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© Copyright 2004 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
© Copyright 2004 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
This manual describes the proper use of the PTM-27 and PTM-27HD and
the safe operating procedures for them; however, THINKING IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. You must understand ALL operating principles, safety
features and fastening limitations of these tools, to use them without risk
of serious injury or death to yourself or bystanders.
REMEMBER: Do not operate this tool until you study and understand this
manual completely and become trained and certified to operate it by an
authorized Simpson Strong-Tie instructor.
There are two types of Powder Actuated Tools:
CAUTION: The PTM-27 and PTM-27HD are capable of fastening into concrete
and/or steel. The fastener enters the work surface with an extreme amount of
energy. Make certain not to misdirect the energy.
This type tool uses the expanding gases of the power load to push
a captive piston which in turn forces the fastener into the work.
The PTM-27 and PTM-27HD are indirect acting tools.
This type tool uses the expanding gases of the power load to
directly force the fastener down the barrel and into the work.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SELECTING FASTENERS AND LOADS
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
2. POWER LOAD SELECTION
1. The PTM-27 and PTM-27HD are designed to use 4 levels of powder loads,
each identified by a number and color as follows:
For PTM-27 and PTM-27HD / .27 caliber strip loads
.27 CALIBER STRIP LOAD - BRASS CARTRIDGE
2. When making a test fastening start with the lightest load first going up one
level at a time until the proper level is attained.
3. WARNING - Do Not Overpower, doing so many cause the fastener to break
and ricochet or pass completely through material and escape.
4. Do not attempt to force a load into the chamber of a tool.
Failure to observe these or any other warnings in this manual may result in
serious injury or death.
Simpson Strong-Tie power loads are
color-coded for safety and identification
purposes. Power level should be noted
before selecting and/or using load.
In addition each box of power loads is
labeled with an indicator dial denoting
the energy level on a scale from 1
(lowest) to 12 (highest). Power loads
numbered 1 through 6 have a brass
case, and those numbered 7 through 12
have a nickel case finish.
Simpson Strong-Tie Part #
P27SL2
P27SL3
P27SL4
P27SL5
Power Level
2
3
4
5
Color
BROWN
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
P27SL4
100/YELLOW
POWER LEVEL
6.8 X 11MM
BRASS NICKEL
POWER LEVEL
.27 CAL.