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RAMSET Twist Lok TM40 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Powder Actuated Fastener Tool

Summary of Twist Lok TM40

  • Page 1

    Twist lok™ tools instruction manual.

  • Page 2: Important: Read This

    2 important: read this instruction book completely before attempting to use this tool the ramset powder actuated fastening system pa (powder actuated) or ramset pa is a system for fastening construction materials to concrete, steel and brick. Described generally as powder-actuated it eliminates dril...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    3 1. Never attempt to use your ramset pa tool unless you have satisfactorily completed authorised training and read this instruction manual. 2. When not in use, the pa tool should be placed, unloaded in its box or case, which should then be shut, locked and stored in a safe place to which only autho...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions Cont.

    4 22. Always make certain the tool is at right angles (90°) in both directions to the work surface before firing ( fig. 1 ,2 & 3 ). 23. Never fire tool at an angle to the work surface. 24. Never use the tool at or near the extremities of your reach. (see illustrations fig. 4 & 5 ). 25.If a loaded to...

  • Page 5: Warning

    5 ramset regards training and education of operators a basic essential for the safe use, operation and application of ramset fastening tools. Accordingly, thorough training and instruction is available for all ramset pa tool operators. Experience has shown that mishaps and unsatisfactory fixings can...

  • Page 6: Safety Features

    6 safety features accidental firing the tool is designed to prevent accidental firing. By compressing the tool against the work surface the firing mechanism is cocked. Only then can the firing pin be released via the trigger mechanism to detonate the power load. Jab firing protection to prevent jab ...

  • Page 7: Ts60P Tool Kit

    7 ts60p tool kit order no.: ts60p as illustrated below the tool kit consists of a model ts60p, complete with instruction manual, safety goggles and sturdy carrying case. The kit contents may vary to meet local requirements. Pic. 2 tool kit contents spare part ts60p p.A. Tool only instruction manual ...

  • Page 8: Tool Features

    8 tool features the ramset twist lok tm strip feed powder actuated tool range has been designed to incorporate the ultimate in reliability and simplicity, yet be one of the most powerful .27 calibre (6.8 x 11mm blank) pa tool ranges available. Operating principle the ramset twist lok tm tools are sa...

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    9 technical data ts60p ts750p striker tm tool weight 2.2kg 2.5kg 2.5kg overall length closed: 335mm 380mm 368mm open: 445mm 517mm 475mm maximum width 48mm 48mm 48mm muzzle diameter 30mm (with 20mm flats) 25 x 24mm 25mm x 30mm (without spall shield) (without spall shield) 60mm (with spall shield) 55m...

  • Page 10: Power Loads

    10 power loads the ramset power loads for the twist lok tm tools consist of 10 power loads mounted into an indexible plastic strip. The power loads and strips are colour coded for clear identification of load strength. Safety warning do not attempt to use any other power load in the tool other than ...

  • Page 11: For Concrete

    11 for concrete the illustration fig. 8 shows a threaded stud and a drive pin holding timber to concrete. The correct length should be selected as follows: fig. 8 • drive pins the drive pin length is calculated as fixture thickness (x) plus embedment depth (y). The embedment depth is calculated as 6...

  • Page 12: Disc

    12 disc when a fastener is fired through a disc, the disc in effect gives the fastener a larger head and increases its bearing area. Discs are used when fastening soft materials such as wood, light gauge metals and non-metals. When firing into concrete, discs reduce spall area, cover what spall area...

  • Page 13: Drive Pins

    13 fasteners and assemblies for ts60p & ts750p 3.8mm diameter shank fasteners drive pins application shank nominal fixture order no. Length thickness solid steel 14mm up to 2mm ldu14e steel plate 16mm up to 2mm ldu16e steel plate 18mm up to 8mm ldu18e concrete 22mm up to 8mm ldu22 steel plate 25mm u...

  • Page 14: Insulation Fasteners

    14 fasteners and assemblies cont. 3.8mm diameter shank fasteners cont. Assemblies - with washered/angle clips application shank washer angle hole order no. Length diameter clip size concrete 25mm 16mm - - lwu25 concrete 32mm 16mm - - lwu32 concrete 75mm 16mm - - lwu75 ● concrete 25mm - 25 x 25mm 8mm...

  • Page 15: Tm40 Trouble Shooting

    15 overdriving of fastener. Excess power. Use a lower strength power load or reduce power setting with adjuster wheel. Difficulty in recycling bent or damaged piston. Check piston. If end is mushroomed, replace the tool. Rough action. Excessive build up of disassemble tool, clean, lightly oil with r...

  • Page 16: Important

    16 important before using your pa tool be sure you have obtained competent personal instruction and read all safety rules and understand all the instructions in this manual for safe operation of the tool. Before handling the tool check that the tool does not contain live power loads and that any exc...

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions Cont.

    17 3. Inserting power load strip with the tool in the closed position insert a power load strip into the cavity in the base of the rubber handle (pic. 10) and push it in until the flat of your finger tip is firmly against the handle recess. The first power load is now aligned with the power load cha...

  • Page 18: Safety Warning

    18 7. Power adjustment precise control of driving power is provided by the power adjustment. Increase the power setting by advancing the power indicator to the ‘+’ symbol by rotating the adjustor wheel b anti clockwise and reduce the power setting by rotating clockwise. Pic. 12 8. Repeat repeat proc...

  • Page 19: Safety Warning

    19 3. Loading fasteners hold the tool in your right hand with the tm40 cradled in your left. Using your left thumb release cover latch by pushing toward rear of tool (pic. 16) . Pic. 16 4. Open magazine pull the cover toward you while holding the latch in the open position. The tm40 is now in the op...

  • Page 20: Safety Warning

    20 8. Firing fire and repeat as for ts60p/ts750p instructions on page 17 of this manual. Safety warning in the case of a misfire, the tool should be kept firmly against the worksurface for a short time. Refer safety precautions no.27, page 4 of this manual. Always remove power load, collated pin str...

  • Page 21: Safety Warnings

    21 safety warnings always unload the tool before proceeding to disassemble it. 1. Using the pointed end of a fastener, depress the retractor pawl and swing the retractor assembly out of the receiver (pic. 21) . Pic. 21 2. To remove the barrel assembly, slide it forward out of the receiver (pic. 22) ...

  • Page 22: Safety Warnings

    22 reassemble all components in the reverse order to the disassembly procedure. Lightly oil all components prior to reassembly, and wipe off any excess oil. Safety warnings always ensure the tool is unloaded before proceeding to reassemble. 1. Insert piston assembly into the rear barrel, ensure the ...

  • Page 23

    23 6. The tool should be dry cycle tested to ensure it is functioning correctly. Ensure no power load strip is loaded into the tool. Press the tool against the work surface and pull the trigger, listen for the sound of the firing pin dropping. Repeat this test a number of times to check consistency ...

  • Page 24: Safety Warnings

    24 safety warnings always unload the tool before proceeding to disassemble it. 1. Remove front barrel and magazine from upper tool assembly as detailed in points 1 to 3 in operators service procedure - disassembly page 21. 2. Now pull the piston from the rear barrel and replace it with the one suppl...

  • Page 25: Safety Warnings

    25 25 4. Reassemble barrel and magazine into upper tool assembly as detailed in point 5 in operators service procedure - reassembly pages 22 and 23 (pic. 35) . Pic. 35 5. The tool should be dry cycle tested to ensure it is functioning correctly. The magazine will need to have pins loaded, to enable ...

  • Page 26: Ts60P/ts750P

    26 ts60p/ts750p no. Ts750p ts60p item no. D escription kit no. Kit no. No. Ts750p ts60p item no. D escription kit no. Kit no. 1. * p a27872 p a 27864 1 front barrel 2 retainer clip 3 retainers (2) 69 fastener guide assy 2. * p a27877 p a 27891 8 rear barrel 9 charge advance rod 15 retainer clip 3. *...

  • Page 27: Ts60P/ts750P

    27 ts60p/ts750p fig. 16.

  • Page 28: Tm40

    28 tm40 no. Tm40 item no. Description kit no. No. Tm40 item no. Description kit no. 1. • p a 27450 1 front barrel 2. • p a 27451 7 strip guide 8 fastener guide 9 buffer 3. • p a 27452 2 function lock spring 3 function lock 4 function lock pin 4. • p a 27453 10 magazine cover 11 latch pivot 12 latch ...

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    29 4 6 5 3 2 1 10 11 20 21 22 23 19 18 17 16 7 8 9 15 14 12 13 24 25 fig. 17.

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    30 australia ramset fasteners (aust.) pty limited p.O. Box 192, croydon victoria australia 3136. Tel: + 61 3 9726 6222 fax: + 61 3 9726 8215 web: www.Ramset.Com.Au new zealand ramset (n.Z.) limited 23-29 poland rd glenfield auckland new zealand tel: + 64 9 444 3510 fax: + 64 9 444 2864 singapore ram...