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RAMSET MODEL TF1100 

TrakFast

OPERATOR’S SAFETY & OPERATING 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DANGER

READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.

Summary of Contents for TrakFast TF1100

Page 1: ...RAMSET MODEL TF1100 TrakFast OPERATOR S SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL ...

Page 2: ...Each section of the manual is written with you the tool operator in mind We have left out all of the technical terms so that you can readily understand how to get the maximum performance from your TrakFast tool and how to avoid damaging the tool or injuring yourself But to accomplish this we need you to do two things 1 READ THE MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER BEFORE USING THE TOOL 2 FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCT...

Page 3: ...ollower and the Lockout Bar SPECIFICATIONS Dimension Height 15 5 inches Length 17 inches Weight 8 375 pounds Cycle Rate Intermittent Operation 2 to 3 pins per second Continuous Operation 1000 pins per hour NOTE Exceeding these rates could cause the tool to overheat resulting in loss of performance or damage to tool components By using the TrakFast tool at its recom mended operation rate you will b...

Page 4: ...st releasing flammable gas This tool must be operated only in a well ventilated environment because the tool exhausts carbon monoxide similar to a gas chainsaw or lawnmower Exposure to carbon monoxide may cause dizziness nausea or unconsciousness ALWAYS keep the TrakFast Tool fuel cell battery cell and battery charger out of the reach of children 1 READ THIS MANUAL FROM COVER TO COVER Always turn ...

Page 5: ...he Trigger or while having the Work Contacting Element depressed When the tool is placed on a bench or other surface the Work Contacting Element might be depressed When you are loading fasteners you could accidentally pull the Trigger by grasping the Handle to steady the tool These two actions will cause the TrakFast tool to operate discharging a fastener 10 FASTENER REMOVAL OR CLEARING JAMS With ...

Page 6: ...flammable gases which are under pressure and must be stored in an area where they will not be exposed to an open flame sparks or temperatures above 120 Fahrenheit 49 Centigrade Exposure to temperatures above 120 F 49 C may cause the Fuel Cells to leak or burst releasing the flammable gases and creating a risk of fire or explosion 19 FUEL CELL DISPOSAL Never attempt to puncture crush burn or refill...

Page 7: ...t and conserving our natural resources CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Connect the round plug of the wall mount unit to the front of the charger base and plug the wall mount unit into any 120V AC outlet A LED by the plug indicates the base unit has power 2 Set the charger base on a stable surface and insert the battery or batteries contact first into the opening of the charger base 3 The TrakFast charger ...

Page 8: ...ATOR LIGHT The illustration is a closeup of the side of the TrakFast tool On the side of the Handle is a small plastic lens This is the Battery Voltage Indicator Light To check the battery voltage the LED on the right should be flashing or blinking green Pushing down on the Work Contact Element will turn on Fan Motor and LED will be a solid green If the LED blinks or glows red recharge the Battery...

Page 9: ...eezes the inner fuel container much as you squeeze a tube of toothpaste This squeezing action ensures that all the fuel is used and that the TrakFast tool can operate in any position Because of this container within a container design you might hear the sound of fluid when shaking the fuel cell after all the fuel has been used This is the propellant which remains between the containers even after ...

Page 10: ...mbly and pushing down until the Actuator Cover snaps into position OUTDOOR WEATHER AND THE TRAKFAST TOOL Use the TrakFast tool outdoors in clear weather when the Tool Fuel Cell and Battery are between 20 F 7 C and 120 F 49 C Colder temperatures may damage the TrakFast Tool and Battery Cell Hotter temperatures may damage the Tool and Fuel Cell Fuel should be stored out of direct sunlight in surroun...

Page 11: ...l components DANGER Two 2 fasteners will be left in the Magazine after strips have been used At this point you can reload It does not indicate that the tool is empty Because of a lockout feature in the TrakFast tool it will not operate when the fastener supply in the tool is less than two 2 fasteners TRAKFAST TOOL OPERATION Press Work Contacting Element Against Work Surface Fan Motor will turn on ...

Page 12: ...ed recharge the Battery If the light is glowing green indicating that the Battery is charged check the ignition system FUEL CELL CHECK Another typical service condition will occur when the Fuel Cell becomes empty A typical symptom will be when the TrakFast tool s Fan operates and the LED is green but the tool does not drive fasteners completely In this case take the Fuel Cell out of the tool check...

Page 13: ... glow when depressing the tool recharge the Battery END OF WORKDAY ROUTINE At the end of each workday conduct an end of workday routine These simple steps are based on maintaining the safety and operational efficiency of the TrakFast tool Before you leave the worksite 1 Remove the Battery and store in the tool case Always use the TrakFast tool case for transporting and storing the tool 2 Dispose o...

Page 14: ...oded Battery Terminals or Magazine battery contacts are oily dirty or corroded Battery Cell is discharged Magazine is loose or contacts are bent Try Battery Cell in tool after 3 hours on charge cycle If tool LED is green charger lights are not working properly Replace charger monitor charging time to ensure Battery Cell has adequate time for recharging It s normal for Battery to feel warm after pr...

Page 15: ...or O Rings are dirty Check Negator Cover screw for excessive tightness Remove cover if necessary and clean out build up of debris from track Remove and inspect Lower Probe Clean track with cloth Repair or replace Lower Probe as required Put follower behind strip Contact Authorized Ramset Distributor Sales Representative for service Replace Fuel Cell Contact Authorized Ramset Distributor Sales Repr...

Page 16: ... to up position Combustion Chamber does not drop after tool cycles Built up dirt and debris on Piston or in Nose bore Mushrooming of Piston Tip Exhaust ports on the Sleeve are dirty or clogged Tool Sleeve or O Rings are dirty Work Contacting Element is bent or tool is dirty Clean Piston and Nose bore with safety solvent Contact Ramset Distributor Sales Representative for service Return tool to Aut...

Page 17: ...his warranty does not apply to part replacement required due to normal wear This warranty is void as to any tool which has been subjected to misuse abuse accidental or intentional damage use with fasteners fuel battery or battery chargers not meeting Ramset specification size or quality improperly maintained repaired with other than genuine TrakFast replace ment parts damaged in transit or handlin...

Page 18: ... CENTER VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW RAMSET COM OR CALL 800 241 5640 Concrete Fastening Systems Glendale Heights IL 60139 800 RAMSET6 1 800 726 7386 www ramset com Buy with Confidence Buy From Your Authorized Distributor AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 2010 PRINTED IN THE U S A Form No 7505152 09 10 ...

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