Remington 482 User manual

Important :
Read this manual and all labels carefully before operating your powder actuated tool.
Thismanualshouldalwaysaccompanythetoolandbetransferredwithituponchange
of ownership.
REMINGTON®
Operating
Instructions
Model 482
Powder Actuated
Fastening Tool
REMINGTON

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INDEX
Warning: Safety Precautions............................................................................. 2-11
Why a Fastener Holds.......................................................................................... 12
Selecting Fasteners and Power Loads ................................................................ 13
Operation ....................................................................................................... 14, 15
Maintenance......................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 16, 17
Parts Central ........................................................................................................ 17
Parts List .............................................................................................................. 18
Accessories.......................................................................................................... 19
Tool Disassembly and Assembly ................................................................... 19, 20
Buffer and Piston Replacement ........................................................................... 21
Application Chart............................................................................................ 22, 23
Warranty.................................................................................................Back Cover
* Not provided with tool.
REMINGTON
Power Fastener*
Barrel
Assembly
Trigger
Maximum 2 1/2" - Model 482
Power Load*
Muzzle
Spall Shield
Recommended
Approved Goggles
REMINGTON
Model 482 Powder Actuated Fastening Tools
The Remington Model 482 Powder Actuated Fastening Tool is designed for use
with Remington 22 caliber Type A crimped loads and Remington Power Fasten-
ers. Remington Power Fasteners are manufactured from special steel and heat
treated to produce a very hard yet ductile fastener.

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Warning: Safety Precautions
The following pages contain detailed warnings, cautions, and rules of safe operation.
Read carefully and become familiar before operating to avoid serious injury. We
expressly disclaim any liability for any injury to persons or damage to property which
result from your failure to take the precautions contained in this manual.
WARNING: Thistoolisdesignedonlyforusebyqualifiedoperators.Qualification
is obtained through a thorough understanding of the Safety Warnings and operating
instructionsasdefinedinthisoperatingmanual.NOTE:Yourlocallaborregulationsmay
require that the operator of this tool on a job site be thoroughly trained and certified for
competencepriortooperatingthistool.Forcertificationprocedures,call1-800-626-2237
(U.S.A.) or 1-905-826-8010 (Canada)
BEFORE USING
DEFECTIVE
3. Operators and bystanders must ALWAYS wear goggles and hearing protection
which meet or exceed the accepted standards for adequate protection in your
country. In the U.S., refer to ANSI standards. In Canada, refer to CSA standards.
2. ALWAYSinspecttomakesurethetoolisworkingproperly.Ifthetooldoesnotwork
properly,removefromserviceandtagDEFECTIVE.DONOTusethetoolagainuntil
it has been properly repaired.
1. ALWAYS handle the tool as if it were loaded. Before starting work, check that the
tool is unloaded and the muzzle is clear. NEVER load a tool unless it is going to be
used.
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Safety Precautions
4. ALWAYScleartheworkareaonallsidesandpostappropriatewarningsignsonjob
sites.
5. ALWAYS make sure the work area is clean from loose material and debris.
HANDLING THE TOOL
1. NEVER place your hand over the muzzle. Accidental discharge can cause serious
injury.
2. NEVER place your finger on the trigger until the tool’s muzzle is against the work
surface.
PISTOLETS DE
SCELLEMENT
EN USAGE
ATTENTION
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Safety Precautions
3. ALWAYS store UNLOADED powder actuated tool and power loads in a locked
container. Keep power loads of different power levels in separate containers.
4.NEVER carry or pass a loaded powder actuated tool. NEVER point a powder
actuated tool at anyone.
6. ALWAYS take precaution to maintain your balance while operating a powder
actuated tool.
5. If the tool is dropped, inspect for damage and repair it before continuing to work.
NEVER use a damaged tool.
POWDER
LOADS
POWD
LOAD

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Safety Precautions
TOO BRITTLE
Surface
shatters
482-30
CENTER
PUNCH TEST
482-27
7. Anoperatortakingmedicationshouldtakeextraprecautionswhilehandlingthetool.
NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or take medications which impair your vision,
balance or judgement before using a powder actuated tool.
1. ALWAYSknowthethicknessandtypeofbasematerialintowhichyouarefastening.
NEVERGUESS.TestthebasematerialbyusingtheCenterPunchTest.TheCenter
Punch Test is performed by using a hammer to test drive the particular power
fastener to be used into the material. If the point penetrates easily, the material is
toosoft.Ifthepointbecomesblunt,thematerialistoohard.Ifthematerialfractures,
cracks or shatters, the material is too brittle. Test fastenings can be made if the
material shows a clear fastener impression and the fastener point is not blunted.
ALWAYSstartwiththelowestpowerload(Gray-Level1)andproceedwiththeorder
shown in the lower right-hand figure above. Always wear approved goggles.
KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL
TOO HARD
Point
flattens
482-29
TOO SOFT
Sinks in
with
average
hammer
blow
482-28
Start
1
GRAY
3
GREEN 4 YELLOW
2
BROWN
482-31
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482-34
482-37
Safety Precautions
482-36
3. NEVER make fastenings in spalled or cracked areas.
5. DO NOT fasten through or within 1/2" of predrilled or pre-punched holes.
4. NEVER drive power fasteners into thin or easily penetrated materials unless it is
backed by concrete or steel. When in doubt, such as when base material is
concealed, conduct a Center Punch Test (See page 6). Check continually to avoid
fastening into unsuitable material, especially in older buildings.
482-35
CAST IRON GLASS
2.NEVERattempttodrivepowerfastenersintoveryhardorbrittlematerialsincluding,
but not limited to cast iron, glass, tile, stone, brick, or hardened steel. Materials of
this type tend to shatter and create hazard from flying particles.
TILE BRICK
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NO
90
482-44
3/16" MIN
1/2" 1"
482-41
6. DO NOT drive power fasteners into concrete less than three times as thick as the
intended fastener penetration, within 3" of the edge, within 3" of another power
fastener or within 3" of a failed power fastener.
7. DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick, within
2" of a weld, within 1/2" of the edge or within 1" of another power fastener.
8. Whenfasteningintomasonrywalls,alwaysdriveintohorizontalmortarjoints,never
into vertical mortar joints. BE CAREFUL. A poorly laid joint may permit too much
penetration, and/or unsatisfactory holding power.
OPERATING THE TOOL
1. ALWAYS hold tool perpendicular to work surface.
3" 3"
3"
482-39
TOO THIN
WELD
482-40
3"
3X
1X
482-38
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Safety Precautions

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482-45
4. NEVER use a powder actuated tool in an explosive or flammable atmosphere or
when non-sparking tools are required.
2. Should the tool fail to fire, hold the muzzle firmly against the work surface for 30
seconds. Release the trigger and remove pressure on the tool while holding the
muzzleagainsttheworksurface.Againpressthetoolfirmlyagainsttheworksurface
and pull the trigger. If the tool still fails to fire, hold the tool firmly against the work
surface for another 30 seconds before unloading and carefully discarding the
misfired power load into water or oil.
1. NEVER leave unfired power loads on floors or work surfaces.
POWER
LOADS
POWER LOADS AND FASTENERS
482-47
482-48
3. ALWAYS use the spall shield when driving directly into concrete or steel. Always
wear approved goggles.
GASOLINE
GAS
OLINE
482-50
WATER
POWER
LOADS
Safety Precautions

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POWER
LOADS
POWER
LOADS
1
2
3
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10
11
12
1
22
L
E
K
C
I
N
B
R
A
S
S
482-53
C
A
L
I
B
E
R
POWDER
LOADS
ONLY
482-57
POWER
LOADS
ONLY
2. Remington power loads are available in four power levels with gray (1) being the
lowest power level and yellow (4) being the highest power level. Always start with
the lowest power level (gray-level 1) and increase until a proper fastening is made
(see page 13 Selecting Fasteners and Loads).
Start
1
GRAY
3
GREEN 4 YELLOW
2
BROWN
482-31
Safety Precautions
3. NEVER use power loads in firearms.
4. NEVER carry fasteners or other hard objects in the same pocket or container with
power loads.
5. Acolorblindpersonmusttakeextraprecautionstopreventthechanceofmixingthe
power loads of various levels.
482-58
YELLOW?
BROWN?
GREEN?
GRAY?
NOTE:
Failure to start with
the lowest power
level can result in
overdrive condition
and will result in
damage to tool
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Safety Precautions
6. Powerfastenersareapermanentlyinstalledfixture.Anactofdemolitionisrequired
for their removal. Appropriate safety precautions must be taken.
482-58
Plastic Flute
Shank
Head
482-60
7. NEVER use common nails or other materials as fasteners. Remington Power
Fasteners are manufactured from special steel and heat treated to produce a very
hard yet ductile fastener.
8. NEVER pry a power load out of the tool. Prying can discharge the load causing
serious injury (see Troubleshooting Guide , page 16).
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UNLOAD
12
LOAD
9. ALWAYS insert the power fastener first, then the power load. If work is interrupted
for any reason, ALWAYS remove the power load before removing the power
fastener (see page 15, item 7).

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Why A Power Fastener Holds
WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDS
IN CONCRETE
The compression bond of the concrete to the power fastener
accounts for the majority of the holding power. The fastener
displaces the concrete which tries to return to its original form
causing a squeezing effect.
Maximum holding power is achieved when the depth of pen-
etration produces a bond on the power fastener equal to the
strength of the concrete. As a general rule, penetration should
be approximately 1" to 1 1/4" into the base concrete. Make sure
the concrete is at least three times as thick as the intended
fastener penetration. NEVER have the power fastener point
protrude through the concrete.
NOTE: Concrete needs to cure for 28 days before maximum
fastening holding power will be achieved.
WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDS IN STEEL
Holding power in steel depends on the elasticity of the steel.
The steel pushes back on the shank of the power fastener.
Dropamarbleintowater;thewaterparts,themarblecontinues
down,thewaterclosesback.Thisissimilartothereactionwhen
a power fastener penetrates steel.
In steel, the point of the power fastener must penetrate com-
pletely through for highest holding power. If the fastener does
notpenetrate, thespringactionof thesteelpushesback onthe
point and tends to force the fastener out.
Recommended applications are between 3/16-3/8" steel.
NOTE: When fastening in steel be sure the point goes through
the steel.
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FASTENING INTO CONCRETE
The proper power fastener length can be determined by
adding the thickness of the material to be fastened and the
amount of fastener that will actually penetrate the concrete.
The concrete must be three times as thick as the intended
fastener penetration. In most cases, penetration should be
approximately 1" to 1 1/4" into the base concrete material.
482-85
Wood or Non-Metals
To Concrete
482-79
Wood or Non-Metals
To Steel
Selecting Power Fasteners
and Power Loads
482-66
RIGHT
Flush With Surface
OVERDRIVEN POWER FASTENERS
AND PISTON
An overdriven power fastener results when too strong of a
power load is used causing the piston to extend past the
muzzle. Move to the next lightest power load. Repeated
overdrive will damage your tool. By avoiding overdrive, you
can extend the life of your tool considerably and avoid costly
repairs.
NOTE:NEVERfirethetoolwithoutapowerfastener.Thiscan
damage the tool and/or cause possible injury to the operator.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use power fasteners longer than 2 1/2"
without the use of the accessory muzzle cap, part number
075961.
Piston Extended
Out of Muzzle
POWER LOADS
Always start with the lowest power level (gray-level 1). If the
first test fastener does not penetrate to the desired depth,
movetothenexthighestpowerlevel(brown-level2).Increase
until a proper fastening is made.
IMPORTANT: Damage to the tool will result if the above
instructions are not followed (see illustrations to right and
lower right).
FASTENING INTO STEEL
The proper fastener length can be determined by adding the
thickness of the material to be fastened and the thickness of
the steel. The point of the power fastener must go completely
through the steel.
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Operation
482-67
482-68
482-69
482-71
482-72
482-73
NOTE:
Failure to start with
the lowest power
level can result in
overdrive condition
and will result in
damage to tool
(see page 13).
1. Graspmuzzleandslidebarrelforwardrapidlyuntilitstops.Thissetspistonintofiring
position and opens the chamber.
2. Insertpowerfastenerintomuzzleoftool,headendfirst.Pushthefasteneruntilpoint
is even with end of tool. ALWAYS load the fastener first, then the power load.
3. Select the proper Remington Power Load and insert into the chamber until it stops
(see
Application Chart on page 23).
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482-75
482-74
90˚
482-76
30
482-45
482-77
WATER
Operation
5. Place the muzzle of tool perpendicular to work surface without tilting the tool. Push
tool against work surface until sliding action of barrel stops.
6. Squeeze trigger to set power fastener. Be sure to keep pressure on tool during this
operation.
8. Should the tool fail to fire, hold the muzzle firmly against the work surface for 30
seconds. Release the trigger and remove pressure on the tool while holding the
muzzleagainsttheworksurface.Againpressthetoolfirmlyagainsttheworksurface
and pull the trigger. If the tool still fails to fire, hold the tool firmly against the work
surface for another 30 seconds before unloading and carefully discarding the
misfired power load into water or oil.
7. After fastening is made, slide barrel forward rapidly. This motion ejects the spent
power load and resets the piston for the next fastening. Make sure spent load has
ejected from tool.

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IMPORTANT:
Clean your tool after each day’s use. The parts shown in the illustration below should
be cleaned daily. Clean metal parts with accessory wire brushes. Apply penetrating
lubricant sparingly and wipe dry.
Maintenance
REMEDY
Remove barrel assembly. Fol-
low instructions for piston
change. Replace all damaged
or missing parts.
Replace piston.
Change either to next lower
powderload,orusenextlonger
fastener length.
Remove barrel assembly. Fol-
low instructions for buffer re-
placement (page 21). Replace
other parts if damaged.
Clean receiver chamber. If
power loads will not chamber
with a slip-fit or extraction diffi-
culties continue, take tool to
your distributor for repair.
Replacement of ejector is re-
quired. Replace or take tool to
your distributor for repair.
Barrel must be opened fully to
the full extended position to
properly position piston.
Remove piston. Replace pis-
ton ring.
Replace piston.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Piston not properly as-
sembled in relation to tang.
Broken piston.
Excessive power.
Overdriving of power fas-
tener (see above). Buffer
binding on piston in muzzle
cap.
Dirty or damaged receiver
chamber.
Broken ejector.
Piston not returning to full rear
position.
Worn piston ring.
Broken piston.
PROBLEM
Piston rod hangs out
of muzzle cap.
Overdriving of power
fastener.
Piston jammed.
Expended power load
will not extract.
Reduction or loss of
power.
Troubleshooting Guide
Receiver
Barrel
Buffer
Tang
Tang Spring
Tang Cap
Piston
Muzzle Cap

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PROBLEM
Tool does not
completely depress.
Tool does not fire.
Opening and closing
of barrel or pushing
down of the tool, etc.
is not smooth but is
rough or binds.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Misassembled or damaged
breech and firing pin parts.
Failure of tool to depress com-
pletely.
Dirt buildup on breech not al-
lowingproperpenetrationoffir-
ing pin.
Breech screw loose.
Lack of proper cleaning.
REMEDY
Remove breech and check all
parts for correct fit assembly.
See data listed under Tool
DoesNotCompletelyDepress,
above.
Check firing pin indentation on
cartridge. Clean breech,
breech face, and firing pin.
Tighten breech screw.
Inspect and clean complete
tool(see
Maintenance onpage
16).Replacewornordamaged
parts.
Troubleshooting Guide (cont.)
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s),
either contact your nearest Parts Central (see below) or call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information.
In Canada call 1-905-826-8010.
When calling DESA International, have ready
•model and serial numbers of your tool • replacement part number
*Certified For Service
Parts Dealers
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1348 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
1-800-397-7553
203-248-7553
Parts Department
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Miami, FL 33166
305-888-6909
Parts Department
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270-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
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160 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02145-0002
617-776-1234
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1184 Wilson Ave. NW
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US 1-800-446-1446
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Feasterville, PA 19053-7305
215-364-0480
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2950 Fretz Valley Road
Perkasie, PA 18944-4034
215-795-0400
1-800-325-4828
Parts Department
BLUEBONNET TOOL
10490 Shady Trail
Suite 104
Dallas, TX 75354-1145
214-358-2363
Ken Perry
*Certified For Service

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Parts List – Model 482
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 482
1078613 Piston & Ring Assembly 1
2058971 Piston Ring 1
3076998 Barrel 1
4056216 Ejector Spring 1
5075373 Ejector 1
6075369 Breech 1
7056215 Breech Spring 1
8076690 Receiver Assembly 1
9TA4083 Buffer (5 Pack) 1
10 078506 Handle Housing Assembly 1
10.1 045918 Pin 1
10.2 056209 Spring 1
10.3 075144 Trigger 1
11 054854 Recoil Pad 1
12 054857 Hex Head Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 3/81
13 054856 Hex Head Screw, 1/4-20 x 11/16 1
14 056217 Firing Pin Spring 1
15 075370 Firing Pin 1
16 WLI-4C Internal Tooth Lockwasher 1
17 056218 Sear Spring 1
18 095153 Sear 1
19 054859 Cup Point Set Screw, 1/4-20 x 7/16 1
20 055977 Tang 1
21 055448 Compression Spring 1
22 056212 Tang Cap 1
23 102620 Muzzle/Spall Shield Kit 1
24 101320-01 Spall Shield (not shown) 1
IMPORTANT : Do not use key numbers when ordering service parts. Always order by
part number and description. Include Model and Serial numbers.

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PART NO. DESCRIPTION
056415 Goggles
056485 Brush, 1/4 in.
056486 Brush, 5/8 in.
103754 Hex Wrench, 3/16 in.
102621 Accessory Muzzle Cap (for 3" pin)/Spall Shield Kit
103752 Hex wrench, 1/8 in.
Accessories
DISASSEMBLY
1. a.)Removetangcap (1),compression
spring (2)andtang (3).Iftangdoesnot
dropout,thread1/4-20screwintotang
and pull out. Slide barrel assembly
from receiver (4).
2. Remove screw (9) in front of trigger
guard. Remove upper screw (10) from
recoil pad (11). Slide receiver (4) from
handlehousing(12).Removefiringpin
(13)andfiringpinspring(14).Remove
the recoil pad by removing the lower
pad screw (15).
3
2
1
b.)Removemuzzlecap (5)frombarrel
(6) by unscrewing counterclockwise.
c.) Insert a rod or screwdriver into bar-
rel chamber (6) and push piston (7)
and buffer (8) out.
3. Replace barrel in receiver, align barrel
withejector(16)andpushbreech (17)
to the rear. Remove set screw (18)
from breech. Turn and align firing pin
sear (19) with sear access hole. Re-
move sear and sear spring (20) from
breech Slide barrel and breech from
receiver.
Tool Disassembly and Assembly
!
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING: Always unload a powder actuated tool before disassembling,
replacing barrel, cleaning, or assembling.
Barrel Assembly 4
Continued
For parts and accessories, please contact your dealer or distributor. If they are unable to satisfy
your requirements, please contact DESA International at the locations as stated on back page.
482-93
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Tool Disassembly and Assembly
4. Slide ejector spring (21) around within
retaining slot in breech (17) to free
ejector (16). Remove ejector. Inspect
ejectorspring and remove onlyif dam-
aged.
ASSEMBLY
1. a.) Push piston (7) all the way into the
barrel (6).
2. Put ejector (16) into ejector slot in
breech (17), slide ejector spring (21)
over ejector. If new ejector spring is
used, carefully wind into retaining slot
in breech. Align spring so tapped hole
in slot is clear.
3. Press small end of breech spring (22)
onto shoulder of breech (17). Replace
breech spring and breech in receiver
(4). Slide barrel (6) in receiver and
align with ejector. Push barrel. Turn
CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGED PARTS.
CLEAN BEFORE REASSEMBLING.
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b.) Place buffer (8), small end first, in
muzzle cap (5) and screw muzzle cap
into barrel (6).
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21
17
Retaining Slot
56
8
16
Retaining Slot
21
17
Ejector Slot
4
17 22
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4. With barrel (6) touching breech, insert
tang(3) andtangspring(2)into hole in
receiver making sure tang drops into
slot in barrel. Screw on tang cap (1)
completely.Besuretangcapisalways
kept tight, to ensure proper operation
of tang.
and align sear recess in breech with
sear access hole. Insert sear spring
(20) and sear (19). Flat with hole in
searmustfacetowardrearofreceiver.
Twist breech to align sear with slot.
Replace set screw (18).
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5. Assemblesmallendoffiringpinspring
(14)ontoendoffiringpin(13).Position
firing pin and firing pin spring into rear
of receiver (4). Place receiver into
handlehousing(12).Insertscrew(9)in
front of trigger guard, but do not
tighten. Replace recoil pad (11) and
insert the two screws (10 and 15).
Tightentheupperscrew(10)first,then
tighten the screw in front of the trigger
guard.Last,tightenupthelowerscrew
in the recoil pad.
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