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- Page 1 WARNING Read This Manual BEFORE Operating This Tool OPERATOR’S MANUAL For Semi-Automatic Tool Model PT-22A (.22 caliber) 5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 • www.strongtie.com...
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Page 2: Safety Starts With You
Recognizing these circumstances and reacting in a safe manner is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 2. Simpson Strong-Tie disclaims any responsibility for injury or death which may result from any disregard of this manual or the verbal instruction of the authorized Simpson Strong-Tie instructor. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
The following instructions will help you operate the tool with the greatest SAFETY and efficiency by providing you with an understanding of the safety features, operating principles and limitations of the tool and its use. Simpson Strong-Tie disclaims any responsibility for incidents resulting from the disregard of these... -
Page 4: General Handling Of P.a.t. And Powder Loads
GENERAL HANDLING OF P.A.T. AND POWDER LOADS GENERAL HANDLING OF THE PT-22A AND ALL P.A.T. TOOLS 1. Always point the tool away from yourself and all bystanders. 2. Open the tool before handling to make sure it is not loaded. -
Page 5: Making Safe Fastenings
MAKING SAFE FASTENINGS BASE MATERIAL SUITABILITY AND THE CENTER PUNCH TEST Before loading the tool or fastening into any material, check the suitability and thickness of the base material. To check base material suitability, give it the center punch test. CENTER PUNCH TEST Using the fastener as a punch, strike a solid blow to it with a hammer to puncture the actual material you wish to fasten into, then look for these... -
Page 6: The "No's" Of P.a.t. Fastening
THE “NO’S” OF P.A.T. FASTENING GUIDELINES FOR SAFE FASTENING 1. Never Hold the tool at an acute angle to the work surface. The tool must be held perpendicular to the work surface, and only after you’ve made certain that NO debris is present on the surface. 2. -
Page 7: Before Chambering A Powder Load
P22AC1 or P22AC1A Green P22AC3 or P22AC3A Brown P22AC2 or P22AC2A Yellow P22AC4 or P22AC4A NOTE: Do not use .22 caliber straight wall loads with the PT-22A tool. Fasteners for the PT-22A: Series Description Lengths PDPA .157" shank dia. w/.300" head ⁄... -
Page 8: Safe Handling Practices Of P.a.t
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 and warn all others that you are using a dangerous powder-actuated tool. -
Page 9: Operating Principles Of P.a.t
The PT-22A is an indirect-acting type tool. 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. -
Page 10: Schematic And Parts For The Pt-22A
SCHEMATIC AND PAR PT-22A Fastener Guide PT22A-01 11. Piston Reset Pin PT22A-11 Buffer PT22A-02 12. Reset Pin Spring PT22A-12 Piston/Ring PT22A-03 13. Reset Pin Cap PT22A-13 Barrel PT22A-04 14. Locking Pin PT22A-14 Breach Plug PT22A-05 15. Firing Pin PT22A-15 Breach Block PT22A-06 16. - Page 11 RTS FOR THE PT-22A 21. Trigger Hinge Bolt PT22A-21 (M4X25) 22. Trigger Hinge Nut PT22A-22 (M4) 23. Spring Pins PT22A-23 3x22 (2) 24. Handle Bolts PT22A-24 M6 x 40 (2) © 2014 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. -10-...
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Page 12: Principles And Guidelines For Proper Fastening
PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR PROPER FASTENING FASTENING INTO MASONRY MATERIALS Masonry materials suitable for fastening into include: - Poured concrete - Precast concrete - Pre-stressed concrete - Grout-filled concrete block - Horizontal grouted joints Fasteners are primarily held into masonry by a clamping of the concrete around the fastener. - Page 13 PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR PROPER FASTENING FISH-HOOKING “Fish-hooking” is when the fastener curves when driven into concrete. This is caused by the fastener hitting large, hard, or excessive amounts of aggregate, rebar, or any hard object. Fish-hooking can reduce the holding power of the fastener, result in spalling, and may increase unsafe conditions due to escaping particles.
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Page 14: How To Load And Fire The Pt-22A Tool
HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE THE PT-22A TOOL Never place your hand over the nose of the tool unless inserting a fastener and then only with the chamber empty. 1. Open the tool. Grasp the nosepiece and pull sharply forward until you... -
Page 15: Dismantling The Pt-22A Tool
HOW TO LOAD AND FIRE THE PT-22A TOOL 5. After making the fastening, lift the tool off the work surface and pull the nosepiece sharply forward, or flip the tool open with a snap of the wrist. This action resets the piston and ejects the spent powder load. - Page 16 DISMANTLING THE PT-22A TOOL 3. Unscrew the fastener guide. 4. Slide the piston out. The front of the tool is now fully dismantled for cleaning, and inspection for any damaged parts. Completely clean the tool, and replace any damaged parts.
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Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE PT-22A TOOL A clean tool always functions best. The PT-22A tool should be cleaned after each day of normal use or after 1,000 continuous fastenings. A clean tool will: - Help prevent the tool from accidentally discharging. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips
PT-22A TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Symptom Cause Solution Excessive power Change to next lower powder level load strip. Over-driving Fasteners Soft base material Check base material – use center punch test. Tool not completely depressed Firmly depress tool before firing. Tool does not fire Excessive dirt in chamber and breech Properly clean the tool. - Page 20 ON SIMPSON STRONG-TIE BRAND TOOLS ® Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. (“Simpson”) provides this limited warranty to original purchaser. This product, if properly used and maintained in compliance with all instructions and warnings, will be free from substantial defects in material and manufacturing for 1 year from purchase date.
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