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Powers P3801 Operating Instructions Manual

Single shot, low velocity powder actuated fastening tool
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MODEL P3801
WARNING
WARNING!
WARNING
DANGER! - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
P3801
MANUAL CAT. NO. 49073 7/09
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Single Shot, Low Velocity Powder
Actuated Fastening Tool
DO NOT OPERATE THE P3801 TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THIS MANUAL AND RECEIVED THE PROPER
TRAINING ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995.
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE P3801 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS.
PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR POWDER
ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND A POWERS FASTENERS QUALIFIED OPERATOR CARD
MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE TOOL. STATE, LOCAL, OR OTHER REGULATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE
FOLLOWED. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE USE OF POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS MAY
PERIODICALLY BE REVISED. ANY SUCH REVISIONS MAY CHANGE THE SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. POWERS FASTENERS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH REVISIONS WHICH
OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY
WITH THE CURRENT LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL.
NEVER CLOSE TOOL WITH ANY PART OF HAND OVER MUZZLE END.
OPERATORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
ALWAYS ASSUME TOOL IS LOADED. DO NOT PLACE A FINGER ON THE TRIGGER OF LOADED TOOL UNTIL MUZZLE
END IS AGAINST WORK SURFACE AND YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A FASTENING. NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND OVER
THE MUZZLE WITH A POWDER LOAD IN THE TOOL. IF THE TOOL ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGES THE PISTON OR
FASTENER MAY PENETRATE YOUR HAND RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR OF THIS TOOL COMPLETELY READS AND UNDERSTANDS THE ENTIRE
TOOL MANUAL AND COMPLETES THE OPERATOR'S EXAM ON THE LAST PAGE. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID
UNTIL THE TEST IS RECEIVED, WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT,
AND REVIEWED BY POWERS FASTENERS, INC.
CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit

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  • Page 1 TRAINING ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995. WARNING WARNING! PRIOR TO OPERATING THE P3801 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS. PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR POWDER...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    Powers Fasteners will repair or replace at its sole option any tool part, or fastener which within five years after sale by Powers Fasteners or its distributors, is found by Powers Fasteners to be defective in material or workmanship, normal wear and tear excluded.
  • Page 3 @@@@@@@ yyyyyyy causes tremendous forces to be applied to the fastener. Powers powder actuated fasteners are specially designed and manufactured using an austempering process to withstand the forces imposed during the driving operation. Only fasteners manufactured or supplied by Powers Fasteners should be used in this tool.
  • Page 4 MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit 2. Tensile strength of the steel 3. Shank diameter of the fastener 4. Depth of point penetration through the steel 5. Fastener spacing and edge distance. When a powder actuated fastener is driven into steel, it displaces the steel laterally 360˚ around the shank of the fastener.
  • Page 5 MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit BASE MATERIAL THICKNESS Concrete base material should be at least three (3) times as thick as the fastener embedment Penetration penetration. If the concrete is too thin, the compressive forces forming at the fasteners point can cause the free face of the concrete to break away.
  • Page 6 MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit INSTALLATION IN STEEL The following guidelines are based on the installation of a fastener in ASTM A 36 structural steel with the point fully penetrating the steel member. Recommended steel material thickness ranges from a minimum of 1/8" to a maximum of 3/8". For use in higher strength structural steel, applications where the point does not penetrate the steel member, or a thickness of steel greater than 3/8", job site performance tests are recommended.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Other personal .27 CALIBER SINGLE LOADS FOR POWERS P3801, safety protection as required should also be used. HILTI® DX400 Never modify or fabricate parts for use in your Powers tool. Use CAT. STD. STD.
  • Page 8 Tag the tool and 10. Do not fire tool within 3" (three inches) of the edge of a lock it up. Call your Powers Fasteners representative for concrete base material or within 1/2" (one-half inch) of the edge proper assistance.

  • Page 9: Tool Operation

    MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit Tool Operation CAUTION: — Be sure to read and understand all of the safety precautions and training in this manual before attempting to operate the tool. (Check to be sure the tool is not loaded, the piston moves freely within the barrel, and no foreign objects or fasteners are in the barrel.)

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    DANGER: If the load has not been fired use extreme care when removing to avoid discharging load. If load does not come out very easily, call your Powers Fasteners Authorized representative Tool cannot be opened or cycled...

  • Page 11: Normal Cleaning

    Your Powers Fasteners Authorized representative should be asked to assist the first time you disassemble and clean your tool. If you ever have any trouble reassembling the tool, or have any doubt about worn parts, call your Powers Fasteners Authorized Powder Distributor.
  • Page 12 MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit P3801 Spare Parts Listing CAT NO. DESCRIPTION REF. CAT NO. DESCRIPTION REF. CAT NO. DESCRIPTION REF. 52417 Shield 3/8” Piston Ring Cover 52415 Shield 1/4” Barrel Firing Spring 52422 Fastener Guide 3/8” Breech Plug Cover Plug 52420 Fastener Guide 1/4”...
  • Page 13 MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit DISASSEMBLY — CONVERTING TOOL FROM REPLACING OR REPAIRING THE PISTON 1/4” TO 3/8” AND VICE VERSA 1-5. Repeat steps 1 through 5 on left to disassemble tool. Clean the piston using a wire brush. Inspect it for worn or damaged piston ring, chipped end, or bending.
  • Page 14 MODEL P3801 CAT. NO.52008/Deluxe Kit Notes P3801...
  • Page 15 Powers Fasteners powder loads for the which of the following? Placing a hand over the muzzle bushing of P3801 are .27 caliber, rim fire, short and a soft base material a loaded tool can result in serious injury long crimped cartridges. No other powder...
  • Page 16 THE P3801 TOOL IS WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. I certify that I have read and understand the P3801 Tool Operating Instruction Manual and have taken the Operator’s exam. I understand the importance of following all safety procedures and that failure to read, comprehend, and follow the detailed rules and warnings regarding the safe operation of powder actuated tools can result in serious injury or death to the tool operator or bystanders.

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