Summary of Contents for Simpson GCN150p
- Page 1 WARNING Read This Manual BEfORE Operating This Tool OPERATOR'S MANUAL GCN150/ GCN-MEP GAS-ACTUATED CONCRETE NAILER 5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588 • www.strongtie.com...
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Page 2: Safety Starts With You
2. Read this manual completely and understand its contents fully before attempting to operate the tool. If there is anything in this manual that you do not fully understand, ask your instructor or call Simpson Strong-Tie at 1-800-999-5099 for information. Reading and understanding this manual is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! Understanding the safety features, operating principles and limitations of the tool will help you operate the tool with the greatest safety and efficiency. Simpson Strong-Tie disclaims any responsibility for incidents resulting from the disregard of these instructions. -
Page 4: Safe Handling Of Gcn And Fuel Cells (Gfc34)
Simpson Strong-Tie tool, this can cause malfunctions and result in ® unsafe functioning of the tool. Use only genuine Simpson Strong-Tie parts, fasteners and fuel cells at all times. 6. Operators and bystanders must wear eye and ear protection, and head protection is recommended. - Page 5 3. NEVER attempt to service a jammed tool with the battery and fuel cell installed. 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, warn all others that you are using a gas actuated tool.
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Page 6: Base Material Evaluation
BASE MATERIAL EvALUATION BASE MATERIAL SUITABILITY & THE CENTER PUNCH TEST Before loading the tool or fastening into any base 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, with a hammer, strike a solid blow to the actual material you wish to fasten into, then look for these results:... -
Page 7: Guidelines For Safe Fastening
gUIdELINES fOR SAfE fASTENINg GUIDELINES FOR SAFE FASTENING 1. Never Hold the tool at an acute angle to the work surface. The tool must be perpendicular (90˚ angle) to the work surface. Make certain that NO debris is present on the surface. 2. -
Page 8: Principles And Guidelines For Proper Fastening
PRINcIPLES ANd gUIdELINES fOR PROPER fASTENINg When operating the GCN150/GCN-MEP, always keep the tool perpendicular to the work surface. Attempting to install fasteners other than at a 90˚ angle can result in pin ricochet and cause: – Injury to the user –... - Page 9 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 10: Fasteners And Fuel Cells For Gcn Tools
Tophat Pin GCN-MEP, T3 Gas Fuel Cells for GCN Tool Model No. Description Pack Qty. Packs/ Carton Compatible with these Tools Simpson Strong-Tie GCN-MEP and GCN-150 Others: ® GFC34 34 gram fuel cell — TF1100, C3, C4 Simpson Strong-Tie GCN-MEP and GCN-150 Others: ®... -
Page 11: General Operating Instructions For Gcn Tools
gENERAL OPERATINg INSTRUcTIONS fOR THE gcN150 gAS-AcTUATEd TOOL LOADING THE GCN150 MAGAZINE WITH GDP STRIP PINS: 1. Slide up to (4) strips of GDP pins into the magazine 2. Pull back the pin feeder boot to the back of the magazine 3. -
Page 12: Loading A Preassembled Fastener (Gcn-Mep Only)
gENERAL OPERATINg INSTRUcTIONS fOR THE gcN150/gcN-MEP gAS-AcTUATEd TOOL LOADING A PREASSEMBLED FASTENER (GCN-MEP ONLY): 1. The GCN-MEP is a single-shot tool designed for preassembled fasteners, such as washered pins and clips. 2. When loading a fastener into the fastener guide, make sure no fingers are on the trigger, and the trigger is not depressed. -
Page 13: Changing The Fastener Guide (Gcn-Mep Only)
gENERAL OPERATINg INSTRUcTIONS fOR THE gcN150/gcN-MEP gAS-AcTUATEd TOOL CHANGING THE FASTENER GUIDE: With the magazine attached, the GCN-MEP tool can fire GDP series pins. The GDP pins have a smaller head diameter than the single shot preassembled pins, which requires changing the fastener guide. -
Page 14: Loading The Gcn-Mep Magazine With Gdp Collated Pins
gENERAL OPERATINg INSTRUcTIONS fOR THE gcN-MEP gAS-AcTUATEd TOOL LOADING THE GCN-MEP MAGAZINE (GCN-MEPMAG) WITH GDP STRIP PINS: 1. Pull back the pin feeder boot until it locks into place. 2. Slide up to (4) strips of GDP pins into the back of the magazine. -
Page 15: Preparing And Installing The Fuel Cell
gENERAL OPERATINg INSTRUcTIONS fOR THE gcN150/gcN-MEP gAS-AcTUATEd TOOL PREPARING AND INSTALLING THE FUEL CELL (GFC34) 1. Remove safety cap from metering valve. 2. Insert front legs of metering valve inside top shoulder of fuel cell. 3. Push the back legs inside top shoulder of fuel cell until it snaps into place. -
Page 16: Installing The Battery
Note: During extended periods of non-use, Simpson Strong-Tie recommends charging the battery for at least 15 minutes every three months for optimal battery life. THE GCN-MEP TOOL HAS A BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT 1. -
Page 17: Installing The Tool Boot For The Extension Pole
gENERAL OPERATINg INSTRUcTIONS fOR THE gcN150/gcN-MEP gAS-AcTUATEd TOOL INSTALLING THE TOOL BOOT FOR THE ExTENSION POLE: The GCN-MEP tool and the GCN150 tool can be used for installing pins in overhead applications with an extension pole tool (model numbers PETG-6KT or PETG-8KT). 2. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips
Place the tool in a locked container, and Other damaged parts reset contact your local Simpson Strong-Tie ® representative Plastic debris on piston or Remove piston, fastener guide and remove in nosepiece debris * Should be performed by qualified individuals. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie. -17-... -
Page 19: Gcn Kit Contents
gcN-MEPKT/ gcN150KT cONTENTS gcN-MEPKT/ gcN150KT Gas-Actuated Concrete Nailer Kit includes: A GCN-MEP or GCN150 can be purchased as part of a larger kit. This kit includes: • GCN nailer • 2 batteries • Battery charger • Allen wrenches • Safety glasses and ear plugs •... -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION. MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SIMPSON IS IN NO WAY LIABLE FOR INCIDENTS RESULTING FROM USE WITHOUT PROPER CERTIFICATION OR DISREGARD OF INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.