TriggerDrive Pro User Manual
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1. 9 Never fasten through or into a hole Always maintain at least 1 2 distance from any pre drilled or pre punched hole Handling Tool and Powder Loads 1 Should you decide not to make a fastening after the tool has been loaded always remove the powder load first then the fastener Never attempt to pry an unfired load out of the tool Call The Technical Department at 1 877 489 2726 for assistance 2 Never leave a loaded tool unattended someone may pick it up not know it is loaded and accidentally discharge the tool causing serious injury or death Never load the tool until you are prepared to complete the fastening Always store loads and tool unloaded under lock and key SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never carry fasteners or other hard objects in the same pocket or container with powder loads The loads could be set off causing serious injury or death m A person that is color blind must be extra careful when loading the tool One must only take a load from a box that is identi fied by powder load number Never use loose loads that can be misidentified En Powder loads must never be used in fire arms They are more powerful than the charges normally used in small firearms This could result in serious injury or death 1 A powder actuated fastener after it has been installed is considered a permanent fastening Do not2. 7 TOOL OPERATION TOOL OPERATION 4 Close tool by pulling the barrel back to the semi closed position Never attempt to close the tool by exerting force on the front of the barrel Never place your fingers or hands over the muzzle end of the barrel The proper position of the hands and fingers are shown in the illustration 5 With the tool in the closed position 1 Place the tool against the materials to be fastened Hold the tool firmly with one hand and completely depress the tool 2 Pull the trigger Always hold the tool firmly and perpendicular to the work sur face Excessive recoil may be experienced if the tool is not held firmly against the work surface Do not depress the tool in any manner except against the work sur face If the tool does not fire after pulling the trigger hold the tool firmly against the material for 30 seconds Remove the tool from the work surface open the barrel to reset the piston Re chamber the load and repeat firing sequence If the tool fails to fire again hold for 30 seconds then remove the load and discard the load into a bucket of water 6 To prepare for the next fastening point the tool in a safe direction and slide the barrel firmly forward This action ejects the fired load out of the tool and properly resets the piston The tool is now ready for the next fastening THOROUGH CLEANING To maintain your tool in good working condition it is recommended that the tool be
3. True False NO ot 12 Do not drive fasteners into steel that is thinner than 3 16 True 1 False 13 Powder actuated tools fasteners and loads must always be kept in a secure locked area when not in use to avoid access by unauthor ized persons True 1 False 14 When considering the safety of a particular application the operator must think about all of the following a the powder load power level b the operator s safety c the safety of bystanders and fellow workers d the base or receiving material 15 It is not necessary to read the Operator s Manual prior to operating the TriggerDrive Pro low velocity powder actuated tool True False 16 The best way to check the receiving material is to set several fasteners using the most powerful load True False 17 Piston overdrive is caused by overpowering of the tool or by discharging the tool against a soft surface True False 18 One should never attempt to pry a stuck load out of a tool True False 19 Placing a hand over the muzzle end of a loaded tool can result in serious injury from piston overdrive or an escaping fastener if the tool is discharged accidentally True False Signed Date 17 OPERATOR S EXAMINATION LICENSE AND WARRANTY ACTIVATION The TriggerDrive Pro Tool is warranted for 6 months after sale by ITW Brands certify
4. False The strongest power level should be tried first when making the first fastening True False 3 Never attempt to fire the tool until the muzzle end is Compressed against the work surface and you are ready to make a fastening True False 4 Sheet rock drywall board wood fiberglass ceramic tile brick and thin sheet metal are examples of materials not to be fastened into L True False A powder actuated tool can be safely used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere _ True False 6 Malfunctioning tools can be used and do not have to be removed from service immediately True False 7 When operating a powder actuated tool your hand should never be placed in front of the tool muzzle True False 8 Poured concrete and structural steel are suitable materials for fastening into True False 9 To determine the suitability of a base material use a fastener as a center punch as follows A If the fastener is blunted do not fasten the material is too hard 1True False B If the fastener penetrates easily do not fasten the material is too soft True False C If the material cracks or shatters do not fasten the material is too brittle True False 10 In concrete a fastener should be driven no closer to a free edge than 3 True False 11 When fastening into concrete the base material should be greater than the shank penetration by at least 3 times
5. or Masonry Walls When fastening into masonry shoot into horizontal joints only Thin Gauge Metal to Concrete or Masonry Thin Gauge WAERT to Steel 1 2 Pins z 11 APPLICATIONS PARTS LIST Key No Part No 300001 310110 300101 300010 300104 300105 300106 300107 300108 300201 300210 479601 479602 479603 250604 479605 479606 479607 479300 479205 Description Handle Screw Handle Safety Switch Tang Cap Screw Safety Switch Screw Trigger Trigger Spring Trigger Lock Nut Trigger Screw Receiver Stop Receiver Breech Breech Spring Sear Sear Spring Firing Pin Firing Pin Spring Pin Strip Barrel Assembly Tang Qty 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PARTS LIST 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROPER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the tool is not loaded prior to attempting disassembly or cleaning DAILY FUNCTION TEST Check the functioning of the tool without a powder load or fastener in the tool by depressing the tool against the work surface compressing the rear button pulling the trigger and releasing from work surface Function unloaded tool several times and insure that the firing mechanism operates freely before fastening with the tool ROUTINE CLEANING All parts should be cleaned with detergent oil and wire brushes Remove heavy dirt and carbon buildup with the brush After cleaning w
6. THIS TOOL IS FOR USE ONLY BY LICENSED OPERATORS YOU MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE BEFORE USING IT A TOOL OPERATOR S CARD WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE ENCLOSED EXAM AND RETURNING IT TO RECEIVE YOUR CARD AND ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY LULA iit ean Ds LOW VELOCITY POWDER ACTUATED TOOL Operator s Instruction amp Training Manual DANGER e he Duo Fast TriggerDrive Pro is a low velocity piston type fastening tool It is designed for use with Duo Fast 22 caliber powder loads and Duo Fast fasteners Do not operate the TriggerDrive Pro before studying this manual carefully and thoroughly understanding the material contained herein IMPORTANT The tool warranty is only activated upon receipt by ITW Brands of the completed Operator s Exam Part 12218 MANUAL PRINTED IN TAIWAN Rev 04 09 RD v00 WARRANTY ALL WARRANTIES OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING ITW BRANDS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE AT ITS SOLE OPTION ANY TOOL PART OR FASTENER WHICH WITHIN 6 MONTHS AFTER SALE BY ITW BRANDS IS FOUND BY ITW BRANDS TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR EXCLUDED THIS IS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF ITW BRANDS AND THE SOLE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER For warranty returns contact ITW Brands Attn QA Department 1575 Hunter Road Suite A Hano
7. attempt to pull a fastener out of concrete or steel Attempting to do so may result in serious injury Operating Problems 1 Ifthe tool fails to fire hold the tool firmly against the material for 30 seconds Remove the tool from the work surface open the barrel to reset the piston Re chamber the load and repeat firing sequence If the tool fails to fire again hold for 30 seconds unload the tool and then discard the load into a bucket of water Never attempt to pry an unfired load out of the tool Call The Technical Department at 1 877 489 2726 for assistance ep SAFETY PRECAUTIONS gi SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 Never unload or disassemble a jammed Stuck or broken tool which contains a live powder load This may cause the tool to fire unintentionally Always point a jammed tool away from yourself and other people Immediately store a jammed or broken tool in a locked container after tagging it Defective Do Not Use Call 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance DUO FAST FASTENER SELECTION GUIDE 300 Head Plastic Fluted Drive Pins 300 Head Plastic Fluted Drive Pin Shank Shank with 7 8 Washer Length Diameter Shank Shank Length Diameter SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TOOL OPERATION CAUTI ON Be Sure to read and understand all safety precautions and complete the Operator s Exam before attempting to operate the tool Check to be sure the tool is unloaded and no foreign objects or fasteners ar
8. cleaned after heavy use or constant exposure to dirt and debris See pages 13 15 TOOL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING Tool operator must carefully follow all operating instructions and precautions to successfully operate the tool Following is a list of potential situations an operator may encounter and the probable causes f a tool problem occurs and technical assistance is required please call 1 877 489 2726 WARNING Do not operate a tool that is not functioning properly DIFFICULTY Over driving of fastener Piston overdrive Tool fails to fire Tool does not completely depress Reduction or loss of power full front position or inconsistent fastener penetration Fired cartridge will not extract CORRECTING DIFFICULTIES ALWAYS CHECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS PROBABLE CAUSE Excessive power Soft base material Failure to depress tool completely Excessive dirt build up on firing mechanism Damaged firing mechanism Safety switch is in ON position Misassembled or damaged firing mechanism parts Barrel not returning to or piston ring Tool not being opened completely Bent piston or damaged piston ring Broken ejector tip on piston Build up of dirt in load chamber Stuck fired load REMEDY Change to next lower power level load color and number see pg 2 Check base material see pg 2 Tool
9. e in the barrel Perform daily function test before operating OPERATION Check the functioning of the tool without a powder load or fastener in the tool by pushing down against the work surface Depress muzzle bushing on the work Surface and pull the trigger You should hear an audible click as the firing pin releases Function unloaded tool several times and insure that the breech parts and firing mechanism operate freely before fastening with the tool 1 Point the tool in a safe direction and slide the barrel forward with your other hand This action resets the piston for the next fastening Loss of power may be the result of an improperly reset piston 2 Place a fastener point out into the front end of the barrel until the plastic fluted tip fits inside Always load the fastener before inserting the power load to prevent acci dental discharge Do not use excessive force when inserting the fastener Stop if excessive force is required and call 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance 3 Insert the powder load after making sure the chamber is clear The powder load will not fully set until the tool is compressed against the work surface Always start with the lowest level and increase until the proper level is found Note Overpowering a fastener into steel or concrete is dangerous Note Before making the fastening the base material should be center punch tested for suitability of powder actuated fastenings see pg 2
10. e piston assembly piston tip squarely This allows the piston to slip off the head of the pin and cause damage to the piston Barrel tight won t Bent piston Replace piston assembly slide open easil oat ate ee ae Re d Excessive carbon buildup Disassemble and clean tool Pieces of brass or steel Disassemble and clean parts jammed between the barrel and housing Barrel slides open Tang cap screw loose Tighten tang cap screw too easily m E Tang weak or missing Replace tang Fastening to Concrete When fastening into concrete always maintain a minimum 3 spacing between fastenings and from any free edge Penetration into concrete should always be 1 minimum see page 16 How to Select a Powder Actuated Fastener The concrete thickness should be at least 3 times the penetration depth Fastening to Steel When fastening into steel always maintain a minimum 1 1 2 spacing between fasten ings and 1 2 from any free edge Fastener length should be long enough to penetrate the steel completely see page 16 Steel thickness is limited to 3 16 to 5 16 TROUBLESHOOTING conr 10 APPLICATIONS 2 1 2 1 Pin Washered Wood to Concrete 7 9 washer provides a greater bearing sur face to the wood member minimizing uplift 2 Hu Pin Washered Pin Wood to Steel CQ AT Fastener should penetrate steel completely for maximum holding power Furring Strip to Concrete
11. hold the tool perpendicular to the work surface to avoid serious injury or death from ricocheting fasteners Use a Spall guard whenever possible 5 Never set a fastener too close to another fastening or a free edge This can cause the fastener to ricochet Always follow the minimum spacing and edge distance requirements 6 Never fire into very hard or brittle mate b 2 1 V 2 rials such as cast iron tile glass or eni Mer rock These materials can shatter causing Exe Pes ee Sharp fragments and or the fastener to fly 5 MMMMEDONO De freely To order optional spall guard call 1 877 489 2726 ae Me et tee LLILLILLILTITITTTTS 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7 Never fasten into structural steel base material thinner than 3 16 Never fasten into concrete base material thinner than 3 times shank penetration Always maintain PS minimum penetration requirements Minimum base Minimum base So sl edt material bas ateria thickness 3 times shank thickness 3 16 penetration 8 Fastening into block and masonry is not recommended When it is necessary to fas ten into masonry walls it is recommended that fasteners be driven into the horizontal joints only Published holding values for these materials is not available due to the inconsistency of the materials
12. ith oil all parts should be wiped thoroughly dry Excess oil will tend to collect dirt and dust Wear eye protection when cleaning the tool The piston rod barrel assembly and receiver should all be cleaned of excess dirt on a daily basis THOROUGH CLEANING To maintain your tool in good working condition it is recommended that the tool be cleaned after heavy use or constant exposure to dirt and debris Call 1 877 489 2726 for service information 13 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE BARREL REPLACEMENT warnine NEVER disassemble replace barrel clean or assemble a powder actuated tool while it is loaded Unscrew knurled tang nut A Slide barrel assembly B out and remove tang C then remove barrel assembly B from receiver D f tool has been overdriven tap piston E on a hard surface until the piston is pushed back into the muzzle Inspect the barrel assembly B and replace if damaged To assemble push piston E all the way into barrel B using a screwdriver G Slide the barrel assembly B into the receiver D Turn barrel B to line up tang slot F with tang C Insert tang C into tang slot F Firmly tighten knurled tang nut A BARREL REPLACEMENT 14 HOW TO SELECT A POWDER ACTUATED FASTENER DETERMINE FASTENER TYPE Drive pi
13. must be held firmly and completely depressed before pulling the trigger Call 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance Rotate Safety switch to OFF position Call 1 877 489 2726 for technical assistance Barrel must be pulled completely forward to properly position the piston Replace piston assembly Firmly snap the tool open If necessary dismantle and clean Replace piston assembly Replace piston assembly Clean chamber with a detergent oil and wire brush Remove barrel assembly from tool Dissemble barrel and piston assembly Use a 1 8 dia brass or aluminum rod to gently push load out of chamber TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING conr DIFFICULTY PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Unfired load will not Load stuck in chamber Call 1 877 489 2726 for technical extract assistance Never attempt to pry a load from the chamber Tool cannot be cocked Lack of proper cleaning Clean tool thoroughly Damaged or bent piston Replace piston assembly Broken or damaged tool parts Tag tool with warning Defective Do Not Use place tool in locked container and call 1 877 489 2726 for assistance Piston stuck in down Piston overdriven and stuck Be sure tool is unloaded tap on position in muzzle bushing hard surface or drive piston back with a lead or brass hammer Replace buffer Wear safety goggles Chipped or damaged Tool not held on work surface Replac
14. ns are used to directly fasten an object permanent installation Threaded Studs are used where the object fastened may later be removed or where shimming is required The following shows how to determine shank and thread length PERMANENT INSTALLATION 1A To Concrete 1B To Steel Minimum Thickness Required Minimum Thickness Thickness Shank Length of Material Penetration Shank Length of Material of Steel 1 4 min pt M P M S allowance REMOVABLE INSTALLATION 2A To Concrete 2B To Steel mm M SS S Thread Thickness Allowance Thread Thickness Allowance Length of Material for Length of Material for A M Nut amp Washer A M Nut amp Washer Shank Length Required Penetration P Minimum Thickness of 1 4 min pt Shank Length Steel 5 allowance Allowance for thickness of nut amp washer thread size i e allow 1 4 for 1 4 20 thread etc 15 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING POWDER ACTUATED TOOL IN USE OPERATOR S EXAMINATION After studying and understanding the material in this tool manual answer the following questions Complete the information on the other side of this page Enclose a copy of your sales receipt and send to the address on the back of this manual to activate your tool warranty and receive your tool license Safety goggles and hearing protection must always be worn by the operator and any neces sary bystanders when using the tool True
15. ral steel and masonry 3 Ilf the base material is suitable for powder Power Levels Available for TriggerDrive Pro actuated fasteners make a test fastening T into a suitable base material with a number 2 brown or lighter load If the number2 sa load does not fully set the fastener try the 3 Green next higher power load until the proper 4 Yellow Strongest level IS found Failure to properly test NOTE Duo Fast loads are designed for use fire to determine correct power level may with Duo Fast tools Do not attempt to result in overpowering the fastener caus Se other power loads Doing so may lead to unintentional load discharge as well as Ing to pass completely through the work damage to the tool This tool is NOT designed material injuring someone on the other touse red 5 or purple 6 power level loads side Overpowering the fastener may also Using red 5 6 n a ou damage the tool Serious injury to the operator or bystanders SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operating the Tool 1 Always point the tool away from people and in a Safe direction 2 Never use tool when explosives or flam mable materials are nearby 3 Never fire the tool without a fastener The piston will protrude from the muzzle of the tool enter the work surface and possibly cause injury to the operator or a bystander Firing without a fastener may also damage the tool 4 Always
16. s for consistent tool functioning 3 Operators and bystanders must wear eye and hearing protection at all times serious eye injury and hearing loss can result if proper gear is not worn 4 Keep work area clear and where required always post warning signs when using the tool Sign should state Powder Actuated Tool in Use and can be obtained 2 by contacting Technical Services at WITHIN COFEET 1 877 489 2726 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Prior to using the tool make sure it is unloaded and then do the functional check Check the functioning of the tool without a powder load or fastener by pushing down against the work surface compressing the back end of tool pulling the trigger and releasing the tool from the work surface Repeat this several times to insure tool is operating properly 2 Always check the material being fastened into by performing the Center Punch Test Using a fastener as a center punch strike the fastener against the work surface using an average hammer blow and check the results Wear eye protection while performing this test 1 If the fastener point 2 If material cracks or 3 If the fastener pen 4 If the fastener makes is blunted material shatters material is etrates the material small indentation into is too hard too brittle easily material is too material material is soft suitable for fastening Typical base materials poured concrete structu
17. that have read and understand the TriggerDrive Pro Tool Operator s Instruction and Training Manual and have taken the Operator s Exam on the reverse side Please Print Clearly The serial number on my tool is Please send my tool license to Name Address City State Zip Phone Email 1 Yes would like to receive product updates and information from Duo Fast RETURN TO In USA ITW Brands ATTN License Coordinator 955 National Parkway Suite 95500 schaumburg IL 60173 LICENSE AND WARRANTY ACTIVATION s
18. ver Park IL 60133 Phone 877 489 2726 NOTE 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 along with a copy of your sales receipt and reviewed by ITW Brands TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Operators and bystanders Read manual before must wear eye and hearing operating tool protection Never close tool with hand over fastener loading end of the tool A serious hand injury from penetration by the piston or a discharged fastener could result WARRANTY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT In order to activate your warranty you must read this manual thoroughly complete the exam and return to the address on the back page of this manual WAHN NG The following pages contain detailed warnings Cautions and rules of safe operation with which the operator must be familiar and follow to avoid serious injury or death After thorough ly reviewing this manual complete the Operator s Exam and return to ITW Brands for your Operator s Card and to activate your warranty BEFORE LOADING AND FIRING PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS 1 Never place your hand or fingers over the front muzzle of the tool the fastener or piston can seriously injure your hand in the event of an accidental discharge 2 Always use only Duo Fast fasteners and loads at all time
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