MODEL P3500 CAT. NO.52000/Deluxe Kit 52001/Blister Pack
8 P3500
Troubleshooting
ALWAYS CHECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Fastener Overdriving Power level too high / Pin too short Use a lower powder load level number or a longer pin
Soft base material Check base material suitability section
Tool does not fire Tool not depressed completely See "Tool does not depress completely" section below
Firing pin damaged Replace damaged part(s)
Tool does not depress completely Damaged firing pin parts, ejector, Check the parts for damage or improper assembly
etc. Parts assembled improperly
Power reduction or inconsistent Barrel is not pulled fully Barrel must be pulled out completely to properly
fastener penetra tion forward when cycling tool. reset the piston
Worn or damaged piston Replace piston or piston ring
or piston ring
Load strip cannot be Improper loading Insert strip from the bottom of the tool handle
inserted into tool
Wrong caliber strip Use proper strip
Load strip will not advance Worn advance lever guide Replace advance lever guide.
This should be performed by qualified individuals
Load will not fire when Tool is not fully depressed Follow safety procedure for misfired load then
trigger is pulled attempt to fully depress tool before pulling trigger
Load will not fire when Load is already fired Cycle tool
tool is fully depressed
and trigger is pulled
Load misfire Follow safety procedure
Broken firing pin Replace firing pin nut. This should be performed by
qualified individuals
Broken or missing Replace firing pin nut. This firing pin nut should be
performed by qualified individuals
Tool cannot be opened Lack of proper cleaning Clean tool thoroughly
or cycled Damaged or bent piston Remove and replace piston
Broken or damaged parts Tag tool with warning "Defective - Do Not Use" place
in locked container and contact your Powers Fasteners
Authorized representative for service
Piston stuck in the forward Piston has been overdriven and is Tap the piston against a hard surface
position jammed against piston reset pin
Chipped or damaged piston Tool not held on work surface Machine piston as shown on page 11.
squarely. This allows the piston to Piston regrinding may be performed only by
slip off the head of the pin and qualified individuals
cause damage to the piston
Piston guide will not Bent shear clip Remove and replace shear clip
open easily
Excessive build-up of dirt Disassemble and clean tool
Piston stop is damaged Replace piston stop
Foreign material jammed Disassemble and remove foreign particles
between the piston guide
and steel liner assembly
Piston guide opens Annular ball spring or Remove and replace with a new spring and/or ball
too easily steel annular ball have worn