© 2013 Simpson Strong-T
ie Company Inc.
© 2013 Simpson Strong-T
ie Company Inc.
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SAFE HANDLING PRACTICES OF P.A.T.
1. If the powder load does not ire after pulling the trigger, hold the tool
irmly against the work surface for at least 30 seconds. Carefully remove
the tool from the work surface, making sure to point it away from
yourself and any bystanders. Remove the load and dispose of it in a can
of water. Unired loads must never be thrown in trash containers or
carelessly discarded in any way.
2.
NEVER
attempt to force or pry an unired powder load from the chamber
with a sharp or pointed object, as this may cause an accidental discharge.
3.
NEVER
attempt to disassemble a jammed tool containing a live powder
load. Tag the tool “DO NOT USE” and store it safely in a locked case.
Call your Simpson Strong-Tie
®
representative for tool repair.
4. If at any time during the operation of the tool you feel it is not working
properly, STOP using it and call your Simpson Strong-Tie representative.
5. If unnecessary bystanders are in the area tell them to leave, warn all
others that you are using a powder actuated tool.
6. Check the work surface to be sure it is clear of any debris. Clear away
any debris so that the tool sits lush on the work surface.
7. Check the work area for explosive or lammable materials. If any are
found remove them before operating the tool.
8. Check the chamber of the tool to be sure there is no dirt, grit
or foreign objects present.
9. Check the barrel to make sure you don’t double load it with fasteners,
and that it is clear of any obstruction.
10. Any tool found not to be in proper working condition shall be
immediately removed from service and tagged “Defective Tool”,
until it has been repaired according to manufacturer’s instructions.
BEFORE loading the tool, operate it a few times on a solid surface making
certain all parts move freely and that the iring pin clicks when the tool is fully
depressed and the trigger is pulled. “Dry iring” will not damage the tool.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES OF P.A.T.
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!
As the powder actuated tool operator, your safety and the safety of those
around you should always be kept in mind. Consider that the least powerful
load used in powder actuated tools produce approximately 10 times the
power of a .22 caliber long rile cartridge. Respect this power as you would
a chain saw, a lawn mower, or a rile.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS:
CAUTION:
Powder actuated tools are capable of fastening into concrete and/
or steel. The fastener enters the work surface with an extreme amount of
energy. Make certain not to misdirect the energy.
INDIRECT-ACTING TYPE TOOL
Indirect-acting type tools work by expanding gases that act directly
on a piston which drives the piston forward to strike the fastener.
DIRECT-ACTING TYPE TOOL
Direct-acting type tools work by expanding gases that act directly on
the fastener without the use of a piston. Direct-acting tools are no
longer manufactured in North America and are regarded as far less
safe to operate than indirect-acting tools.
➊
Powder load
releases energy
➌
Power fastener
installs into concrete,
cement block or steel!
➋
Piston drives
forward
The PT-22P are indirect-acting type tools.