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RAMSET Viper Tool Operator's Safety & Operating Instruction Manual

Semi-automatic, low velocity piston type fastening tool
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DANGER
THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY.
READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
VIPER TOOL
OPERATOR'S
SAFETY & OPERATING

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOW VELOCITY
PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    DANGER THIS TOOL FOR USE BY LICENSED OPERATORS ONLY. READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL. VIPER TOOL OPERATOR’S SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC, LOW VELOCITY PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL...

  • Page 2: Safety Introduction

    Just as no one can merely read a book about driving an automobile and then hope to drive one safely, no one should attempt to use any Ramset tool without adequate, competent personal instruction. And just as one must be licensed to drive an automobile, one must also be licensed to use a powder actuated tool.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Preparation Acceptable Base Materials Powder actuated fastening is suitable for use in the following base materials only: • Poured Concrete • Structural Steel • Masonry Joints (see page 8) NEVER FASTEN INTO VERY HARD OR Never attempt to fasten into any other BRITTLE MATERIALS type of material.

  • Page 4: Workplace Safety

    Tool In Use”. Failure to warn others ACTUATED may result in serious injury to them. TOOL IN USE Contact Ramset at 1-800-241-5640 WITHIN 50 FEET to obtain this sign. Safety is important – Take proper precautions. ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS...
  • Page 5 DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tool Handling Safety Empty 1. Always be sure tool is operating properly before attempting to use it. Follow the “Daily Function Test” shown to the right and described on page 9. 2. Always load tool using a strip load CHECK selected directly from a box indicating OPERATION...
  • Page 6 “Danger- defective - do not use”. Lock HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY AGAINST the tool in a tool box and call your local THE WORK SURFACE FOR AT Ramset distributor for assistance. LEAST 30 SECONDS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER...
  • Page 7 Product Catalog. DANGER Never use any other types of fasteners or strip loads in the Viper Tool. Use of other types of fasteners or loads may cause unintentional load discharge, damage the tool, cause poor fastening performance, or create a risk of serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
  • Page 8 FASTENING APPLICATIONS FASTENING APPLICATIONS Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. Reading and follow these 3” important fastening guidelines will help you 3” get the best results from your tool, fasteners, and powder loads, as well as help you SPACING —...

  • Page 9: Tool Operation

    If the firing pin releases. STOP, DO NOT TRY TO USE THE TOOL UNTIL THE PROPER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. Contact your Ramset Distributor for repairs. OPERATING THE VIPER TOOL 1. Insert a fastener assembly into the INSERT FASTENER INTO THE MUZZLE END...
  • Page 10 NOTE: Use of partially used load strips. The design of the Viper tool is such that the next load to be fired is automatically indexed into the firing position during...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    – Strip not inserted in tool – Check load strip. Properly correctly or is damaged dispose of damaged strip. (See page 6) – Damaged indexing – Contact your Ramset mechanism Distributor for assistance – Tool fails the – Contact your Ramset Daily Function Test...

  • Page 12: Parts Schematic

    PARTS SCHEMATIC PARTS SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    PARTS LIST / MAINTENANCE VIPER TOOL PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION MVP100A MUZZLE BUSHING ASSEMBLY MVP140 PISTON MVP150 BARREL MVP21A SPRINGS (barrel, firing pin & firing pin assembly) MVP110A BUFFER (PKG of 3) MVP101 HOUSING 2VP18 FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY MVP500AP...

  • Page 14: Tool Disassembly

    DISASSEMBLY TOOL DISASSEMBLY 1. Unscrew and remove the barrel retention collar. Handle the tool carefully after the collar is unscrewed to prevent the two barrel pawls from falling out. UNSCREW THE BARREL RETAINING COLLAR 2. Remove the two pawls from the slots on either side of the tool housing.
  • Page 15 DISASSEMBLY 6. Remove the buffer from the muzzle bushing. Inspect all parts for wear or damage and clean or replace as required. Use cleaning solvent and cleaning brushes to remove dirt and powder residues. Wipe all parts dry before reassembly. Wear safety goggles when cleaning PULL THE BUFFER OUT OF tool parts.
  • Page 16 Copyright 2009 Ramset POWDER ACTUATED TOOL MANUFACTURES' INSTITUTE INC. THE MODEL VIPER TOOL COMPLIES WITH OSHA REQUIREMENTS AND WITH ANSI A10.3 SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOOL REPAIR SERVICE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED RAMSET DISTRIBUTOR OR TO FIND YOUR NEAREST RAMSET TOOL REPAIR CENTER VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.RAMSET.COM...

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