PNI PORTAMATIC 475 Twin Trigger 20 Owner's Manual - page 10
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AIR SUPPLY AND CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
!
Do not use oxygen, combusti ble gases, or bott led gases as
a power source for this tool as tool may explode, possibly
causing injury.
FITTINGS:
Install a male plug on the tool which is free fl owing and which will release air pressure
from the tool when disconnected from the supply source.
HOSES:
Air hoses should have a minimum of 150 PSI (10.6 kg/cm2) working pressure rati ng
or 150 percent of the maximum pressure that could be produced in the air system.
The supply hose should contain a fi tti
ng that will provide “quick disconnecti ng” from
the male plug on the tool.
SUPPLY SOURCE:
Use only clean regulated compressed air as a power source for this tool. NEVER USE
OXYGEN, COMBUSTIBLE GASES, OR BOTTLED GASES, AS A POWER SOURCE FOR THIS
TOOL AS TOOL MAY EXPLODE.
REGULATOR:
A pressure regulator with an operati ng pressure of 0 - 125 PSI (0 - 8.79 KG/CM
2
) is
required to control the operati ng pressure for safe operati on of this tool. Do not
connect this tool to air pressure which can potenti ally exceed 200 PSI (14 KG/CM
2
)
as tool may fracture or burst, possibly causing injury.
OPERATING PRESSURE:
Do not exceed recommended maximum operati ng pressure as tool wear will be
greatly increased. The air supply must be capable of maintaining the operati ng
pressure at the tool. Pressure drops in the air supply can reduce the tool’s driving
power. Refer to “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS” for setti
ng the correct operati ng pressure
for the tool.
FILTER:
Dirt and water in the air supply are major causes of wear in pneumati c tools. A fi lter
will help to get the best performance and minimum wear from the tool. The fi lter
must have adequate fl ow capacity for the specifi c installati on. The fi lter has to be
kept clean to be eff ecti ve in providing clean compressed air to the tool. Consult
the manufacturer’s instructi ons on proper maintenance of your fi lter. A dirty and
clogged fi lter will cause a pressure drop which will reduce the tool’s performance.
LUBRICATION:
Frequent, but not excessive, lubricati on is required for best performance. Oil
added through the air line connecti on will lubricate the internal parts. Use Air Tool
Lubricant, Mobil Velocite #10, or equivalent. Do not use detergent oil or additi ves as
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these lubricants will cause accelerated wear to the seals and Piston Cushion in the
tool, resulti ng in poor tool performance and frequent tool maintenance.
If no airline lubricator is used, add oil during use into the air fi tti
ng on the tool once
or twice a day. Only a few drops of oil at a ti me are necessary. Too much oil will only
collect inside the tool and will be noti ceable in the exhaust cycle.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION:
For cold weather operati on, near and below freezing, the moisture in the air line may
freeze and prevent tool operati on. We recommend the use of WINTER FORMULA air
tool lubricant (NEW-MATIC Winter Formula or equivalent) or permanent anti freeze
(ethylene glycol) as a cold weather lubricant.
CAUTION: Do not store tools in a cold weather environment to prevent frost or
ice formati on on the tools operati ng valves and mechanisms that could cause tool
failure. NOTE: Some commercial air line drying liquids are harmful to O-rings and
seals – do not use these low temperature air dryers without checking compati bility.
TOOL OPERATION
BEFORE HANDLING OR OPERATING THIS TOOL:
I. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
II. REFER TO “TOOL SPECIFICATIONS” IN THIS MANUAL TO IDENTIFY THE PROPER
SYSTEM COMPONENTS USED TO OPERATE YOUR TOOL.
IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Use the Portamati c model 475 pneumati c tool only for the purpose for which it
was designed.
• Never use this tool in a manner that could cause a fastener to be directed toward
the user or others in the work area.
• Do not use the tool as a hammer.
• Always carry the tool by the handle. Never carry the tool by the air hose.
• Do not alter or modify this tool from the original design or functi on without
approval from Porta-Nails, Inc..
• Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of this tool can cause injury
to yourself and others.
• Never clamp or tape the trigger or contact trip in an actuated positi on.
• Never leave a tool unatt ended with the air hose att ached.
• Do not operate this tool if it does not contain a legible WARNING LABEL.
• Do not conti nue to use a tool that leaks air or does not functi on properly. Noti fy
your nearest Porta-Nails, Inc. representati ve if your tool conti nues to experience
functi onal problems.