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TOOL OPERATION
DAILY FUNCTION TEST 

Always check the tool first to make sure 
that it does not contain a load strip or 
fastener. 

Test the tool overhead several 

times by completely depressing it on a hard 
surface. You should hear an audible click as 
the firing pin releases. Let up on the tool and 
check to be sure that the barrel assembly  
has opened to the starting position.

Next, place the tool, pointing downward, on 
a hard surface and firmly, completely depress 
the tool. You must not hear the firing pin 
release! If the firing pin releases. 

STOP, DO 

NOT TRY TO USE THE TOOL UNTIL THE 
PROPER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

 

Contact your Ramset Distributor for repairs.

OPERATING THE VIPER TOOL

1.  Insert a fastener assembly into the 

muzzle bushing end of the tool until  
it is fully seated. If a clip assembly is 
being used, be sure it is positioned in 
the cutout section of the spall guard.

2.  Insert a load strip into the bottom of the 

handle and push it in until your finger is 
in firm contact with the handle recess. 

Never try to insert a load strip into the 
tool from the top of the receiver.

3.  Carefully raise the tool to the ceiling 

and depress the barrel assembly  
where the fastening is to be made.  
Hold the tool perpendicular and forc-
ibly push upwards on the pole handle 
to compress the firing pin spring and 
release the sear to fire the tool. 

If the 

tool does not fire, continue to hold it 
in place for at least 30 seconds and 
then follow the misfire procedure on 
page 6.

 Always point the tool in a safe 

direction and use care when raising it 
to the ceiling to avoid bumping objects 
that could cause the tool to fire.

       

TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

       

TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 9

INSERT FASTENER INTO THE MUZZLE END 

OF THE TOOL

INSERT LOAD STRIP INTO THE OPENING IN 

THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDLE

RAISE TOOL TO THE CEILING AND DEPRESS 

THE BARREL ASSEMBLY.  THEN PUSH UP 

FORCIBLY AGAINST THE WORK SURFACE 

TO FIRE THE TOOL

PERFORM FUNCTION TEST WITH EMPTY, 

UNLOADED TOOL

A

B

C

Empty

CHECK  

OPERATION  

DAILY

FUNCIONAMIENTO DE  

LA HERRAMIENTA 

Prueba diaria de funcionamiento. Siempre 

compruebe primero la herramienta para 

cerciorarse de que no contenga una tira 

de cargas o elementos de fijación.

 Pruebe 

la herramienta varias veces elevándola y 

presionándola sobre una superficie dura. 

Debe oírse un clic en el momento en que 

se desengancha el percutor. Retire la  

herramienta y compruebe que la boquilla 

se ha abierto a la posición de comienzo.

A continuación, coloque la herramienta, 

apuntando hacia abajo, sobre una superficie 

dura y oprímala con firmeza para hacer que 

se retraiga completamente. ¡No se debe oír

 

el desenganche del percutor! Se el percutor se 

desengancha, 

DETÉNGASE, NO INTENTE 

UTILIZAR LA HERRAMIENTA HASTA  

QUE SE HAYA REPARADO EN FORMA

 

APROPIADA.

 Póngase en contracto co

n s

distribuidor Ramset para estas reparaciones.

OPERACIÓN DE LA  

HERRAMIENTA VIPER 

1. Inserte un conjunto de elementos de fijación

   

dentro del extremo de la boquilla hasta 

que esté totalmente asentado. Si se está 

empleando un conjunto de clips, cer

ció

res

e  

de que esté colocado en la sección co

muesca de la guards contra astillas. 

2. Inserte una tira de cargas en la parte 

inferior del mango y empújela hasta que 

el dedo está en contacto firme con el 

hueco en el mango. 

No intente nunca 

insertar una tira de cargas dentro de 

la herramienta desde la parte de  

arriba del receptor.

 

3. Levante cuidadosamente la herramienta 

hacia el techo y presione el conjunto del 

cañón donde se va a realizar la fijación. 

Sostenga la herramienta de forma  

perpendicular a la superficie elevada y 

presione con fuerza hacia arriba en el 

mango de la culata para comprimir el 

resorte del percutor y soltar el fiador para 

dispara la herramienta. 

Si la herramienta 

no dispara, manténgala en su lugar 

durante por lo menos otros 30 segundos, 

y continuación siga las instrucciones del 

procedimiento de falla de disparo en la

 

página 6.

 Apunte siempre la herramienta 

en una dirección segura y tenga cuidado 

cuando la levante hacia el techo de que 

no la golpee contra algún objeto lo cual 

podría ocasionar que se dispare.

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN

DE LA HERRAMIENTA

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN

 

 

 

 

         DE LA HERRAMIENTA  9

INSERTE EL ELEMENTO DE FIJACIÓN  

EN EL EXTREMO DE LA BOCA DE  

LA HERRAMIENTA

INSERTE LA TIRA DE CARGAS EN  

LA ABERTURA EN LA PARTE  

INFERIOR DEL MANGO

LEVANTE LA HERRAMIENTA AL TECHO Y 

PRESIONE EL CONJUNTO DEL CAÑÓN.  

PRESIONE LUEGO CON FUERZA CONTRA  

LA SUPERFICIE DE TRABAJO PARA  

DISPARAR LA HERRAMIENTA

REALICE LA PRUEBA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO 

CON LA HERRAMIENTA VACÍA Y

DESCARGADA

A

B

C

Vacía

VERIFIQUE 

 DIARIAMENTE EL 

FUNCIONAMIENTO

90°

90°

Summary of Contents for Viper Tool

Page 1: ...R S SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL DANGER THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL SEMI AUTOMATIC LOW VELOCITY PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL ...

Page 2: ...afe and proper use of this tool rests with the tool user and the employer SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER 2 Operator s and bystanders must wear eye and hearing protection Never close tool with hand over fastener loading end of the tool A serious hand injury from penetration by the piston or a discharged fastener could result Read manual before operating tool DANGER THIS TOOL ...

Page 3: ...ver fasten into any base material that does not pass the Center Punch test Failure to assure the suitability of the base material can result in serious injury to the eyes or other body parts Center Punch Test ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES WHEN PERFORMING THIS TEST 1 Always check the material being fastened into for hardness before attempting any fastening operation 2 Using a fastener as a center punc...

Page 4: ...e 2 Always keep the work area clear of bystanders and unnecessary materials that could interfere with safe tool operation Operating the tool in a congested or cluttered area may affect your ability to operate the tool safely 3 Never operate tool if flammable or explosive materials are nearby Powder loads burn and create sparks when fired and could ignite these materials or fumes 4 Always post warn...

Page 5: ...astener or the tool piston should the tool be accidentally fired 6 Always store the tool unloaded and keep the tool and the loads securely locked in a tool box Keep keys away from children and unlicensed persons 7 Always keep the tool pointed away from yourself and others 8 Never carry a loaded tool around the work area 9 Never allow anyone not trained to use the tool 10 Never engage in horseplay ...

Page 6: ... 8 for guidelines ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MISFIRE PROCEDURE If the tool does not fire after the normal firing sequence continue to hold the depressed tool against the work surface for at least 30 seconds Then carefully lower the tool remove the strip load and put it in a can of water or other non flammable liquid Never carelessly discard a strip with live loads into a trash container If the tool becomes...

Page 7: ...te a risk of serious injury to the operator or bystanders DANGER LOADS Ramset RS 27 strip loads are specially made for use in the Viper Tool The power level of the load is indicated by the number marked on each box the color of the box and the color on the tip of each load As the number increases the power level also increases Always perform the center punch test described on page 3 to test the ba...

Page 8: ...inimum spacing of 3 between fastenings and 3 from any free edge Concrete thickness should be at least three times the intended penetration depth into the concrete Driving fasteners too close to an edge or too close to each other can cause the concrete edge to fail or fasteners to fly free Fastening to Steel Your Ramset tool can be used for fastening on the flat surfaces of structural steel When fa...

Page 9: ...trip into the bottom of the handle and push it in until your finger is in firm contact with the handle recess Never try to insert a load strip into the tool from the top of the receiver 3 Carefully raise the tool to the ceiling and depress the barrel assembly where the fastening is to be made Hold the tool perpendicular and forc ibly push upwards on the pole handle to compress the firing pin sprin...

Page 10: ... and loads strip track are clear NOTE Use of partially used load strips The design of the Viper tool is such that the next load to be fired is automatically indexed into the firing position during the tool closing firing and tool opening sequence of operation If it is necessary to use a partially used load strip the end of the strip containing the live loads should be placed into the bottom of the...

Page 11: ...r firing pin Replace damaged parts assembly damaged Tool does not completely Misassembled or Check all parts in the receiver for depress damaged parts damage or improper assembly Reduction or loss of power Piston not being returned Disassemble and clean barrel to the full rear position piston and nosepiece Worn or damaged piston Replace damaged piston Failure to index strip Strip not inserted in t...

Page 12: ...PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC 12 ...

Page 13: ...ration General maintenance should be performed every six months or more often if the tool is subjected to heavy use General maintenance complete clean ing should be done by a qualified repair person IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED TOOLS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO TOOL OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS CLEAN TOOL DAILY ALWAYS FUNCTION TEST THE TOOL AFTER PERFORMING ANY SERVICE SEE PAGE 9 FOR DETAILS ON THE FUNCTION...

Page 14: ...slots on the sides of the barrel since the tip ends of the pawls are inserted into the barrel slots through the tool housing in re assembly 4 Unscrew the muzzle bushing assembly from the barrel If this is difficult to do by hand grasp the barrel and use a wrench on the flats of the muzzle bushing assembly to loosen it for complete removal 5 Remove the piston from the barrel UNSCREW THE BARREL RETA...

Page 15: ... less than 4 long the piston must be replaced 8 Reassemble the tool in the reverse order of disassembly When sliding the barrel and spring into the housing align the slot in the barrel with the slot in the tool housing and install both pawls and the retaining collar 9 Always check before using the tool to be sure that the advance lever cam is tightened securely on the end of the pole connection AL...

Page 16: ...EMENT Ramset s sole liability hereunder will be to replace any part or accessory which proves to be defective within the specific time period Any replacement part or accessory provided in accordance with this warranty will carry a warranty for the balance of the period of warranty applicable to the part it replaces This warranty does not apply to part replacement required due to normal wear This w...

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