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Warranty

All warranties of the products described herein, expressed or implied, including the warranties
of merchantability and fitness for particular purposes are specifically excluded, except for
the following:
Powers Fasteners will repair or replace at its sole option any tool part, or fastener which within
five years after sale by Powers Fasteners or its distributors, is found by Powers Fasteners to be
defective in material or workmanship, normal wear and tear excluded.
This is the sole warranty of Powers Fasteners and the sole remedy available to distributor
or buyer.

NOTE

— JUST AS NO ONE CAN MERELY READ A BOOK ABOUT DRIVING AN AUTOMOBILE AND THEN HOPE TO RUN IT SAFELY, NO ONE SHOULD

ATTEMPT TO USE ANY POWDER TOOL WITHOUT ADEQUATE, COMPETENT, PERSONAL INSTRUCTION. AND, JUST AS NO AUTOMOBILE
INSTRUCTION BOOK OR INSTRUCTOR CAN FOREWARN A LEARNER AGAINST ALL CONTINGENCIES AND EMERGENCIES, NEITHER CAN POWERS
FASTENERS INSTRUCTORS OR PRINTED INFORMATION DETAIL ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS SURROUNDING THE USE OF POWERS TOOLS AND
PRODUCTS. THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY RESULT FROM DISREGARD
OF THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Powers Fasteners P3801 low velocity powder actuated tool. This
tool will provide you with excellent performance provided the steps for proper operation and
maintenance are followed. Powder actuated fastening systems can provide a cost effective
method of attaching fixtures for light duty, static load conditions. The systems provided by
Powers Fasteners consist of specially designed fasteners, installation tools, and powder loads
which are designed to function in combination to provide optimum performance. While powder
actuated tools can provide one of the fastest and economical means of fastening, they can also
be dangerous if they are not operated properly.
Prior to operating the P3801 tool, you must be properly trained in the operation and
maintenance of this tool and be issued a Powers Fasteners Qualified Operator Card. When using
the tool, you must have this card in your possession. As part of the training process, you should
read and understand the contents of this instruction manual especially the safety precautions.
Powder actuated tools may be operated only by properly trained operators as described in ANSI
Standard A 10.3, Safety Requirements for Powder Actuated Fastening Systems. For complete
tool operation details, contact your local Powers Fasteners Branch office or distributor
for training.
Remember, safety begins with you! It is your primary responsibility when operating this tool.
Failure to follow the proper operating, maintenance, and safety procedures can result in serious
injury or death to yourself or bystanders. In addition to the training provided, you should be
familiar with any local, state, and federal regulations. If you have any questions which are not
covered in this manual, contact your local Powers Fasteners Branch office or distributor

SIZE RANGE

1/4” to 3/8” Threaded Studs and 3/8” Headed Drive Pins

TOOL DESCRIPTION

Powerful and reliable heavy-duty powder actuated tool, for installing 3/8” threaded studs into
concrete and steel. This tool features an easy load ejector and has a low re-coil for greater operator
comfort. The P3801 is independent of any external power source saving you time and money.

TECHNICAL DATA

TOOL BODY

PIN LENGTH

TOOL LENGTH

Precision Cast Aluminum

1/2” to 3” Total Length

14"

LOAD TYPE

TOOL WEIGHT

POWER LEVEL

.27 Caliber Short and Long

7 lbs.

Yellow (4), Red (5), Purple (6)

PIN TYPE

1/4” to 3/8” threaded studs and 3/8” Headed Drive Pins

MODEL

P3801

CAT. NO.

52008/Deluxe Kit

2

P

3801

Summary of Contents for P3801

Page 1: ...IONS WHICH OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY WITH THE CURRENT LAWS REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL DA...

Page 2: ...r actuated tools can provide one of the fastest and economical means of fastening they can also be dangerous if they are not operated properly Prior to operating the P3801 tool you must be properly tr...

Page 3: ...f concrete around the embedded area of the fastener shank As this occurs the concrete directly surrounding the fastener is compressed and in turn presses back against the shank of the fastener Additio...

Page 4: ...teel some materials are completely unsuitable Fasteners should never be fired into hard or brittle materials such as cast iron tile glass or rock These materials can shatter easily resulting in a pote...

Page 5: ...permitted if specific fastener testing has been conducted SPACING Setting fasteners too close together in concrete or masonry can cause cracking The recommended minimum distance between fasteners is...

Page 6: ...proper point penetration This will be the minimum fastener shank length required Do not select a fastener length longer than that required for the application An excessively long shank can burnish or...

Page 7: ...of the rules and regulations for safe operation of powder actuated tools shall be cause for the immediate revocation of your qualified operator card The following is a summary of safety precautions to...

Page 8: ...han 1 8 13 Never attempt to install a fastener in a cracked or spalled area in concrete Place fastener at least 3 three inches away from a spalled area to prevent the possibility of the fastener bendi...

Page 9: ...D OF THE TOOL WITH THE POINT OUT 3 While still holding the tool by the heat shield use the ramrod to push the fastener in the barrel until it is up against the piston and the piston is fully set Never...

Page 10: ...Clean breech area Powder load will not Stuck powder load Remove barrel assembly from tool and carefully unthread eject after firing tool nose piece Carefully pull the piston out of the barrel Use bra...

Page 11: ...sembling the tool or have any doubt about worn parts call your Powers Fasteners Authorized Powder Distributor NORMAL CLEANING All front end parts shown in the disassembly section are to be cleaned dai...

Page 12: ...Loop 17 Receiver 18 Deliver Load Appliance 19 Push Pin 20 Salve Spring 21 Breech Block Spring 22 Pin B4x16 23 Tool Cover Plug 24 Bolt M6x55 25 Firing Pin Spring 26 Firing Pin 27 CAT NO DESCRIPTION REF...

Page 13: ...rformed by qualified personnel using the proper equipment 8 Replace Piston Buffer Fastener Guide and Shield 9 Reassemble tool in reverse fashion to disassembly procedure detailed on left 1 Pull Locati...

Page 14: ...MODEL P3801 CAT NO 52008 Deluxe Kit 14 P3801 Notes...

Page 15: ...to an unsupported edge than 1 2 1 1 2 3 11 Fishhooking is a condition which can occur when a powder actuated fastener strikes a piece of hard aggregate or very hard concrete bends and comes out of the...

Page 16: ...and follow the detailed rules and warnings regarding the safe operation of powder actuated tools can result in serious injury or death to the tool operator or bystanders I agree to conform to all the...

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