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Powers PA3500 Operation & Instruction Manual

Low velocity power adjustable powder actuated fastening tool
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MODEL PA3500
WARNING
WARNING!
R2200
DANGER! - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
PA3500
MANUAL CAT. NO. 49070 7/09
OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Low Velocity Power Adjustable
Powder Actuated Fastening Tool
DO NOT OPERATE THE PA3500™ TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THIS MANUAL AND RECEIVED THE PROPER
TRAINING ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995.
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE PA3500™ 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.52019/Deluxe Kit
52025/Blister Pack

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  • Page 1 TRAINING ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995. WARNING WARNING! PRIOR TO OPERATING THE PA3500™ 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.

  • 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: Technical Data

    To operate the power adjustment mechanism, move the scroll wheel which is situated on the PA3500™ housing in the + or – direction to increase or decrease the power of the tool thus adjusting the pin penetration.
  • Page 4 MODEL PA3500 CAT. NO.52019/Deluxe Kit 52025/Blister Pack @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ yyyyyyy FUNCTIONING IN CONCRETE The performance of a powder actuated fastener when installed into concrete or masonry base @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ @@@@@@@ yyyyyyy materials is based on the following factors: 1.
  • Page 5 MODEL PA3500 CAT. NO.52019/Deluxe Kit 52025/Blister Pack SUITABLE BASE MATERIAL While powder actuated fasteners can be used successfully in concrete, certain masonry materials, and A 36 steel, some materials are completely unsuitable. Fasteners should never be fired into hard or brittle materials such as cast iron, tile, glass, or rock. These materials can shatter easily resulting in a potential safety hazard.
  • Page 6 MODEL PA3500 CAT. NO.52019/Deluxe Kit 52025/Blister Pack @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ yyyyyy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ y FASTENER LENGTH SELECTION IN CONCRETE @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@ yyyyyy Fixture For permanent applications using pins in concrete, first determine the thickness of the fixture to...
  • Page 7 MODEL PA3500 CAT. NO.52019/Deluxe Kit 52025/Blister Pack . 300 HEAD DIAMETER DRIVE PINS WITH 7/8" WASHER Powder Load CAT. STD. STD. HEAD SHANK WT./ SHANK LENGTH CTN. DIA. DIA. Selection Guide 50090 1" 1000 .300 .143 50092 1-1/4" 1000 .300 .143...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Failure to follow this 3. Never modify or fabricate parts for use in your Powers procedure may cause the fastener to be overpowered. tool. Use only Powers fasteners, loads, and tool parts.
  • Page 9 Tag the tool and lock it up. Call your Powers 4. Always store the powder loads in the containers Fasteners representative for proper assistance.

  • Page 10: Tool Operation

    A jammed tool must be pointed in a safe direction at all times. Tag the tool and lock it up. Call your Powers Fasteners representative for proper assistance.
  • Page 11 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 PA3500 CAT. NO.52019/Deluxe Kit 52025/Blister Pack PA3500™ Spare Parts Listing CAT. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION CAT. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION CAT. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 52166 Stabilizer 52140 Spring 52172 Retaining Ring 52110 Baseplate 2/S13-Standard 52165 Housing/Adjuster Kit 52125 Advance Lever Kit...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Remove and replace piston Broken or damaged parts Tag tool with warning "Defective - Do Not Use" place in locked container and contact your Powers Fasteners Authorized representative for service Piston stuck in the Piston has been overdriven and is...
  • Page 14 MODEL PA3500 CAT. NO.52019/Deluxe Kit 52025/Blister Pack REPLACING OR REPAIRING THE PISTON The piston is an expendable part and must be replaced periodically. Typical signs of a worn out piston are: breaking, bending or mushrooming. Prior to servicing the tool make sure there is no powder load in the tool. Use caution and do not lose or damage any tool parts.
  • Page 15 True False materials is not suitable as a receiving True False • If a shear clip for the PA3500™ becomes material (base material) for powder Malfunctioning tools cannot be deformed, simply remove it, ham mer it actuated fasteners? used and must be removed back into shape and replace it in the tool.
  • Page 16 THE PA3500™ TOOL IS WARRANTED FOR 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. I certify that I have read and understand the PA3500™ 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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