Spitfire P370 User manual
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General safety instructions
Only qualied persons over 18 years of age can be permitted to use a stud driver.
These persons must know perfectly how the tool works and must follow exactly the
manufacturer’s instructions and the safety regulations. They must be capable of
maintaining the tool.
The charges and studs used must be exclusively those designed and manufactured
by SPIT for this tool.
The SPITFIRE P370 must be checked before use, so as to ensure that the safety
devices are working properly and that the front end and the munition carrier are
clean. Also ensure that the moving part generally slides well.
The tool must be loaded just before use. If the tool is not in use, it must be unloaded
and put back into its original packing. It must not under any circumstances be
transported loaded.
When firing, the operator must be in a stable position. The tool must be held at right
angles to the base material.
When a firing incident occurs, the tool must be unloaded immediately, taking all
necessary precautions. If several incidents occur, inform the manufacturer.
The SPITFIRE P370 and its chargers must only be transported in their original
packing.
Never point the end of the stud driver at anyone. The driver must always be pointed
downwards.
Never operate the driver with the flat of the hand.
The manufacturer must check the condition of the tool, even if it is not used, at
least once a year.
It is prohibited for unauthorized persons to use a stud driver.
It is prohibited to make any modification to the tool other than those specified in this
manual.
It is prohibited to do stud driving on profiled sheet on a metal structure before having
ensured that there is no-one behind it.
Fixing must not be attempted at a point where the profiled sheet support iron has
been damaged or is defective. Fixing must be done at least 2 cm away from this
area.
It is prohibited to attempt fixing on materials which are not rigid or strong enough:
hollow brick, plasterboard, slate, etc.
It is prohibited to drive studs into brittle, hard materials, like cast iron, hardened steel,
marble or granite.
It is prohibited to do any fixing on concrete less than 10 cm from the edges.
It is prohibited to use a stud driver in workshops or other premises where there are
explosion risks.
When using the tool, the user and bystanders must wear suitable safety glasses, a
hard hat and hearing protection.
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General
The SPITFIRE P370 is a high-tech stud driver.
• Automatic rising of the inertia block
• Automatic feeding of studs
• Automatic feeding of charges
It is designed for fixing on concrete and steel.
It is an indirect firing tool, of class A symbol A*, complying with
French standards NFE 71-100 and 71-101.
The SPITFIRE P370 requires two conditions to obtain
percussion:
• To be held firmly resting against the support.
• To press the trigger.
Detailed instructions for use are presented in the following pages
of this manual. It is essential to familiarize yourself with them
before using your SPITFIRE P370.
This tool is approved by the St-Etienne
Testing Stand under n° 001137
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Technical characteristics
SPITFIRE P370
Category....................................................Indirect firing - class A
Symbol A*
French standards: NFE 71100-71101
Approval ..............................................................CIP no. 001137
Length without magazine ............................................... 440 mm
Length with magazine .................................................... 455 mm
Weight without magazine ...................................................2.7 kg
Weight with magazine ....................................................2.875 kg
Automatic rising of the inertia block
Strength setting with indicator
Magazine capacity..........................................................10 studs
Possibility of indexing of magazine 4 positions
CHARGES
Compliance with French standards .......................... NFE 71-100
and E 71-101 and C. I. P. regulations
Calibre .............................................................................6.3 / 10
Strength
Brown ............................................................................ very light
Green ....................................................................................light
Yellow ..............................................................................medium
Red.....................................................................................heavy
10 unit charger disc
Box of 10 discs
STUDS
Studs without a strip ........................................... box of 100 units
Studs with a strip ................................................ box of 500 units
+ 1 rubber spring
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Using the tool
Fitting the charger disc Unlock the cover (see fig. 1).
Put the disc correctly into its housing
Close the cover
Inserting the stud
(without a magazine)
Insert the stud in the stud guide until it is held by the plastic guide
(see fig. 2).
Never use the flat of the hand to push
the stud back
Firing Apply the tool at right angles to the material (see fig. 5).
Hold the tool with both hands, exerting forward pressure, and
press the trigger. .
Pin indicating presence
of studs in the magazine
When one or more studs are in the magazine, it is impossible to
insert another strip (see fig. 3).
The projecting pin indicates the presence of studs in the
magazine
Inserting a strip of studs
(with a magazine)
Unlock the magazine’s cover (see fig. 4).
Pull the magazine cover back
Insert the strip of studs
Close the magazine cover (automatic locking)
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Using the tool
Choosing the stud
Standard applications Length
thread stud Designation Code
Concrete
consumables
C9 rivet head stud 20 C 9-20 032740
25 C 9-25 032520
30 C 9-30 032530
35 C 9-35 032540
40 C 9-40 032550
50 C 9-50 032560
60 C 9-60 032570
70 C 9-70 032580
With pre-drinving 80 C 9-80 032590
90 C 9-90 032600
Rivet head stud
CR9 Ø 14 washer
25 CR 9-25 032070
30 CR 9-30 032100
40 CR 9-40 032090
50 CR 9-50 032010
60 CR 9-60 032020
70 CR 9-70 032030
Strip stud 20 C 9-20 011330
25 C 9-25 011331
30 C 9-30 011332
35 C 9-35 011333
40 C 9-40 011334
50 C 9-50 011335
60 C 9-60 011336
Nota : accessories with pre-fitted studs can be used (Studs -
Posibanche - A Clip)
Steel
consumables
SC9 rivet head stud 15 SC 9-15 032500
20 SC 9-20 032510
25 SC 9-25 032950
30 SC 9-30 032930
35 SC 9-35 032940
40 SC 9-40 032920
50 SC 9-50 032910
60 SC 9-60 032900
70 SC 9-70 032890
SA9 rivet head stud Ø 6 x 100
6 21 SA 9-6 6/21 034820
10 25 SA 9-6 10/25 034850
15 30 SA 9-6 15/30 034900
Ø 7 x 150
6 21 SA 9-7 6/21 034000
10 25 SA 9-7 10/25 034050
15 30 SA 9-7 15/30 034070
for Ø 8, use the SPIT P250
Strip stud 15 SC 9-15 011340
20 SC 9-20 011341
25 SC 9-25 011342
30 SC 9-30 011343
35 SC 9-35 011344
40 SC 9-40 011345
50 SC 9-50 011346
60 SC 9-60 011347
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Checking the wear parts
The tool is equipped with a rubber spring (3) (for the return of
the inertia block), an inertia block + insulation ring assembly (2)
(see fig. 8).
These parts must be checked at regular intervals
Wear part Check
Spring (3) - length (min. 161 mm)
- Condition (cuts, wear, etc.)
Insulation ring
+
inertia block (2)
- Thickness (mini 4 mm)
- Condition (cuts, wear, etc.)
- No chipped part on the inertia block
Using the tool
Choosing the charge
(see fig. 6)
- 031740 brown 6.3/10 disc charge - very light
- 031600 green 6.3/10 disc charge - light
- 031700 yellow 6.3/10 disc charge - medium
- 011658 red 6.3/10 disc charge - heavy
Tips :
Choose according to :
• the nature and hardness of the support material
• the length of the stud
• the nature of the part to be fixed
Proceed by successive trials, beginning with the lightest strength,
then increase if necessary.
If the charge has misfired, wait for 20 seconds,
keeping the tool on the work surface, then stop
pressing in order to reset the percussion system and
to resume firing.
Unlock the cover
Remove the disc
The tool must always be emptied after use and
before storage in the box. Partially used charger
discs must be kept for later use.
Removing the charger
disc
Choosing the strength
(see fig. 7)
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Front part
Always unload the tool:
- on completion of work,
- before changing any parts (inertia block,
dampers, etc.)
- before doing any cleaning or maintenance
Disassembly Hold the tool vertical, resting on the back (see fig. 9)
• Unscrew the tool’s nose (stud guide or magazine).
If the effort seems too great, use a 16 mm spanner.
Take out the inertia block with the ring and the spring (see fig. 10)
Unscrew and take out the barrel assembly (push the barrel
downwards and turn (see fig. 11)
Cleaning Use the cleaning accessories contained in the box.
Cleaning the front part of the tool and in particular the inside bore of
the barrel holder is necessary every 2000 firings or each day if the
tool is used in light strength.
Cleaning of the inside of the barrel
(medium sponge), of the outside with
the brush.
Cleaning of the handle bore
(brush + sponge)
Cleaning of inertia block
(brush the rod)
• Check the condition of the spring
(min. length 161 mm). If necessary,
use the marks on the handle’s casing.
• Check the condition of the insulation
ring.
To check the wear parts, refer to the previous chapter.
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Front part
TIPS
Powder-actuated tools require regular
maintenance to remove the carbon deposited
by combustion fumes. Whenever the tool
requires unusual force, or when there is a lack
of strength or percussion of the charge without
driving in the stud, dismantle the front part and
clean the bore of the barrel, the charge and the
inertia block.
It is essential to use SPIT lubricant for
maintenance. We recommend wiping parts after
oiling them.
Cleaning (continued)
Reassembly Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly
Position the barrel’s groove at the top (see fig. 12)
Insert the barrel assembly in the handle and screw the knurled
ring
After reassembly, check that the barrel slides properly in the
handle
Insert the insulation ring on the inertia block’s rod
Insert the rubber ring on the rod
Position the inertia block assembly in the barrel
Screw up the magazine (until the first “click” and turn once) or the
stud guide.
Damage to the end of the inertia block can be the cause of poor
fixing:
- fixing not at right angles
- shearing of the stud on penetration
• Check the wear or possible deformation of the inertia block.
Deformation of the end can be trued up by grinding up to 3 mm
by making a chamfer.
Keep the ground surface at right angles to the centre line of the
inertia block.
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EFFECTS CAUSES REMEDIES
Malfunctioning of
the charge feed or
percussion device
- Insufficient force on the tool
when resting it on the support
- Hold the tool resting on the support
- The charger disc has not turned - Check the condition of the small bar
- Munition carrier sleeve not sliding
properly
- Disassemble, clean
- Malfunctioning of the charger
disc
- Check it
- No more studs in the magazine - See magazine pin
- Barrel dirty - Disassemble, clean
- Tool too hot - Allow to cool
Barrel jammed at the
back
- Moving assembly (barrel) dirty) - Disassemble, clean
- Tool too hot - Allow to cool
Lack of power or
uctuation in power
- Deterioration of the inertia block - Change it
- Inertia block very eroded - Change it
- Deterioration of the spring - Change it
- Deterioration of the insulation
ring
- Change it
Too much force needed
to rest the tool on the
support
- Barrel dirty - Clean, oil and reassemble
- Presence of foreign matter - Clean, oil and reassemble
Impossible to close the
magazine’s cover
- More than 10 studs in the
magazine
- Remove the studs
- Stud guide not sliding properly - Contact SPIT’s after-sales service
department
Jamming of the inertia
block
- Strip residues stuck - Clean
Poor stud feed - Presence of residues in the
magazine
- Clean
- Stud guide not sliding properly - Contact SPIT’s after-sales service
department
Troubleshooting
P370 BACK PART
Only your SPIT agent or his representative is
authorized to disassemble this assembly.
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