Cylinder. 

TO REPLACE THE SEALS:
Rubber Seat (#19): 

1. Remove the Cylinder Sleeve (#13). The Cylinder 

Sleeve should slide out of the Nailer Body when you 

pull out the Driving Blade Assembly.

2. Remove the metal Support Ring (#17) and 

Rubber Seat from inside the Nailer body. Note 

that the chamfer on the inside of the Rubber Seat 

faces the BOTTOM of the Nailer, do not reverse 

the direction of the chamfer when you replace the 

Rubber Seat.
3. Replace the Rubber Seat, Support Ring and 

Cylinder Sleeve. Be sure to re install the steel 

Cylinder Sleeve with the chamfered inside edge 

facing the BOTTOM of the Nailer

Plunger Seal Set (#21):

 

1. Remove the Teflon

®

 Seal and its O-Ring 

expander from the groove using a bent paper clip or 

pick. Be sure not to scratch the inside walls of the 

seal groove with the wire hook.

2. Clean out the seal groove.  Place a new O-Ring 

into the seal groove by stretching it over the Plunger 

body. Make sure the O-Ring is not twisted in the 

groove.  Place a new Teflon° Seal Ring into the seal 

groove over the O-Ring.
3. Carefully push the Teflon

®Seal Ring over the 

edge of the Plunger with your thumbs and into the 

groove. Do this as quickly as possible to reduce 

stretching of the Teflon

®Seal Ring. DO NOT OVER 

STRETCH THE TEFLON® SEAL RING!  Be sure 

the Teflon

® Seal Ring is centered all around the 

seal groove and not twisted.
4. Wipe off the Seal surface with a clean rag and 

lubricate it generously with Pneumatic Light Air Tool 

Oil lubricant.

Piston U-Cup Lip Seal (#22):

 

1. Remove the old Piston U-Cup Lip Seal from the 

Piston using a bent paper clip or pick, being careful 

not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove or the 

edge of the Piston with the wire hook.

2. Clean out the seal groove. Place a new U-Cup Lip 

Seal into the groove. Make sure the lips is not twisted 

in the groove and the lips face the top of the Nailer See 

the sketch below.

3. Carefully wipe off the U-Cup Lip Seal surface with a 

clean rag and lubricate it generously with Pneumatic 

Light Air Tool Oil lubricant.

Return Cylinder U-Cup Lip Seal (#23):

 

1. Use a bent paper clip or pick to remove the old 

U-Cup Lip Seal from the internal seal groove inside the 

Return Cylinder. Be careful not to scratch the inside 

walls of the seal groove with the wire hook.

2. Clean out the seal groove. Place a new U-Cup Lip 

Seal into the groove, be sure it is not twisted in the 

groove. Be sure the lips are facing the inside of the 

Return Cylinder as shown in the schematic (page 10-11, 

13).

WARNING:

 The U-Cup Lip Seals #23 and #24 look 

alike, but they are different, DO NOT mix them up.
3. Carefully wipe off the Lip Seal surface with a clean 

rag and lubricate it generously with Pneumatic Light Air 

Tool Oil lubricant.

Piston Rod U-Cup Lip Seal (#24):

 

1. Remove the old U-Cup Lip Seal from the seal groove 

with a bent paper clip or pick using care not to scratch 

the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook.

2. Clean out the seal groove and install a new U-Cup 

Lip Seal. Be sure the Lips are facing the right direction 

and are not twisted in the groove. See the sketch below.

WARNING:

 The Lip Seals #23 and #24 look alike, but 

they are different, DO NOT mix them up.
3. Carefully wipe off the seal surface with a clean rag 

and lubricate it generously with Pneumatic Light Air Tool 

Oil lubricant.

Plunger Wiper Metal Cap O-Ring (#25):

 

1. Use a bent paper clip to pick out the felt Wiper 

Seal out of its groove in the Body Cap (2).

2. Clean out the groove and insert the new O-Ring 

(25) in to the groove in the metal body cap (2).

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS,

 continued

Summary of Contents for 445 LL

Page 1: ...nail Dealer for help Please retain this information for future reference POWERNAIL CO 1300 Rose Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 phone 1 800 323 1653 website www powernail com MODELS 445 XL XS LL LS SL SS SN PNEUMATIC POWERNAILER REVISION G 3 rev 2012 10 12 Pneumatic Powernailer OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MANUAL DE OPERACION Y DE MANTENIMIENTO MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS ET D ENTRETIEN Read this manual b...

Page 2: ...t be made no later than fifteen 15 days after the end of the warranty period POWERNAIL will perform all repair or replacements itself or through its authorized contractors POWERNAIL is not responsible for shipping labor or other direct or indirect costs Damage caused by abuse misuse unusual or excessive wear is excluded Repair or modification of the Products by unauthorized parties will void this ...

Page 3: ... should only be pulled when the Nailer is in proper Position on the work surface and before the plunger is struck with the mallet Do not tie or tape down the safety trigger as the Nailer could discharge if dropped on the plunger The Nailer will not fi re unless the trigger is pulled before the mallet blow Do not use the trigger safety as a lock up for the plunger then rack the wood using the locke...

Page 4: ... to use with the thickness of flooring you are installing and the selection of Powercleat length Rack the flooring into place with the rubber end of the mallet supplied with the Nailer Place the Nailer Adapter Foot on the tongue edge of the flooring strip to be nailed Be sure the Adapter Foot is pressed tightly against the edge of the flooring strip above the tongue Be sure flooring strips are rac...

Page 5: ...emble the components Be sure to align the Driving Blade with the slot in the Adapter Foot Assembly SEAL REPLACEMENT There are 7 seals that may require replacement We recommend that you have your POWERNAIL Dealer replace the Seals SEAL KIT You may choose to buy a Seal Replacement Kit and replace the seals yourself It is good practice to replace all seals at one time regardless if only one seal need...

Page 6: ...a bent paper clip or pick being careful not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove or the edge of the Piston with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new U Cup Lip Seal into the groove Make sure the lips is not twisted in the groove and the lips face the top of the Nailer See the sketch below 3 Carefully wipe off the U Cup Lip Seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it ge...

Page 7: ...Gasket in the top groove of the Return Cylinder 8 Insert the Plunger into the top cavity of the Body Line up the holes and install the three Plunger retaining screws It is important that the three 10 32 screws are tight or air leakage will occur Our recommendation is to use 1 2 drops of blue Loctite or similar on the 3 screws 9 Position the Safety Yoke in the Plunger groove 10 Install the Body Cap...

Page 8: ...turn Cylinder O ring Gasket 1 TU SEAL S A 5 A 11 27 09 445 29732 Trigger Cable Long 1 S A 6 28 09 445 29732 1 Trigger Cable Short 1 S A 7 29 09 445 29733 Safety Yoke Springs 2 S 30 09 445 29734 Nail Pusher Spring 1 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 16 31 09 445 29734 1 Spool For Nail Pusher Spring 2 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 16 32 09 445 29735 Nail Pusher 1 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 16 33 09 445 29735 2 Nail Pusher Knob 1 A 8 A 9 A 10 A ...

Page 9: ... S A 17 68 09 445 29799 Sn Adapter Foot 1 S 69 09 445 29822 10 32 x 3 4 S H C S w Patch Gate 4 TU S A 8 A 9 A 16 70 09 445 29836 10 32 x 3 8 S H C S Gate 2 TU S A 8 A 9 A 16 71 09 445 29819 030 Plastic Shim 2 S 72 09 445 29738 1 22mm Adapter Pad 1 S 73 09 445 297441 1 4 20 X 3 4 S H C S Handle Half 2 S A 6 A 7 A 17 A 19 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ D A 1 09 445 29736 1 2 ADAPTER PAD 1 A 2 09 4...

Page 10: ...25 26 38 43 44 51 69 4 70 2 Part 09 445OVHKIT Schematic s 9 10 11 12 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 43 44 45 49 51 54 4 55 3 69 4 70 2 Kits Available For use on all Model 445 Tongue Groove Powernailers Not 445SN Schmatic 20 bumper not for use in 445SN Surface Nailer see 445SN Schematic For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com SCHEMATIC VIEW ...

Page 11: ... 23 24 25 26 Part 09 445SNTUKIT Schematic s 14 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 38 43 44 51 65 69 4 70 2 Part 09 445SNOVHKIT Schematic s 9 10 11 12 14 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 43 44 45 49 51 54 4 55 3 69 4 70 2 445SN Surface Nailer uses model specific bumper 65 09 44529796 For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com SCHEMATIC VIEW ...

Page 12: ...ate Do not leave air attached to the Nailer when moving from one install location to another Refill the nail channel with a clip of Powercleats when empty Pull the Nail Pusher assembly to the back of the channel when cleats are reloaded CAUTION 1 Do not tie down the Safety Trigger 2 To prevent accidental discharge never attach air hose to loaded Nailer Caution To Prevent Accidental Discharge Never...

Page 13: ...13 PNEUMATIC SEAL PART NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS 25 26 21 19 22 24 23 Plunger Wiper Metal Cap O Ring ...

Page 14: ... proper length of Powercleats to use for various thicknesses of flooring Approximate vertical penetration of the Powercleat under the hardwood floor is shown for each application This is only a guide Results should be tested in the field before proceeding Powernail Company 2012 POWERCLEATS LENGTH DETERMINATION CHART Nail Penetration for 3 4 and 5 8 Underlayment ...

Page 15: ...or replace jam nut 51 6 Worn out gate Replace gate 44 4 Nailer leaks air 1 Air supply fittings loose Tighten all air line fitting connections 2 Excess air pressure blew out seals Check air supply for 110 psi maximum replace all seals 3 Plunger screws loose Tighten 3 plunger screws 55 4 Cracked or damaged body Replace body 1 5 Seals worn out Replace all seals Seal Kit 6 Seals need to be seated Dry ...

Page 16: ...to 3 4 thickness flooring It can be used to either push or pull wood flooring strips into place and ratchets tightly for hands free operation The base of the PowerJack 500 has mounting holes for mid floor use Simply screw nail the PowerJack 500 to your sub floor in front of your flooring strips and ratchet the flooring strips tight Also great for under cabinet and kick plate installation Part numb...

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