Central Pneumatic 68029 - Troubleshooting

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fastener by probing the openings in the
magazine.
3. Pull out the jammed fastener and the
remainder of the fastener strip that is
still in the magazine. Dispose of the
remaining fastener strip; it may be bent
or damaged in some other way.
4. If you are unable to clear the fastener
jam using the method prescribed above,
the tool should be taken to a qualied
service technician for proper servicing.
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Tool will not re. 1. Restricted air ow.
2. Trigger is locked.
1. Open in-line shut-off valve.
2. Disengage Trigger Safety Lock.
Insufcient
fastener depth.
1. Not enough air pressure.
2. Incorrect lubrication or not
enough lubrication.
3. Mechanism contaminated.
1. Check for loose connections and make sure that
air supply is providing enough air pressure (PSI) to
the tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed maximum air
pressure of 120 PSI.
2. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease according to
directions.
3. Have qualied technician clean and lubricate
mechanism. Install in-line lter in air supply as
stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.
Fasteners drive
too deeply.
Too much air pressure. Reduce air supply pressure (PSI).
Tool cycles
without ring
fastener.
1. Jammed fastener.
2. Tool empty.
3. Incorrect fasteners used.
4. Magazine dirty or not
lubricated properly.
5. Insufcient air ow.
1. Clear jammed fastener according to Clearing Jams
instructions.
2. Fill with correct fasteners.
3. Empty, then ll with correct fasteners.
4. Clean and lubricate magazine and pusher rod.
5. Check for loose connections and make sure that
air supply is providing enough air ow (CFM) and
pressure (PSI) to the tool’s air inlet. Do not exceed
maximum air pressure of 120 PSI.
Frequent
jamming.
Incorrect fastener type. Conrm fastener diameter, type, length, angle, and
collation type. Correct as needed.
Severe air
leakage.
(Slight air leakage
is normal,
especially on
older tools.)
1. Cross-threaded housing
components.
2. Loose housing.
3. Damaged valve or housing.
4. Dirty, worn or damaged valve.
1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven gaps. If
cross-threaded, disassemble and replace damaged
parts before use.
2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot tighten
properly, internal parts may be misaligned.
3. Replace damaged components.
4. Clean or replace valve assembly.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect air supply before service.
Troubleshooting