Summary of Contents for AIRBOW SYSTEMS Airbow ABF-1000
- Page 1 Operating Instructions AIRBOW SYSTEMS LTD Assembly # ABF-1000 www.airbowsystems.com Refer to the Airbow® website for more information.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions ....................6-10 Usage Instructions & Accessories................11-18 Air Supply & Pressure Information …………….............19 Maintenance/Servicing .....................20 General Trouble Shooting ..................21 Warranty ........................22 AIRBOW SYSTEMS LTD Suite 1, 283 Ponsonby Rd Ponsonby 1011 Auckland NEW ZEALAND airbowsystems.com AIRBOW PART NO. ABF-1000... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The AIRBOW® FRAMER harnesses a small amount of compressed air to The AIRBOW® FRAMER is a nail gun that is a true pneumatic tool that deliver serious power. And it does this completely untethered. It feels operates solely on the power of compressed air and does it completely amazing to fire, it works in the harshest weather conditions and it’s in the untethered. -
Page 4: Technical Description
Technical Description Tool Dimensions: 390 mm (H) x 430 mm (L) x 120 mm (W) Weight 3.980 kg Maximum Fill Pressure: 310 Bar / 4,500 psi Fill Gas: Fill with Dry Filtered Compressed Air ONLY (DO NOT Fill with Oxygen or any other type of Gas. Use only appropriately filtered high pressure air compressors on page 19 Fastener Type: 34°... -
Page 5: Overview Of Airbow® Framer
Overview of the AIRBOW® FRAMER SIDE A Onboard Canister Pressure Gauge Trigger Onboard Canister covered by Removable Protection Sleeve SIDE B Nail Depth Adjustment Lever re-cock Lever Nose Safety Contact Safety Pressure Release Button Nail Reload Lever Onboard Canister Pressure Release Valve Reload Release... - Page 6 These safety instructions are required for the safe operation of the AIRBOW® FRAMER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FILL OR USE • The AIRBOW® FRAMER should only be used in • NEVER USE OXYGEN OR OTHER BOTTLED GASES THIS TOOL UNTIL THE FRAMER QUICK surface contact with timber or other suitable as explosion may occur.
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Information From Applicable Standards 13. The employer is responsible to enforce the 30. Drive fasteners into proper work surface only. Only those fasteners listed in the operating instructions may be used in the fastener use of eye protection equipment by the driving tools;... - Page 8 Residual Risks Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design: Warning Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
- Page 9 Pressure Related Safety Functions Release of entire Onboard Canister Pressure: All pressure from the system and Onboard Canister can be safely and completely released through use of the Onboard Canister Pressure Release Valve. Once opened all pressure will bleed from the system and Onboard Canister until there is no pressure remaining which renders the tool completely safe and unable to operate.
- Page 10 Pressure Related Safety Functions Compressed Air Onboard Canister & regulator information: Note: Onboard Canister is permanently attached and is NOT removable (other than The built-in regulator reduces the air pressure from the Onboard Canister before by an authorised Service Agent). it is stored in the Firing Chamber ready for nail firing.
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Page 11: Usage Instructions & Accessories
Usage Instructions FILLING THE AIRBOW® FRAMER: Fill with COMPRESSED AIR ONLY. Do not fill with Oxygen or any other bottled gases as explosion may occur. Fill to a maximum pressure of 310bar/4500psi. Do not exceed. Prior to first use ensure Cylinder Pressure Release Valve is closed (Hand tighten with a flathead screwdriver or nail head). - Page 12 Usage Instructions x1000 Follow compressor instructions for compressor When Airbow® Framer pressure gauge reaches 4,500 psi (310 Bar), turn compressor set up. Ensuring appropriate cooling in place, turn compressor on. Close pressure release valve off (if not auto shut off). and check there are no leaks at connection points.
- Page 13 Usage Instructions LOADING NAILS Load Collated Uses a wide range of 34° D Head collated nail brands Nails ONLY (as listed on the Airbow® Website). from bottom of Capacity: 66 / Smooth & Ring. magazine. 50 - 90mm length. 2.8mm – 3.3mm gauge. Continue moving the collated nails up until they are above the Nail Safety Catch.
- Page 14 Usage Instructions REMOVING NAILS Hold & Press Nail Reload Lever. Release Nail Reload Lever, it will rise Nails will fall naturally using gravity when Airbow® Framer is held upright. to the top and click into place. Depress Nail Safety Catch..and pull nails down over &...
- Page 15 Usage Instructions PRESSURISING/USE OF THE FRAMING NAIL AIRBOW® FRAMER: BEFORE USE Ensure Airbow® Framer is topped up Ensure Nails are loaded and Nail Reload Lever is in place. with Compressed Air. x1000 x1000 TIME TO TOP UP x1000 x1000 PRESSURISE THE FIRING CHAMBER Pull until you feel a Required if the Airbow®...
- Page 16 Usage Instructions When in position to fire depress Nose Safety Contact Choose the desired depth of fired nails by setting the Nail Depth Adjustment Lever. firmly against target first before pulling trigger. ‘SOFT SHOT’ 15mm As the onboard canister pressure hits its ‘Empty’ level the Airbow®...
- Page 17 Usage Instructions LONG TERM STORAGE AND GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important General Safety: For long term storage open Onboard Canister Releasing all pressure from the Onboard Canister • Always store your AIRBOW® FRAMER in the Pressure Release Valve to release all pressure must be undertaken when: case provided.
- Page 18 Usage Instructions CLEARING A NAIL JAM Before attempting to remove jammed nails you MUST ISOLATE THE FIRING Fire into target substrate. First shot will likely be a dry fire as the CHAMBER by pressing the Safety Pressure Release button at back of AIRBOW® AIRBOW®...
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Page 19: Air Supply & Pressure Information
Air Supply & Pressure Information HIGH PRESSURE AIR COMPRESSORS: PRESSURE VARIATIONS RELATIVE TO TEMPERATURE: Your AIRBOW® FRAMER requires a high pressure, clean, dry air source to The pressure in the canister on your tool can be effected by the ambient operate. -
Page 20: Maintenance/Servicing
Onboard Canister/system (Also check for any specific local aviation rules prior to transport). Repairs and servicing shall only be carried out by Airbow Systems or its authorised agents to ensure that the correct long-life parts/lubricants are used to ensure the It is recommended that the AIRBOW®... -
Page 21: General Trouble Shooting
General Trouble Shooting AIRBOW® FRAMER won’t fire: My AIRBOW® FRAMER fired 2 nails at once: Check the Onboard Canister Pressure Release valve is closed This may relate to the collated nails you are using. The top or bottom edge of collation paper may be rough. -
Page 22: Warranty
Warranty WARRANTY - NEW ZEALAND This warranty only applies to Airbow Systems Limited (Airbow) products that are supplied by Airbow and purchased through an authorised distributor. Airbow warrants that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. - Page 23 AIRBOW® FRAMER Operating Instructions...
- Page 24 www.airbowsystems.com Refer to the Airbow® website for more information.
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