Jcp Pa97 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

for JCP Cartridge Tool PA97

Cartridge Calibre 6.8/11mm

The Specialist Fixing Supplier

Exclusively to the Distributor

CONTENTS

Safety Information 4

General Description 5

Warning 6

Testing Base Material 6

Using The Tool 7

Misre Procedure 7

Parts List 8/9

Fastener Selection 10

Cartridge Selection 11

Loading and Firing 12

Cleaning and Maintenance 13

Fault Finding 14

The safe use of the JCP PA97 is the responsibility of the operator. The tool must not be used

until the instruction manual has been read and understood and the operator has received

training and certication from a suitably qualied authorised instructor.

To operate this tool you must be:

1) Over 18 years of age

2) Be able to distinguish the different colour cartridges

3) Have read and understood the instruction manual

4) Be properly trained in its use

TRAINING

Training and certication must be obtained from the supplier of the tool whether it is purchased or hired.

Should proper training not be available at the point where you obtain the tool, contact JCP Construction Products

before attempting to use the tool.

Obtaining the necessary training is the responsibility of the operator.

LIMITATIONS

Just as no manual or instructions car forewarn the operator of all possible situations that may occur neither can this

instructional manual or any training that is given.

Recognising any potential risk and reacting to them in a safe way is the responsibility of the operator.

SAFETY

The JCP PA97 Cartridge Tool is a low velocity, indirect acting tool using the expanding gases

of a blank cartridge to drive a piston which in turn punches the fastener through the xture

into the base material. The tool works on the co-acting principle where the fastener is

always in contact with the piston to give optimum performance.

The PA97 is suitable for fasteners up to 97mm long but fasteners above 72mm need to be pre-driven into the timber

or material being xed.

DRIVE PINS AND CARTRIDGES

The PA97 is designed to take a 12mm metal washered Drive Pin suitable for use in cartridge tools, together with a

C.I.P approved 6.8/11mm Blank Strip Cartridge designed for use in these tools.

To use of any other fastener or cartridge may cause damage to the tool and could lead to serious injury or death.

SUITABLE BASE MATERIAL

Not all materials are suitable for xing into using cartridge tools. They must not be too hard, too soft or too brittle and

care must be taken to ensure the base material is suitable for the application.

Suitable Base Materials

Concrete between 20 & 50 N/mm2, Mild Steel Grade 40 to 50 and common bricks.

Unsuitable Base Materials

Tempered Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminium, Natural Hard Stone, Engineering Brick, Lightweight Blocks, Plasterboard,

Wood.

APPLICATIONS

The applications for xings made with JCP PA97 are many and varied.

They include xing timber, steel sheet, brick ties and drywall track to concrete and steel.

They can also be used for attaching plumbing and electrical ttings. These applications are only meant as a guide

and there are many others.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The JCP PA97 Cartridge Tool is a low velocity, indirect acting tool using the

expanding gases of a blank cartridge to drive a piston which in turn punches

the Fastener through the fixture into the base material. The tool works on the

co-acting principle where the Fastener is always in contact with the piston to

give optimum performance.

through 180° to the forward position.

The PA 97 is suitable for Fasteners up to 97mm long but Fasteners above

72mm need to be pre-driven into the timber or material being fixed.

Pull back the cocking grip as far as it will go then return it

to its original position. Return the cocking lever to the start DRIVE PINS AND CARTRIDGES

position and lock the cocking grip into place. The PA97 is designed to take a 12mm metal washered Drive Pin suitable for

use in Cartridge Tools, together with a C.I.P. approved 6.8/11mm Blank Strip

Cartridge designed for use in these tools.

Insert the cartridge strip, leading with the end with the arrow,

into the tool grip until the bottom end of the strip is flush

with the tool

SUITABLE BASE MATERIA

Not all materials are suitable for fixing into using Cartridge Tools. They must

not be to hard, to soft or to brittle and care must be taken to ensure the base

Place the tool perpendicular to the work surface and adopt material is suitable for the application.

a well balanced stance. Push against the tool to fully Suitable Base Material

depress the fastener guide then pull the trigger Concrete between 20 & 50 N/mm², Mild Steel Grade 40 to 50 and Common

Bricks

Unsuitable Base Material

Tempered Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminium, Natural Hard Stone, Engineering

For subsequent fixings repeat the above. The cartridge strip will advance each Brick, Lightweight Blocks, Plasterboard, Wood.

time the tool is cocked. Continue the operation until the cartridge strip is used up

then remove the strip from the top of the tool.

PPLICATIONS

If there are insufficient fixings required for a complete strip of 10 cartridges The applications for fixings made with JCP PA97 are many and varied.

remove the strip at the end of the fixing operation. They include fixing timber, steel sheet, brick ties and drywall track to concrete

Do not leave loaded tools unattended

and steel. They can also be used for attaching plumbing and electrical fittings.

These applications are only meant as a guide and there are many others.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Release the cocking grip and pivot the cocking lever

Operators must be aware of the inevitable recoil when the tool is fired.

Hold the tool with the muzzle pointing upwards and insert

fastener POINT FIRST into the cocking lever. The fastener

will slide down the cocking lever until it is held in place by

the magnet

LOADING & FIRING THE TOOL

The use of any other Fastener or Cartridge may cause damage to the

tool and could lead to serious injury or death.

Do not attempt to use Cartridge Tools without rst reading and understanding the

Instruction Manual and receiving training.

NEVER: Attempt to bypass or modify any of the safety features on the tool

Attempt to fasten into soft, thin, brittle or very hard materials

Attempt to fasten to a spalled, cracked or uneven surface

Place a hand over the muzzle end of the tool

Use the tool for other than its intended purpose

ALWAYS: Receive training before attempting to use the tool

Follow the safety precautions as they appear in this manual

Wear impact protection goggles to EN166-B or BS2092 grade 1, ear protection for levels up to

149dB, safety helmets to EN397 or BS5249, safety boots to EN345 or BS1870/4972, together

with any other safety equipment as determined by the location and application.

Ensure the base material is suitable for the application.

Follow proper edge and spacing guidelines.

TESTING BASE MATERIAL

Before fastening into any material always check it is suitable for shot ring into.

Using the fastener as a punch, strike it a rm blow with a hammer with the point in contact with the base material.

If the point is blunted the material is too hard and unsuitable, if the material shatters is too brittle and unsuitable,

if the fastener sinks into the material it is too soft and unsuitable. The fastener should leave a clear indent on the base

material without penetrating it to any depth.

WARNING

BEFORE USE: Make sure you have been trained in the use of the tool

Ensure tool is in safe condition

Check the tool is not loaded

Ensure the area is safe and warn other trades working nearby

Carry out a suitability test of the base material

DURING USE: Always wear suitable eye, ear and head protection as well as suitable footwear, plus any

other safety or protective equipment as may designated for the site or application.

Adopt a well balanced stance

Always point the tool away from yourself and bystanders

Never place your hand over the front of the tool

Hold the tool perpendicular to the work surface

Never x close to an edge, another xing or where a xing has failed

(See page 8 for edge and spacing distances)

Maximum repetition rate: 12 xings/minute

Noise Level: (EN15895-1)

A weighted sound level, LWA, in decibels 88

Uncertainty, KwA in decibels 3

A weighted sound level at work station, LPA in decibels 75

Uncertainty, KPA in decibels 3

Vibration Level Does not exceed 2.5m/s 2

Misre Procedure

In the event of a misre do not remove the tool from the work surface at least 20 seconds. Re-apply the tool and try

again. In event of another misre and after waiting a further 30 seconds remove the cartridge strip from the tool and

remove the fastener. Mark the tool with a DO NOT USE label and place the tool in a secure box

Contact your supplier to have the tool inspected.

After Use

Remove the cartridge strip from the tool

Inspect the tool for damage

Clean and lubricate tool

Return the tool to its box and secure in a safe place

Store the tool in a dry environment

USING THE TOOL

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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION

3 SP701 Steel Liner 26 SP718 Regulating Pin 45 SP735 Stop Ring 69 SP752 Base Plate

4 SP702 Piston Guide Assembly 27 SP719 Sear 46 SP736 Cocking Grip 72 SP753 Retaining Ring

5 SP703 Piston 28 SP720 Special Screw 47 SP737 Holder 73 SP754 Retaining Ring

6 SP704 Fastener Guide 29 SP721 Spring Guide 48 SP738 Circlip 76 SP755 Fastener Symbol

7 SP705 Base Plate Assembly 30 SP722 Support Strip 50 SP739 Swivel Pin 79 SP756 Data Plate

8 SP706 Silencer Assembly 31 SP723 Special Pin 51 SP740 Special Screw 80 SP757 Retaining Plate

9 SP707 Connector Assembly 32 SP724 Special Pin Sleeve 53 SP741 Disc 96 SP758 Compression Spring

10 SP708 Firing Pin Assembly 33 SP725 Magazine Detent 56 SP742 Threaded Pin 97 SP759 Self Tapping Screw

11 SP709 Cocking Lever Assembly 34 SP726 Retention Plate 58 SP743 Fastener Detent 98 SP760 Self Tapping Screw

12 SP710 Ram Assembly 35 SP727 Nut 59 SP744 Spring 99 SP761 O-Ring

13 SP711 Cocking Lever Parts Set 36 SP728 Transport Lever 60 SP745 Pivot Pin 100 SP762 Compression Spring

20 SP712 Housing 38 SP729 Leaf Spring 61 SP746 Detent Spring 101 SP763 Compression Spring

21 SP713 Rubber Grip 39 SP730 Cover Plate 62 SP747 Pressure Pin 104 SP764 Allen Cap Screw

22 SP714 Jacket 41 SP731 Firing Pin Spring 64 SP748 Release lever 105 SP765 Allen Cap Screw

23 SP715 Trigger 42 SP732 Tension Spring 65 SP749 Dowel Pin 108 SP766 Circlip

24 SP716 Sear Guide 43 SP733 Tension Spring 67 SP750 Friction Pin 109 SP767 Dowel Pin

25 SP717 Thumbwheel 44 SP734 Compression Spring 68 SP751 Base Plate 110 SP768 Steel Pin

Retaining Ring

Piston Ring