RAMSET TrakFast TF1100 Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of TrakFast TF1100

  • Page 1

    Ramset model tf1100 trakfast operator’s safety & operating instruction manual danger read and obey all safety and operating instructions before operating tool..

  • Page 2

    Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 an overview of the trakfast tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 safety instructions . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    Description the trakfast tool is a self-contained, fully portable tool that uses liquid hydrocarbon fuel to power a unique linear drive internal combustion motor . In order for you to fully understand the information contained in this manual, you need a basic understanding of the tool . As you can s...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions safety instructions 4 the following safety instructions have been included in this manual to provide you with basic information necessary for safe operation of the trakfast tool . Do not attempt to operate this tool until you read and understand all safety precautions and manual ...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    5. Never carry the tool with your finger on, or depressing, the trigger. You must remember that the trakfast tool operates in a specific sequence . The work contacting element acts as an operating feature that blocks the trigger from completing the ignition circuit . Should you unintentionally depre...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    15. Always follow minimum fastener edge distance and spacing requirements. The minimum edge distance and spacing requirement for concrete base materials is three-inches . The minimum edge distance for steel base material is ½-inch . The minimum spacing for steel base materials is 1-1/2-inches . Fast...

  • Page 7

    Battery cell and charger the first step in preparing a new tool for operation is to fully charge the new battery . New batteries are shipped discharged and must be charged for 24 hours before first use . All subsequent charges will require at most a 3 hour charge . Warning important charging notes c...

  • Page 8

    The battery and charging system the battery and charging system 8 inserting battery 1 . Load the battery, contacts first, into the trakfast tool . 2 . Lock battery into place with battery clip . Battery indicator light the illustration is a closeup of the side of the trakfast tool . On the side of t...

  • Page 9

    Fuel cell and metering valve 9 fuel cell and metering valve fuel cell danger explosion/fire hazard read all safety instructions before using or handling the fuel cell . Failure to follow all instructions may result in explosion or fire . This may cause severe personal injuries or property damage . K...

  • Page 10

    Fuel cell and metering valve fuel cell and metering valve 10 inserting fuel cell with the metering valve stem pointed toward the front of the tool, insert the metering valve/fuel cell assembly . As you slide the metering valve/fuel cell assembly into the trakfast tool, you will notice that there is ...

  • Page 11

    Fasteners the trakfast tool can drive only ramset fasteners which have been collated into strips . Any other fastener will cause tool damage and void your warranty . Loading fasteners the illustration below shows how to properly load fasteners into the trakfast tool . 1 . Pull the carrier assembly b...

  • Page 12: Servicing

    Servicing servicing 12 field service should be restricted to the following: q checking the energy level of the battery q recharging the battery q checking the fuel cell and metering valve q replacing the fuel cell q cleaning the air filters q clearing a jam attempts to go beyond these procedures cou...

  • Page 13: Servicing

    Servicing 13 servicing clearing a jam (continued) at this point, the jammed fastener should fall out . If the jammed fastener does not fall out, carefully remove the fastener taking care not to damage the shear block . After you have removed the jammed fastener take the following steps to reattach t...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 14 troubleshootin g symptom possible problems service preparing tool for operation—battery/charger problems normal stage of operation — battery cell does not appear to accept charge . Green charger light does not come on . — flashing lights on char- ger base unit . — fan does not run...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting troubleshooting 15 symptom possible problems service pre-combustion/combustion stage of operation power/exhaust stage of operation — work contacting element does not depress fully—tool does not operate . — tool will not cycle-fan runs, led is green . — tool operates properly, but fas...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 16 troubleshooting symptom possible problems service returning/purging stage of operation if the trakfast tool will not operate after following the above service directions, return the tool to an ramset distributor sales representative for service. 800-241-5640 www.Ramset.Com — tool ...

  • Page 17: Warranty

    Ramset warrants that new trakfast systems power fastening tools, parts and accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period shown below. Two-year/50,000 shot warranty a two-year/50,000 shot warranty, which ever comes first, will apply to all parts, except those listed...

  • Page 18

    For tool repair service contact your local authorized ramset distributor or to find your nearest ramset tool repair center visit our web site at www.Ramset.Com or call 800-241-5640 concrete fastening systems glendale heights, il 60139 800-ramset6 (1-800-726-7386) www.Ramset.Com buy with confidence.....