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Summary of Contents for RAMSET XT540
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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. XT540 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
POWDER In Use”. Failure to warn others may ACTUATED result in serious injury to them. Contact TOOL IN USE Ramset at 1-800-241-5640 to obtain WITHIN 50 FEET this sign. Safety is important – Take proper precautions. ALWAYS POST WARNING SIGNS... - Page 5 DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tool Handling Safety 1. Always be sure tool is operating properly before attempting to use Empty it. Follow the “Daily Function Test” shown to the right and described on page 9. 2. Always load tool using a strip load selected directly from a box indicating the power load type and number.
- Page 6 “Danger- defective - do not use”. Lock the tool in a tool box and call your local HOLD THE TOOL FIRMLY AGAINST Ramset distributor for assistance. THE WORK SURFACE FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 7 Product Catalog. DANGER Never use any other types of fasteners or strip loads in the Ramset XT540 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.
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Page 8: Fastening Applications
FASTENING APPLICATIONS FASTENING APPLICATIONS 3" 3" MIN. MIN. Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide 3" 3" 3" 3" range of fastening needs in a variety of base MIN. MIN. materials. Reading and follow these important MIN. MIN. -
Page 9: Tool Operating Instructions
1b. Tool fitted with fastener magazine. 1 - Press the magazine release button. 2 - Slide the magazine cover down. 3 - Insert Ramset collated drive pins. 4 - Push the magazine cover back into the closed position. 1b. TOOL FITTED WITH FASTENER... - Page 10 TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Insert the power load. With the tool in the closed position insert a power load strip into the cavity in the base of the rubber handle and push in until the flat of your finger tip is firmly against the handle recess. The first power load is now aligned with the chamber.
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Most commonly, problems are caused by over driving due to poor fastener or charge selection. It is wise to consider these two factors as the first options in trouble shooting. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE — Use a low strength power load or use the —... -
Page 12: Parts Schematic
PARTS SCHEMATIC XT540 PARTS SCHEMATIC... -
Page 13: Maintenance
PARTS LIST / MAINTENANCE XT540 PARTS LIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION PA37040 FASTENER GUIDE ASSEMBLY 100227 MAGNETIC FASTENER GUIDE ASSM (NOT SHOWN) 100167 PISTON RETURN RING (PKG OF 2) 010983 PISTON BUFFER/INSULATION RING (PKG OF 2) PA37037 PISTON PA37021 POWER ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY... -
Page 14: Inspection / Tool Maintenance
INSPECTION / TOOL MAINTENANCE It is important to clean a Powder Acuated STEP 2 Tool weekly. The carbon build up from the explosive material can decrease the effective- ness of the tool and if not removed, cause long term damage to the tool. CAUTION: The tool may become hot during operation. - Page 15 INSPECTION / TOOL MAINTENANCE Re-assembly is the reverse of disasssembly 1. Position the barrel’s groove at the top. 2. Insert the barrel’s assembly into the main housing and screw the knurled collar by hand. (Do not over tighten). 3. After re-assembly check that the barrel slides properly in the handle.
- Page 16 Copyright 2011 Ramset POWDER ACTUATED TOOL MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE INC. THE MODEL XT540 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...