
PRIMATECH PNEUMATIC TOOL P250A
The pneumaticflooring tool P250Aisaprofessional precision tool
speciallydeveloped forthe installationof5/8"to7/8"solid
hardwoodflooringinstandardversion,orfrom3/4"to33/32"forthe
GYM-version.It hasbeen designed foreasymaintenancewhere
majorcomponentscan be accessed within secondswithoutthe
need ofanytool.Weighting only11 pounds(5kg),thisergono-
micallydesigned tool makesthe installation ofhardwood floorvery
easy,allowing the operatortosetand fasten the boardsinthe
standing position. It isoffered in 3different configurations:
•standard L-type cleatsin lengthsof 1½" (38 mm), 1¾" (44 mm)
or2" (50 mm)
•T-type cleatsin lengthof 1½" (38 mm) or2" (50 mm)
•½"crown15½ga staplesin lengthsof1½"(38 mm),1¾"
(44 mm) or2" (50 mm)
The P250Aisbuilt around the
Primpact valveengine, a
breakthrough technologyfor
pneumatictools. Primpact main
featuresare:
•short noseand compact valvedesign withan all-
around striking surface
•high-speed action and fewmoving parts, fora
powerful yet soft strokeand increased precision.
•reciprocal striking systemthat regulatesthe depthof
penetration independentlyfromthe mallet impact
•finelythreaded screw-in cartridge assembly
Forbestresult, onlyPRIMATECH fasteners should be used.Read
carefullytheseinstructionsbeforeoperatingthistool.Itisimportant
tounderstand warnings/cautionsand the safetymeasuresto
ensuresafeuseof thistool.
Additional information isavailable directlyfromthe manufacturer:
1135 Jérémie-Fortin, Québec, QC
Canada, G1J1R8
Phone:1(800)363-1962 or1(418)522-7744
Fax:1(418)522-7466
email: support@primatech.ca
web: www.primatech.ca/support
SAFETYMEASURES
Theseimportantguidelinesshould alwaysbe followed towork
safelywiththe PRIMATECH pneumatictool model P250A:
1.Read theseinstructionsthoroughlybeforeusing thistool and
keep it handyforreferenceif necessary.
2.Alwayskeep hands,feetorotherbodypartsawayfromthe
fastenerejection area.
3.Neveraimthe tool in anydirection otherthan the working
area.
4.Alwayscarryormanipulatethe tool byitshandle while the air
supplyhoseisconnected.
5.Neverhitthehead capofthe actuatorifthe plasticbaseisnot
sitting perfectlyon the working surface.
6.Neverleavethe tool laying downon itsside while the air
supplyhoseisconnected;the tool should alwaysbe left on
the floor, standing on itsplasticbase.
7.Do not alterorremovesafety.
8.Alwaysdisconnectthe airsupplyhosewhen the tool isnotin
useorwhen movetoanotherworkarea.
9.Neverserviceorrepairthe tool,clearobstructionsormake
adjustmentswhile the airsupplyhoseisconnected.
10.Onlycompressedairshould beused topowerthistool;donot
exceed 110 psi(7.6bar).
11.Neveruseoxygen oranyothercompressed gasasapower
sourceforthistool.
12.AlwayswearOSHA-required Z-87 safetyglasseswithside
shields.
13.Alwayswearproperearand feetprotection while the air
supplyhoseisconnected.
14.Alwaysremovefasteners fromthe feederchannel before
servicing tool.
DO NOTREMOVE ORALTERSAFETY.NEVERDEPRESS THE
SAFETY CONTACTWITHYOUR HANDS WHENTOOLIS
CONNECTEDTO AIRSUPPLY.EXTREME CAUTIONIS
ADVISEDWHENUSING THIS TOOL.
CONNECTION & AIR SUPPLYSYSTEM
Toensuremaximumperformanceand efficiency,and alsoa
minimumofcare,thePRIMATECH pneumatictoolrequiresclean,dry
air. It isnecessarytouseafilterand apressureregulator.
Thistool needsadetachable male couplerwith3/8"NPTmale
treads.The useofa3/8"(1cm) diameterairsupplyhoseis
recommended.Asmallerhoseorahoselongerthan 50'(15 m)
could causeapressuredrop when the tool isactivated repeatedly.
ALWAYS USE AFREE-FLOWCONNECTIONFORTHE
COMPRESSEDAIRSUPPLY TO PREVENTTHATTHE TOOL
STAYS CHARGEDAFTERDISCONNECTING THE AIRSUPPLY
HOSE.
UNLOADTOOLBEFORE CONNECTING AIRTO PREVENT
ACCIDENTALDISCHARGE.
AFTERMOVING TOOLTO ADIFFERENTWORK AREA,OR
AFTERANY MAINTENANCE TO THE TOOL,ALWAYS ENSURE
PROPEROPERATIONBY ACTUATING TOOLSEVERALTIMES
WITHOUTFASTENERS OVERTHE SUBFLOORING .
Dirt, dust, and otherparticlesin the airsupplycan causesluggish
operationorprematurewearofmanycomponentsofthetool.Drain
waterfromthe compressortankregularly.The compressorstart-
stop limitsshould be settodeliveran airpressureofatleast
100 psi(7bar) atall time.Consultthe compressormanual or
dealerforinstructionson howtomakethisadjustment.
At80 psi(5.5bar) and 100 hitsperminute,thistool consumes
approximately4.7cu.ft (130 )ofairperminuteat70°F(21°C).
Higherairpressurewill increasethe consumption ofcompressed
air.
Thistool isdesigned tobe operated withacompressed air
pressureof80 to100 psi(5.5-7.0bar).Anairpressureof90 psi
(6.2bar) isadequateformostsituations,although occasionally, a
higherpressurecould be necessary,forexample tousethe tool
withdifferentspeciesofharderwood.Inthesemoredifficultcases,
the compressed airpressurecan be increased up to100 psi
(7.0bar).It isveryimportantnottoexceed thismaximumpressure
toprevent leaks, prematurewearordamagestothe tool.