Troubleshooting - Powers Fasteners P3500 Manual De Instrucciones

MODEL P3500

Troubleshooting

ALWAYS CHECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS
PROBLEM
Fastener Overdriving
Tool does not fire
Tool does not depress completely
Power reduction or inconsistent
fastener penetra tion
Load strip cannot be
inserted into tool
Load strip will not advance
Load will not fire when
trigger is pulled
Load will not fire when
tool is fully depressed
and trigger is pulled
Tool cannot be opened
or cycled
Piston stuck in the forward
position
Chipped or damaged piston
Piston guide will not
open easily
Piston guide opens
too easily
P3500
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power level too high / Pin too short
Soft base material
Tool not depressed completely
Firing pin damaged
Damaged firing pin parts, ejector,
etc. Parts assembled improperly
Barrel is not pulled fully
forward when cycling tool.
Worn or damaged piston
or piston ring
Improper loading
Wrong caliber strip
Worn advance lever guide
Tool is not fully depressed
Load is already fired
Load misfire
Broken firing pin
Broken or missing
performed by qualified individuals
Lack of proper cleaning
Damaged or bent piston
Broken or damaged parts
Piston has been overdriven and is
jammed against piston reset pin
Tool not held on work surface
squarely. This allows the piston to
slip off the head of the pin and
cause damage to the piston
Bent shear clip
Excessive build-up of dirt
Piston stop is damaged
Foreign material jammed
between the piston guide
and steel liner assembly
Annular ball spring or
steel annular ball have worn
CAT. NO.52000/Deluxe Kit
SOLUTION
Use a lower powder load level number or a longer pin
Check base material suitability section
See "Tool does not depress completely" section below
Replace damaged part(s)
Check the parts for damage or improper assembly
Barrel must be pulled out completely to properly
reset the piston
Replace piston or piston ring
Insert strip from the bottom of the tool handle
Use proper strip
Replace advance lever guide.
This should be performed by qualified individuals
Follow safety procedure for misfired load then
attempt to fully depress tool before pulling trigger
Cycle tool
Follow safety procedure
Replace firing pin nut. This should be performed by
qualified individuals
Replace firing pin nut. This firing pin nut should be
Clean tool thoroughly
Remove and replace piston
Tag tool with warning "Defective - Do Not Use" place
in locked container and contact your Powers Fasteners
Authorized representative for service
Tap the piston against a hard surface
Machine piston as shown on page 11.
Piston regrinding may be performed only by
qualified individuals
Remove and replace shear clip
Disassemble and clean tool
Replace piston stop
Disassemble and remove foreign particles
Remove and replace with a new spring and/or ball
52001/Blister Pack
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