TOOL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND USE Selecting compressor
The air compressor must comply with the requirements of
Select a compressor that has ample pressure and air output
to
assure cost-efficient operation. The graph shows the
relation between nailing frequency, applicable pressure and
compressor air output. Thus, for example, if nailing takes
place at a rate
of
approximately
40
times per minute at a
compression of 6 kgf/cm2G
(85
PSIG), a compressor with
an air output over 95 l/minute is required. Pressure regu-
lators must be used to limit air pressure to the rated pres-
sure
of
the tool where air supply pressure exceeds the tool’s
rated pressure. Failure to do
so
may result in serious injury
to
tool operator or persons in the vicinity.
ANSI 619.3
-
1981.
Selecting air hose
Use an air hose as large and
as
short as possible
to
assure
continuous, efficient nailing operation. With an air pressure
of
5
kgf/cm2G (70 PSIG), an air hose with an internal
diameter of over
8.5
mm (5/16”) and a length of less than
20
m (6.6 ft.) is recommended when the interval between
each nailing is
0.5
seconds. Air supply hoses shall have a
minimum working pressure rating of 10.7 kgf/cm2G
(150
PSIG) or 150 percent
of
the maximum pressure produced
in the system whichever is higher.
Nailing
frequency
(timeshin
)
CAUTION:
Low air output of the compressor, or a long or smaller diameter air hose in relation to the nailing frequency
may cause a decrease in the driving capability
of
the
tool.
Lubrication
To insure maximum performance, install an air set (oiler,
regulator, air filter) as close as possible
to
the
tool.
Adjust
the oiler
so
that one drop of oil will be provided for every
30
nails.
When an air set is not used, oil the tool with pneumatic
tool
oil by placing
2
(two) or
3
(three) drops into the air fitting.
This should be done before and after use. For proper lubri-
cation, the tool must be fired
a
couple of times after pneu-
matic tool oil is introduced.
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