CHN50300

Set-Up (Continued)

Minimum Components Required For Hook-up

AIR COMPRESSOR: The air compressor must be able to maintain a minimum of 70 psi when the nailer is being used. An inadequate air supply can cause a loss of power and inconsistent driving. See Chart 2.

PRESSURE REGULATOR: A pressure regulator is required to control the operating pressure of the nailer between 70 psi and 90 psi.

AIR SUPPLY HOSE: Always use air supply hoses with a minimum working pressure rating equal to or greater than the pressure from the power source, or 150 psi, whichever is greater. Use 1/4 inch air hose for runs up to 50 feet. Use 3/8 inch air hoses for 50 ft. run or longer (see Figure 14 and Chart 3).

70 psi Minimum

90 psi Maximum

Chart 2

Rated 150 psi or greater

Interior Diameter

Figure 14 - Air Hose Requirements

Hook-up Instructions For Nailer to Air Supply

Figure 13 shows the recommended hookup for the nailer.

NOTE: For better performance, install a 3/8 inch quick plug (1/4 inch NPT threads) with an inside diameter of .315 inch (8 mm) on the nailer and a 3/8 inch quick coupler on the air hose.

1.With ON/OFF switch in OFF position, plug compressor into electrical outlet.

2.Close pressure regulator by turning all the way to the left. Turn compressor ON and let it pump all the way up to automatic shut-off pressure.

3.Attach air hose to regulator outlet. Adjust pressure regulator by turning to the right so that outlet pressure is between 70 psi to 90 psi.

4.Nailer requires lubrication before each use. Place 4-5 drops of 30 weight non- detergent oil in nailer at air inlet. It helps to tip nailer back in order to add oil (See Lubrication section on page 10).

5.Pull rubber bumper on nailer into UP position (see Figure 15).

6.Load fasteners into nailer (See Loading/Unloading the Nailer section on page 12). Follow flooring manufacturer’s recommendation regarding length and type of fastener.

7.Point the nailer in a safe direction while attaching to air hose.

8.Nailer is ready for use. May need to adjust outlet pressure to achieve proper fastener depth. See page 14 for Fastener Depth and Placement.

Air Hose Requirements

Diameter

Length of Run

 

 

1/4 inch

Less than 50 feet

 

 

3/8 inch

Greater than or equal

 

to 50 feet

 

 

Chart 3

 

 

 

Rubber Bumper

Rubber Bumper in

in the DOWN

the UP position

position

 

 

 

Figure 15 - Attach air hose with Rubber Bumper in UP position

 

Outlet

 

 

Tank

Pressure

 

 

Gauge

 

 

Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

Gauge

Regulator

Quick

 

 

Outlet

Coupler

Quick

 

 

 

Coupler

 

 

 

Quick

Regulator

 

 

Plug

 

 

 

Quick

 

 

 

Plug

 

 

 

Air

 

 

 

Hose

Figure 13 - Recommended Hookup

 

 

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