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Model P3X Model P3X
WEAR PART CHECK
Piston Return Spring (A13) - Length (minimum 161mm)
- Condition (Cuts, wear, etc.)
Insulation Ring (A14) - Thickness (minimum 4mm)
- Condition (Cuts, wear, etc.)
Piston (A15) - Chips and damage on piston
• Clean the inside of the barrel with the wire
brush. Clean the outside of the barrel with the handle
wire brush.
• Clean the handle bore with the wire brush.
• Clean the piston with with the handle wire brush.
ALWAYS UNLOAD THE TOOL
• On completion of work
• Before changing any parts
(piston, return spring, etc.)
• Before doing any cleaning or
maintenance
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING
Make sure the tool is not loaded. Be sure the
tool is not hot prior to attempting disassembly
or cleaning.
DAILY FUNCTION TEST
Check the functioning of the tool, without a powder load in the tool, by pushing down against the work
surface, pulling the trigger, and releasing the tool from the work surface. Function the unloaded tool
several times and ensure that the breech parts and firing mechanism operate freely before fastening with the tool.
For Daily Function Test, always ensure the tool has pins in the magazine.
Your POWERS Authorised Representative should be asked to assist the first time you disassemble and clean
your tool. If you ever have any trouble reassembling the tool, or have any doubt about worn parts, call your
POWERS Authorised Powder Distributor.
CHECKING WEAR & TEAR OF PARTS IN THE FRONT SECTION OF THE P3X TOOL
The P3X tool is equipped with a piston return spring which ensures that the piston and insulation ring return
to position after each shot. These parts must be checked at regular intervals.
CHECK WHILE CLEANING
• Check the condition of the piston return spring (min. length 161mm) • Check the condition of the
insulation ring • Check for wear and tear of parts (see previous section) • Check for wear or possible
deformation of the piston. Damage to the end of the piston can cause the fixing not to penetrate at right
angles or the pin to shear on penetration.
Deformation of the end of the piston can be repaired by grinding up to 3mm by making a chamfer. Keep the
ground surface at right angles to the centre line of the piston.
TIP
Powder actuated tools require
regular maintenance to remove
carbon deposited by combustion
fumes. Whenever the tool requires
unusual force, or when percussion
of the charge is too weak to drive
in the pin, dismantle the front part
of the P3X and clean the barrel
bore, charge and the piston.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Hold the tool vertically, resting on its back (Fig 1)
and unscrew its nose (pin guide or magazine).
Use a 16mm spanner if required.
2. Take out the piston with the ring and the
spring (fig 2).
3. Unscrew and take out the barrel assembly −
push the barrel downward and turn (fig 3).
Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3
REASSEMBLY
• Position the barrel’s groove at the top.
• Insert the barrel assembly in the handle and screw the knurled ring.
• After reassembly, check that the barrel slides properly in the handle.
• Insert the insulation ring on the piston’s rod.
• Insert the rubber piston return spring on the rod of the piston.
• Position the piston assembly in the barrel.
• Screw on the magazine (until the first “click” and turn once) or the
(single shot) pin guide.
CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT DAILY
FRONT END OF TOOL SHOULD BE CLEANED EVERY 2000 SHOTS, OR DAILY, DEPENDING ON USE
Model: Serial No:
DATE SERVICED BY
CLEANING
Use the cleaning accessories contained in the P3X box.
Cleaning the front of the tool, in particular the inside bore of the barrel holder, is necessary every 2000 firings
or each day if the tool is not used heavily.
P3X Inst Manual Update 14-8-13.indd 14-15 8/14/2013 9:45:25 AM
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