RAMSET R150 Operator's Safety & Operating Instruction Manual

RAMSET R150 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 F ASTENING T OOL

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 R150 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 ITW Ramset/Red Head tools and products.

Responsibility for the safe and proper use of this tool rests with the tool user
and the employer.

SAFETY INTRODUCTION

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THIS TOOL IS TO BE USED ONLY BY PROPERLY TRAINED

OPERATORS. ATTEMPTING TO HANDLE OR OPERATE THE R150

GAS POWERED TOOL WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING CAN RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS.

SAFETY INTRODUCTION

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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 R150 tool if flammable or explosive

materials are nearby.

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Preparation For Fastening

Acceptable Base Materials

The gas powered R150 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.

Structural Steel

Solid or Hollow

Block

Horizontal Joints

only in Brick Walls

Solid Concrete and

Precast Concrete

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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
R150 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 5.

• 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.

Ramset Fuel Cell

Ramset 6 V. Battery

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Battery is shown in the “no contact”
position. Push it fully down to lock it
in place.

Turn and remove housing cap

LED light

Insert fuel cell into recess

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FAILURE TO FOLLO W
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.

• Do not put a fastener into the nose
of the tool until just before you
intend to make the fastening.

• 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.

The R150 tool may be used

in any position.

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.

90°

FASTENING APPLICATIONS

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FASTENING APPLICATIONS

Your R150 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.

R150 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 R150 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.

3" MIN.

PENETRATION - THIN GAUGE

MET AL TO CONCRETE

3"

MIN.

3"

MIN.

SPACING - THIN WOOD

STRIP TO CONCRETE

1/2"

MIN.

1-1/2"

MIN.

SPACING

STEEL TO STEEL

TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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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 R150 Tool

1. Insert a charged battery into the tool

with the battery contacts to the front.

2. Insert a good fuel cell into the tool as

described on page 5.

3. With your finger off the trigger, insert

the fastener you wish to use in the
muzzle bushing of the tool. Do not
force the fastener into the tool such
that you cause the muzzle bushing
to be pushed up into the tool body.

4. Note that the LED light on the side of

the handle is a solid green indicating
the the tool is now ready to make a
fastening.

5. Place the tool in the spot where you

want to make your fastening.

6. With the tool in place and the supporting

foot in contact with the work surface,
hold the tool perpendicular and pull
the trigger to make the fastening.

7. The tool is now ready for the next

fastener.

To avoid overheating the tool do not
hold your hand over the air intake
section on the top end of the tool.

Insert battery

Insert fuel cell

Insert fastener

Hold tool perpendicular

In contact with work surface

90°

QUICK CHANGE NOSE

The R150 tool is equipped with a quick
change nose. This feature allows the user
to change the work contact element to
meet various fastening needs. The work
contact element can be changed without
the use of tools by following these steps:

Removal

1.

Remove battery from the tool !!!

2. Firmly grasp the end of the Work

Contact Element and turn it 90 degrees

3. Pull the Work Contact Element from

the tool.

Replace

1. Orient the Work Contact Element

so that the notched or flat portion is
toward the back or the tool

2. Firmly push the Work Contact Element

up into the nose piece.

3. Slightly twist the Work Contact Element

to be sure it is fully engaged in the nose.

NOTE: There should be no open gap

between the shear block plate and the
nose piece.

4. Insert the battery and operate the tool.

Work Contact Elements

P/N: M150200 – To be used with fasteners
with pre-mounted 1/2" washers.

P/N: E150100 – To be used with straight
pins, fasteners with eyelets, and fastener
assemblies.

QUICK CHANGE NOSE

QUICK CHANGE NOSE

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PARTS SCHEMATIC
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PARTS SCHEMATIC

R150 TOOL SCHEMA TIC

R150 TOOL SCHEMA TIC

(continued)

PARTS SCHEMATIC

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PARTS SCHEMATIC

RAMSET R150 TOOL PARTS LISTS

KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 336920 GRILL CAP

2 336900 AIR FILTER

3 B0060A CAP SCREWS M5-30 W/WASHER (pkg of 4)

4 339000 CAP ASSEMBLY

5 B0070 SPARK PLUG WIRE

6 B0061A PC BOARD SCREWS, M4-12 (pkg of 3)

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 B0044 CAGE ASSEMBLY

18 EM150300A SHEAR BLOCK PLATE KIT

(INCLUDES: PLATE AND TWO M5 SCREWS)

19 333180 TIE BAR ASSEMBLY - W/SCREWS

21 M150200 WORK CONTACT ELEMENT (Mechanical)

E150100 WORK CONTACT ELEMENT (Electrical)

22 339030 HOUSING BODY ASSEMBLY

23 333220 RUBBER DEFECTOR ASSEMBLY

24 B0038 AIR DAM

25 B0082 COMBUSTION CHAMBER

26 333250 COMBUSTION CHAMBER STOP ASSEMBLY

27 B0068 PISTON STOP RETAINING RING

28 333270 PISTON ASSEMBLY

28A B0034A PISTON RINGS (pkg of 2)

29 B0053 BUMPER

31 B0042 SLEEVE O-RING

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PARTS LISTS

PARTS LIST

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PARTS LIST

RAMSET R150 TOOL PARTS LISTS

(continued)

KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

32 339050 GAS DUCT ASSEMBLY

33 B0037A CHAMBER SPRINGS (pkg of 2)

34 339060M SLEEVE/NOSE ASSEMBLY

35 B0105 SECURITY STOP

37 334020 BATTERY SUPPORT

38 337440 RUBBER HANDLE, GRIP

39 333380 KNOB ASSEMBLY

40 404619 INSULATOR

41 404490 TRIGGER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

42 404385 LIGHT CONDUIT

43 B0098 SPARK UNIT ASSEMBLY, MEFI

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

* 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

ITW Ramset/Red Head warranty that
new R150 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 W ARRANTY

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 W ARRANTY

A six-month warranty applies to the
following parts, which are considered
normal wearing parts:

• Bumper

• Piston Assembly

• O-Rings

• Piston Rings

WARRANTY STATEMENT

ITW Ramset/Red Head’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 batter y chargers
not meeting ITW Ramset/Red Head
specification, size, or quality, improperly
maintained, repaired with other than
genuine R150 replacement parts,
damaged in transit or handling, or which,
in ITW Ramset/Red Head’s opinion, has
been altered or repaired in a way that
affects or detracts from the performance
of the tool.

ITW RAMSET/ RED HEAD MAKES NO
WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
RELA TING 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.

ITW RAMSET/RED HEAD 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.

ITW Ramset/Red Head reserves the right
to change specifications, equipment, or
designs at any time without notice and
without incurring obligation.

WARRANTY

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R150 TOOL WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS

FOR TOOL REPAIR SERVICE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED ITW RAMSET/RED HEAD DISTRIBUTOR OR CONTACT

YOUR NEAREST RAMSET TOOL REPAIR CENTER

WEST MIDWEST EAST
Los Angeles, CA Paris, KY Allentown, PA

5950 Boxford 7000 Bypass Road 739 Roble Road
Commerce, CA 90040 Paris, KY 40361 Allentown,PA 18109
Phone: [phone] (CA only) Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Concrete Fastening Systems

Wood Dale, IL 60191

630-350-0370

www.ramset-redhead.com

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