POWERNAIL 50PFLEXW Use and Care Manual
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1. La2. It helps to tap the Driving Blade back to the retracted position before trying to remove a jammed nail A spare Driving Blade works best for this 2 Try to pull the jammed nail out of the gate with a pair of long nose pliers If this does not work remove the four 4 cap screws holding the Foot Gate and Nail Channel Assembly together 3 Separate the Foot and Gate with a screw driver just enough to clear out the jammed nail 4 Put thread locking compound on all screws and reassemble the components For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com Powernail FLEX Parts List For this parts list and other Powernailer schematics please visit the Powernail Parts Store at http www powernail com ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION Qty Reqd Key Ref Assy Kit 1 O9 50P 3001 Body LI LEI ooo 2 09 50P 3002 Cap LI so ooo 3 09 445 29815 Handle ExtraLong LI SA A5 4 09 445 29703 Hande Long LI S AR oo D 09 445 29703 1 Handle Shot LI SA A3 _ 6 09 445 29704 Handle Half Cover LI SA A2A3A5 8 0950P 3006 Fot LI SA Ai 9 0950P 3008 Channel LI S Ai 9B 09 50P 3009 Channel Long LI S A6 10 09 50P 3010 PistonRod LI S Ap 11 09200 3011 Pison LI SA OL AG 12 09200 3013 Return Cylinder LI SA a6 18 09200 3014 Plunger LI SA A O 14 09200 3015 Cylinder Sleeve LI LS JI o 15 09 50
3. socket over its hex end opposite the Piston Do not use pliers or a vise anywhere on the metal parts they can damage the sealing surfaces 11 Use the supplied box wrenches to remove the 5 8 18 Jam Nut 49 Remove the Dowel Pin 42 and Driving Blade 17 12 Unscrew the Piston from the Piston Rod using the supplied box wrenches and separate the Piston Piston Rod and Return Cylinder For Step by Step Videos and Instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com TO REPLACE THE SEALS Plunger Seal Set 32 1 Remove the Teflon Seal and its O ring expander from the Plunger groove using a bent paper clip or pick Be sure not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new O ring into the seal groove by stretching it over the Plunger body Make sure the O ring is not twisted in the groove Place a new Teflon Seal Ring into the seal groove over the O ring 3 Carefully push the Teflon Seal Ring over the edge of the Plunger with your thumbs and into the groove Do this as quickly as possible to reduce stretching of the Teflon Seal Ring DO NOT OVER STRETCH THE TEFLON SEAL RING Be sure the Teflon Seal Ring is centered all around the seal groove and not twisted 4 Wipe off the Seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light air tool oil lubricant Rubber Seat 30 1 Remove the Cylinder Slee
4. 9 445 29751 8 32 Locknut Spacer 09 445 29754 10 32 X 1 2 SHCS Foot ru 445 das ao Te i a ze _ 7 S S A S A A 2 A 3 A 5 FLEX Adj SHCS 1 4 28 x 1 25 Washer 281 IDx 62 ODx 051 T Belleville Disc Spring FLEX Foot 3 16 Allen Wrench 69 xN gt Powernail FLEX Assemblies Kits and Accessories ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY S Sold Separately A Sold as part of assembly F Factory replacement only K Sold as part of a Kit 09 200 3063A Nail Pusher Assembly Seal Placement lt lt gt E F IZZA gt Ko AA lt K LK R QR GE N A SEAL P N amp LOCATION 34 RETURN CYLINDER O RING GASKET 09 445 29731 33 PLUNGER WIPER SEAL 09 445 29729 9 V 2 1 PISTON ROD U CUP SEAL gt 4 09 200 3028 KA INSTALL AS SHOWN eksi ET Z L 7 32 PLUNGER SEAL 09 445 29725 20 RETURN CYLINDER U CUP SEAL 09 200 3027 INSTALL AS SHOWN 30 BS RUBBER SEAT Gs 09 445 29723 INSTALL AS SHOWN 19 PISTON U CUP SEAL 09 200 3026 INSTALL AS SHOWN me DRIVING BLADE 10 Powernail FLEX Schematic For this and other Powernailer schematics please visit the Powernail Parts Store at http www powernail com For Step by Step Videos and instructions Visit our Web Site at www Powernail com 11 d9V9 8I
5. P 3042 Gate Replaces 09 50P 3016 1 SA Au _ 16 09 50P 3017 GatePlate LI SA Ai _ 17 09 50P 3018 Deg Blade LI SA A 18 09200 3022 Rubber Cap LI so OO 19 09 200 3026 Piston U cup Lip Sea LI KSA A1A6 20 o9 200 3027 Return Cylinder U cup Lip Seal 1 KSA A1A6 21 09 200 3028 Piston Rod U cup Lip Seal 1 KSA A1A6 22 09 200 3034 Nail Pusher Spring LI SA A4A9 23 09200 3035 Spool o o o O 2 JL SA AA S A N k k sech k k k k sesch sech sech k k sch SL SL SL S A 09 445 29723 Rubber Seat 09 445 29732 Trigger Cable Long 09 445 29732 1 Trigger Cable Short 09 445 29735 Nail Pusher 09 445 29735 2 Nail Pusher Knob A 4 A 9 S A A 2 A 3 A 5 09 445 29724 Rubber Bumper 09 445 29725 Plunger Seal Set 09 445 29733 Safety Yoke Springs 09 445 29739 1 4 X 3 4 Dowel Pin Trigger 09 445 29740 1 4 X 1 2 Dowel Pin Driving Blade KEY S Sold Separately A Sold as part of assembly F Factory replacement only K Sold as part of a Kit ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ D Key Ref Assy Kit 2 S A 1 4 20 X 7 8 SHCS XI Handle Half S A A 2 A 3 A 5 A U S 09 445 29747 1 4 20 X 1 1 4 SHCS W patch Foot 09 445 29748 5 8 18 Jam Nut Driving Blade 09 445 29750 8 32 X 1 1 2 FHCS Spacer m W xN 09 445 29756 1 4 X 1 Spacer Channel ep x gt 0
6. Ry POWERNAIL CO MM 1300 Rose Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 Phone 1 800 323 1653 Website www powernail com Operation and Maintenance Manual Powernail FLEX Pneumatic Powernailer FOR TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING 3 8 TO 314 For this parts list and other Powernailer schematics please visit the Powernail Parts Store at http www powernail com WARNING Read this manual before you use this Nailer Follow all safety warnings and instructions If you are uncertain about the operation of the Nailer call us directly at 1 800 323 1653 for assistance or contact the closest Powernail Dealer for help Please retain this information for future reference ER TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES Always wear approved front and side EYE PROTECTION THE TRIGGER IS A SAFETY DEVICE and should only when operating this Nailer Others in the work area be pulled when the Nailer is in proper position on the should also wear front and side EYE PROTECTION Eye work surface and before the plunger is struck with the protection will help guard against flying nails and debris mallet Do not tie or tape down the safety trigger as the which could cause severe eye injury Nailer could discharge if dropped on the plunger The EAR PROTECTION may be required to prevent hearing Nailer will not fire unless the trigger is pulled before the mallet blow damage when there are high noise levels in the work area Do not use the trigger safety as a lock up for t
7. d in the groove Be sure the lips are facing the inside of the Return Cylinder as shown in the sketch on next page WARNING _ The U Cup Lip Seals 20 and 21 look alike but they are different DO NOT mix them up 3 Carefully wipe off the Lip Seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light air tool oil lubricant Piston Rod U Cup Lip Seal 21 1 Remove the old U Cup Lip Seal from the seal groove with a bent paper clip or pick using care not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove and install a new U Cup Lip Seal Be sure the Lips are facing the right direction and are not twisted in the groove See the sketch on next page Plunger Wiper Seal 33 1 Use a bent paper clip to pick out the felt Wiper Seal out of its groove in the Body Cap 2 2 Clean out the groove and insert a new felt Wiper Seal Saturate the new felt Wiper Seal with oil Return Cylinder O Ring Gasket 34 1 Place a new O Ring Gasket in the groove on top of the Return Cylinder when you reassemble the Driving Blade Assembly 2 Wipe off the O Ring Gasket seal surface and lubricate it generously with the supplied lubricant Mobile DTE Light air tool oil lubricant REASSEMBLING THE NAILER 1 Be sure the Rubber Seat Support Ring and Cylinder are installed in the Body and are facing the correct direction 2 All seal surfaces must be c
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9. e safety mechanism and Nailer This abuse and damage is not covered by the warranty Before each use check all screws to be sure they are tight Shock and vibration can loosen screws Do not over tighten any screw AIR SUPPLY The air must be clean and dry Dirty and or wet air will damage the Nailer A combination filter regulator lubricator is required for proper Nailer performance and should be placed close to the Nailer per manufacturer s recommendations Fill the lubricator with Mobile DTE Light Synthetic Hydrocarbon Oil Adjust the lubricator to the manufacturers recommendations Do not over oil the Nailer as excess oil will be discharged with the spent air and could stain the wood flooring walls or furnishings We will not be responsible for oil stains WARNING Detergent oil is not recommended and may damage the seals Consult the filter regulator lubricator manufacturer s recommendations for proper operation settings and unit maintenance The air source must continuously deliver 70 to 110 psi and 3 1 2 cubic feet of air per minute to operate the Nailer Connect a clean air hose and air regulator to the Nailer Check for air supply leaks that waste air and starve the Nailer of air thereby reducing its performance LUBRICATION If you do not use an in line lubricator you must lubricate the Nailer manually The frequency of lubrication is dependent upon the duty cycle of the Nailer Continuous duty requi
10. h the slot in the Nail Channel Assembly while you reassemble the Nailer NEVER FIRE THE NAILER WITHOUT THE RUBBER BUMPER INSTALLED IT WILL DAMAGE THE NAILER TO REPLACE DRIVING BLADE 17 1 Disconnect the air supply 2 Remove the four socket head cap screws holding the Adapter Foot Foot and Nail Channel Assembly to the body 3 Remove the Rubber Bumper 4 Pull the Driving Blade with pliers until the Piston is fully extended outward towards the bottom of the cylinder 5 Use the 15 16 box wrench supplied to unscrew the Driving Blade Jam Nut and remove it Hold the Piston from turning while unscrewing the Jam Nut by holding the piston hex with the 1 1 8 box wrench supplied 6 Push out the 1 4 diameter blade retaining Dowel Pin and remove the broken Driving Blade stub 7 Install a new Driving Blade in the slot and replace the Dowel Pin Screw on the retaining Jam Nut using the same tools If the Jam Nut becomes worn and loose after frequent removals it should be replaced 8 Check the fit there should be some sideways movement between the Driving Blade and the Jam Nut assembly This is desirable and helps the blade to align itself with the mating parts 9 Reassemble the components Be sure to align the Driving Blade with the slot in the Adapter Foot Assembly it goes in only one way SEAL REPLACEMENT There are 7 seals that may require replacement We recommend that you have your POWERNAIL Dealer replace the Sea
11. he Always DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY before making E Ge e rack een er the ai a up ae any adjustments repairing clearing jams or when the ody It will Severely damage the mechanism and tne Gage Nailer Nailer is not in use DO NOT USE THE METAL END OF THE MALLET TO STRIKE THE PLUNGER use the rubber capped end only Never attach the female end of a quick disconnect to the Nailer This will trap air inside the Nailer and permit it to be discharged Only the unrestricted male connection should be attached to the Nailer Never place any part of the body in the discharge path of the Nailer when air is connected to the Nailer Always connect air hose to unloaded Nailer to prevent any accidental discharge from occurring Use only regulated compressed air do not use bottled gases of any kind to power this Nailer Normal air pressure should not exceed 110 psi or damage to the Nailer and seals may occur Excess air pressure can Never leave the Nailer unattended while it is connected cause the Nailer to explode to an air supply DESCRIPTION The Powernail FLEX Pneumatic Nailer is the latest model The Powernail FLEX can nail down 3 8 1 2 5 8 and designed to bring Powernail quality to a pneumatic nailer some exotic 3 4 tongue and groove hardwood flooring For those looking for the ease of use of a pneumatic tool through the use of easy to change no mar pad and the Powernail FLEX is designed for use with only 1 1 shims For a superior pneu
12. lean and lubricated generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light air tool oil lubricant Replace any part that shows signs of wear 3 Use care when installing the seals into their respective cavities Be sure the Seals are contained in their groove and do not come out as the parts slide together Generous cavity lead in chamfers have been provided to help Seal installation 4 Carefully insert the Piston Rod into the Return Cylinder and screw the Piston onto the rod Be sure the Piston is facing the correct way ears up hex down 5 Assemble the Driving Blade Dowel Pin and Jam Nut on to the Piston Rod 6 Insert the Driving Blade Assembly up into the bottom of the Nailer Body Cylinder 7 Be sure there is a new O Ring Gasket in the top groove of the Return Cylinder 8 Insert the Plunger into the top cavity of the Body Line up the holes and install the three Plunger retaining screws It is important that the three 10 32 screws are tight or air leakage will occur 9 Install the Body Plate 10 Position the Safety Yoke into the Plunger Groove 11 Install the Body Cap and Plunger Rubber Cap 12 Turn the Nailer upside down Install the Rubber Bumper Nail Channel Assembly and Adapter Foot Be sure to align up the Driving Blade with the slot in the Foot before the Nailer is closed up 13 NEVER FIRE THE NAILER WITHOUT THE RUBBER BUMPER INSTALLED IT WILL DAMAGE THE NAILER BEYOND REPAIR TO CLEAR A NAIL JAM 1
13. ls SEAL KIT You may choose to buy a Seal Replacement Kit and replace the seals yourself It is good practice to replace all seals at one time regardless if only one seal needs replacement SEAL DESCRIPTION amp NUMBER 1 Piston U cup Lip Seal 19 2 Return Cylinder U cup Lip Seal 20 3 Piston Rod U cup Lip Seal 21 4 Rubber Seat 30 5 Plunger Seal Set 32 6 Plunger Wiper Seal 33 7 Return Cylinder 0 Ring Gasket 34 To change Seals follow these procedures Be sure the air line is disconnected from the Nailer first before making any repairs Consult the illustration for the name and location of the following component parts DRIVING BLADE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1 Disconnect the air supply 2 Remove Rubber Plunger Cap 18 3 Unscrew amp remove Body Cap 2 4 Push Safety Yoke 26 aside and unscrew the three 10 32 cap screws holding the Plunger 13 to the Return Cylinder 12 5 Pull the Plunger up and out of the Nailer Body 1 cavity 6 Remove the Return Cylinder 0 Ring Gasket 34 located on the top of the Return Cylinder under the Plunger 7 Turn the Nailer over and remove the four cap screws 48 that fasten the Adapter Foot and Nail Channel Assembly to the Nailer Body and lift the Assembly off the Body 8 Remove the Rubber Bumper 31 9 Pull the Driving Blade Assembly out of the Nailer Body by pulling on the Driving Blade 10 Hold the Piston Rod 10 with an 11 16
14. matic Nailer look to the 1 4 1 1 2 and 1 3 4 18 gage Powercleats nails company that has been the industry s quality leader for over 50 years POWERNAIL COMPANY INC OPERATION Read these instructions carefully before you use the Nailer To use the Powernail Flex adjust the nailer FLEX foot To Load the Powernail Flex to a sample of your flooring see instructions on page 3 Place up to one stick 100 of Powercleats 18 gage When the nailer foot is adjusted to your flooring simply Pals 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 or 1 3 4 long into the nail place the nailer on the floor and pull nailer back so channel feed slot Pull back the spring loaded nail locating locating ears catch the edge of the floor above pusher over the nails until it contacts the last nail and the tongue Pull the safety trigger and tap the plunger slowly release the nail pusher with the rubber capped mallet end to let the Nailer drive To Unload and set the nail at the correct 45 degree angle To remove nails from the nail channel pull the two round knobs on the nail pusher together This will clear it from the nail path Then turn the nailer over so the nails slide out of the channel FLEX Foot Adjustment Wood varies from one manufacturer to the next The different wood profiles may be due to height and length of the flooring tongue and whether or not there is a nail pocket FLEX Adjustment Lever Figure 1 First loosen the two hex bolts
15. ou JO SesseuyoiU SNOIJEA JOJ BSN O SJE9j 9 JAMO J JO UiBUaj Jadojd y Buluiwiojop Ul HOA JSISSE JIM yeyo SIU LYVHO NOILVNINAJ4LJ4A HLDNAT SLVJSTDHAMOd POWERNAILER TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check air supply for 70 psi minimum to 110 psi maximum en 1 does not retract 8 Driving blade e arm retracts slowly Use 1 4 minimum diameter air fittings Nail is not countersunk Replace gate 2 Excess air pressure blew out seals Check air supply for 110 psi maximum replace all seals Nailer leaks air 1 Operated without rubber bumper installed Replace damaged parts 1 Zero or Low air pressure Bottom of nailer cracked off 2 Excessive air pressure used Replace damaged parts 1 Not using 18 gage Powercleats nails Use 18 gage Powercleats nails only 2 Continued use after a short hit 3 Nail pusher damaged or spring broken Clear nail immediately after short hit Replace nail pusher assembly Nails jam in 4 Nail channel lose nailer 5 Bent nail stuck in nail guide Tighten nail channel retaining screws Disassemble and clear out bent nail Move from obstruction Replace nail gate 6 Hit another set nail or hard object 7 Nail gate worn out Replace damaged plunger safety yoke and 1 Safety trigger not being depressed plunger seal Plunger locked up won t move or fire 2 Lack of lubrication Manually lubricate through male air inlet fitting
16. res more frequent oiling than intermittent duty At least every eight 8 hours place two to four drops of Mobile DTE Light Oil supplied with your Nailer into the disconnected air line male connector attached to the Nailer 4 WARNING Do not over lubricate the Nailer excess oil mist or drops will be vented with spent air when over lubricated Excess oil could stain the wood flooring walls or furnishings Dry fire the Nailer without nails to purge excess oil before you begin to nail down flooring We will not be responsible for oil stains Before storing the Nailer lubricate and cycle the Nailer in insure internal parts are oil protected from corrosion PARTS amp SERVICE When ordering parts include the part number part description Powernailer model and serial number Be sure to state the quantity of the part s required Contact your Powernail Dealer for the necessary parts or service WARNING Never work on the Nailer if the air line is attached Always disconnect the air line from the Nailer first NAILER DISASSEMBLY TO REPLACE RUBBER BUMPER 431 1 Disconnect the air supply 2 Remove the four 4 cap screws holding the Adapter Foot Foot and Nail Channel assembly to the main Body see illustration 3 Pull the Rubber Bumper out of the cylinder bore Replace the old Bumper if it shows signs of wear or it is split 4 Reverse these steps to reassemble the Nailer Be sure to align the Driving Blade wit
17. under the FLEX foot with the Allen Wrench supplied with the nailer Figure 1 Next set the nailer on a sample of your flooring See Figure 2 Use the adjustment lever at the back of the nailer foot to raise or lower the nailer to the wood Match the Adapter Foot Locating Ear so that it is pointing into the 90 angle created by the tongue and the top of the wood see Figure 3 For wood with a nail pocket line up the 1 Loosen 2 hex screws Locating Ear so at the top of the nail pocket 2 Raise or lower the FLEX to your wood sample When the adjustment lever is in the correct 3 Match the Locating Ear to the nail pocket position for your wood sample tighten the 4 Tighten 2 hex screws two hex bolts to lock the FLEX foot into 5 Test wood sample with new adjustment place Hex Allen Wrench Always check your adjustment with a sample to ensure the nail is driving into the nail pocket L Figure 2 Figure 3 Z ADAPTER FOOT LOCATING EAR gt d v NA Set the nailer on a sample of your flooring to line up the nail pocket Raise the nailer foot above the tongue V WARNING _ It is not necessary to hit the Nailer hard to activate it Never hit the Nailer with excessive force or with the metal end of the mallet this will damage the Nailer Never use the Safety Trigger interlock to lock up the plunger and rack the wood with blows to the Nailer body This will severely damage th
18. ve 14 The Cylinder Sleeve would slide out of the Nailer Body when you pull out the Driving Blade 2 Remove the metal Support Ring 29 and Rubber Seat from inside the Nailer body NOTE THAT THE CHAMFER ON THE INSIDE OF THE RUBBER SEAT FACES THE BOTTOM OF THE NAILER Do not reverse the direction of the chamfer when you replace the Rubber Seat 3 Replace the Rubber Seat Support Ring and Cylinder Sleeve Be sure to re install the steel Cylinder Sleeve with the chamfered inside edge facing the BOTTOM of the Nailer Piston U Cup Lip Seal 19 1 Remove the old Piston U Cup Lip Seal from the Piston using a bent paper clip or pick being careful not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove or the edge of the Piston with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new U Cup Lip Seal into the groove Make sure the lip seal is not twisted in the groove and the lips face the top of the Nailer See the sketch on next page 19 3 Carefully wipe off the U Cup Lip Seal surface with a clean rag and lubricate it generously with the supplied Mobile DTE Light air tool oil lubricant Return Cylinder U Cup Lip Seal 20 1 Use a bent paper clip or pick to remove the old U Cup Lip Seal from the internal seal groove inside the Return Cylinder Be careful not to scratch the inside walls of the seal groove with the wire hook 2 Clean out the seal groove Place a new U Cup Lip Seal into the groove be sure it is not twiste
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