RAMSET Viper Tool Operator's Safety & Operating Instruction Manual - Tool Operating Instructions
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9
TOOL OPERATION
Daily Function Test
Always check the tool first to make
sure that it does not contain a load
strip or fastener.
Test the tool overhead several times by
completely depressing it on a hard
surface. You should hear an audible click
as the firing pin releases. Let up on the
tool and check to be sure that the barrel
assembly has opened to the starting
position.
Next, place the tool, pointing downward,
on a hard surface and firmly, completely
depress the tool. You must not hear the
firing pin release! If the firing pin
releases, STOP, DO NOT TRY TO USE
THE TOOL UNTIL THE PROPER
REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. Contact
your Ramset Distributor for repairs.
PERFORM FUNCTION TEST
WITH EMPTY, UNLOADED TOOL
INSERT FASTENER INTO THE
MUZZLE END OF THE TOOL
OPERATING THE VIPER TOOL
1. Insert a fastener assembly into the
muzzle bushing end of the tool until
it is fully seated. If a clip assembly is
being used, be sure it is positioned
in the cutout section of the spall
guard.
2. Insert a load strip into the bottom of
the handle and push it in until your
finger is in firm contact with the
handle recess. Never try to insert
a load strip into the tool from
the top of the receiver.
3. Carefully raise the tool to the ceil-
ing and depress the barrel
assembly where the fastening is to
be made. Hold the tool perpendicu-
lar and forcibly push upwards on
the pole handle to compress the
firing pin spring and release the
sear to fire the tool. If the tool
does not fire, continue to hold it
in place for at least 30 seconds
and then follow the misfire
procedure on page 6. Always
point the tool in a safe direction and
use care when raising it to the
ceiling to avoid bumping objects that
could cause the tool to fire.
INSERT LOAD STRIP INTO THE
OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF
THE HANDLE
RAISE TOOL TO THE CEILING
AND DEPRESS THE BARREL
ASSEMBLY. THEN PUSH UP
FORCIBLY AGAINST THE WORK
SURFACE TO FIRE THE TOOL