Methods Of Operation; Installing Tongue And Groove Flooring - Porta-Nails 465SLT Manual De Instrucciones

METHODS OF OPERATION

After connection with power source is made, check to be sure that the airline Regulator
pressure is 70-90 psi . Note: Some flooring wood species /materials may require a higher
pressure in order to countersink the fastener . Harder more dense Flooring wood species
requires more pressure than typical Oak or Maple flooring . Face Nailing requires approximately
5 psi or more than Angle Nailing . Ensure that Tool is in proper working order and that there
is no leaking of air . If there is an air leak, Disconnect Immediately! Arrange for repairs by an
authorized service center . After being sure Tool is operable, place Tool in position to be used .
Always place the Tool in proper position against the flooring to be fastened before striking the
ram . To operate Tool, Tap the ram cap with a minimal stroke from the hammer . If on the first
initial operation a fastener does not eject into the flooring, repeat hammer blow . This will ensure
that the driver blade/Piston is properly reset to allow the driver blade/piston to be in the correct
position to drive the fastener .
DO NOT OVERPOWER THE TOOL- A 90lb static force will operate the Tool . This is easily
achieved by a tap of the Hammer . If the Flooring is warped or bowed, the ram can be hit firmly
to tighten the flooring . Try to avoid this constant wear, as abusive blows by the hammer could
damage tool and / or internal parts .
DO NOT HIT THE TOOL HARD- This Tool is pneumatically powered and requires only actuation
by tapping the ram head . The 465SLT Pneumatic Floor Stapler & Nailer is user-friendly and
following these simple instructions, will insure a very high quality hardwood flooring installation .
If the fastener is not properly seated, increase pressure incrementally until fastener is seated .
DO NOT EXCEED 120 PSI!
WARNING
• Keep hands and body away from the discharge area. The Tool may bounce from recoil of
driving a fastener and unwanted subsequent fastener may be driven, possibly causing
injury.
• Some types of loaded fasteners can spark out of the muzzle during a driving operation.
Exercise caution!

INSTALLING TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING

Caution regarding use of this Tool to install pre-finished flooring
This Tool was designed for use in installing unfinished hardwood flooring . It can be used to
install pre-finished flooring when used with the pre-finish flooring accessory shoe; however,
caution must be used to ensure that the finish is not damaged by the Tool . In all flooring
applications, it is recommended that the Tool be tested on a sample section to be certain
that the Tool and technique of use do not leave marks on the finish . This procedure should be
followed before each job due to variations in flooring and Tool condition . After squaring the floor
and allowing for expansion as recommended by the Wood Flooring Industry (NWFA and MFMA),
install felt vapor barrier and use chalk line to identify location of subfloor nails prior to racking
wood to be installed . This will help prevent hitting subfloor nails which can cause damage to
the driver blade and jamming . Place the grooved edge of the first row of flooring towards the
wall on the side of the room from which you are starting . Face nail first four (4) rows of flooring .
Place the groove of the fifth row of flooring over the tongue of the fourth row of flooring and
tighten using the hammer . Position the nailer on the flooring; impact the ram head of the Tool
with the mallet to actuate the nailer . Slide the Tool along the tongue of the flooring (8"—10") to
the location at which you desire to place the next fastener . Continue until you have completely
fastened all but the last five (5) rows of flooring . Install and face nail in place the remaining five
(5) rows of flooring .
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