Troubleshooting
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Preparing Tool for Operation — Battery/Charger Problems
| Battery Cell does not appear to accept charge. Green charger
light does not come on. |
Inoperative indicator lights on charger |
Try Battery in tool after 3 hours on charge cycle. If tool LED is green, charger lights
are not working properly. Replace charger or monitor charging time to ensure ?Battery Cell has adequate time for recharging. It’s normal for Battery to feel warm after properly charging. |
| Battery Cell damaged or cycle life exhausted |
Replace Battery Cell |
| Damaged charger |
Discontinue use immediately and unplug from power source. Replace charger and tag or
dispose of charger to prevent accidental reuse or connection to power source. |
| Flashing lights on charger base unit |
Damaged Battery Cell |
Replace Battery Cell |
| Battery completely drained |
Allow Battery to charge for 5 minutes |
Normal Stage of Operation
| Fan does not run — tool LED is off |
Battery in off position |
Fully insert Battery |
| Battery Cell is not charged |
Charge Battery Cell according to Operating Manual |
| Battery terminals or battery contacts are oily, dirty, or corroded |
Clean Battery Cell terminals. Battery Cell contacts are required. |
| Fan does not run, or runs slower than normal — LED is red |
Battery Cell is discharged |
Charge Battery Cell |
| Fan does not run, tool LED flashes red/green |
Possible electronics error |
Remove, reinsert the Battery. Contact Authorized Ramset Distributor
Sales Representative for service. |
Pre-Combustion/Combustion Stage of Operation
| Work Contacting Element does not depress fully — tool
does not operate |
Work Contacting Element is bent, or build-up of debris in nose restricts
operation |
Remove and inspect Work Contacting Element. Repair or replace as required. |
| O-Ring pinched |
Contact Authorized Ramset Distributor Sales Representative for service |
| (For T3 Magazine tool only) |
Tool is out of fasteners |
Add fastener strip |
| Tool will not cycle — fans runs, LED is green |
Fuel cell is empty |
Replace Fuel Cell |
| Spark does not occur |
Contact Authorized Ramset Distributor Sales Representative for service |
Power/Exhaust Stage of Operation
| Tool operates properly, but fasteners do not drive fully |
Battery cell is discharged |
Charge Battery Cell |
| Fuel Cell is low |
Check Fuel Cell according to Operating Manual and replace as required |
| There may be loss of seal in combustion chamber |
Press Work Contact Element against workpiece for one minute. Pull trigger. If fastener does not drive, there is a leak that requires service. |
| Tool operates erratically or appears to be losing power — tool LED is green |
Fuel Cell is low |
Check Fuel Cell according to Operating Manual |
| Filter element is dirty, causing tool to overheat |
Remove Filter element and clean according to Operating Manual. Use safe cleaning
solution to remove stubborn debris. |
| Tool Sleeve or O-Rings are dirty |
Clean tool per Cleaning Procedure |
Returning/Purging Stage of Operation
| Tool operated and drove fastener, but piston did not return to start position |
Built-up dirt and debris on Piston or in Nose bore |
Clean Piston and Nose bore with safety solvent. See Cleaning Procedure. |
| Mushrooming of Piston Tip |
Contact Ramset Distriburor Sales Representative for service. |
| Exhaust ports on the Sleeve are dirty or clogged. |
Return tool to Authorized Ramset Sales Representative for serice. |
| Tool (Sleeve) or O-Rings are dirty |
Clean tool per Cleaning Procedure |
| Tool does not open after tool fires |
Work Contacting Element is bent, or tool is dirty |
Clean tool or replace Work Contacting Element as required. |
| Filter element is dirty, causing tool to overheat |
Remove Filter element and clean according to Operating Manual. Use safe cleaning
solution to remove stubborn debris. |
| Tool Sleeve or O-Rings are dirty |
Clean tool per Cleaning Procedure |
If the T3ss or T3 Magazine tool will not operate after following the above
service directions, return the tool to a Ramset Distributor Sales Representative
for service.