RAMSET T2 User manual

RAMSET T2 TOOL
OPERATORS
SAFETY & OPERATING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
GAS POWERED, LOW VELOCITY
PISTON TYPE FASTENING TOOL

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!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. A serious hand injury from penetration
by the piston or fastener could result.
!The gas in fuel cells is under pressure and the gas
is flammable.
!Do not open, puncture or burn fuel cells.
! Store fuel cells in a well ventilated area, at temperatures
below 50° C (122° F) and out of the sunlight.
!Keep fuel cells away from flames, sparks and heat.
!Do not attempt to recharge, refill or recycle fuel cells.
!Never operate the T2 tool if flammable or explosive
materials are nearby.
Just as no one can merely read a book about driving an automobile and then hope
to drive one safely, no one should attempt to use the T2 gas powered tool without
adequate, competent personal instruction.
No automobile instruction book or instructor can forewarn a learner against all possibilities
and emergencies, nor can printed material detail all possible conditions surrounding the
use of Ramset tools and products.
Responsibility for the safe and proper use of this tool rests with the tool user
and the employer.
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THIS TOOL IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED
OPERATORS. ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR OPERATE THE T2 GAS
POWERED TOOL WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS.
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SAFETY INTRODUCTION 2
CONTENTS 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4-7
FASTENING APPLICATIONS 8
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9
PARTS SCHEMATIC 10-11
PARTS LIST 12-13
SERVICING/TROUBLESHOOTING 14
WARRANTY 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Preparation For Fastening
Acceptable Base Materials
The gas powered T2 tool is suitable for
use in the following base materials only:
• Poured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.
Never attempt to fasten into very hard
or brittle materials such as cast iron,
tile, glass, or rock of any type. These
materials can shatter, causing the fastener
and/or base material fragments to fly
free and cause serious injury to the tool
operator and others.
Never fasten into any base material that
does not pass the Center Punch test.
Failure to assure the suitability of the
base material can result in serious injury
to the eyes or other body parts.
Center Punch Test
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
WHEN PERFORMING THIS TEST.
1. Always check the material being
fastened into for hardness before
attempting any fastening operation.
2. Using a fastener as a center punch,
strike the fastener against the work
surface using an average hammer
blow and check the results.
Center Punch Test Results
1. If the fastener point is flattened,
the material is too hard for a
powder actuated fastening.
2. If the fastener penetrates the
material easily, the material is
too soft.
3. If the material cracks or shatters,
the material is too brittle.
4. If the fastener makes a small
indentation into the material, the
material is suitable for fastening.
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Solid Concrete and
Precast Concrete
Structural Steel
Solid or Hollow
Block
Horizontal Joints
only in Brick Walls

Fuel Cells and Batteries
Fuel Cells
• Thefuelcellmustbeusedat
temperatures between -5° C
(23° F) and 49° C (120° F).
• Atthebeginningofeachfastening
cycle, a measured amount of gas
is injected into the combustion
chamber.
• Thefuelcellisdesignedwithan
internal reservoir that is under
pressure by a propellant.
• Whenthefuelcellisempty,a
small amount of propellant
remains inside the cell.
• Forsafetyandpropertoolfunctioning
it is important that only Ramset
supplied fuel cells be used in the
T2 tool.
Batteries
• Thebatterywillbecomedischarged
even if the tool is not being used.
• Removethebatteryfromthetool
when the tool is not to be used or
put it in the no contact position
in the tool as shown on page 6.
• Rechargethebatteryifithasnot
been used for a long period of time.
• Batteriesaresuppliedinan
uncharged condition so fully
charge them for first time use.
• Donotrechargebatteriesuntil
they are fully discharged.
• Ittakesabout1hourtorecharge
a battery.
• Useonlybatteriesandchargers
supplied by Ramset.
• BatteryCapacity—Maximum
1200 shots.
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Ramset Fuel Cell
Ramset 6 V. Battery

Installing the battery
• Insertthebatteryintothetool
as shown on the right with the
clip toward the rear.
• NotetheLEDlightontheright
side of the handle. After installing
the battery:
- If the light flashes green the
tool is powered.
- If the light flashes red the battery
requires charging.
- If the light is solid green and
the fan is running, the tool is
ready to use.
- If the light is solid red and the
fan is not on the battery needs
recharged.
Installing the fuel cell
• Thereisacaplocatedontherearof
the tool handle that covers the fuel
cell. Twist the cap 1/8 turn clockwise
and remove it.
• Insertthefuelcell,nosefirst,allthe
way into the recess.
• Replacethecapbyliningupthe
lugs on the cap with the notches in
the tool handle, push the cap in and
twist it 1/8 turn counterclockwise
to the locked position.
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Battery is shown in the no contact
position. Push it fully down to lock it
in place.
Turn and remove cap
Insert fuel cell into recess

FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS CAN
CAUSE INJURY TO THE
TOOL OPERATOR OR
TO BYSTANDERS.
• Usethetoolonlyinwellventilated
areas.
• Alwaysholdthetoolatrightangles
to the work surface.
• Neverattempttomakeafastening
at an angle to the work surface.
• Whilethetoolcanbeusedinany
position (floor, wall or ceiling) it is
important to have both the nose of
the tool and support foot in contact
with the work surface to minimize
spall and make the best quality
fastenings.
• Neverputyourhandoverthenose
end of the tool.
• Neverputyourhandonoroverthe
end of the tool to close the tool.
• Nevercarrythetoolwithyourfinger
on the trigger.
• Neverleavethetoolunattendedor
allow anyone to operate it without
first being trained.
• Neverengageinhorseplaywith
the tool.
• Alwayskeepthetoolpointedaway
from yourself or others.
• Neveroperatethetoolifexplosive
or flammable materials are nearby.
• Keepthetoolandsupplieslocked
up and out of the reach of children.
90°
The T2 tool may be used in
any position.
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Keep tool locked up and
out of reach of children
Ceilings
Walls
Floors
Keep both the nose of the tool
and support foot in contact with
the work surface and hold tool
perpendicular to the work surface.

FASTENING APPLICATIONS
Your T2 tool 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.
T2 fastenings are permanent
fastenings so attempting to remove
a fastener from concrete or steel
may result in a serious injury.
Fastening to Concrete
When fastening into concrete, always
maintain a minimum spacing of 3
between fastenings and 3 from any
free edge. Concrete thickness should
be at least three times the intended
penetration depth into the concrete.
Driving fasteners too close to an
edge or too close to each other
can cause the concrete edge to
fail or fasteners to fly free.
Fastening to Concrete
Block or to Masonry Walls
Take care to observe a 3 edge distance
to avoid cracking the block and over
penetration of the fastener to avoid a
loss of holding value. Fastenings may
also be made into the horizontal joint
but not into the vertical joint.
Fastening to Steel
Your T2 tool can be used for fastening
on the flat surfaces of structural steel.
When fastening into steel, always maintain
a minimum spacing of 1-1/2 between
fastenings and 1/2 from any edge.
FASTENING APPLICATIONS
FASTENING APPLICATIONS
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3" MIN.
PENETRATION - THIN GAUGE
METAL TO CONCRETE
3"
MIN.
3"
MIN.
SPACING - THIN WOOD
STRIP TO CONCRETE
1/2"
MIN.
1-1/2"
MIN.
SPACING
STEEL TO STEEL

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.
Operating the T2 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. Pull the magazine follower back to the
locking position.
4. Insert the nail strips into the opening in
the back of the magazine.
5. Slightly pull back on the magazine
follower while pressing the button
at the back of the follower. This will
release the follower making contact
with the back of the last nail strip.
6. Place the tool in the spot where you
want to make the fastening.
7. With the tool in position and perpendicular
to the work surface; press down on the
tool.
8. Note that the fan motor is running and
the LED light on the side of the handle
is a solid green color indicating the tool
is ready to make a fastening.
9. Pull the trigger to make the fastening.
10. The tool is ready for the next fastening.
To avoid overheating the tool do not
hold your hand over the air intake
section on the top end of the tool.
Removing The Fastener Magazine
On occasion the fastener magazine may
need to be removed to clear a fastener
jam. To do so, unscrew the knob at the
rear of the tool. Then press the knob. Slide
the magazine rearward to remove it from
the tool.
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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90°
Insert battery
Insert
fuel cell
Insert
fastener
Knob
Hold tool perpendicular
In contact with work surface

RAMSET T2 TOOL SCHEMATIC
PARTS SCHEMATIC
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PARTS SCHEMATIC

RAMSET T2 TOOL SCHEMATIC (continued)
PARTS SCHEMATIC
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PARTS SCHEMATIC

RAMSET T2 TOOL PARTS LISTS
KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 336920 GRILL CAP
2 336900 AIR FILTER
3 B0060A CAP SCREWS M5-30 W/WASHER
4 339000 CAP ASSEMBLY
5 B0070 SPARK PLUG WIRE
6 B0061A PC BOARD SCREWS, M4-12
7 B0040 PC BOARD
8 7505164 SPARK PLUG ASSEMBLY
9 900525A FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(INCLUDES FAN, MOTOR SLEEVE, MOTOR
MOUNT, RETAINING RING AND FAN BLADE)
10 401356 MOTOR SLEEVE
11 900470 MOTOR MOUNT
12 401355 MOTOR RETAINING RING
13 404601 HEAD SWITCH
14 B0078 CYLINDER HEAD
15 403992 O-RING, CYLINDER HEAD
16 403167 FAN BLADE
17 B0044A CAGE ASSEMBLY AND BUMPERS
17 B0057 CAGE SCREWS M4-6
18 339010 SHEAR BLOCK KIT
(CONSIST OF: SHEAR BLOCK, (2) - M5 T-NUTS,
(2) - M5-12 SCREWS)
19 333180 TIE BAR ASSEMBLY - W/SCREWS
21 337700 WORK CONTACT ELEMENT
22 336510 HOUSING BODY ASSEMBLY
23 333220 RUBBER DEFECTOR ASSEMBLY
24 B0038 AIR DAM
25 B0178 COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSEMBLY
26 333250 COMBUSTION CHAMBER STOP ASSEMBLY
27 B0068 PISTON STOP RETAINING RING
28 B0031A PISTON ASSEMBLY
28A B0034A PISTON RINGS (PKG of 2)
29 B0053 BUMPER
31 B0042 SLEEVE O-RING
32 B0054A GAS DUCT ASSEMBLY
33 B0037A CHAMBER SPRINGS (PKG of 2)
35 B0105 SECURITY STOP
PARTS LIST
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PARTS LISTS

PARTS LIST
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PARTS LIST
RAMSET T2 TOOL PARTS LISTS (continued)
KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
37 334020 BATTERY SUPPORT
38 337440 RUBBER HANDLE GRIP
39 333380 KNOB ASSEMBLY
40 404619 INSULATOR
41 404490 TRIGGER SWITCH
42 404385 LIGHT CONDUIT
43 B0134 SPARK UNIT ASSEMBLY, MEFI-R
45 010422 EFI JUNCTION BOARD
46 333450 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
47 333460A FEED ASSEMBLY
(INCLUDES: FUEL FEED ASSEMBLY
& FEED TUBE)
49 333480A FUEL INJECTION ASSEMBLY
(INCLUDES: FUEL FEED ASSEMBLY
& FUEL FEED TUBE)
51 336870 BELT HOOK
53 B0062A HANDLE SCREWS (pkg of 5)
54 010900 LEFT/RIGHT SIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
55 B0144 REAR FOOT ASSEMBLY
56 EM150330 FUEL CELL CUP BRACKET
57 EM150340A FUEL CELL RETAINING CUP ASSEMBLY
 B0058 GUIDE BLOCK SCREW
 B0072 FUEL CONNECTOR SCREW M4-8
 B0073 UPPER EXHAUST SCREW
 B0057 CAGE SCREW
* T2OM T2 OPERATORS MANUAL
* 334000 BATTERY
* 7505142 BATTERY CHARGER W/WALL MOUNT
ADAPTOR

Filters and Battery Contacts
Cleaning the filters and battery contacts on a regular
basis will help make your tool work more efficiently.
To clean the filters
• Remove the cover and the filters.
• Lightly tap the filters to remove any dust.
• Replace the filters if damaged.
• Replace the filters and the cover.
To clean the battery contacts
• Periodically wipe contacts with a dry, soft cloth.
• Should they show corrosion, clean with a piece of
very fine emery cloth and clean with a dry cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Tool does not work
- LED light is off - No battery in tool - Install battery
- LED flashes red - Battery completely discharged - Charge battery
Fan is on but the
tool does not fire
- LED is red - Battery power is too low - Recharge battery
- LED is green - Fuel cell is exhausted - Put in new fuel cell
Fan stops after the - Call your local distributor for service
trigger is pulled
and LED is green
Tool firing is not - Fuel cell is exhausted - Put in a new fuel cell
consistent and
LED is green
Fasteners are not - Fuel cell is exhausted - Put in a new fuel cell
completely set - Filters are too dirty - Clean/replace filters
- Base material is too hard - Consult distributor
Tool makes - Consult your local distributor
low sound
- piston stays down
- no fastening made
- LED is green
Tool is sluggish and - Filters are too dirty - Clean/replace filters
overheats
SERVICING/TROUBLESHOOTING
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FOR SERVICING REQUIRED BUT NOT LISTED IN THIS MANUAL,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR

Ramset warranty that new T2 power
fastening tools, parts and accessories
will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for the period shown
below, after the date of delivery to the
original user.
TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
A two-year warranty will apply to
all parts, except those listed below
as normal wearing parts, or parts
which are specifically covered by
an extended warranty.
SIX-MONTH WARRANTY
A six-month warranty applies to the
following parts, which are considered
normal wearing parts:
•Bumper
•PistonAssembly
•O-Rings
•PistonRings
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Ramset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
accessory provided in accordance with
this warranty will carry a warranty for
the balance of the period of warranty
applicable to the part it replaces.
This warranty does not apply to part
replacement required due to normal
wear.
This warranty is void as to any tool
which has been subjected to misuse,
abuse, accidental or intentional damage,
use with fasteners, fuel, battery, or battery
chargers not meeting Ramset specification,
size, or quality, improperly maintained,
repaired with other than genuine T2
replacement parts, damaged in transit
or handling, or which, in Ramsets
opinion, has been altered or repaired in
a way that affects or detracts from the
performance of the tool.
RAMSET MAKES NO WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING
TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS, OR
OTHERWISE, EXCEPT AS STATED
ABOVE and the 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 by
applicable law.
RAMSET SHALL IN NO EVENT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE FROM
LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS
OR PRODUCTION, SPOILAGE OF
MATERIALS, INCREASED COST OF
OPERATION OR OTHERWISE.
Ramset reserves the right to change
specifications, equipment, or designs
at any time without notice and without
incurring obligation.
WARRANTY
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T2 TOOL WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS

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
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