Compressor will be sufficient for tools at all production rates.
Compressor will be sufficient at slow or moderate production rates, but may have difficulty at
very rapid rates.
Compressor will be adequate only when tools are utilized at slow production rates (punch-out
or occasional use).
NR
Not Recommended
Portable Handcarry
3.2 – 4 CFM
5.5 HP Gas 2 HP Elec.
8 – 9 CFM
8 HP Gas
14 – 16 CFM
Industrial
23+ CFM
5,4 – 6,8 CMM
(3,2 – 4 CFM)
13,6 – 15,3 CMM
(8 – 9 CFM)
23,8 – 27,2 CMM
(14 – 16 CFM)
39,1+ CMM
(23+ CFM)
5,4 – 6,8 CMM
(3,2 – 4 CFM)
13,6 – 15,3 CMM
(8 – 9 CFM)
23,8 – 27,2 CMM
(14 – 16 CFM)
39,1+ CMM
(23+ CFM)
NUMBER OF TOOLS CONNECTED TO COMPRESSOR
1
2
3
4
NR
5
NR
6
NR NR
7
NR NR
8+
NR NR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trigger valve housing leaks O-ring or valve stem failure Replace valve using: Trigger Valve Kit
Top cap leaks air Loose cap screws Tighten cap screws using appropriate hex wrench
Damaged or worn gasket or o-ring Replace gasket/o-rings using: O-ring Repair Kit
Exhaust leaks Main seal or o-ring damaged, debris in tool Replace gasket/o-rings using: O-ring Repair Kit
Air leaks around nose when tool is at rest (Driver blade in up position) Damaged or worn o-rings Replace gasket/o-rings using: O-ring Repair Kit
Air leaks around nose when tool is in actuated position
(Driver blade in down position)
Damaged or worn bumper Replace bumper using: Bumper Kit
Tool does not cycle in cold weather Tool not receiving air Check air supply
Valve may be frozen Warm up tool
Damaged or worn o-rings Replace gasket/o-rings using: O-ring Repair Kit
Broken or damaged driver blade Replace Driver Blade Kit
Lack of power; sluggish Low air pressure Check air supply
Damaged or worn o-rings Replace gasket/o-rings using: O-ring Repair Kit
Exhaust port blocked or clogged Disconnect the tool from the air supply, remove exhaust plate from top of tool, clean
port
Skipping fasteners; intermittent feed Air restricted Check air supply and couplers
Nosepiece screws loose Tighten nosepiece screws using appropriate hex wrench
Wrong size/angle fasteners Use only recommended fasteners
Dirty magazine Clean magazine track and nosepiece
Worn magazine Replace magazine
Broken or damaged driver blade Replace Driver Blade Kit
Trigger valve o-ring worn or damaged Replace valve using: Trigger Valve Kit
Worn or damaged pusher spring Replace spring
Magazine loose Check that magazine latch is holding firmly
Fasteners jam in tool Driver channel in nose piece worn Replace nosepiece
Wrong size/angle fasteners Use only recommended fasteners
Magazine loose Check that magazine screws are holding firmly
Worn driver blade Replace Driver Blade Kit
Nosepiece screws loose Tighten nosepiece screws using appropriate hex wrench
Fasteners not feeding properly Ensure fasteners are feeding properly into nose