DANGER READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
SAFETY INTRODUCTION DANGER DANGER THIS TOOL IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED OPERATORS. ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR OPERATE THE T3 GAS POWERED TOOL WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Read, understand and follow the instructions in the tool manual before attempting to use the tool. Operators and Bystanders must wear eye and hearing protection. Never close tool with hand over the fastener loading end of the tool.
DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Preparation For Fastening Acceptable Base Materials The gas powered T3 tools are suitable for use in the following base materials only: • Poured Concrete Solid Concrete and Precast Concrete • Structural Steel • Concrete Block and Horizontal Joints in Brick or Masonry Walls Never attempt to fasten into any other type of material. Fastening into other materials can cause blindness or other serious injury.
FASTENING APPLICATIONS 3" FASTENING APPLICATIONS Your T3 tools can be used for a wide range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. Reading and following these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your tool and fasteners, as well as help you perform these fastening operations safely and effectively. T3 fastenings are permanent fastenings so attempting to remove a fastener from concrete or steel may result in a serious injury.
DANGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE TOOL OPERATOR OR TO BYSTANDERS. • Use the tool only in well ventilated areas. Ceilings Walls • Always hold the tool at right angles to the work surface. • Never attempt to make a fastening at an angle to the work surface.
BATTERY CELL AND CHARGING SYSTEM BATTERY CELL AND CHARGER CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1. Connect the round plug of the wall mount unit to the front of the charger base and plug the wall mount unit into any 120V AC outlet. A LED by the plug indicates the base unit has power.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY #1 • Insert the battery into the tool as shown on the right with the clip facing to the side. • The battery has two positions in the tool: 1. The “OFF” position—as shown in picture #1 to the right. 2. The “RUN” position—as shown in picture #2 to the right. • To operate the tool be sure the battery is fully inserted into the tool. After installing the battery, note the LED light on the right side of the handle.
FUEL CELL 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. Keep the fuel cell away from heat, sparks and open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 120°F (49°C) may cause the fuel cell to burst, releasing flammable gas.
INSTALLING THE FUEL CELL INSTALLING THE FUEL CELL • The T3 fuel cell comes ready to use. There is no need for additional steps to prepare the fuel cell. The fuel cell also incorporates a usage indicator, to indicate a new fuel cell from a used fuel cell. • There is a membrane over the top of the fuel cell adaptor. If the fuel cell has been used the membrane will have been pierced. See picture on the right Fuel Cell Top of the Fuel Cell #1 1.
T3SS TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOOL OPERATION Always check the tool first to make sure that it does not contain a fastener. If the tool contains a fastener from a previous application, remove both the battery and the fuel cell before attempting to remove the fastener. Insert battery Operating the T3SS Tool 1. Insert a charged battery into the tool with the battery contacts to the front. 2. Insert a good fuel cell into the tool as described on page 9. 3.
QUICK CHANGE NOSE QUICK CHANGE NOSE The T3SS tool is equipped with a quick change nose. This feature allows the user to change the work contact element to meet various fastening needs. The work contact element can be changed without the use of tools by following these steps: Removal 1. Remove battery from the tool !!! 2. Firmly grasp the end of the Work Contact Element and turn it 90 degrees Turn 90° 3. Pull the Work Contact Element from the tool. Replace 1.
T3 MAGAZINE TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOOL OPERATION Always check the tool first to make sure that it does not contain a fastener. If the tool contains a fastener from a previous application, remove both the battery and the fuel cell before attempting to remove the fastener. Insert battery Operating the T3 Tool 1. Insert a charged battery into the tool with the battery clip toward the rear of the tool. 2. Insert the Ramset fuel cell into the tool as described on page 6. 3.
PARTS SCHEMATIC T3 TOOL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC – MOTOR ASSEMBLY PARTS SCHEMATIC 13
PARTS LIST RAMSET T3 TOOL SYSTEMS PARTS LIST – MOTOR ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 B0017 GRILL, CAP 2 B0095 FOAM FILTER 3 901065A CAP SCREWS ( PKG OF 4) 4 B0016 CAP ASSEMBLY 5 B0121 SPARK PLUG WIRE 6 B0061A PC BOARD SCREWS (PKG OF 3) 7 B0040 PC BOARD 8 7505164 SPARK PLUG ASSEMBLY 9 900525A FAN MOTOR KIT (Includes: Fan, Motor Sleeve, Motor Mount, Retaining Ring and Fan Blade) 10 401356 MOTOR SLEEVE 11 900470 MOTOR MOUNT 12 401355 MOTOR RETAINING R
T3 TOOL SYSTEMS – HANDLE ASSEMBLY RAMSET T3 TOOL SYSTEMS PARTS LIST – HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER 1 333380 2 404619 3 404490 4 7405091 5 B0134 6 B0093 7 B0006A 8 B0050A 9 B0160 10 B0100A 11 B0176 12 B0144 13 B0018 14 B0090A 15 B0011 16 B0210A 18 B0160A B0029 B0030 B0092 B0022 DESCRIPTION KNOB ASSEMBLY INSULATOR (2) NOT SHOWN TRIGGER SWITCH SCREWS, #2 X 5/8”, TRIGGER SWITCH SPARK UNIT – MEFI EFI JUNCTION BOARD TRIGGER ASSEMBLY FUEL CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FUEL VALVE ASSEMBLY HANDLE SCREWS
T3SS NOSE AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY RAMSET T3SS NOSE AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER 1 B0001 2 B0096 3 B0052T3SS 4 B0217A 5 B0175 6 E150100 — M150200 8 B0047A — B0171 9 B0179 10 B0218 11 100008A 12 B0037A 13 B0059A 14 B0057 — EM150302 — 12388 — B0163 DESCRIPTION HOUSING SHROUD NOSE/SLEEVE ASSEMBLY T3SS CAGE ASSEMBLY, T3SS/T3SSMAG SHEAR BLOCK PLATE KIT, T3SS (USE WITH TOOLS BEFORE S/N 1407100277 OCT 07) WORK CONTACT ELEMENT (WCE) MAGNETIC WORK CONTACT ELEMENT GUIDE BLOCK ASSEMBLY SPACER, S
T3 MAGAZINE NOSE ASSEMBLY 8 7 2 5 9 8 13 10 11 12 13 4 1 3 RAMSET T3 MAGAZINE NOSE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER 1 B0001 2 B0199 3 B0052A 4 B0217A 5 B0110A 7 B0111A 8 B0122A 8A B0128 9 B0031A 10 B0068 11 B0037A 12 B0178 13 B0209 14 B0188 15 B0057 B0058 DESCRIPTION HOUSING SHROUD NOSE / SLEEVE ASSEMBLY, T3MAG CAGE ASSEMBLY WITH SCREWS, T3MAG SHEAR BLOCK KIT, T3MAG Shear Block, T-Nuts (2), Screws (2) PIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY W/SET SCREW ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY SCREW, ACTUATOR TO CAGE PISTON ASSEMBLY W/PIS
T3 MAGAZINE – MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 RAMSET T3 MAGAZINE – MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 B0203 MAGAZINE LEFT & RIGHT HALF 2 B0204 FRONT & REAR RAILS 3 B0205 CONNECTION BLOCK & SCREWS 4 B0206 CONNECTION BLOCK SCREWS ONLY 5 B0207 FOLLOWER ASSEMBLY W/CONSTANT FORCE SPRING 6 B0208 MAGAZINE SCREWS 7 B0147 LOCKOUT BRACKET T3 MAGAZINE – MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY 18
SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Preparing Tool for Operation—Battery/Charger Problems — Battery Cell does not — Inoperative indicator — Try Battery Cell in tool after 3 hours appear to accept lights on charger on charge cycle. If tool LED is charge. Green charger green, charger lights are not light does not come on working properly. Replace charger, or monitor charging time to ensure Battery Cell has adequate time for recharging.
SERVICING / TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SERVICE Power/Exhaust Stage of Operation — Tool operates properly, — Battery cell is but fasteners do not discharged drive fully — Charge Battery Cell — Fuel Cell is low — Check Fuel Cell according to Operating Manual and replace as required. — There may be loss of — Press Work Contact Element seal in combustion against workpiece for one minute. chamber Pull trigger.
WARRANTY RAMSET GAS TOOL SYSTEMS WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS Ramset warrants that new T3SS and T3 Magazine 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 below as normal wearing parts, or parts which are specifically covered by an extended warranty.
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... Buy From Your Authorized Distributor AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY © ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS 2008 PRINTED IN THE U.S.A. Form No.
