© 2013 Simpson Strong-T
ie Company Inc.
© 2013 Simpson Strong-T
ie Company Inc.
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MAINTAINING AND CLEANING
TOOL PARTS TO BE CLEANED:
Handle
Breech
Plug
Chamber
Barrel
Piston
Fastener
Guide
CLEANING THE TOOLS:
With the provided lubricant and brushes, spray, brush, and wipe clean with a
clean towel, the following parts:
1) Piston
2) Inside and outside of the fastener guide, breech plug, chamber and barrel.
Make certain the chamber end of the barrel is clean.
Note: Make sure excess lubricant is wiped clean. Excessive lubricant can
attract additional dirt.
MAINTAINING THE PT-22P TOOL:
A clean tool always functions best. The PT-22P tool should be cleaned after
each day of use or after 500 continuous fastenings.
A clean tool will:
- Help prevent the tool from accidentally discharging.
- Help maintain optimal power.
- Help prevent misires (the tool not iring).
PT-22P TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PT-22P Tool
Kit also includes:
- Operators Manual
- Operators Exam
- P.A.T. Warning Sign
Spall
Allen Wrenches
Safety Glasses
Ear Plugs
Large Round Brush
Symptom
Cause
Solution
Over Driving
Fasteners
Excessive Power
Change to next lower power level load strip.
Soft Base Material
Check Base Material – Center Punch test.
Tool Does Not
Fire
Tool not completely depressed
Firmly depress tool before iring.
Excessive dirt on chamber and
breech plug
Properly clean the tool.
Damaged iring pin or loose
breech plug
Replace damaged parts and tighten breech
plug.
Reduction or
loss of power
Piston is not returned to rear
position
Barrel must be fully opened to reset piston.
Damaged piston
Replace worn parts.
Piston will not
fully reset
Excess dirt
Completely clean the tool.
Bent or damaged piston
Replace piston.
Other damaged parts
Tag the tool “Defective –Do not use”. Place
the tool in a locked container, and contact
your local Simpson representative.
PT-22P KIT CONTENTS