Page 2 - Power ProTM Semi-automatic Model 500V
2 106763 INDEX Warning: Safety Precautions ............................................................ 3-11Why A Power Fastener Holds ............................................................. 12Selecting Power Fasteners and Power Loads .................................... 13Operation .............
Page 3 - Warning: Safety Precautions; WARNING: This tool is designed only for use by qualified operators.; BEFORE USING
3 106763 G 018 Warning: Safety Precautions IMPORTANT: Read these operating instructions carefully and com-pletely before trying to operate or service this tool. Improper use ofthis tool can cause serious injury or death from firing fastener intobody or from flying debris. We expressly disclaim any l...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; HANDLING THE TOOL
4 106763 G 018 Safety Precautions POWDERACTUATEDTOOLSIN USE WARNING ! 4. ALWAYS clear the work area on all sides and post appropriate warning signson job sites. 1. NEVER place your hand over the muzzle. Accidental discharge can causeserious injury. HANDLING THE TOOL 2. NEVER place your finger on the...
Page 6 - KNOW YOUR FASTENING BASE MATERIAL
6 106763 TOO HARD Pointflattens TOO SOFT Sinks inwithaveragehammerblow ? ? ? TOO BRITTLE Surfaceshatters G 018 G 018 G 018 Safety Precautions 7. An operator taking medication should take extra precautions while handling thetool. NEVER drink alcoholic beverages or take medications which impair yourvi...
Page 8 - OPERATING THE TOOL
8 106763 TOO THIN WELD G 018 3/16" MIN 1/2" 1" Safety Precautions 7. DO NOT drive power fasteners into steel base material less then 3/16" thick,within 2" of a weld, within 1/2" of the edge or within 1" of another power fastener. 3" 3" 3" 6. DO NOT drive power...
Page 9 - POWER LOADS AND FASTENERS
9 106763 POWERLOADS POWERLOADS GASOLINE GAS OLINE G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 G 018 Safety Precautions 2. Should the tool fail to fire, hold the muzzle firmly against the work surface for 30seconds. Release the trigger and remove pressure on the tool while holding themuzzle against the work surface. Aga...
Page 12 - Why A Power Fastener Holds
12 106763 Why A Power Fastener Holds WHY A POWER FASTENER HOLDSIN CONCRETE The compression bond of the concrete to the powerfastener accounts for the majority of the holding power.The fastener displaces the concrete which tries to returnto its original form causing a squeezing effect. Maximum holdin...
Page 13 - Selecting Power Fasteners; FASTENING INTO CONCRETE
13 106763 OVERDRIVE G 018 Selecting Power Fasteners and Power loads FASTENING INTO CONCRETE The proper power fastener length can be determined byadding the thickness of the material to be fastened andthe amount of fastener that will actually penetrate theconcrete. The concrete must be three times as...
Page 14 - Operation
14 106763 Operation 1. Grasp barrel assembly and slide forward rapidly until it stops. Push barrelassembly back into tool to the closed position. This sets piston into firing position. 4. Place the muzzle of tool perpendicular to work surface without tilting the tool.Push tool against work surface u...
Page 16 - Parts List
16 106763 Parts List 500V Key Part No. No. Description Qty. 1 SF901011 Housing 1 2 450108 O-Ring 1 3 SF901800 Baffle Assembly 1 4 SF901010 Pawl Assembly 1 5 450005 Trigger 1 6 455000 Rocker Arm Assembly 1 7 455041 Rocker Arm Spring 1 8 455042 Rocker Arm Pin 1 9 456048 Screw 2 10 SF901700 Handle Pad ...
Page 18 - Tool Disassembly; A. REMOVING BARREL ASSEMBLY
18 106763 Tool Disassembly Figure 2 - Removing Key Stop Key Stop A. REMOVING BARREL ASSEMBLY 1. Using screwdriver, lift end of annular spring and rotate spring until key stop isuncovered (see Figure 1). WARNING: Always unload a powder actuated tool before disassembling,replacing barrel, cleaning, or...
Page 19 - B. REMOVING HANDLE PAD ASSEMBLY; C. REMOVING REAR PAD AND POWER INDICATOR ASSEMBLY; D. REMOVING ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY
19 106763 B. REMOVING HANDLE PAD ASSEMBLY 1. Loosen screw on back of handle pad assembly with 3mm hex wrench. Do notremove the screw from the assembly (see Figure 5). 2. Remove handle pad assembly. 3mm Hex Wrench Figure 5 - Removing Handle Pad Assembly Handle Pad Assembly C. REMOVING REAR PAD AND PO...
Page 20 - E. REMOVING FIRING PIN; F. REMOVING TRIGGER AND PAWL ASSEMBLY
20 106763 Outer Liner Assembly E. REMOVING FIRING PIN 1. Slide firing pin guide back so the slot in the firing pin guide lines up with the slotin the outer liner assembly. 2. Pull the sear out of the aligned holes (see Figure 8). 3. Slide firing pin guide off of the outer liner assembly (see Figure ...
Page 21 - G. REMOVING ADVANCE BAR; I. REMOVING OUTER LINER ASSEMBLY FROM HOUSING; Tool Assembly
21 106763 Figure 13 - Removing Outer Liner Assembly G. REMOVING ADVANCE BAR 1. Using a 3mm hex wrench, loosen screws on cover and remove. 2. Remove advance pin with hammer and punch. 3. Remove advance bar and spring. H. REMOVING BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 1. Loosen and remove baffle assembly and o-ring. Figure...
Page 22 - B. INSERTING BAFFLE ASSEMBLY; C. REPLACING ADVANCE BAR; D. REPLACING TRIGGER AND PAWL ASSEMBLY
22 106763 Note: Spring and plateare NOT reversible.Bent arm on spring mustbe toward plate. Tool Assembly (Cont.) Baffle Assembly O-Ring Housing Handle Figure 15 - Inserting Baffle Assembly B. INSERTING BAFFLE ASSEMBLY 1. Insert baffle assembly with o-ring into handle and tighten (see Figure 15). Fig...
Page 23 - E. REPLACING FIRING PIN
23 106763 Outer Liner Assembly Figure 19 - Replacing Sear Figure 18 - Replacing Firing Pin Guide, Firing Pin Assembly, Spring, Transfer Pin, and Push Pin Firing PinGuide Sear SearSpring Push Pin Firing PinAssembly Transfer Pin Firing PinGuide Outer Liner Assembly E. REPLACING FIRING PIN 1. Insert tr...
Page 24 - G. ATTACHING REAR PAD ASSEMBLY
24 106763 I. ASSEMBLING BARREL ASSEMBLY 1. Using moderate force, insert piston assembly into barrel (see Figure 23). H. ATTACHING HANDLE PAD ASSEMBLY 1. Place handle pad assembly onto housing body and tighten screw with 3mm hexwrench. Make sure rocker arm spring stays tight against the handle padass...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting Guide
26 106763 PROBLEM P i s t o n h a n g s o u t o fmuzzle. Overdriven fastener. Piston jammed. Power load strip will notadvance. Reduction or loss ofpower. T o o l d o e s n o t c o m -pletely depress. Tool does not fire. Opening and closing ofbarrel or pushing downo n t o o l , e t c . i s n o tsmoot...
Page 27 - WARRANTY SERVICE
27 106763 Technical Service You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining thisproduct. If so, you can visit our Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com or contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-858-8501 (English Only). Youmay also write to:DESA Specialt...
Page 28 - Parts Centrals; Fasteners
Parts Centrals Ray’s Portable Heater Service3191 Myers RoadCamino, CA 95709-9550530-644-7716 Baltimore Electric5 Manila DriveHamden, CT 06514-0322203-248-75531-800-397-7553 Eckley’s Small Engine31617 Spruce DriveEustis, FL 32726-9592352-357-6764 Parts Company of America1657 Shermer RoadNorthbrook, I...
Page 29 - Application Chart; IMPORTANT
Application Chart 2 1 / 2 " 2 1 / 2 " 2" 1"1"1" to this ConcreteCement BlockSteel (3/16" to 3/8" Thick) YellowGreenYellow/Red power load color power fastener length Power load and power fastener application information. YellowYellowYellow/Red For fastening this Two by...
Page 30 - NOTES
30 106763 NOTES ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Page 32 - Limited Warranty Agreement; For Technical Assistance on Your
Limited Warranty Agreement DESA Specialty Products™ warrants the Remington ® Power Pro™ Model 500V against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from thedate of purchase. If within one (1) year from the purchase date this Powder Actuated Tool fails due toa defect in mater...
