primatech Q500 User manual

MODEL Q500
This manual nailer has been developed to work with 3/8" to 5/8" boards. It is a single hit nailer which drives
1¼" (32mm) and 1½" (38mm) 18-GAGE L-type flooring cleats at the perfect location and angle. It comes with
a set of plastic bases to precisely fit any solid boards.
For superior performance, use only PRIMATECH cleats
Printed in Canada 05/14

ADJUSTMENT OF THE PRIMATECH Q500 NAILER
Profiles of available floorings vary from one manufacturer to
another. Before using the nailer for your installation, it is
important to adjust it to match closely the profile. This package
includes three plastic bases (black, grey and blue) and also two
thin white shims. Use the black base to 3/8" thick flooring, the
grey one for 1/2" and the blue one for 5/8". Install the proper
base with one or two shims if required to ensure the smallest gap
between the foot (Q-140) and the tongue as indicated on the
diagram. Make sure that the gate/foot assembly does NOT touch
the tongue.
These adjustments apply only to solid floorings. For engineered
floorings, find the best combination of plastic base and shims to
get the gate/foot assembly as close as possible to the tongue,
without touching it. The surface of engineered floorings is more
fragile; it is the installer's responsibility to insure that no damage
is done to the surface before proceeding with the installation of
the whole floor.
OPERATION OF THE Q500 NAILER
Using the rubber capped mallet that is provided with your nailer,
tap the flooring into place.
Hold the nailer firmly and strike its plunger with the rubber end of
the mallet to drive the cleat in a single stroke. It is important to
strike with enough force to completely countersink the nail in a
single hit.
HARDWOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION
1. With an expansion space of 1/2", drill the face of the flooring
and use finishing nails for the first row as shown. Use a nail
set to countersink the nails and fill the hole with a matching
putty.
2. For the next few rows, drill at 45Eangle at the tongue and
use finishing nails as shown.
3. Using your Q500 nailer, fix the flooring at the 50Epre-
determined angle. Nail at 3" from the ends and at every 6-8".
Avoid nailing at knots.
4. At the other end when it is no longer possible to use the
nailer, repeat the procedure in [1] for the last rows.

CAUTION
STRIKE ONLY WITH THE RUBBER END OF THE MALLET.
USING THE STEEL END WILL DAMAGE THE TOOL AND VOID THE
WARRANTY
Never attempt to strike more than once to countersink a cleat.
The cleat might get stuck inside the tool, damage your floor or
damage your tool. Use a nail set if necessary.
Use only 1¼" or 1½" 18-GAGE cleats (120 per clip). Do NOT use
regular 16-GAGE 1½" cleats (thicker, 100 per clip).
MAINTENANCE
The Q500 nailer should require little maintenance. In case the
driving blade, spring or blade retainer need to be replaced, follow
these instructions:
1) Pull on the ring Q-051B to release the plunger Q-020.
2) Replace as required the driving blade Q-040, the spring
Q-070 or the blade retainer Q-030.
3) Pull on the ring Q-051B and depress the plunger Q-020 to its
position.
If you need to open the nailer for maintenance, always check the
following points before re-assembling the gate and foot:
• Check the condition of the driving blade, particularly at the
tip. Never use a broken or dent driving blade.
• Unless it needs to be replaced, the channel assembly Q-091
should remain in its position. Check that the hole in its back
is well indexed on the bushing holding pin Q-051.
• Check that the gate and foot are perfectly flat, or slightly bent
in such a way that it forces to close the small channel in
which cleats are ejected.
• Make sure that the (2) pins at the end of the feeder channel
meet the gate perfectly, without force.
• When the (4) screws Q-110 are tighten, check that there is
absolutely no gap between the foot, the gate and the body.
Also check that there is no gap at all at the bottom between
the gate and foot.
IMPORTANT - The driving blade Q-040 is made of the highest
quality steel. It is exposed to the full impact of the hammer. Even
under normal conditions, it is subjected to wear or damage and
may need to be replaced. Always keep a spare at the job site.
For additionnal information, contact Primatech or consult our Technical
Support site at:
support.primatech.ca

TOOL WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS
Primatech warrants that newly purchased fastening tools, parts and
accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship
(excluding wear parts) for the period shown below, after the date of
purchase by the original user as evidenced by a valid purchase invoice.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY will apply to all parts, except those
subjected to normal wear
SEVEN-YEAR EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY covers tool casing.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Primatech ‘s sole liability hereunder will be to replace any part or accessory
which proves to be defective within the specific time period. Any
replacement part or accessories provided in accordance with this warranty
will carry a warranty for the remainder of the period of warranty applicable
to the part it replaces. When repair or replacement of part or tool is
required, the complete tool or part(s) must be returned to Primatech or at
such authorized warranty service point of Primatech, transportation
prepaid, with a copy of proof of purchase evidencing that the part or tool
is within the warranty period. Serial # must be intact and legible for
warranty to apply.
This warranty is void as to any tool which has been subjected to misuse,
abuse, accidental or intentional damage, used with fasteners not meeting
Primatech specifications, size or quality, improperly maintained, repaired
with other than genuine Primatech replacement parts, damaged in transit
or handling, or which, in Primatech ‘s sole opinion, has been altered,
modified or repaired in a way that affects or detracts from the performance
of the tool.
PRIMATECH MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
RELATING TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR OTHERWISE,
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, and Primatech‘s liability AS STATED
ABOVE AND AS ASSUMED ABOVE is in lieu of all other warranties arising
out of, or in connection with, the use and performance of the tool, except
to the extent otherwise provided for by applicable law.
PRIMATECH SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE
FROM LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR PRODUCTION,
SPOILAGE OF MATERIALS, INCREASED COST OF OPERATION, OR
OTHERWISE. Any liability, if any, connected with the use of the tool shall
terminate upon the expiration of the warranty period specified above.