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Deck Fastening Training Guide

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Fast:

• SDT5Magazineholds50collatedsidelapconnectorsfordecksidelapapplicationswhereproductivityisessential

• Twohandledesignandlowvibrationgripprovidegreateroperatorcomfortandlessfatigue• Arangeoffastenersforsidelapsandfordecktothinbarjoist

Reliable:

• Adjustabletorquecontrolforimprovedsidelapconnectorperformance• Depthsetfunctionhelpsprovideconsistentfastenerdepth• Heavydutydesignhelpsensurelongertoollife

Simple:

• RotatablenosepieceofSDT5allowsforeasyaccessintomostdeckprofilesfromavariety ofpositions

• Electronicallycontrolled,variablespeedscrewdriverwithclawclutchforeasierfastenerstarts• Quickandeasyjamreleasemechanism

Deck Sidelaps – ST 1800(A) & SDT 5 Stand-Up System

Bar Joist – DX 860-HSN & DX 460-SM Deck Fastening Systems

DX 860-HSN Deck Fastening System

• Powder-actuatedtoolwithahighfasteningrate—canhelpsignificantlyreducethetimeittakestoattachdeck

• Notouch-upworkrequired—perfectforfasteningpaintedorgalvanizeddecksurfaces• Magazinefor40continuousfastenings—upto1000fasteningsperhour• Uniquepiston/brakesystemhelpspreventthefastenerfrompunchingthroughthedeck• Fasteningscanbemadeevenonverythinsupportingstructureswithouttheneedforweldwashers

DX 460-SM Fastening System

• Fullyautomatedhand-heldtoolformiscellaneousfasteningsonsteelthicknessesof3/16",suchasprofilemetalsheetsonbarjoists.Availablewithyellow,red,orblackcartridges andX-HSN24fasteners.

Structural Steel – DX 860-ENP-L & DX 76-MX Deck Fastening Systems

DX 860-ENP-L Deck Fastening System

• Fullyautomatictoolprovidesupto1000fasteningsperhour• 40-cartridgeand40-fastenercapacityminimizesloadingtimeandincreasesproductivity• Built-in,adjustablepowerregulatorforoptimalcontrolinachievingreliablefastenings• Cartridgeandfastenermagazinecanbeloadedfromthetopwithouthavingtobendover• Use-on-Demandprogramtomeetyourprojectneeds

DX 76-MX Deck Fastening System

• Powerregulatorforoptimalcontroltoachievereliablefasteningsacrossabroadapplicationrange• Magazinedfastenersandboostershelpsincreaseoperatingspeedandreducethenumberof

wastedfasteners• Redesignedgripforbetterbalanceandhandling• Fastenerguideoptionsallowforcustomizingthetooltothejob


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Table of Contents 1. Decking System Overview

1.1 HowToUseThisManual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.2 MechanicalFasteningConcepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.2.1 GeneralTerminology.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.2.2 SteelDeckFastenerDesignandSelection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.2.3 AnchoringMechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.3 SafetyCharacteristicsofHiltiPowder-ActuatedTools...................................................81.4 AdvantagesofMechanicalFasteningofRoof/FloorDecks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.5 TypesofDeck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.5.1 RoofDeck(B,F,NDeck). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91.5.2 CompositeDeck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.5.3 FormDeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.6 TypesofBaseMaterial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.6.1 BarJoistApplications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131.6.2 StructuralSteelApplications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131.6.3 SidelapApplication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131.7 FasteningPatterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2. Gearing Up for the Job

2.1 HiltiToolSolutionsforStructuralSteel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.2 HiltiToolSolutionsforBarJoist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.3 HiltiToolSolutionsforSidelapFastening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162.4 OrderInformation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.4.1 FastenerSelectionandSteelDeckLayout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.4.2 ChoosingtheRightCartridgeColorandPowerRegulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212.4.3 EstimatingtheNumberofFrameFasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.4.4 EstimatingtheNumberofSidelapConnectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3. Getting Started

3.1 FasteningBasics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243.1.1 Loading/UnloadingtheDX860-HSNandENP-LTools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243.1.2 Loading/UnloadingtheDX460-SM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263.1.3 Loading/UnloadingtheDX76-MX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273.1.4 MarkingtheDeck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283.1.5 MakingaFastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283.2 InspectingFasteningstoEnsureQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.2.1 PowerAdjustmentGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Table of Contents 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide

4.1 CleaningandMaintainingDX-860Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344.2 DX860-HSNFieldRepairsandTroubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374.2.1 ReplacingPistonsandBrakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374.2.2 ReplacingPistonRetainers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374.2.3 ReplacingthePressurePin....................................................................... 384.2.4 ReplacingtheBearingSleeveCollarandScrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384.2.5 DX860-HSNTroubleshooting..................................................................... 394.3 DX860-ENP-LFieldRepairsandTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.4 CleaningandMaintainingtheDX460-SM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414.5 DX76-MXMaintenanceandFieldRepairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424.5.1 DX76-MXCleaningandMaintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424.5.2 DX76-MXFieldRepairsandTroubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444.6 WhenaFieldRepairisNotPossible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444.7 OperationalGuidetotheSDT5Stand-UpDeckingTool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454.7.1 HowtoAssembletheSDT5/ST1800Stand-UpDeckFasteningSystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454.7.2 FasteningwiththeSDT5/ST1800Stand-UpDeckFasteningSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474.7.3 FindingtheCorrectTorqueClutchSetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484.7.4 ClearingaJam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494.7.5 UnloadingtheFasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5. Specifications

5.1 SubmittalInformationforRoofDeck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505.2 SubmittalInformationforFloorDeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6. Hilti Deck Fastening System Trainer and Operator Tests

6.1 TrainerTest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 6.2 OperatorTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 TrainerandOperatorCards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 AnswerKey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59



Decking System Overview

1.1 How To Use This Manual

Thepurposeofthismanualistoserveasa“howto”guideforusingHiltideckfasteningsystems.Itisintendedprimarilyforsteeldeckinstallers,butmayalsoserveasareferenceguideforengineers,purchasingagents,generalcontractors,inspectorsandowners.

Themanualbeginswithanoverviewofdeckingapplications,andthenguidesyouthroughhowtoselectandusethetoolsandfastenerstypicallyappropriateforvariousapplications.Theguidethenfocusesonhowtouseandmaintainthesetools,howtomakeandinspectaproperfasteningandconcludeswithadiscussionofhowtotroubleshootandmakecommonfieldrepairs.

Afterreadingthismanual,installersshouldhaveasolidunderstandinghowtouseHiltideckfasteningsystems,andshouldbereadytotaketheHiltideckfasteningtraineroroperatortest.

Note: The deck fastening trainer and operator cards are only valid in conjunction with a DX Operator's License. For trainer or operator DX training/testing, contact your local Hilti representative.

Thismanualalsoservesasareferenceguideandshouldbemadeavailabletothosewhoareresponsibleforsteeldeckinstallation.

1.2 Mechanical Fastening Concepts

1.2.1 General Terminology

Direct fastening:Afasteningmethodinwhichthefasteningsaremadewithoutanypreparationstepssuchasdrillingahole.Examplesarepowder-actuatedfastening,self-drillingscrewsandwelding.

Powder-actuated fastener:Anail-likefastenerdrivenintosteel,concreteormasonrywiththeuseofapowder-actuatedtool,suitableforholdingdownthefastenedmaterial.

Fastened material:Thematerialwhichmustbeattachedtothebasematerial(e.g.steeldeck).

Base material:Thebaseintowhichthefastenerisdriven(e.g.structuralsteelorbarjoist).

Fastening:Thecombinationoffastener,fastenedmaterialandbasematerial(afterthefastenerhasbeendriven).

Powder-actuated tool:Atoolthatutilizesexpandinggasesfromapowderloadtodriveafastener.

Powder-actuated, indirect-acting tool:Apowder-actuatedtoolinwhichtheexpandinggasofthepowderloadactsonacaptivepiston,whichinturndrivesthefastener.Theaveragetestvelocityusingthelightestfastenerandstrongestpowderloadmustnotexceed100m/s(328fps),tomeetthe"lowvelocity"toolclassperANSIA10.3-2013.AllHiltipowder-actuatedtoolsusedintheconstructionindustryareclassifiedaslowvelocity.

Powder load (Booster/Cartridge):Apowderfilledmetalcaseusedasthesourceofdrivingenergy.TheANSIA10.3terminologyisacasedpowderload.

Fastening system:Thecombinationoffastener,fasteningtoolandpowersource.

Square of Deck:Theareaofrooforfloordeckequalto100ft2




1.2.2 Steel Deck Fastener Design and Selection

DX 860-HSNTheDX860-HSNisafullyautomaticpowder-actuatedstandupdeckingtooldesignedforattachingsteeldecktosteelbasematerials.Withahighfasteningrateand40-fastenermagazine,theDX860-HSNcansignificantlyhelpreducethetimeittakestoattachdeck.Fasteningscanbemadeonverythinsupportstructureswithouttheneedforweldwashers.Suitableforbasesteelswithathicknessof1/8"to3/8".FastensX-HSN24collatedfasteners.

DX 860-ENP-LTheDX860-ENP-Lisafullyautomaticpowder-actuatedtooldesignedforattachingsteeldecktostructuralsteelbeams.Thetoolhascapacityofonestripof40cartridgesandfourflexiblestripsof10eachX-ENP-19L15fastenersinanMXRcollatedconfiguration.

TheDX860-ENP-Lisergonomicallydesignedtoworkinanuprightpositionandcanbeloadedwithouttheoperatorbendingover.Thesystemissuitablefordeckwithaflutewidthof3/4"orgreaterandbasesteelswithathicknessof1/4"orgreater.

SDT 5TheSDT5StandUpDeckingToolisasteeldecksidelapandframescrewfasteningtool.CombinedwiththeDX860-HSNorDX860-ENP-L,thesetoolsdeliverahighspeed,highproductivitysystemformechanicallyfasteningmetaldeck.TheSDT5canconsistentlydriveupto50framefasteningscrewsor50sidelapscrewsin16-26gaugenestabledecksbeforereloading.Itscomfortable,durabledesignfeaturesadjustabletorqueclutchtoprovideconsistentfasteningquality.Inacompetitivemarket,theSDT5representsamajorgaininproductivityessentialtostayingontimeandonbudget.

DX 76-MXTheDX76-MXisamagazinetoolwhichholds10fastenersforreducedre-loadsandimprovedproductivity.Thissystemissuitablefordeckwithaflutewidthof3/4"orgreaterandabasesteelthicknessof1/4"orthicker.UsewithX-ENP-19L15fastenersinsingleorMX(collated)configuration.

DX 460-SMTheDX460-SMisamediumdutypowder-actuateddeckingtoolwithadjustablepowerregulationusedforattachingsteeldecktosteelbasematerials.Thissystemisbestsuitedfordeckwithaflutewidthof1/2"orgreaterandforbasesteelswithathicknessof3/16"to3/8".FastensX-HSN24collatedfasteners.



1.2.3 Anchoring Mechanisms

Thefollowingfouranchoringmechanismscausea DX-fastenertoperforminsteelbasematerial.• Clamping• Keying• Fusing(welding)• Brazingorsoldering

Thesemechanismshavebeenidentifiedandstudiedbyanalyzingpullouttestdataandbymicroscopicexaminationoffasteningcross-sections.

ClampingAsafastenerisdriven,thebasesteelisdisplacedradiallyandtowardsboththeentryandoppositesurfaces.Thisresultsinresidualpressureonthesurfaceofthenail,whichleadstofrictionorclamping.Clampingistheprimaryanchoringmechanismforthrough-penetratingfasteners.

KeyingThekeyingmechanismispossiblewhenthefastenershankisknurled.Aknurledfastenerhasgroovesalongtheshankinwhichzincandparticlesofbasesteelaccumulateduringthedrivingprocess.Forfastenersthatdonotthrough-penetrate,keyingisanespeciallyimportantanchoringmechanism.

Fusion (welding)Completefusionofthefastenerwiththebasesteelisindicatedbyportionsofbasesteelclingingtoanextractedtestfastener.Fusingorweldingisobservedmostlyatthepointofthefastenerwherethetemperatureduringdrivingisthehighest.

Brazing or SolderingThisreferstoazincelectro-platedlayeronthefastener,whichduringfasteningbecomesbrazedorsolderedtothebasesteel.

Factors Influencing the Pull-out Resistance of Powder-Actuated FastenersHiltipowder-actuatedfasteningsystemshavebeendesignedandproducedtodevelopreliableperformance.Factorsthatinfluencepulloutstrengthhavebeenidentifiedthroughanunderstandingoftheanchoringmechanisms,technicalexpertiseandtesting.Someofthesefactorsare:

• Depthofpenetrationinthebasesteel• Surfaceandmaterialcharacteristicsofthefastener• Coatingonthesteelbasematerial• Drivingvelocity/energy• Diameterandgeometryofthefastenershank

Knowledgeoftheinfluencingfactorsisvitaltothedesignoffasteningsystemsandisusefulforoperatorsinunderstandingthevariousapplicationlimitguidelinesforafasteningsystem.




1.3 Safety Characteristics of Hilti Powder-Actuated Tools

Thesafetyofpowder-actuatedfasteningsystemscanbelookedatintermsofthreegeneralsafetycharacteristics:Fasteningsafety,functionalsafetyandoperatorsafety.

Fasteningsafetyisameasureoftheadequacyofthein-placefastenings.

Functionalsafetyreferstotheoperabilityofthetool,especiallytheHiltipowder-actuatedtoolsafetydevicesunderconstructionsiteconditions.

Inthefollowingsection,wewillfocusonthefivesafetyprinciplesfeaturedinHiltipowder-actuatedtools.

Overview of DX safety principles

FivemaindesignfeaturesinHiltipowder-actuatedsystemsprovideforadditionaloperatorsafety–DXpistonprinciple,dropfiringsafety,contactpressuresafety,triggersafetyandunintentionalfiringsafety

1) DX piston principle: Oneofthefrequentquestionsabouttheuseofpowder-actuatedsystemsiswhathappensifthebasematerialismissedduringinstallationofthefastener.Thepistonprinciplemeanstheenergyfromthepowderloadistransferredtoapistonwhoseacceleratedmassdrivesthefastener.Becausethepistoniscaptiveinthetool,roughly95%ofthedrivingenergyremainsinthetoolintheeventthebasematerialismissed.Thusthevelocityofafastenerthathasmissedthebasematerialisfarlowerthanthevelocitiesassociatedwithfastenersfromhighvelocitytools.

2) Drop firing safety: Thedropfiringsafetypreventsthetoolfromfiringshoulditbedroppedunintentionally.Thedropfiringsafetyissodesignedthatthetoolwillnotfirewhendroppedontoahardsurfacefromheightsuptotenfeet.

3) Contact pressure safety: Thisfeaturepreventsthetoolfromfiringunlessitisfirmlycompressedagainstasurface.

4) Trigger safety: Thismechanismensuresthetriggeralonecannotcauseignitionofthepowderload.ThetriggerinaHiltiDXpowder-actuatedtoolisuncoupledfromthefiringpinmechanismunlessthetoolisfullycompressed.

5) Unintentional firing safety: HiltiDXtoolscannotbefiredbypullingthetriggerandthencompressingthetoolagainsttheworksurface–alsocalledbumpfiring.Thetoolscanbefiredonlywhentheyarefirstcompressed,andthenthetriggerispulled.Thissequencingfeaturehelpspreventtheoperatorfromaccidentallyfiringthetool.

2) Drop firing safety

3) Contact pressure safety

4) Trigger safety

5) Unintentional firing safety



1.4 Advantages of Mechanical Fastening of Roof/Floor Decks

Welding Problems Benefits of Direct FasteningCannotuseinwetweather HiltitoolsperformwellininclementweatherconditionsRelativelyslowfasteningrate Veryfast;upto700-1,100fastenings/perhour/pertool (150to300fasteningsperhour)Healthrisksfromzincfumes NozincfumesDifficultyweldingtoepoxycoatedorgalvanizedjoists NoproblemswithepoxycoatedorgalvanizedjoistsOverlapsverydifficulttoweld,oftenburn NoburnthroughsthroughthesheetsTouchuppaintingrequired NopaintingrequiredCumbersomeweldingleadsandmasks FlexibleselfcontainedsystemInjuryandfirehazard Ergonomicallydesignedsystemhelpsavoidchronicbackpain Weldwashersoftenrequiredwhenweldingintothin Noweldwashersrequiredmaterialorforimprovedductilityinhighseismicconditions

1.5 Types of Decks

Sheetmetaldeckisavailableinawidevarietyofshapes,sizesandthicknessesandfromavarietyofdifferentmanufacturers.

Deckingcanbebrokendownintothreemajorcategories(1)RoofDecking(2)CompositeDeckingand(3)FormDecking.

Decksheetsareconnectedandfastenedtogetherbyoverlappingtheedgesorsidesofthesheets.Thedesignoftheoverlapiscalledthedecking’ssidelap,andthemostcommondesignsuseanestableorinterlockingshape.Thedifferencesareshowntotheright.Thesidesofnestabledeckssimplyoverlapeachother.

Interlockingdecksuseanoverlapendingthathooksontopofanunderlapending.ThisshapeisusedprimarilyinCanadaandontheWestCoastoftheUnitedStates.NotethatintheU.S.,thistypeofdeckisidentifiedwithan“I”afterthedecktypenomenclature(e.g.,BI,FI,NI).

1.5.1 Roof Decks

B-Deck 1-½ Wide RibB-deckisthemostcommondecktypeusedintheUnitedStatesandCanadavaryingfrom16to24gauge,with18,20and22gaugebeingmostcommon.B-decksheetsaretypically36"wideand1.5"deep.




F-DeckF-deckissimilartoB-deckwiththekeydifferencebeingabottomflangewidthof1/2",whereB-deckhasa1-3/4"bottomflangewidth.

N-Deck 3"TheN-deckisadeepribdeck,whichprovidesgreaterstrengthandstiffnessthanmosttypesofdeck.Itismostlyusedonwiderspanstructuralsteelbuildings.However,N-deckisoftenusedasanacousticaldeck.Glassfibersoundabsorbingbattsareplacedinthetroughstoabsorbupto90%ofthesoundstrikingthedeck.Itisparticularlysuitableforstructuressuchasauditoriums,schoolsandtheaters.

1.5.2 Composite Deck

Bothsteelcompositedeckandsteelformdeckareutilizedwithconcretetoserveasfloorsystems.

Compositedecksaremainlyusedonstructuralsteel.Concreteispouredoverthedecktoformthefloor.Compositedeck,inadditiontoservingasaform,isdimpledorembossedtoprovideamechanicalbonding(keying)totheconcrete,whichresultsinacompositeslab.

X-HVBshearconnectorsorNelsonStudsmayalsobeusedtotransfershearloadingbetweentheconcreteslabandthesteelbeam.X-HVBsarepowder-actuatedfastenedandNelsonStudsareweldedthroughthedeckingtothesteelstructureandalsoactasafastenerforthedeck.HiltiX-HVBshearconnectorsmaybefastenedusingtheHiltiDX76,withanX-HVBfastenerguide,anX-HVBpiston,andHiltiX-ENP-21HVBfasteners(seetheHiltiDirectFasteningProductTechnicalGuideforadditionalinformation).

1.5.3 Form Deck

Formdecksaremainlyusedonbarjoists.Concreteispouredoverthedecktoformthefloor.Itisavailablefrom20to28gaugebut24,26and28gaugearemostcommonlyused.Whenwelding,thinformdeck(thinnerthan24gauge)usuallyhastobecompletedusingweldwashers.Theplacingofthewashertakesextratimeandincreasesthein-placefasteningcosts.Mechanicalfastenershavenospecialrequirementsforthindeck.



1.6 Types of Base Material

Steel TypesSteeltypesforthepurposeofdeckingcanbebrokendowninto:•Openwebsteeljoists,commonlycalledbarjoists•Structuralsteelsections

Bar JoistBarjoistshaveangledbarsconnectingtothetopandbottomsteelflanges.Theflangesarealsoknownaschords.Barjoistssupportloadsmoreefficientlythandowide-flangebeams,andtheyaretypicallymoreaffordable.Asarule,theflangethicknessofbarjoistsrangesfrom1/8"to1/4".However,occasionally,7/64"and3/8"thickbarjoistsmaybeused.

Barjoistsarewidelyusedforroofandfloordecksinlightcommercialconstruction.Mostshoppingcenters,warehouses,andindustrialbuildingsintheU.S.andCanadausebarjoistconstruction.

Omega JoistsOmegaJoistisaproprietaryjoisttypecommonlyseeninwesternCanadaandpartsoftheUS.ItcanalsobeusedinconjunctionwithHilti'smechanicaldeckattachmentsystem(seeimagetotheright).

Gauge Purlins / Tubular Steel JoistsGaugepurlinsortubularsteeljoistscomeinvariousprofilesfromCchannelstoZpurlins.Thesestructuralmembersaretypically18gato12gamakingthemlighterweightthantypicalstructuralsteelorbarjoistprofiles.Thelightgaugeposeissueswithattachmentofmetaldeckduetothethintopchords.Self-drillingscrewsarethemostcommonfastenerusedforthisdeckattachment.

Thesestructuresarecommonincommercialstripcenters,grocerystores,restaurants,orothersmallerstructures.HiltiRacingTip5screwsareapefectsolutionfortdeckattachmenttotheselightergaugeprofiles.




Structural Steel Sections Themostwidelyusedsteelshapesforbuildingsthatusestructuralsteelsectionsincludewide-flangebeamsandI-beams.

Structural Steel with PurlinsStructuralsteelwithpurlinsisoftenusedinabuilding’sframedesign.Thepurlinshelptohandletheadditionalweightrequirementsofmulti-storybuildingsandbuildingsthatsupportheavyindustry,whichneedtooperatehoistsorotherequipmentattachedtotheroof.Structuralsteelpurlinstypicallyhaveaflangethicknessof1/4"ormore.



1.6.1 Bar Joist Applications

Roof Decking to Steel Bar Joist Roofdeckcantypicalllybefastenedwiththe X-HSN24fastener.

Floor decking to Steel Bar JoistFloordeckcantypicallybefastenedwiththe X-HSN24fastener.

1.6.2 Structural Steel Applications

Roof Decking to Steel Beams Roofdeckisfasteneddirectlytosteelbeamsofthicknessgreaterthanorequalto¼"usinganX-ENP19fastener.Thistypeofconstructioncanbefoundmostlyinauditoriums,schools,hospitalsandtheatres.

Floor Decking to Steel GirdersFloordeckisfasteneddirectlytosteelbeamswithofthicknessesgreaterthanorequalto¼"usingENPfasteners.CompositebeamfloordecksarenormallyfastenedusingNelsonstudsorX-HVBasshearconnectors.

1.6.3 Sidelap ApplicationInthisapplication,screwsareusedtoattachoverlappingmetalsheetsofnestableorscrewableinterlockingdeck.Sidelapsaretheprimaryscrewfasteningapplicationfordecking.

Sidelapfasteningisthesameregardlessofthebasesteel. Thefastenerusedisdeterminedbythemetaldeckbeing usedintheapplication.

1.7 Fastening Patterns

Thefasteningpatterndeterminesthenumberandspacing(positioning)ofthefastenerswhenattachingadeckingpaneltoasteelmember.Designloadcalculationsdictatethefasteningpatternbasedonthetypeofdeckandfasteningmethodspecifiedfortheparticularproject.Thespecifiedpatternisidentifiedfirstbythesheetwidthandthenbythenumberoffastenersrequiredforeachsteelmemberspanthatcrossesthedeckingpanel.Theimagebelowidentifiestypicalfastenerpatternsforthecommonroofdecks.Itisimportanttounderstandthisnomenclature.

Whenusinginterlockingdeckingpanels,thesheettypicallyisfastenedtothesteelmemberonbothsidesoftheconnectingsidelap.Withnestabledeckingpanels,onlyonefasteningisnormallyrequiredatthesidelap.Thismeansinterlockingdeckingpanelscanrequireupto15%morefastenings.

Wind tackingWindtackingistheprocessoffasteningmetaldeckingpanelsattheiredgesbeforetheyarepermanentlyattached.Thiskeepthesheetsintheirproperpositionsandhelpspreventthemfrombeingpulledawaybywindupliftduringtheconstructionprocess.

Panneaux de types B et F

Panneau de type N

36 po

24 po

36/9

36/7

36/5

36/4

24/4




2. Gearing Up for the Job

ThefollowingoverviewintroducesHiltidirectfasteningtoolsusedtofastenmetaldecktostructuralsteelandbarjoist.YouwilllearnhowtoselectthecorrectHiltitool(s)andfastener(s)foryourapplication.

2.1 Hilti Tool Solutions for Structural Steel

TheDX860-ENP-Lisasemi-automatic,powder-actuatedtooldesignedspecificallyforattachingmetaldecktostructuralsteelbeams.ThesetoolsrepresentthenextgenerationofHiltidirectfasteningstand-uptools.TheDX860-ENP-Lfeaturesanextendedbaseplateassemblyandpistonthatfacilitatesthefasteningof3"deepNtypedeck.

TheDX860-ENP-Lhasthecapacitytohouseonestripof40collatedcartridgesand40fasteners(4stripsof10collatedX-ENP-19).Thistoolisergonomicallydesignedtoworkinanuprightposition,allowingtheoperatortoremaininastandingpositionevenwhilereloadingfastenersandcartridges.

Thisstand-upsystemisgenerallysuitablefordeckwithflutewidthsof3/4"orgreaterandbasesteelswithathicknessof1/4"orgreater.

The DX 76-MXisaheavydutysystemconsistingofalowvelocitypowder-actuateddeckingtoolandfastenersforattachingmetaldecktosteelbasematerials.Specialfeaturesincludecartridgepowerregulationforoptimalcontroltoachievereliablefasteningsacrossabroadapplicationrange.The DX76-MXshouldbeusedwithX-ENP-19L15fastenersinMXcollatedconfiguration.TheDX76-MXtoolisavailablewithavarietyofsingleshotfastenerguides,andallowsforfasteningnoncollatedfastenersforapplicationssuchasshearconnectorattachmentandgratingfastenerattachment.Thissystemisgenerallysuitablefordeckwithaflutewidthof3/4"orgreaterandbasesteelswithathicknessof1/4"orgreater.

ItisextremelyimportanttonotmixDX76andDX76-MXparts.Thetoolwillnotfunctionproperlyandmayleadtoavarietyofissuesasaresult.

DX76-MX

DX860-ENP

X-ENP-19L15



DX460-SM

DX860-HSN

2.2 Hilti Tool Solutions for Bar Joist

The DX 860-HSNisasemi-automaticpowder-actuatedstandupdeckingtooldesignedforattachingmetaldecktosteelbasematerials.Withahighfasteningrateand40-nailmagazine,theDX860-HSNcansignificantlyhelpreduce\thetimeittakestoattachdeck.Fasteningscanbemadeonverythinsupportstructureswithouttheneedforweldwashers.TheX-HSN24fastenersaregenerallysuitableforbasesteelswithathicknessfrom1/8"to3/8"withaflutewidthof1/2"orgreater.

The DX 460-SMisamediumdutypowder-actuateddeckingtoolwithadjustablepowerregulationusedforattachingmetaldecktosteelbasematerials.Thissystemisbestsuitedfordeckwithaflutewidthof1/2"orgreaterandforbasesteelswithathicknessof3/16"to3/8".FastensX-HSN24fasteners.

Collated Screws:Themostproductivescrew-fasteningmethodforfasteningdecktobarjoistsupto1/8"thickistheHiltiSDT5.Asjoistsbecomeheavierthan1/8",theinstallercouldutilizetheSDT5orformoreproductivity,switchtoDX860tools.TheRacingTipscrewsfordeckframeattachmentwilldrillupto1/2"oftotalmaterial.

ST1800 withSDT5

ST1800-A18withSDT5

X-HSN24

OR

S-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH#5RT




2.3 Hilti Tool Solutions for Side Lap Fastening

Screwsaresometimesusedtoattachdeckingpanelstobarjoistsaswellastofastenthesidelapsofnestableorscrewableinterlockingdeck.However,theyareseldomutilizedforattachingdecktostructuralsteel.

Collated Sidelap Connectors (SLC):Themostproductivescrew-fasteningmethodforfasteningsidelapsistheHiltiSDT5Stand-UpTool.ItutilizestheST1800orST1800-A18AdjustableTorqueScrewdriversintheSDT5Stand-UpToolwithstripsofcollatedsidelapconnectors(SLC).Thesystemutilizesstripsof50collatedsidelapconnectorstocreateanergonomicstand-upsystemforrepeatfasteningsofsidelaps.Becausetheinstallerremainsinanuprightworkingposition,theycantypicallyworkfasterandmorecomfortably.

Inahighlycompetitivemarket,thespeedoftheHiltiSDT5 andST1800orST1800-A18system,combinedwiththe DX860-HSNorDX860-ENP-Ltools,representsmajor potentialgainsinproductivityessentialtostayingontime andonbudget.

Single Screws/Sidelap Connectors: Hiltialsooffersacompletelineoffastenersformakingsidelapconnections,suchasHiltiself-drillingorsharppointsidelapconnectors.

ST1800 ST1800-A18

S-SLC01

SDT5 ST1800-A18withSDT5

S-SLC02



2.4 Order Information

Description Package Contents Item No.DX 860-HSN-PTR Powder-Actuated Tool Includestool,cleaningaccessories,spraylubricantandoperatinginstructionsinanimpact-

resistantplastictoolbox00282482

DX 860-HSN-PTR Use-on-Demand (Daily Rate)

Use-on-DemandprovidesforuseofaDX860-HSNtoolforadailyrate.AllgeneralmaintenanceplusshippingiscoveredbyHilti.Replacementpistonsandbrakesmustbepurchasedbycustomer.

03445872

DX 460-SM Powder-Actuated Tool Includestool,cleaningset,sparebuffer,earprotectorsandHiltilubricantsprayinanimpact-resistantplastictoolbox

00371685

Forcompleteinformationonoperation,maintenanceandcleaningofthetools,visitwww.us.hilti.com/deckingorwww.hilti.ca

Accessories

DX460-SM

DX860-HSN

Description Item No.X-SH 460 Stand Up Handle ForusingtheDX460-SMasanuprightdeckingsystem

◼

00370831

X-SM Magazine

◼

00370827

X-460-PSM Piston ◼ 00373303X-460-B Buffer

◼

00373330

DX 860-HSN-PTR Piston and Brake◼

00284990

Decking Fasteners — .27 Caliber Cartridge ShortDX 460-SM Combos

(Includes equal quantities of fasteners and Clean Tec cartridges)

DX 860-HSN Combos

(Includes equal quantities of fasteners and red Clean Tec cartridges)

Description

Base Steel

Thickness Qty

Red

Item No. Qty Item No. Qty Item No. Qty Item No.

X-HSN 24 1/8"to3/8" 1000 03511817 2000 03509037 16,000 03509038 32,000 03509039Note-Properperformancerequiresselectionofthecorrectcartridgepowerlevelforthespecificapplication.ContactHiltiforassistance.




Order Information

Description Package Contents Item No.DX 76-MX Powder-Actuated Tool Includestoolwithmagazine,magazineramrod,cleaningbrushes,cleaningcloth,Hiltispray

lubricantandoperatinginstructionsinanimpact-resistantplastictoolbox00285794

DX 860-ENP-L Powder-Actuated Tool Includestool,cleaningkit,Hiltispraylubricantandoperatinginstructionsinanimpact-resistantplastictoolbox

00386793

DX 860-ENP-L Use-on-Demand (Daily Rate)

Use-on-DemandprovidesforuseofaDX860ENP-Lforadailyfee.AllgeneralmaintenanceplusshippingiscoveredbyHilti.Replacementpistonsandstopringsmustbepurchasedbycustomer.ENP-L model permits fastening into 3" deep N type deck

03445954

Forcompleteinformationonoperation,maintenanceandcleaningofthetools,visitwww.us.hilti.com/deckingorwww.hilti.ca

Accessories DX

76-MX

DX76-FN

15

DX76-HVB

DX860-ENP-L

Description Item No.

Nail Magazine MX 76 MagazineforusewiththeDX76

◼

00285521

Fastener Guide X-76-F-N15 Single15mmfastenerguideforusewiththeDX76 ◼

00285484

Fastener Guide X-76-F-HVB HVBShearConnectorFastenerGuideforusewiththeDX76 ◼

00285486

Piston X-76-P-ENP ReplacementpistonandstopringfortheDX76 ◼ ◼

00285488

Piston X-76-P-HVB HVBreplacementpistonfortheDX76

◼00285493

Stop Ring X-76-PS ReplacementstopringfortheDX76 ◼ ◼ ◼

00285494

Piston and Stop Ring Set X-860-P-ENP ReplacementpistonandstopringfortheDX860 ◼

00384948

HVB Shear Connectors and X-ENP FastenersUsewiththeDX76tool,HVBfastenerguide(00285486)andHVBpiston(00285493)

Description Connector Height Qty Item No.Shear Connector X-HVB 95 3-3/4" 200 00348179Shear Connector X-HVB 110 4-5/16" 200 00348180Shear Connector X-HVB 125 4-15/16" 125 00348181Shear Connector X-HVB 140 5-1/2" 120 00348321Shear Connector Fastener X-ENP-21 HVB UsewithHVBconnectors

100 00283512

Decking Fastener KitsDX 76 and DX 76-MX Kits*

with M10 long cartridgesDX 860-ENP-L Kits with M40 long cartridges

Description

Base Steel

Thickness

Qty - 1000

.27 cal. C-T

Blue (M-Heavy)

Qty - 1000

.27 cal. C-T

Red (Heavy)

Qty - 2000

.27 cal. C-T

Blue (M-Heavy)

Qty - 2000

.27 cal. C-T

Red (Heavy)

Qty - 2000

.27 cal.

Black (X-Heavy)

Qty -32,000

.27 cal. C-T

Blue (M-Heavy)

Qty - 32,000

.27 cal. C-T

Red (Heavy)X-ENP-19 L15 MX-R (collated-flexible)

1/4"-unlimited 35010001 3510002 3510003 3510004 03497919 3510005 3510006

Note-Properperformancerequiresselectionofthecorrectcartridgepowerlevelforthespecificapplication.ContactHiltiforassistance.*Kitsincludeequalquantitiesoffastenersandcartridges



Order Information

Description Package Contents Item No.ST 1800 Metal Construction Screwdriver Includestoolwithdepthgauge,13ftsupplycordandoperatinginstructionsinacardboardbox 00378546ST 1800-A18 Adjustable Torque Screwdriver Includestool,(2)B18Li-Ion3.3-AhCPCbatteries,(1)C4/36-ACSLITPSchargerand

operatinginstructionsinaHiltisofttoolbag03482102

SDT 5 Stand Up Decking Tool Includesstanduptool,2grips,magazine,3/16",supplycordstrainreliefclaspandoperatinginstructions

00387785

Accessories

SDT5

Description Item No.

SDT 5 Magazine ForusewiththeSDT5stand-updeckingtool ◼

00387598

SDT Integrated Driver and Setter —5/16" ForusewiththeSDT5stand-updeckingtool

◼00423706

Sidelap Connectors (SLC)

Description Application PackageQty ItemNo.

S-SLC 01 M MWH Sidelap Connector For18,20,22,24,26gaugedeck 250 00385453S-SLC 02 M MWH Sidelap Connector For16,18,20,22gaugedeck 250 0037897310-16 x 3/4" M HWH3 Self-Drilling Collated Screw For18,20,22,24,26gaugedecktobarjoistorframeupto1/8" 250 0037897612-24 x 7/8" M HWH4 Self-Drilling Collated Screw For16,18,20,22gaugedecktobarjoistorframeupto3/16" 250 00378977

SLC2SLC1

Racing Tip Frame FastenersForattachmentofmetaldecktobarjoistDescription Max.DrillCapacity Max.FasteningThickness PackageQty ItemNo.

S-MD 12-24 x 1 5/8" M HWH5 RT 0.500" 0.700" 250 02058922




2.4.1 Fastener Selection and Steel Deck Layout

SelectionoftheproperHiltideckfastenerdependsonthesupportingbasesteelthickness.TheHiltiDeckFastenerSelectionGaugeshowninFigure1shouldbeusedbythedeckinginstallertoconfirmfastenerselection.Thecut-outslotonthegaugeisfitagainstthebarjoisttopchordorsteelbeamflange.Astheinternalcardslidesinthegauge,thetypicalHiltideckfastenerishighlightedwithagreenbox.AredboxindicatesthatthecorrespondingHiltideckfastenerisoutsidethebasematerialapplicationlimitsandshouldnotbeusedforsteeldeckfasteningtothebasematerialbeinggauged.Notethatbecauseofwidevariationsinbasematerialhardness,on-sitetestinstallationisalwaysrecommended.Ifanydifficultyisencountered,contactyourHiltirepresentative.

Steeldeckinstallersmustlayoutdeckproperlyandmark framefasteninglinesinordertoensurethatsteeldeck panelsareconnectedtothesupportingsteelframe.Markingframefasteninglinesisessentialwhenattachingsteeldeck tothinbasesteels(tII<1/4"),includingopenwebsteeljoists. Forallapplications,thefastenersshouldbeinstalledatleast3/8"(10mm)fromtheedgeortoeofthejoisttopchordorsteelbeamflange.Additionally,wheninstallingintoabarjoisttopchord(angle),thefastenersneedtobeinstalledatadistancefromtheangle,bx≤8xtIIandnotintotheverticalportionoftheangle. ReferenceFigure2foredgedistanceandbxdimensions.

Extracaremustbetakenattheendlapandcornerlapconditionswheremultiplelayersofsteeldecknestorinterlockonadjacentpanels.Itisparticularlyimportantthatendlapandcornerlapconditionsoftwoandfourdecklayersbesnugandtightagainstoneanotherandthesupportingsteelframe,priortoinstallationofthefastener,inorderforthefasteningtobemadeasshowninFigure3.Tightendlapandcornerlaprequirementsareindependentofthefasteningtypeandcontributedirectlytotheperformanceofarcspotwelds,screws,powder-actuatedfasteners,punchesandcrimps/clinches.Ifthesteeldeckendlapsandcornerlapsaren’ttight,aproperfasteningcan’tbemade.

Forprojectswherethebasesteelispredominantlybarjoists,theX-HSN24isthefastenertypicallychosen.

Ifhot-rolledbeamsarepredominant,thentheX-ENP-19L15shouldtypicallybechosen.

Forprojectswithvaryingbasesteelthicknessitmaybenecessarytousemorethanoneframefastenertype.

Thefollowingchartisaconvenienttoolforassistingintheselectionoftheproperfastener.

Figure1–HiltiDeckFastenerSelectionGauge

Figure3–TightNestingofSteelDeckSheets

Rolledbeamorwideflangeshape

Anglesorjoisttopchords

bx≤8t ||

bx

≥3/8" ≥3/8"

t ||

Figure2–EdgeDistanceRecommendations



Base Material Fastener Type* Installation Tools Application Thickness Bar Joist X-HSN24 DX860-HSN RoofandFloorDeck from1/8"to3/8" DX460-SM** (3-9mm) Structural Steel X-ENP-19L15 DX860-ENP-L RoofandFloorDeck Structuralsteel,hardened DX76MX structuralsteelandheavy steel≥1/4"(6mm)

Fastener Selection Guide

Base Material Thickness

2.4.2 Choosing the RightCartridge Color and Power Regulation

Wheninstallingpowder-actuateddeckfastenersitisimportantforthedecktobeclampedtightlytothebasematerial,andtheinstalledfastenerstohaveanailheadstand-off,hNVS,withinthespecifiedrange.TheHiltiPowerAdjustmentGuide,showninFigure1,isavaluableaidtothedeckingforeman.Itisprimarilyintendedforpoweradjustmentofthepowder-actuatedtool.Thisisdonebyinstallingtestfasteningsintorepresentativedeck/basesteelandthencheckingthenailheadstand-off,hNVS,atthebeginningoftheworktoachievetheoptimalcartridgeandtoolpowerlevel.Thisisacriticalstepintheworkbecauseofvariationsinthestructuralsteelstrengths(Fy,Fu)andmemberthicknesses.Byinvestingthistimeupfrontandproperlycorrelatingthefasteningsystemtoactualsitematerials,mostfasteningissuescanbeavoided.Duringinstallation,itisalsoadvisabletochecktheworkperiodicallytospotdeficienciesbeforelargeportionsofthedeckmightbefastenedincorrectly,especiallyifthereisvariabilityinbasematerialstrength.Failuretoproperlysetthetool,fastenerandcartridgepriortostartingworkcandecreasefasteningqualityconsistency.

Priortostartingwork,atestfasteningshouldbeinstalledandthehNVSchecked,usingtheHiltiPowerAdjustmentGuide.Ifnecessary,theinstallermustadjustthepowerorforceofthepowder-actuatedsystem.Therearetwowaystoaccomplishthispoweradjustment.Oneisbyuseofdifferentcartridgecolorsandtheotherisbyadjustingthepowerregulatoronthetoolitself.

CartridgecolorsavailableforHiltiDeckingToolsare(inorderofincreasingpower):yellow,blue,redandblack.AllHiltideckingtoolscomeequippedwithpoweradjustmentcapability.Thesettingsonthepowerregulationdialsrangefrom"1"beingthelowestpowersettingand"4"beingthehighest.

Figure2providestheinstallerwithgeneralguidelinestocartridgecolorsforHiltibarjoistandstructuralsteeldeckfasteners.Thesechartsareguidelinesthattheinstallercanusetostarttheprocessoftestfasteningsdiscussedabove.Notethatahigherorlowerpowerlevelmayberequired,dependingonthepropertiesofthespecificbasemetal.

1 CartridgeguidelinesfortheX-ENP-19fastenerareacceptableforallcurrentHiltiDeckingToolsforattachmenttostructuralsteel.CartridgeguidelinesfortheX-HSN-24fastenersarefortheDX860-HSN.CartridgeguidelinesfortheDX460-SMcanbefoundinthetooloperatormanual.Recommendationsareguidelinesonlyandrequireverificationoneachsite.

Figure1–HiltiPowerAdjustmentGuide

*Typical**TheDX460-SMshouldnotusedwithbasesteelthicknessesoflessthan3/16".




Fastener Fastener Pattern Spacing FrameFastenersperSquareofRoofDeckSupport Spacing (ft) 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 8.036/11 6" 78 69 63 59 53 50 46 4036/9 6" 61 56 50 45 43 39 36 3336/7 6" 53 48 43 39 37 34 32 2836/5 6-12-12-6 37 33 30 28 26 24 23 2036/4 12" 29 26 22 22 21 19 18 1636/3 18" 21 19 17 16 15 14 13 1230/6 6" 53 48 43 39 37 34 32 2830/4 6-18-6 34 30 28 26 24 22 21 1930/3 12-18 24 22 20 19 17 16 15 1424/5 6" 53 48 43 39 37 34 32 2824/3 6" 29 26 22 22 21 19 18 1624/4 8" 41 37 34 31 29 27 25 221Estimatedquantitiesareforonesquareofdecking.Asquareofroofdeckingisanareaof100ft2.Noprovisionismadeforwaste. Perimeterfasteningspacingisbasedon12in.on-centerassumption. 2Forstandingseamsidelaps(interlockingdeck),add15%toquantitiesintable.

2.4.3 Estimating the Number of Frame Fasteners1, 2

Equation: TOTALDECKAREAINSQUAREFEET #FASTENERSNEEDED=(----------------------------------------------------------)x(#fromtableabove) 100 Example: Totalareaofroofdeck: 50,000squarefeet Joistspacing(supportspacing) 6ft Fastenerpattern: 36/7

Number of fasteners needed = 50,000 / 100 x 37 = 18.500 fasteners Forinterlockingsidelapsasopposedtonestablesidelapsaddanadditional15%.Finallyasageneralruleaddanother5-10%extraasanallowanceforwaste.

Note:RuleofthumbisoneDX860toolper50,000ft2 plusabackuptool.Forexample,ona100,000ft2project,thesuggestednumberoftoolsisthree.

X-ENP-19L15 X-HSN24 S-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH#5RT



Equation: TOTALDECKAREAINSQUAREFEET #SCREWSNEEDED=----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x SHEETWIDTHINFEETxJOISTSPACINGINFEET

ExampleTotalarea50,000squarefeet Sheetwidth:36"=3ft Joistspacing:5ft Numberofsidelapfastenerspersheet:5 No.ofscrewsneeded=(50,000sqftdividedby(3ftx5ft))x5x1.05*=17,500screws

2.4.4 Estimating the Number of Sidelap Connectors

Side lap conditions Sheet-to-sheetconnectionsmayberequiredatthesidelapsofdeck.Thesearereferredtoasstitchconnections.TheusualstitchconnectionsareHiltisidelapconnectors,standardself-drillingscrews,weldsorbuttonpunches.Manualbuttonpunchingofsidelapsrequiresaspecialcrimpingtool.Thequalityofthebuttonpunchattachmentdependsonthestrengthandcareofthetooloperator.Itisthereforeimportantthataconsistentmethodisdeveloped.

Toachievegoodsidelapwelds,goodmetal-to-metalcontactisneeded;otherwiseburnholesaretheruleratherthantheexception.Onoccasion,sidelapweldswillbespecifiedfordecksthathavebuttonpunchablesidelaps,(interlockingdeck).Typically,thebest,easiestandfastestmethodistouseHiltisidelapconnectors.

In order to calculate the number of screws required, the following information is required:

INFORMATION REQUIRED SOURCETotaldeckareainsquarefeet Availablefromstructuraldrawingormaincontractor.Numberofsidelapfastenersbetweenjoists Availablefromstructuraldrawingorspecification.Sheetwidth(infeet) Availablefromstructuraldrawings. StandardB-Deckis36"-3ftwide.StandardN-Deckis24"-2ft wide.Compositeflooris24"-or36"wide.FormDeckis30"wide.Joistspacing(infeet) Availablefromstructuraldrawings.

#OFSIDELAPFASTENERSBETWEENJOISTx1.05 ) ) ( (

S-SLC01 S-SLC02

*Typicalvaluetoaccommodateforwaste.




3.1 Fastening Basics

3.1.1 Loading/Unloading the DX 860-HSN and ENP-L Tools

ThefollowingsectionshowshowtoproperlyloadandunloadtheDX860tools.AstheprocessesofloadingandunloadingtheDX860-HSNandENP-Ltoolsarenearlyidentical,wewilldiscussthemsimultaneously.Beforeusinganytool,alwaysreadandcomplywiththetoolinstructionmanual,andobtainoperatortrainingonthespecifictoolbeingused,asrequiredbyOSHAregulations.

FastenersfortheDX860deckingtoolsareloadedintothemagazineofthetoolasshownbelow.TheHSNtooltakesupto60fasteners,orsixstripsof10collatedHSNfasteners.Itisimportantthatthetoolbefullyloadedwith60fastenerswhenthecartridgesareloaded.Althoughthecartridgestripscontainonly40cartridges,itisimportanttoloadall60fastenersintothemagazine,asthetoolisgravityfed,andthiswillallowthefastenerstoproperlyfeedintothemagazine.

TheDX860-ENP-Ltool,however,isprimarilymechanicallyfed.Assuch,thetoolholdsthesamequantityoffastenersandlongcartridges(40each).ItisimportanttouseonlytheflexibleMXRcollatedstripsofENPfastenersandthecollatedstripsof40longHilticartridges.Oncethefastenersareinplace,thecartridgesareloadedbyinsertingcollatedstripsof40longcartridgesintothecartridgemagazine.Itisimportanttofullyinsertthestripsuntiltheyareflushwiththetopofthecartridgemagazine.

DX860-HSNshortcartridges

ENPfasteners

HSNfasteners

Fastenersfullyloaded

Cartridgesfullyloaded

54

Insertfastenersintomagazine

Insertcartridges Ensuretopofstripisflush

321

DX860



InordertoremovethecartridgesfromanyoftheDX860tools,simplypushdownonthecartridgestripasshownbelow.Thiswillforcethecartridgesthroughthechamberandouttheothersideofthetool.Theymaythenbepulledoutcompletely. Warning:Alwaysremovethecartridgespriortoworkingontools.Removecartridgesandfastenersduringworkbreaksandbeforestoringorshippingthetool.

Itisimportanttoremovecartridgestripswheneverstoringorshippinganypowder-actuatedtool.

WhenunloadingfastenersfromtheDX860,onecanremoveallbutoneofthefastenerstripsbyturningthetoolupsidedownandlettingthemslideoutofthemagazinecolumn.

Onestripwillbelockedinplaceinsidethebaseplate.ItisimportantnottoattempttoremovetheENPfastenerstripwhichisinthebaseplateassemblybypryingitbackupthroughthemagazine,asthismaydamagethetool.

Thefastenersinthebaseplateassemblymayberemovedifnecessarybypullingthemoutofthemagazineatthepointwheretheemptyfastenerstripsareexpelled.Thisisaccomplishedbypullingdownthedischargeleverandsimultaneouslypullingoutthefasteners.

Pullcartridgesouttheoppositesideofthetool

7

Pushdownoncartridgestoremovestrip

6

Keepleverpushed,pulloutstrip

11

Pushthelevertounloadfasteners

10

Unloadingfastenersfrommagazine

8

Onestripremainsinthebaseplateassembly

9




3.1.2 Loading the DX 460-SM

TheDX460-SMtoolisloadedbyinsertingastripof10cartridgesthroughthebottomofthehandleportionofthetool.Onlystripsof10collatedHilti0.27calibershortcartridgesmaybeused.Thefastenersareloadedintothebottomof

themagazineofthetoolandareheldinplacebyrotatingthemagazineleverparalleltothemagazine(turningtheleverperpendicularwillallowfastenerstocomeout).

DX460-SM

DX460cartridges

X-HSN24fasteners

Levermustbeparalleltoholdinfasteners

3

Loadingfasteners

1

Loadingcartridges

2



3.1.3 Loading the DX 76-MX

TheDX76-MXtoolisloadedbyinsertinga.27caliberlongcartridgestripintothecartridgemagazineonthesideofthetool.TheENPMXfastenerisloadedbyinsertingeitherendoftheMXstripof10fastenersintothetopofthemagazinewiththepointedendsofthefastenersdirectedout,awayfromthebodyofthetool.Asthemagazineisspringloaded,theoperatormusttakecarenottoletgoofthefastenersuntiltheyarefullyinsertedintothemagazineortheymayejectoutofthe

magazineandstriketheoperatororabystander.ThesinglefastenerconfigurationoftheDX76-MXisloadedbyinsertingsinglenon-collatedENPfastenersintothefastenerguidewiththefasteningpointdirectedouttowardthefrontofthetool.

Whenunloadingfastenerstrips,alwaysrememberthestripsarehousedinaspring-loadedmagazine.Pressdownonthefastenerstrip(asshown),andpressthereleaselever,whilecarefullycontrollingthefastenerstripinordertopreventthestripfromejecting.

Toload-Pushcollatedstripuntiltopofstripisbelowfastenerreleaselever

1

DX76-MX

Tounload-Firmlyholdcollatedstrip,pressfastenerreleaselever,andallowstriptoslowlyejectoutofthemagazine

2Fastenerreleaselever

DX76-MXcartridges

DX76-MXfasteners




3.1.4 Marking the Deck

Oncethedeckpanelsaresetinplace,itbecomesdifficulttoidentifythelocationofthebeamorjoist.Ifnotaligned,thebeamorjoistcanbemissedandthetoolpistonmaydrivethefastenerthroughthedeckpanel.

Itisimportanttoaligneachdeckingsheetasitisplacedacrosstheframeandmarkthelocationofthebeamsorjoistswithabold,permanentmarkerorbysnappingachalkline.Thisallowsfasteningtobeaccomplishedmuchmorequicklyandwithfewerbeam/joistmisses.TheDX860-HSNtoolfeaturesapistonbrake,whichinmostcasespreventsthepistonfrompunchingthroughthedeck.TheDX860-ENP-L,DX460-SMandtheDX76-MXdonotfeaturethistechnology,andmaypunchthroughthedeckifthebeamismissed.

Missingthejoistorbeamcausesprematurebreakageofpistons,brakesandstoprings.ItisestimatedthatthestopringoftheDX76willbreakafteranaverageof30to40misses,whiletheconicalbrakeontheDX860-HSNwilltypicallylastforuptoseveralhundredmisses.Itispossible,however,thatmissingthejoistorbeammaycausethepistonandstopbrakeoftheDX860-HSNtojam.Forjammingsolutions,pleaserefertothetroubleshootingportionoftheguide.Thebufferonthe DX460-SMmayrequirechangingafter5to10misses.

3.1.5 Making a Fastening

MakingafasteningwithHiltideckingtoolsissimple.Afterloadingfastenersandcartridgesintothetool,fullydepressthebaseplateofthetoolagainstthedeck,holdingthetoolperpendiculartotheworksurfaceandpullthetrigger.Fasteningwiththetoolsatananglecanresultinimproperfasteningswithreducedcapacityandcouldcausethefastenertofreeflight.Priortomakingafastening,theoperatormustensurethatthedeckispressedfirmlyagainstthebasematerialtoeliminateanyopenspacebetweenthetwo.Specialcaremustbeusedwhenfasteningmultiplelayersofdecktoensureproperfastening,asopenspacesbetweendecklayerswilldecreasethequalityofthefastening.Theoperatormustbeawareofthegaugeofthedeckandthethicknessofthebasematerialtoensurethatthefastenersarewithintheproperparametersofuse.

FasteningwiththeDX860-ENP-L

FasteningwiththeDX76-MX

Markthetopofthemetaldecktoindicatethelocationofthebasesteel

Bold,clearmarksonthetopofthedeckaidasaguideforfastenerplacement



Therearethreemaincharacteristicsofproperfasteningsthatmustbeconsidered:

1. Fasteners installed in proper locations. Fastenersmustbeinstalledinthepropersteeldeckvalleysorflutesinaccordancewiththestructuralroofdeckplansanddesignandintheproperlocationinthebasesteel.Thisisparticularlyimportantonthinbasesteel,whichcanbecomedeformedifthefastenerisplacedtooclosetotheedge.Thefastenerpointmustpenetrateinto,butnotnecessarilythrough,thesupportingsteel(topchordorflange),dependingonthefastener/deck/basesteelconfiguration.

2. Clamping of fastened part to base material. Fastenersmustclampthesteeldeckdowntothebasesteel(topchordorflange).Thereshouldnotbeanyvisiblegapsbetweenthesteeldeckandthebasesteelorbetweenthesteeldecklaps.

3. Washer placement and condition. Ingeneral,thefastenerwasheredgesmustclampthesteeldecksheettothebasesteel.Thewashersshouldnotcurlupwardsawayfromthedecksurfaceandmustnotdigorcutintothesteeldecksurface.FortheX-HSN24fastener,thetophatwashermustbecompressed.FortheX-ENP-19fastener,thepistonmark(indentation)shouldbeclearlyvisibleonthefastenerwasherasshowninFigure2.

Whentheinspectorisunclearaboutthecompressionofthetophatwasherorthepistonmark,theHiltiPowerAdjustmentGuidemaybeusedtomeasureforoptimalpowder-actuatefastenernailheadstand-off,NVS.Notethatmeasuringnailheadstand-offdoesnotverifyproperfastenerembedmentunlessthesteeldeckandbasematerialaretightlyclamped,withthebasesteelnotdeformedorbent.Conversely,measuringnailheadstand-offdoesnotconfirmanimproperfastening.Ifslightlyoutsidetherange,furtherinvestigationintothethreecharacteristicsofproperfasteningsgivenaboveshouldbecompleted. ThefollowingFigures3and4providevisualexamplesofproperandimpropersteeldeckfasteningsforHiltibarjoist(X-HSN24)andstructuralsteel(X-ENP-19L15)fasteners,respectively. Inspectionoftheinstalledsteeldeckandinstallationofroofcoverings,insulationandmembraneshouldbedonesoonaftersteeldeckinstallationtoassistinalleviatingcorrosionorotherissuesthatcouldariseduetolong-termexposure.Fastenersmustbecompletelyprotectedfromtheweatherwithin180daysafterinstallation.

3.2 Inspecting Fastenings to Ensure Quality

Steeldeckconstructionprojectsmaypresentachallengewithrespecttothequalitycontrolofconnectionsbetweensheetsteelandthesupportingsteelstructure.Qualitycontrolmeasuresforweldingtypicallyconsistsofvisualchecksanddimensionalorsizeverifications,whichmayormaynotconfirmaproperfastening.Fieldverificationoftheadequacyofpowder-actuatedmechanicalsteeldeckfastenerscanbeconductedasdescribedinthissection.

Theuseofmechanicalfastenersdoesnotimplyaneedtoinspecteveryfasteningpointunlessspecifiedbythestructuralengineer.NoguidelinestandardsarepublishedbySDI,AWS,AISCorOSHAforpercentagesofsteeldeckconnectionsthatmustbecheckedorthatcanbeunsatisfactory.ThisdeterminationmustbemadebythestructuralengineerandtheAuthorityHavingJurisdiction.

Hiltihasmultiplesystemsinplacethathelpensuresteeldeckfasteningsaredonerightthefirsttime.Togetherwithacommitmenttofieldqualitycontrolbythesteeldeckinstaller,thesesystemsmayalleviatetheneedforpost-fastenerinstallationinspection.HiltiNorthAmericahasover1,000accountmanagersandfieldengineersavailablefortrainingsteeldeckinstallers.Thishands-ontrainingincludestheuseofHiltipowder-actuatedtoolsinaccordancewithANSIA10.3safetyrequirements,useoftheDeckFastenerSelectorGauge,propersteeldecklayoutandend/cornerlapnesting.Properfastener,toolandcartridgeselectionaswellastheuseoftheHiltiPowerAdjustmentGuide,(showninFigure1anddiscussedinsection2.4.2and3.2.1)arealsokeyelementsoftheinstallertraining.Furthermore,theHiltiDX860-HSNtoolscomeequippedwithpistonbrakes,whichvirtuallyeliminatethepossibilityofoverdrivingfasteners.

Figure1–HiltiPower AdjustmentGuide

Figure2–X-ENP-19L15PistonMark(indentation)




Figure11a:UnderDrivenX-HSN24FastenerwithSingleSheettoBaseSteel

hNVSwellaboveoptimalrange*

TopHatnotcollapsed, notsnugagainststeeldeckandnotclampingdecksheettobasesteel

Figure11b:ProperlyDrivenX-HSN24FastenerwithSingleSheettoBaseSteel

hNVSwithinoptimalrange*

TopHatproperlycollapsed,snugagainststeeldeckandclampingdecksheettobasesteel

Figure11c:OverDrivenX-HSN24FastenerwithSingleSheetto BaseSteel

hNVSwellbelowoptimalrange*

Washercuttingintodecksheet,deformingbasesteelanddecksheet

*Optimalstand-off(hNVS)rangefortheX-HSN24fasteneris5mm≤hNVS≤9mm.



hNVSwellaboveoptimalrange*

Figure12a:UnderDrivenX-ENP-19FastenerwithSingleSheettoBaseSteel.

Figure12b:ProperlyDrivenX-ENP-19FastenerwithSingleSheettoBaseSteel

Figure12c:OverDrivenX-ENP-19FastenerwithSingleSheettoBaseSteel

hNVSwithinoptimalrange*

hNVSwellbelowoptimalrange*

Washersnotclampingdecksheettobasesteel

Pistonmark(indentation)notvisibleonfastener Gapvisiblebetweenwashers

Pistonmark(indentation)clearlyvisibleonfastener

Washerssnugagainstoneanotherandclampingdecksheettobasesteel

Washerscuttingintodecksheet,deformingbasesteelanddecksheet

*Optimalstand-off(hNVS)rangefortheX-ENP-19fasteneris8.2mm≤hNVS≤9.8mm.




ThePowerAdjustmentGuidedepictedisusedbyholdingtheguidebythesidesandplacingitoverthefastener.Theleftsideoftheguide(viewedasshown)isreferencedwhensettingtheX-HSN24fasteners.TherightsideoftheguideisreferencedwhensettingtheX-ENP-19fasteners.

Example:•Tostart,theinternalsliderisalignedevenwiththetopand bottomoftheguide.•Thecardisthenheldbythesides,perpendiculartothe worksurfaceabovethetopofthefastenertobeevaluated.•Thecardisloweredsothebottomcenterofthecard(slider) touchesthetopofthefastenerandthencontinuestobe lowereduntilthebottomedgeofthecardmeetsthework surface.•Theinternalslideindicateswhetherthepowerlevelistoo highortoolow(redzones)oratanoptimumlevel(greenzone).•Thebottomoftheslidefallingwithinthegreenzoneindicates thatthepowerlevelissetcorrectly.•Ifthebottomoftheslidefallswithinaredzone,the powerlevelwillneedtobeadjusted.Powerlevelscanbe increasedordecreasedbyadjustingthetool'sinternal powerregulatororbyusingadifferentstrengthcartridge.

Under-drivenX-ENP-19(Guidestopsinredzone-poweradjustmentnecessary)

ProperlydrivenX-HSN24(Guidestopsingreenzone-nopoweradjustmentnecessary)

3.2.1 Power Adjustment Guide

Power Adjustment Guide Examples

RedZonesRight(ENP)

RedZonesLeft(HSN)

GreenZones

InternalSlide



PowerregulatoronDX860 PowerregulatoronDX76

Todeterminetheoptimumpowerlevel,followthesesteps:

1:Makefivetoeightfasteningsonsinglelayermetalsheets2:PushthePowerAdjustmentGuideagainsttheheadofthe setnailasdepictedonthebacksideoftheguide.3:Checktheguidetoseewhichzonethatfastenerfalls within.

Red:Outsideoptimalrange Green:Withinoptimalrange

4:Ifthenailstand-offisnotwithintheallowablerange,adjust thepowersettingsonthetoolasindicatedbythepointers inthecenteroftheguide.Ifthepointerfallswithinthe"+" zone,increasepower.Ifthepointerfallswithinthe"-"zone, decreasepower.

PowerregulatoronDX460-SM

Location of power regulation dials on decking tools

Frontofguide Backofguide




4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide

Deckingtoolsareusedhundredsofthousandsoftimesinthemostdemandingapplicationintheworldofdirectfastening:fasteningsteeltosteelwithsteel.

Assuch,itishardlysurprisingthatmaintenancetakesonincreasedimportanceinthisapplication.Regularlycleaningandmaintainingdeckingtoolsisvitaltoperformance.Alltoolsshouldbecleanedandlubricateddaily.Theusermustunderstandhowtodisassembleandclean(brush)thetools,wheretolubricate,andhowtoreassemble.

Thefollowingsectiondetailssomeofthebasicsofcleaningandmaintainingthevariousdeckingtools.CompletedetailsareprovidedduringtheHiltiDXcertificationtraining.

Alwaysremovethecartridgesandfastenersfromthetoolpriortoperforminganymaintenance,cleaningortroubleshooting.

Removebrake(ENPstopring)

Removebaseplatefromtoolbyholdingtoolbodyfirmlyandturningbaseplatecounterclockwise

1

Removepistonsleevefromtoolalsobyreleasingthepawllever

4

4.1 Cleaning and Maintaining DX 860 Tools

Removepistonbyreleasingpawllever

32

4.1 Cleaning and Maintaining DX 860 Tools



Brushoutpistonsleeveinterior,focusonpowerregulatorcavity,combustionchamber

Brushexteriorofpistonsleeve

8

765

Brushinterioroftool

9 10

Shakeoutcarbonbuild-up

Powerregulatorcavity




Re-insert,twistonbaseplateassembly

Slidemagazineintobasket

2120

Replacestopbrake*

1918

Replacepiston

17

Re-insertpistonsleeve

*Stopbrakesshouldbecheckeddailytoensuretheyareingoodworkingcondition.Usingwornstopbrakesand/ormixingtoolpartscouldcausedamagetothetoolsandmayrequirethemtobesenttoaHiltiRepairCenter.



4.2 DX 860-HSN Field Repairs and Troubleshooting

TheDX860-HSNistheoptimaltoolforserialapplicationsonbarjoistorthinsteel(applicationlimit3/8"thickjoistorbeam).Duetotheextremelyhighvolumeoffastenersdriveninatypicalapplication,thewearpartsofthetoolwillneedtobeexchangedonaregularbasis.Thetypicalwearpartsincludethefollowing:

DX860-HSNPiston/BrakeSet(Item#284990) HSNPistonRetainingClipSet(Item#380625) HSNPressurePinandSpring(Item#380624) HSNBearingSleeveCollarandScrew(Item#380612)

4.2.1 Replacing Pistons and Brakes

Thepistonsandbrakescomeinaset,andwilltypicallyneedtobereplacedevery6,000to10,000fastenings.Thiswillvarydependingonthetypeofapplication,fastener,cartridge,aswellasthefrequencyofcleaning/lubrication.Thepistonandbrakeset(sparesset)iseasilyreplacedbyremovingtheoldpistonfromthefastenerguide,pullingthebrakeoffof

thefastenerguideandinsertingthenewcomponents.Thisprocessisdepictedindetailundersection4.1.

4.2.2 Replacing Piston Retainers

Asthenamesuggests,thepistonretainersetkeepsthepistonintheproperpositionasitdrivesthefastener.Thepistonretainingclipsetmaylastanaverage20,000fasteningsdependingonthevariableslistedabove.Normallywhenthissetofcomponentsfails,theclipwillcrackandfalloffthefastenerguide,allowingthebearingstoalsofalloutofposition.

Thesecomponentsareeasilyreplacedbydoingthefollowing:

Pistonretainerclipset

DX 860-HSN Field Repairs

Replacethebearings(onegoesoneachsideofthethreadedportionofthefastenerguide).

Placethebearingcoversoverthebearings(again,oneoneachside)andorientedawayfromthethreadedportionofthefastenerguide

Placetheretainerclipovertheassembly

4

321

PushintoplacewiththumbsExtendedportionfacingupwardandawayfromthreadedportion




4.2.3 Replacing the Pressure Pin

Thepressurepinactuatesthepivotplatewhichinturnactuatesthepindetector(seepicturesbelow)whichpreventsthetoolfromactuatingifnofastenersareloaded.Thepressurepinmaylastanaverage20,000fasteningsbeforeitneedstobereplaced.Thisisaneasyfixwhichmaybeaccomplishedbydoingthefollowing:

Driveinthenewholdingpinwiththepunch.

4

Positionthenewpressurepinwiththetaperedsidetowardthepivotplate(thespringfitsonthepressurepin).

3

Removethepressurepin(unlessitisbrokenandhasalreadyfallenoutofplace).

Driveouttheoldholdingpinusinga3/32"punch.

Pressurepin

1 2

Pindetectorislocatedinsidethebaseplateassembly

Pivotplate

Screwisinsertedhere.

Thisareamustbekeptfreeofdebris,ortoolmaybind.

1:Removethebaseplateassemblyandpiston.2:Removethepistonsleevebyreleasingpawllever.3:Removethescrew(assumingitisstillinplace).4:Pullthecollaroffofthetool.5:Positionthenewcollaronthetool.6:Fastenthescrew.7:Spraybluelocktightontheinsideofthescrew.8:Putthebaseplatebackontothetool.

NOTE:Thecollarmustbeabletoslideinthetrack.Ifitdoesnotslide,thisindicatesthattheareaisblocked.Inordertopreventthis,keepthisareaclearofdebris.

Bymasteringthosebasicrepairs,theoperatorwillbeabletosolvethemajorityofthemostcommonmaintenanceissuesassociatedwiththeDX860-HSN.

Pawllever

4.2.4 Replacing the Bearing Sleeve Collar and Screw

Thebearingsleevecollarandscrewwilltypicallyfailwhenthescrewgetslooseorstripsthreadsinthecollar.Thisisasimplefixthatcanbeaccomplishedinthefollowingmanner:

4.2.5 DX 860-HSN Troubleshooting

Inadditiontothesemaintenanceissues,thetoolmayoccasionallyceasetofunctionduetoanumberofotherwearrelatedcauses.Thefollowingsectiondetailsthemostcommonproblemsandillustratesrecommendedsolutions.

1: The tool will not completely depress.

Thisindicatesthatthepindetectorhasnotdetectedafastenerinthebaseplateassembly.Ensurethatthetooliscompletelyloadedwithfasteners.Attimes,foreignobjectsmayblockthepindetector.Ensurethatthebaseplateisclean,welllubricatedandfreeofforeignobjects.Alsoensurethatthecollatedfastenerstripsinusearenotbroken.Whenthisoccurs,jammingmayoccurwhichmayleadtothetoolnotbeingproperlyfed.



4.2.5 DX 860-HSN Troubleshooting (cont.)

2: The tool will fully depress, but will not actuate. First,ensurethatthecartridgesareloadedandalignedproperly.Often,forwardingthecartridgesbyslightlymanuallyadvancingthecartridgestrip(pushthecartridgestripsdownslightlyuntilyoufeelthecartridgestripclickintothedetector)willfixtheissue.

Thiscouldalsobecausedbynothavingenoughfastenersinthefastenermagazine.TheDX860-HSNisagravityfedtool.Fillfastenermagazinewithfastenersandattemptanotherfastening.Ifthisdoesnotwork,makesurethe"window"onthefrontofthetoolisclosed.Ifitisopen,closethewindowandattemptanotherfastening.

Thismayalsobeduetoajammedfastener.Ensurethatthenoseofthebaseplateassemblyisfreeofjammedfasteners.Fastenerstendtojamthetoolmostoftenwhentheoperatormissesthebasematerialandcontinuestoattempttofirethetool.Inthiscase,asthefastenerdoesnotattachtothebasematerial,itmayremainlodgedinthebaseplate.Repeatedmisseswillexacerbatethisproblem.Iffastenersdobecomelodgedinthenoseofthebaseplate,unloadthetool,removethebaseplate,actuatethepivotplatesoastoclearthepindetectoroutoftheway,andforcethejammedfastenersoutofthebaseplatewiththepistonofthetool.

2a: Problemsinthepivotplatemayalsocausethetooltonotfire.Ensurethatthepressurepinisproperlyactuatingthepivotplate,andthatthepivotplateisactuatingthepindetector.Ifthepindetectororpivotplateissuspectedofcausingafailuretofire,cleaningandlubricatingthesecomponentswilloftenfixthisproblem.Ifthepivotplateisbroken,thetoolwillhavetobeshippedtoHiltitoolrepairformaintenance.

Furthercausesoffailuretofireincludebrokenwearcomponents.Checktoensurethatallwearcomponentsareingoodcondition,andreplacethemasneeded.

Pressurepinfullycompressed

1

Insertthescraperorapenintothisareatoactuatethepindetectorinthebarrelofthetoolandclearthedebris.

Pressurepin

Pivotplate

Thetoolwillfullydepress,butwillnotfire.

Pressurepinnotcompressed

2

2a




3: The tool becomes stuck when compressed.

Thisisprobablyduetothepistonbecomingstuckinthebrakeofthetool.Tocorrectthis,releasethepistonbyrotatingtheleveroppositeofthepawlofthetool,andinsodoingreleasethepistonfromthegripofthepawl(seepicturesbelow).Thenremovethebaseplate,andcarefully(thetoolmaybeveryhot)removethepistonandbrakeandreplace.

3

Toolisstuckincompressedposition

Scraper

3a

Pawlisnowreleased,andbaseplatecanberemoved

3c3b

Pawllever

3d

Thisproblemmayalsooccurifthestopbrakeisabsentwhenthetoolisfired.Thiswillresultinthepistonprotrudingthroughthebaseplateassembly,whichmaycauseextensivedamagetothebaseplate.Ifthisshouldoccur,unloadthetool,andcarefullyattempttodislodgethepistonbytappingthetoolagainstasteelbeam,orusingahammertotapthepistonbackintothebaseplate.Afterthisisaccomplished,removethebaseplate,reinsertanewpistonandbrake,andcheckthebaseplateforfurtherdamage.

4.3 DX 860-ENP-L Field Repairs and Troubleshooting

TheonlyrepaircomponentswhichshouldbereplacedatthefieldlevelfortheDX860-ENP-Larethepistonandstopring.Theseshouldlastonaverageabout5,000to7,000shotsdependingontheapplicationvariablesdiscussedearlier.Theitemnumberforthestopringandpistonis#384948.

DX860-ENP-Lpiston/stopringset(itemnumber#384948)

Itisveryimportanttouseonlytheabovementionedpistonandstopringset.UsinganyotherpistonsandstopringssuchastheX-76-P-ENPortheX-76PTRpistonandbrakesparessetcouldcauseextensivedamagetothetool.

TheDX860-ENP-Lmaysufferafieldfailureduetovariousreasons;thefollowinglistwilladdressthemorecommoncausesandfixes.

1: The tool will not advance cartridges.

Ensurethatthecartridgesareproperlyaligned;tryadvancingthecartridgestripmanuallybypressingthecartridgesdownintothetooluntilyoufeel"aclick"asthecartridgefitsintothedetector.Ifthisdoesnotsolvetheproblem,attempttoremovethecartridgestripfromthetoolandcleanthetool.Ifthecartridgestripwillnotmove,contactyourHiltiaccount

Rotatelevertoreleasepawl



TocleantheDX460-SM,followtheinstructionsillustratedbelow:

4.4 Cleaning and Maintaining the DX 460-SM

Removethebuffer*

4

Removethepiston

32 1

Pressdownthereleaseleverandunscrewthefastenerguide

Removethefastenerguide

65

Brushouttheinteriorofthepistonsleeve

Removethepistonsleevefromthegasreturnunitbypressingdownthebuttonlockonthefrontofthehandle

managerforassistance.IftheproblempersiststhetoolmustbesentinforHiltitoolmaintenance.

2: The tool will not advance fasteners.

Iffasteningverycloselytoawall/perimeter,thewallmayblocktheexpelledfastenercollationfromadvancingoutofthetool.

Occasionally,thefastenersmayjaminsidethebaseplateassembly.Inthiscase,removethebaseplateassemblyandclearoutthejam.Cleanthebaseplateassembly,reassembletoolandproceedwithfastening.

Pistonsleeve

7

GasReturnUnit

Unscrewthepistonsleeveforthegasreturnunit

Brushpiston

8

*Buffersshouldbecheckeddailytoensuretheyareingoodworkingcondition.Usingwornbuffersand/ormixingtoolpartscouldcausedamagetothetoolsandmayrequirethemtobesenttoaHiltiRepairCenter.

4.4 Cleaning and Maintaining the DX 460-SM




9

Brushoutcombustionchamberandpowerregulationcavity

Brushoutthecartridgetrack

10

DX 460-SM Maintenance (cont.)

Unscrewthemagazine Removethemagazine

4.5.1 DX 76-MX Cleaning and Maintenance

TocleantheDX76-MX,followtheinstructionsasillustratedbelow.

Removethepiston

4321

Removethestopring

4.5 DX 76-MX Maintenance and Field Repairs

Brushoutsideofpistonsleeve

7

RemovethepistonsleeveSlidetheleverout

65 8

Brushinteriorofpistonsleeve

Powerregulation

cavity



DX 76-MX Cleaning and Maintenance cont.

Brushoutinterioroffastenerguide

Ensurefastenerguideiscompletelyclean

BrushpistonBrushpowerregulationcavity

Brushcombustionchamber

13

1211109

*Stopringsshouldbecheckeddailytoensuretheyareingoodworkingcondition.Usingwornstopringsand/ormixingtoolpartscouldcausedamagetothetoolsandmayrequirethemtobesenttoaHiltiRepairCenter.




4.5.2 DX 76-MX Field Repairs and Troubleshooting

Caremustbetakeninensuringthattheappropriatepistonsarechosen,duetothefactthatthestandardDX76andtheDX76-MXrequiredifferentpistons.ThesepistonsmustnotbeconfusedwiththeverysimilarDX860-ENP-Lpistons.SeetheHiltiproductcatalogfororderinginformation.

AswiththeDX860-ENP-L,thesecomponentstypicallylastapproximately5,000to7,000fastenings.

4.6 When a Field Repair is Not Possible

Whenatoolgoesdown,Hiltiunderstandstheimportanceofgettingitbackonthejobquickly.Ifafailureshouldoccur,thatcannotberesolvedatthejobsite,thereareanumberofoptionsdependingonwhichtoolisbeingused,andwhetherthetool(s)inquestionwererented,purchased,oracquiredthroughtheFleetManagementprogram.

Hilti Repair Procedure*

IfthetoolwasacquiredthroughtheUseonDemandserviceUoD,areplacementtoolmaybeacquiredbycallingHiltiCustomerService,andrequestingareplacementtool.Areplacementtoolwillbeshippedtotheuseratnochargeovernight(whereavailable)unlessotherwisespecified.ItisalwaysagoodideatocallyourlocalHiltirepresentativeasheorshemaybeabletoassistineitherfixingthetoolorgettingareplacement.ItgenerallytakesaboutonetotwobusinessdaystoreplaceatoolacquiredthroughtheUoDprogram.Afterrequestingareplacementtool,itisimportanttosendthebrokentoolin,usingshippinglabelsprovidedbyaHiltiCustomerServicerepresentative.

Ifthetool(s)wasacquiredthroughHiltiFleetManagementorpurchasedoutright,followthesesteps:

1. CallHiltiCustomerService(U.S.1800-879-8000,Canada1-800-363-4458).2. Answerafewsimplequestionsandapre-paidshippinglabelwillbefaxedoremailedtoyouwithinminutes.3. Package your toolforshipping,placethepre-paidshippinglabelontheboxandgivethepackagedtooltoyourdeliverypersonordropitoffatthenearestshippinglocation.(U.S.-shippingviaUPS;Canada-shippingmethodsvarydependinguponregion).

Hilti strives to repair and return your tool within 5 working days.

* Theseprocesses/servicesarecurrentasof12/2013,andmaychangewithoutnotice.ContactHiltitoobtaincurrentprogramdetails.

ItisimportanttouseonlyHiltispraylube,asithasbeenformulatedforuseinHiltipowder-actuatedtools.Stoprings/brakesandpistonsrepresenttheprimarywearcomponents,andshouldbechangedaboutevery5,000to10,000fasteningswithDX860-HSNtool,and5,000to7,000fasteningswiththeENPtools.PistonsforDX460-SMtoolsareavailableseparatefromthestoprings,andshouldbereplacedevery5,000to10,000fastenings.BuffersfortheDX460-SMtoolshouldbereplacedmuchmorefrequently,wheneverdeformationoccurs.

Buffersshouldbecheckeddailytoensuretheyareingoodworkingcondition.Usingwornbuffersand/ormixingtoolpartsmaycreateasafetyissue,couldcausedamagetothetoolsandmayrequirethemtobesenttoaHiltiRepairCenter.

Reassemblemagazine(fastenerguide)bytwistingitoninaclockwisedirectionuntilitlocks.

Reinsertstopringintomagazine

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Reassembly:

Ensurethatcockinghandleiscompletelyforward,fitthepistonguidesleeveintothetool(slidershouldfaceupwardasshownbelow),compressingitdownintothetool,andmovingtheleverbythetriggerbackintoplace.

Insertpistonintotool

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Insertpistonsleeveintotool



4.7 Operation Guide to the SDT 5 Stand-Up Deck Fastening Tool

4.7.1 How to Assemble the SDT 5/ST 1800 Stand-Up Deck Fastening System ShownwiththeST1800forclarity.SimilarprocedurewiththeST1800-A18.ThecomponentsoftheSDT5/ST1800systemare:

• SDTFrame• Handles• Magazine• DriveshaftandSetter• ST1800AdjustableTorqueScrewdriver• CollatedFasteners

Step 1–Installthehandles.Loosentheouterbutterflyclamps.Slidethehandlesintotheframe.Ifthetoolisnew,thismayrequiresomewigglingofthehandles.

Step 2-Adjusttheheightofthehandles.Thehandlescanberaisedorloweredaccordingtotheheightoftheoperator.Itisrecommendedthatoperatorssettheheightofthehandlessotheoperator’sarmsmeetthehandlesatalmostfullextension.Thisallowstheoperatortousetheirbodyweighttohelpdrivefasteners.Thismethodhelpsreducearmfatigueandincreaseproductivity.

Step 3–Attachthemagazine.Simplypressittotheframe.Itclampsaboveandbelowthefeedareaasshowinthepicture.

Notethemagazineisreversible.Themagazinefacesinsideifsetuplikeinthepicture.Simplyswitchthehandlesifyouwantthemagazinetofaceoutside.

• Someoperatorspreferthemagazineontheinside becausetheyfinditeasiertoreloadandtoseehowmany screwsremain.• Someoperatorspreferthemagazineontheoutside becauseitcannotbeknockedoffaccidentallybytheir knees.

Step 4–Attachthedriveshaft/settertotheST1800AdjustableTorqueScrewdriver.Pullbackonholderreleaseasshownandinsertthedriveshaft.

NotethatthispictureshowstheST1800withoutthedustcap.Itisnotnecessarytoremovethedustcap.ThedustcapcoversthesilvermetalpartvisibleinImage4totheright.Inthebottompicture,itiscoveredbythedustcap.

Itisonlynecessarytoremovethedustcapiftheoperatorisgoingtousethetoolforhandheldoperationwithadepthgauge.

Installthehandles Adjusthandleheighttofittheoperator

Butterflyclamps

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Attachthemagazine

Insertdriveshaft/setterintotheST1800

ST1800withdustcapinplace

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Step 5–InstalltheST1800intheSDT5.Loosenthemiddlebutterflyclampuntiltheframecanopen.Withthedriveshaft/setteralreadyintheST1800,slidethetoolintotheframe.

Step 6–Closetheframeclampandsecureitwiththebutterflyclamp.NotethatitishighlyrecommendedthattheST1800faceasshowninpicture6.ThisgivestheoperatoraccesstotheForward/Reverseswitchandthetriggerlock.

IftheF/Rswitchispressedin,asshowninthepicture,theoperatorknowsthatthetoolisinForward.

Step 7–Securethetoolcordthroughthecordkeeper.Makeasmallloop,pushtheloopthroughthebottom,ovalsectionandslideloopovertheretainer.

Step 8–Toprepareyourcollatedfastenersforeasyaccess,separatetheboxattheperforationline.Thisallowstheoperatortoplacetheboxinapouchontheirtoolbelt.

Step 9–Loadthemagazinewithfasteners.Takeastripofcollatedfastenersandinserteitherendintothemagazine(thescrews'drilltipsfaceawayfromthetool).Makesurethestripiscompletelyinserted.Youmayneedtolightlyshakethemagazineforallthescrewstodropin.Removetheplasticstriponceallscrewsareloaded.Placeasecondstripintothemagazine.Thisstripremainsinthemagazine.Upto50screwscanbeloadedintothemagazineatonetime.Whenthescrewsinthemagazinearespent,removeanyemptyplasticstripsandreload.

Notethatthereisnotafrontorbacktothestrips—eitherendcanbeinsertedintothemagazine.

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Slidedriveshaft/setterintosleeveandsetST1800intoframe

Closecollarandsecuretoolbytighteningbutterflyclamp

Securecordthroughcordkeeper

Removeperforatedendoffastenerboxforeasyaccess

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Loadmagazinewithupto50fasteners

Secondstripremainsinmagazine

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4.7.2 Fastening with the SDT 5/ST 1800 Deck Fastening System

ShownwiththeST1800forclarity.Slightlydifferentset-upwiththeST1800-A18.Pleaseseeownersmanualorproductcatalogforspecifics.ThepicturebelowshowstherecommendedstanceforoperatingtheSDT5.Thisgivestheoperatorthebestbalance.

Tostartdrivingscrews:ChecktheST1800Screwdrivertoensurethatitisintheforwardposition(theF/Rswitchispushedintowardtherightsideofthetool).

IfthereisnoscrewvisibleinthenoseoftheSDT5,compressthetoolonetimetoadvanceascrewfromthemagazineintothedrivingchamber.Onceascrewisinplace,youarereadytobeginfasteningsidelaps.(AnytimeascreworSLCdoesnotfastencompletelyorslipsout,youwillneedtoreload.Compressthetoollightlyoncetoreloadandthenresumefastening.)

TostarttheST1800,pullthetriggerandpressthetriggerlockbuttoninforcontinuous"poweron".

PlacehandscomfortablyonthegripsoftheSDT5.Itisrecommendedthatyouusetheridgesofthemetaldeckasabackstop.Thisminimizesriskofslipping,especiallyonwetdeck.Nowyouarereadytofasten.

TriggerLock

Forward/reverseswitch

Recommendedstance:Armsextendedwithslightbendatelbow,handscomfortablyongrips,feetareshoulderwidthapartandonefootslightlyforward

Notethatthenosecanberotated90degrees.SimplyholditfirmlybetweenyourbootsandrotatetheSDT590degreestotheleftortheright.

Forward/reverseandtriggerlockswitchesareeasilyaccessible

SDT5nosepriortofirstcompressionshowsnoscrewloadedintothedrivingchamber

SDT5noseafterfirstcompressionshowsthattoolisfullyloadedandreadytobeginfasteningsidelaps

Useridgeofdeckasbackstoptominimizeslipping




TheSDT5hasadifferentrhythmthantheDX860tools.Usesmooth,evencompression.Letyourbodyweightdothework.Developasteadyrhythmsothetoolcanfeedandfastenproperly.Thepicturetotherightshowsseveralfastenings.Thespacingbetweenfastenerswilldependonthespecificationofyourproject.

4.7.3 Finding the Correct Torque Clutch Setting

TheST1800hasan18positionadjustabletorqueclutch.Itisessentialforproperfasteningthatthetorqueclutchbeadjustedcorrectly.Failuretodosocanresultinoverdriving.Thiscanstripoutthefasteneranddramaticallyreduceloadvalues.

ThereisasmallblacktabonthetopoftheST1800thatindicatesthetorqueclutchsetting.

Asageneralruleofthumb:#10fastenersuseasettingbetween11and13;#12fastenersuseasettingbetween13and15.Theexactnumberwilldependontheapplication.

Fastener Torque Setting1

SLC1(SidelapConnector1) 8-10SLC2(SidelapConnector2) 12-14#10x3/4"HWH3SidelapScrew 10-12#12x7/8"HWH4CollatedScrew 11-132

1Usualtorquesettingrange2Usualtorquesettingrangeforfasteningsidelaps.Whenfasteningbarjoist,torquesetting maybehigherandwillvarydependingonthethicknessofthejoist.

Itisrecommendedthatyoustartlowandincreasethetorqueonesettingatatimeasneeded.Insufficienttorquewillcausefastenerstand-off.Ifyouexperiencestand-off,increasethetorquesettingbyoneanddriveanotherfastener.Repeatthiscycleuntilthefastenerdrivescompletelydownandthetorqueclutchdisengages.Youwillhearagrindingsoundattheendofeachfasteningthatindicatesthetorqueclutchhasdisengaged.

Ifthefastenerisdrivencompletelybutyoudonothearthetorqueclutchdisengage,thetorqueistoohigh.Thisindicatesthefastenerisoverdrivenanditispossiblethethreadshavestrippedandthefasteningisnotreliable.Ifthisoccurs,reducethetorquesettingbyoneanddriveanotherfastener.Repeatthiscycleuntilyouhearthetorqueclutchdisengageaftereachfastening.Thecorrecttorquesettingisachievedwhenthescrewisdrivencompletelyandtheclutchisheardtodisengage.

Spacingbetweenfasteningswillvarydependingonprojectspecifications

Torquesettingindicator

Torquesettingindicatorisablacktablocatedonthetopofthetool

Fastenerstand-off- Torquesettingistoolow.Increasesettingbyoneanddriveanotherfastener

Fastenerproperlydriven- Torquesettingiscorrectwhenfastenerheadisfullyseatedandtorqueclutchdisengages



4.7.4 Clearing a Jam

JamscanariseinthenormaloperationoftheSDT5.Theyareoftentheresultoftryingtodrivethetooltoofast.Workingtooquicklycanresultinunintentionalcyclingofthefeedingmechanismwhichcancausemultiplefastenerstobeplacedinthedrivingchamber.

Remembertouseasmooth,evenmotionforbestoperation.

Ifajamoccurs,unplugthetool'spowercord,removethemagazineandinspectthefeedarea.

Clearscrewsbyworkingtomovethemupandout.Youmayneedtoopentheteethinthefeedarea.Thisiseasilydonebymanuallypushingthemtowardstheouteredgesofthechamber.

Takeyourtimewhenclearingajam.Donotusetoolssuchasscrewdriverstopryoutfasteners.Thiscanpermanentlydamagethefeedingmechanism.

4.7.5 Unloading the Fasteners

Whenyouarefinishedworking,youmaywishtounloadthefastenersfromyourtool.Toclearthedrivechamber,simplysqueezebothsidesofthenosetoopenthemetaljaws.Theloadedfastenershouldfreelyfallfromthechamber.

Ifthereareotherfastenersinthemagazinethatyouwouldliketoremove,simplydetachthemagazinefromthetoolframe.Fullyinsertanemptyplasticstripintotheendofthemagazineandturnthemagazineupsidedown.Youmayhavetoshakethemagazineslightlytoslidethefastenersintotheplasticstrip.Onceallfastenersareintheplasticstrip,removestripfrommagazine.

Ifyouhavequestions,pleasecontactHiltiat1-800-879-8000intheUnitedStatesor1-800-363-4458inCanada.

Jammeddrivingchamber Openingthe"teeth"inthefeedareatoreleasethejammedfasteners

Toclearnose,squeezebothsidesofthenosepiece

Toremovefasteners,insertplasticstripandtiltmagazinedownward




3.5.1 Steel Deck Fastener Selection and Design

3.5.1.4 Submittal Information for Roof Deck

Design Diaphragm ShearZone _______ Support Span (ft) _______ Support Steel □ □ Capacity (plf) ________Subst.Frame:□ X-ENP-19 Subst.Sidelap: □ HiltiSLC□ #10Screw□ #12Screw □ ExposedtoWeather □ X-EDN19/X-EDNK22 □ ButtonPunch□ ProprietaryPunchSystemDeck Type Deck Gauge Frame Type Frame Pattern Sidelap Type Sidelap Pattern Base Thickness□ B(1.5") □ 24 □ 1/2"PW □ 36/ □ 9 □ #10Screw □ _____#PerSpan □ <3/16"□ BI(1.5") □ 22 □ 5/8"PW □ 30/ □ 7 □ #12Screw □ _____(in.)OnCenter □ 3/16"□ N(3") □ 20 □ 3/4"PW □ 24/ □ 5 □ ButtonPunch □ 1/4"□ Other □ 18 □ #12or#14Screw □ __ / □ 4 □ _______(in.)TopSeamWeldLength □ 5/16" □ 16 □ Other □ 3 □ ProprietaryPunchSystem □ 3/8" □ __ □ Other □ >3/8"

Design Diaphragm ShearZone _______ Support Span (ft) _______ Support Steel □ □ Capacity (plf) ________Subst.Frame:□ X-ENP-19 Subst.Sidelap: □ HiltiSLC□ #10Screw□ #12Screw □ ExposedtoWeather □ X-EDN19/X-EDNK22 □ ButtonPunch□ ProprietaryPunchSystemDeck Type Deck Gauge Frame Type Frame Pattern Sidelap Type Sidelap Pattern Base Thickness□ B(1.5") □ 24 □ 1/2"PW □ 36/ □ 9 □ #10Screw □ _____#PerSpan □ <3/16"□ BI(1.5") □ 22 □ 5/8"PW □ 30/ □ 7 □ #12Screw □ _____(in.)OnCenter □ 3/16"□ N(3") □ 20 □ 3/4"PW □ 24/ □ 5 □ ButtonPunch □ 1/4"□ Other □ 18 □ #12or#14Screw □ __ / □ 4 □ _______(in.)TopSeamWeldLength □ 5/16" □ 16 □ Other □ 3 □ ProprietaryPunchSystem □ 3/8" □ __ □ Other □ >3/8"

Design Diaphragm ShearZone _______ Support Span (ft) _______ Support Steel □ □ Capacity (plf) ________Subst.Frame:□ X-ENP-19 Subst.Sidelap: □ HiltiSLC□ #10Screw□ #12Screw □ ExposedtoWeather □ X-EDN19/X-EDNK22 □ ButtonPunch□ ProprietaryPunchSystemDeck Type Deck Gauge Frame Type Frame Pattern Sidelap Type Sidelap Pattern Base Thickness□ B(1.5") □ 24 □ 1/2"PW □ 36/ □ 9 □ #10Screw □ _____#PerSpan □ <3/16"□ BI(1.5") □ 22 □ 5/8"PW □ 30/ □ 7 □ #12Screw □ _____(in.)OnCenter □ 3/16"□ N(3") □ 20 □ 3/4"PW □ 24/ □ 5 □ ButtonPunch □ 1/4"□ Other □ 18 □ #12or#14Screw □ __ / □ 4 □ _______(in.)TopSeamWeldLength □ 5/16" □ 16 □ Other □ 3 □ ProprietaryPunchSystem □ 3/8" □ __ □ Other □ >3/8"Notes

FaxoremailcompletedformstoHiltiTechnicalSupportat(918)[email protected].

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HiltiAccountManager: Date:

Phone: DDAATT:

DeckingInstaller: HiltiRegionalFieldEngineer:

ContactName(Last,First): Phone:

InstallerTrainedbyHilti: lYes lNo,pleasescheduletraining Fax/e-mail:

EngineerofRecord: ContactName(Last,First):

Phone: Fax/e-mail:

ProjectName: ProjectZipCode:

TotalArea: DeckManufacturer:

BuildingCode:□2012IBC□ 2009IBC□ 2006IBC□ Other DesignReference:□SDI□ ICC-ES□ CSSBI□ Other

SubmittalRecipient: □ DeckingInstaller □ AccountManager □ Other:



Steel Deck Fastener Selection and Design 3.5.1

3.5.1.5 Submittal Information for Floor Deck

Design Diaphragm ShearZone _______ Support Span (ft) _______ Support Steel □ □ Capacity (plf) ________Subst.Frame:□ X-ENP-19 Subst.Sidelap: □ HiltiSLC□ #10Screw□ #12Screw □ X-EDN19/X-EDNK22 □ ButtonPunch□ ProprietaryPunchSystemDeck Type Deck Gauge Frame Type Frame Pattern Sidelap Type Sidelap Pattern Base Thickness□ B(1.5") □ 28 □ 1/2"PW □ 36/ □ 9 □ #10Screw □ _____#PerSpan □ <3/16"□ BΙ(1.5") □ 26 □ 5/8"PW □ 30/ □ 7 □ #12Screw □ _____(in.)onCenter □ 3/16"□ N(3") □ 24 □ 3/4"PW □ 24/ □ 5 □ ButtonPunch □ 1/4"□ 2"x12" □ 22 □ #12or#14Screw □ __ / □ 4 □ ____(in.)TopSeamWeldLength □ 5/16"□ 3"x12" □ 20 □ Other □ 3 □ Other □ 3/8"□ 9/16" □ 18 □ __ □ >3/8"□ Other □ 16□ NormalWeightConcrete. . . □ 3000psi _________(Inches)ConcreteDepthAboveTopofFlute□ LightweightConcrete . . . . . □ 3500psi □ 4000psi□ InsulatingConcrete. . . . . . . □ 130psi

□ PerformCalculationsbasedonShearStudsPresentinDesignDeckfastenedata36/4patternwithstandingseamsidelapsfastenedbybuttonpunches@36"O.C.maximum. RefertoICC-ESESR-2197,Tables16-20,formoredetails.

MinimumConcreteShearReinforcement □ .00075bws2 □ .00025bws2

MinimumAverageSpacingofShearStuds □ 12"□ 18"□ 24"□ 30"□ 36"

MinimumWeldedWireFabricforTabulatedShearValues □ 6x6–W1.4xW1.4 □ 6x6–W2.0xW2.0 □ 6x6–W2.9xW2.9 □ 6x6–W4.0xW4.0 □ 4x4–W4.0xW4.0 □ 6x6–W7.5xW7.5 □ 6x6–W8.3xW8.3

Notes

FaxoremailcompletedformstoHiltiTechnicalSupportat(918)[email protected].

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HiltiAccountManager: Date:

Phone: DDAATT:

DeckingInstaller: HiltiRegionalFieldEngineer:

ContactName(Last,First): Phone:

InstallerTrainedbyHilti: □Yes □No,pleasescheduletraining Fax/e-mail:

EngineerofRecord: ContactName(Last,First):

Phone: Fax/e-mail:

ProjectName: ProjectZipCode:

TotalArea: DeckManufacturer:

BuildingCode:□2012IBC□ 2009IBC□ 2006IBC□ Other DesignReference:□SDI□ ICC-ES□ CSSBI□ Other

SubmittalRecipient: □ DeckingInstaller □ AccountManager □ Other:




Notes



8. Which cartridge is most commonly used to fasten 18 gauge deck into bar joist less than or equal to 3/16" thick with the DX 860 HSN Tool?a. Redb. Blackc. Blued. Yellow

9. Which parts can be repaired at the field level for the DX 860-HSN tool?a. Pistons/stopandrings/breaksb. Pistonretainerclipsetsandbearingsleevecollar/screwsc. Pressurepinandspringsd. Alloftheabove

10. True or False: DX 860-HSN and DX 460-SM pistons/ brakes can be used interchangeably.a. Trueb. False

11. True or False: DX 860-ENP-L and DX 76-MX pistons/ brakes can be used interchangeably.a. Trueb. False

12. What will happen if the joist is missed while fastening metal deck into bar joist with a DX 860-HSN tool?a. Thefastenerwillpunchthroughthedeckwithhighvelocityb. Thefastenerwilllikelybestoppedfrompunchingthrough thedeckc. Thefastenerwillpunchthroughthedeckandfreeflightat alowvelocityd. Noneoftheabove

13. What type(s) of lubricant can be used with the Hilti powder-actuated tools?a. WD40b. Industrialgradegreasec. Hiltilubricationsprayd. Alloftheabove

14. True or false: All Hilti decking tools are low velocity.a. Trueb. False

15. The suggested Hilti power driven fastener inspection technique is:a. Bestperformedwithahammerb. Bestdescribedasavisualinspectionc. Performedbydestructivetestingd. Impossibletoperforminthefield

6.1 Trainer Test - Hilti Deck Fastening Systems

1. What type of fastener are typically used to fasten 20 gauge B deck to 1/4" thick bar joist?a. S-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH5RTb. X-HSN24c. X-ENP-19L15d. Alloftheabove

2. What type of fastener are typically used to fasten 18 gauge B deck to 1/2" thick structural steel beams?a. S-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH5RTb. X-HSN24c. X-ENP-19L15d. Alloftheabove

3. What type of fastener are typically used to fasten 26 gauge 9/16" form deck onto 1/8" joist?a. X-HSN24b. S-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH5RTc. X-ENP-19L15d. Alloftheabove

4. What types of fasteners are typically used to make attachments of the X-HVB Shear Connector?a. X-ENP-21HVBFastenersb. S-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH5RTc. X-HSN24d. X-ENP-19L15

5. Which tool(s) can be used to fasten 20 gauge BI deck to 3/16" bar joist?a. DX860-HSNb. DX76-MXc. DX860-ENP-Ld. BorC

6. Which tool(s) can be used to fasten 18 gauge N deck to structural steel 1/2" and thicker?a. DX860-HSNb. DX76-MXc. DX860-ENP-Ld. BorC

7. Which cartridge(s) are most commonly used to fasten 20 gauge deck into structural steel ranging in thickness from 1/4" to 3/8" with the DX 860- ENP-L Tool?a. Yellowb. Redc. Blackd. Blue




21. How do I know if the adjustable torque clutch on the ST 1800 is set correctly? Match each number with the letter which explains what is happening:a. Adjustabletorqueclutchissettoolowb. Adjustabletorqueclutchissettoohighc. Adjustabletorqueclutchissetjustright

1. Thetoolmakesa‘grinding’soundattheendofevery fastening,andthescrewisfullyseatedagainstthedeck2. Thetoolmakesa‘grinding’soundandthefastenersare standingoff3. Thetoolsometimesdoesn’tmakea‘grinding’sound butthefastenersaredrivenalltheway

22. The SDT 5 can be used for which one of the following applications?a. FasteningNestablesidelapsofroofdeck,floordeckor formdeckb. FasteningInterlockingsidelapsofroofdeck,floordeck orformdeckc. FasteningInterlockingsidelapsofroofdeck,floordeck orformdeckthataredesignatedas“screwablesidelap” bythedeckmanufacturerd. AandC

23. What is the secret to minimizing jams when operating the SDT 5?a. Setthehandleshighanduseonlyyourarmstomake thefasteningb. Usethetoolasfastandashardaspossible.c. Developasmooth,consistentrhythmusingyourbody weight.

16. How many DX 860 tools should I use on a 100,000 sq. ft. job assuming a 36/7 fastening pattern? a. 1b. 2c. 3d. Noneoftheabove

17. How often should the Hilti powder-actuated tools be cleaned on the jobsite?a. Atleastonceperdayb. Whenthetoolbeginstojamrepeatedlyc. Onceperweekd. Never,Hiltiisresponsibleforalltoolcleaning

18. What should be done in the event that a tool does not operate correctly and the operator is unable to repair it using the information contained in Hilti Decking Manual?a. CallaHiltiAccountManagerb. Donothingc. CallHiltiCustomerServiced. AorC

19. The SDT 5 can use which one of the following fasteners:a. HilticollateddeckingscrewsandSidelapConnectorsb. Theloosescrewswhichcamebundledwiththemetaldeckc. Theloosescrewswhichcamebundledwiththemetaldeck andweloadedintotheemptyredHiltistrips

20. The SDT 5 can use which one of the following metal screwdrivers:a. HiltiST1800adjustabletorquescrewdriverb. HiltiST2500screwdriverc. HiltiST1800-A18adjustabletorquescrewdriverd. AandC

To receive trainer card/certification, trainer must successfully complete the Operator's and Trainer's test.

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6.2 Operator Test - Hilti Deck Fastening Systems

1. What tools and fasteners are typically used to fasten down metal deck to bar joist between 3/16" and 3/8"?a. DX860-HSNandX-HSN24b. DX76-MXandX-ENP-19L15c. SDT5andS-MD12-24x1-5/8MHWH5RTd. AlloftheAbove

2. What tools may be used to fasten down metal deck to structural steel 1/4" and thicker?a. DX860-HSNb. DX76-MXc. DX460-SMd. DX860-ENPe. Alloftheabovef. BandD

3. What is the most common cartridge used for bar joist with the DX 860-HSN when the base material is 1/4" and less? a. Greenb. Yellowc. Redd. Black

4. What will happen if a DX 860-HSN tool is fired without the piston brake being installed?a. Thetoolwillfunctionasusualb. Thetoolwilljamandmaybedamagedc. Thetoolwillnotfired. Thetoolwillfireproperlyonceandjamonthesecond attempt

5. What Hilti products might be used in place of Nelson Stud?a. X-ENP-19b. X-HVBshearconnectorswithX-ENP-21HVBfastenersc. X-HVBshearconnectorswithX-HSN24fastenersd. Alloftheabove

6. How often must Hilti decking tools be cleaned and lubricated?a. Atleastonceadayb. Atleastonceaweekc. Never,Hiltirepairservicesisresponsibleforcleaning tools

7. What type(s) of lubricant can be used with the Hilti powder-actuated tools?a. WD40b. Industrialgradegreasec. Hiltilubricationsprayd. Alloftheabove

8. What will happen if the joist is missed while fastening metal deck into bar joist with a DX 860- HSN tool?a. Thefastenerwillpunchthroughthedeckwithhigh velocityb. Thefastenerwilllikelybestoppedfrompunching throughthedeckc. Thefastenerwillpunchthroughthedeckandfreeflight atalowvelocityd. Noneoftheabove

9. The suggested Hilti power driven fastener inspection technique is:a. Bestperformedwithahammerb. Bestdescribedasavisualinspectionc. Performedbydestructivetestingd. Impossibletoperforminthefield

10. If you discover that the fasteners are being overdriven while using the Hilti PAT deck system, what steps may be taken to correct this?a. Decreasethepowersettingonthetoolb. Usealightercartridgec. Useadifferentfastenerd. Aand/orB

11. What should be done in the event that a tool does not operate correctly and the operator is unable to repair it using the information contained in Hilti Decking Manual?a. CallaHiltiAccountManagerb. Donothingc. CallHiltiCustomerServiced. AorC

12. How many fastenings per hour can you make before exceeding the recommended fastening rate when using the DX 860-ENP?a. 400fasteningsperhourb. 1,000fasteningsperhourc. 1,500fasteningsperhourd. Noneoftheabove

13. What should you do if the piston gets jammed in the baseplate assembly (barrel of the tool)?a. Unloadthetool,removethebaseplate,removethepiston andbrakeandinstallanewsparssetb. Attempttopoundthepistonbackintoplacewitha hammerc. SprayHiltiSprayLubricantintothebarreluntilthepiston loosensd. Noneoftheabove




14. What will happen if you do not regularly clean your Hilti decking tools?a. Nothing,Hiltitoolsfeaturepermanentlubricationanddo notrequireadditionallubricationb. Thetoolswillexperienceexcessivewear,increasingthe possibilityofthetoolbecominginoperableand/or inconsistentfasteningqualityc. Thetoolwillimmediatelybecomeinoperabled. Noneoftheabove

15. How many fasteners (at a minimum) should the DX 860-HSN have in it at any given time while fastening metal deck?a. 10b. 20c. 30d. Noneoftheabove

16. Name three Hilti DX 860-HSN parts which may be repaired at the field level.a. Sparespack,pistonretainingclipset,pressurepinand springb. Sparespack,magazine,baseplatec. Baseplate,pawllever,sparespackd. Alloftheabove

17. Check all items below that apply to the safety features of the Hilti DX tools.a. DXcaptivepistonprincipleb. Dropfiresafetyc. Contactpressuresafetyd. Triggersafetye. Unintentionalfiresafety

18. The SDT 5 can use which one of the following fasteners:a. HilticollateddeckingscrewsandSidelapConnectorsb. Theloosescrewswhichcamebundledwiththemetal deckc. Theloosescrewswhichcamebundledwiththemetal deckandweloadedintotheemptyredHiltistrips

19. The SDT 5 can use which one of the following metal screwdrivers:a. HiltiST1800adjustabletorquescrewdriverb. HiltiST2500screwdriverc. HiltiST1800-A18adjustabletorquescrewdriverd. AandC

20. How do I know if the adjustable torque clutch on the ST 1800 is set correctly? Match each number with the letter which explains what is happening:a. Adjustabletorqueclutchissettoolowb. Adjustabletorqueclutchissettoohighc. Adjustabletorqueclutchissetjustright

1. Thetoolmakesa‘grinding’soundattheendofevery fastening2. Thetooldoesn’tmakea‘grinding’soundandthe fastenersarestandingoff3. Thetooldoesn’tmakea‘grinding’soundbutthe fastenersaredrivenalltheway

21. What is the secret to minimizing jams when operating the SDT 5?a. Setthehandleshighanduseonlyyourarmstomake thefasteningb. Usethetoolasfastandashardaspossible.c. Developasmooth,consistentrhythmusingyourbody weight.

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Operator Test - Answer Key1:a2:f3:c4:b5:b6:a7:c8:b9:b10:d11:d12:b13:a14:b15:b16:a17:a,b,c,d,e18:a19:d20:c,a,b21:c

Trainer Test - Answer Key1:d2:c3:a4:a5:a6:d7:b8:a9: d10:b11:b12:b13:c14:a15:b16:c17:a18:d19:a20:d21:c,a,b22:d 23:c

Terms and Conditions of Sale (U.S.)Payment Terms: Net30daysfromdateofinvoice.Customeragreestopayallcostsincurredby

Hiltiincollectinganydelinquentamounts,includingattorney’sfees.

Freight: AllsalesareF.O.B.DestinationwithtransportationallowedviaHiltidesignatedmode.DeliverydatesareestimatesonlyandCustomeracceptsallrisksassociatedwithanydelay,evenifHiltiisadvisedthattimeisoftheessence.Additionalchargesforexpeditedshipments,specialhandlingrequirements,andordersbelowcertaindollaramountsshallbetheresponsibilityofCustomer.Fuelsurchargesmayapplydependingonmarketconditions.

Credit: AllorderssoldoncreditaresubjecttoCreditDepartmentapproval.

Return Policy: Productsmustbeinsaleableconditiontoqualifyforreturn. Saleableconditionisdefinedasunuseditemsinoriginalundamagedpackagingandunbrokenquantitiesandinas-newcondition. AllreturnsaresubjecttoHiltiinspectionandacceptance,anda$125restockingchargeifreturnedmorethan90daysafterinvoicedate. Proofofpurchaseisrequiredforallreturnedmaterials.

Ineligible Return:

Special order products and discontinued items are not eligible for return or credit. Dated materials are only returnable in case quantity and within 14 days after invoice date. In no event shall any product be returnable or qualify for credit after 1 year from invoice date.

Warranty: Hiltiwarrantsthatforaperiodof12monthsfromthedateitfirstsuppliesaproductitwill,atitssoleoptionanddiscretion,refundthepurchasepriceof,repair,orprovideareplacementfor,suchproductwhichcontainsadefectinmaterialorworkmanship.Hiltiwarrantsthatforaperiodof12monthsfromthedateitfirstsuppliesaservice,itwill,atitssoleoptionanddiscretion,refundthepurchasepriceof,orreperform,suchportionoftheservicethatdoesnotconformtothecontractrequirements.AbsenceofHilti’sreceiptofnotificationofanysuchdefectornonconformancewithinthis12-monthperiodshallconstituteawaiverofallclaimswithregardtosuchproductandservice.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.Hiltishallinnoeventbeliablefor,andCustomerherebyagreestoindemnifyHiltiagainst,allclaimsrelatedtospecial,direct,indirect,incidental,consequential,andanyotherdamagesarisingoutoforrelatedtothesale,use,orinabilitytousetheproduct,includingcostsandattorney’sfees,evenifcausedinwholeorinpartbythenegligenceofHilti.

Order Acceptance:

Acceptanceislimitedtotheexpresstermscontainedherein,andtermsaresubjecttochangebyHiltiwithoutnotice.TermsandConditionsofSalemaybeviewedatwww.us.hilti.com.AdditionalordifferenttermsproposedbyCustomeraredeemedmaterialandareobjectedtoandrejected,butsuchrejectionshallnotoperateasarejectionoftheofferunlessitcontainsvariancesinthetermsofthedescription,quantity,priceordeliveryscheduleofthegoods.Ordersarenotdeemed“accepted”byHiltiunlessanduntilitshipstheassociateditems—ifapartialshipmentoccurs,onlythatpartoftheorderisdeemed“accepted”.

Domestic Origin:

OrigininformationmaybeobtainedbywrittenrequesttoHilti,Inc.,ContractCompliance,P.O.Box21148,Tulsa,Oklahoma74121.Hilti’sQualityDepartmentpersonnelaretheonlyindividualsauthorizedtowarrantthecountryoforiginofHiltiproducts.

Business Size: Hiltiisalargebusiness.

Prices: Pricesarethosestatedontheorder,andunlessotherwisenotedarebasedonpurchasingallitemsontheorder—pricingforindividualproductsmayvaryforpurchasesofdifferentquantitiesoritemcombinations.Hiltidoesnotmaintainmostfavoredcustomerrecords,makesnorepresentationwithrespecttosame,andrejectsanypricewarrantytermsproposedbyCustomer.Hilti’spublishednetpricelistissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Consent to Jurisdiction:

AlltransactionsshallbedeemedtohavebeenmadeandenteredintoinTulsa,Oklahoma.AnyandalldisputesarisingdirectlyorindirectlyfromsuchtransactionsshallberesolvedinthecourtsoftheCountyofTulsa,StateofOklahoma,totheexclusionofanyothercourt,andanyresultingjudgmentmaybeenforcedbyanycourthavingjurisdictionofsuchanaction.AlltransactionsshallbegovernedbyandconstruedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofOklahoma.

Indemnification: CustomerherebyagreestoindemnifyHiltiforanycosts,includingattorney’sfees,incurredbyHiltiasaresult,inwholeorinpart,ofanyviolationbyCustomerofanyFederal,StateorLocalstatuteorregulation,orofanynationallyacceptedstandard.ItshallbeCustomer’ssoleresponsibilitytocomplywithallapplicablelaws,regulations,andcodesregardingthehandling,use,transportation,ordisposalofproductsupontakingpossessionofsame.

Insurance: Hilti’sinsuranceisreflectedontheCertificateofInsuranceavailableatwww.us.hilti.com,whichcontainswhatiscurrentatthatparticulartime.InnoeventshallHiltibeobligatedtocontinuetoprovidethesameinsuranceoranyotherinsurance,includingcoverage,limits,ordeductibles.

Convert Check to Eft:

WhenCustomerprovidesacheckaspayment,itauthorizesHiltitouseinformationfromthechecktomakeaonetimeelectronicfundstransferfromCustomer’scheckingaccountortoprocessthepaymentasachecktransaction.WhenHiltiusesinformationfromCustomer’schecktomakeanelectronicfundstransfer,fundsmaybewithdrawnfromtheaccountassoonasthesamedaythecheckisreceived,andCustomerwillnotreceiveitscheckbackfromthefinancialinstitution.

Authorization: HILTILEGALDEPARTMENTPERSONNELARETHEONLYINDIVIDUALSAUTHORIZEDTOMODIFYTHESETERMSANDCONDITIONS,WARRANTPRODUCTSUITABILITYFORSPECIFICAPPLICATIONS,ACCEPTINFORMATIONONTHEPOTENTIALFORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,OREXECUTECUSTOMERDOCUMENTS,ANDANYSUCHACTIONISNULLANDVOIDUNLESSINWRITTENFORMSIGNEDBYSUCHINDIVIDUALSPECIFICALLYINDICATINGTHEINTENTTOMODIFYTHESETERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALE.HILTISALESREPRESENTATIVES(INCLUDINGACCOUNTMANAGERS,REGIONALMANAGERS,ANDCUSTOMERSERVICEREPRESENTATIVES)HAVENOSUCHAUTHORITY.

Terms and Conditions of Sale (Canada)Payment Terms: Net30daysfromdateofinvoice.Customeragreestopayallcostsincurredby

Hiltiincollectinganydelinquentamounts,includingattorney’sfees.

Freight: AllsalesareF.O.B.DestinationwithtransportationallowedviaHiltidesignatedmode.DeliverydatesareestimatesonlyandCustomeracceptsallrisksassociatedwithanydelay,evenifHiltiisadvisedthattimeisoftheessence.Additionalchargesforexpeditedshipments,specialhandlingrequirements,andordersbelowcertaindollaramountsshallbetheresponsibilityofCustomer.Fuelsurchargesmayapplydependingonmarketconditions.

Credit: AllorderssoldoncreditaresubjecttoCreditDepartmentapproval.

Return Policy: Productsmustbeinsaleableconditiontoqualifyforreturn. Saleableconditionisdefinedasunuseditemsinoriginalundamagedpackagingandunbrokenquantitiesandinas-newcondition. AllreturnsaresubjecttoHiltiinspectionandacceptance,anda$150restockingchargeifreturnedmorethan90daysafterinvoicedate. Proofofpurchaseisrequiredforallreturnedmaterials.

Ineligible Return:

Special order products and discontinued items are not eligible for return or credit. Dated materials are only returnable in case quantity and within 14 days after invoice date. In no event shall any product be returnable or qualify for credit after 1 year from invoice date.

Warranty: Hiltiwarrantsthatforaperiodof12monthsfromthedateitfirstsuppliesaproductitwill,atitssoleoptionanddiscretion,refundthepurchasepriceof,repair,orprovideareplacementfor,suchproductwhichcontainsadefectinmaterialorworkmanship.Hiltiwarrantsthatforaperiodof12monthsfromthedateitfirstsuppliesaservice,itwill,atitssoleoptionanddiscretion,refundthepurchasepriceof,orreperform,suchportionoftheservicethatdoesnotconformtothecontractrequirements.AbsenceofHilti’sreceiptofnotificationofanysuchdefectornonconformancewithinthis12-monthperiodshallconstituteawaiverofallclaimswithregardtosuchproductandservice.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.Hiltishallinnoeventbeliablefor,andCustomerherebyagreestoindemnifyHiltiagainst,allclaimsrelatedtospecial,direct,indirect,incidental,consequential,andanyotherdamagesarisingoutoforrelatedtothesale,use,orinabilitytousetheproduct,includingcostsandattorney’sfees,evenifcausedinwholeorinpartbythenegligenceofHilti.

Order Acceptance:

Acceptanceislimitedtotheexpresstermscontainedherein,andtermsaresubjecttochangebyHiltiwithoutnotice.TermsandConditionsofSalemaybeviewedatwww.hilti.ca.AdditionalordifferenttermsproposedbyCustomeraredeemedmaterialandareobjectedtoandrejected,butsuchrejectionshallnotoperateasarejectionoftheofferunlessitcontainsvariancesinthetermsofthedescription,quantity,priceordeliveryscheduleofthegoods.Ordersarenotdeemed“accepted”byHiltiunlessanduntilitshipstheassociateditems—ifapartialshipmentoccurs,onlythatpartoftheorderisdeemed“accepted”.

Domestic Origin:

OrigininformationmaybeobtainedbywrittenrequesttoHilti,Inc.,ContractCompliance,P.O.Box21148,Tulsa,Oklahoma74121.Hilti’sQualityDepartmentpersonnelaretheonlyindividualsauthorizedtowarrantthecountryoforiginofHiltiproducts.

Business Size: Hiltiisalargebusiness.

Prices: Pricesarethosestatedontheorder,andunlessotherwisenotedarebasedonpurchasingallitemsontheorder–pricingforindividualproductsmayvaryforpurchasesofdifferentquantitiesoritemcombinations.Hiltidoesnotmaintainmostfavoredcustomerrecords,makesnorepresentationwithrespecttosame,andrejectsanypricewarrantytermsproposedbyCustomer.Hilti’spublishednetpricelistissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

Consent to Jurisdiction:

AlltransactionsshallbedeemedtohavebeenmadeandenteredintoinTulsa,Oklahoma.AnyandalldisputesarisingdirectlyorindirectlyfromsuchtransactionsshallberesolvedinthecourtsoftheCountyofTulsa,StateofOklahoma,totheexclusionofanyothercourt,andanyresultingjudgmentmaybeenforcedbyanycourthavingjurisdictionofsuchanaction.AlltransactionsshallbegovernedbyandconstruedinaccordancewiththelawsoftheStateofOklahoma.

Indemnification: CustomerherebyagreestoindemnifyHiltiforanycosts,includingattorney’sfees,incurredbyHiltiasaresult,inwholeorinpart,ofanyviolationbyCustomerofanyFederal,StateorLocalstatuteorregulation,orofanynationallyacceptedstandard.ItshallbeCustomer’ssoleresponsibilitytocomplywithallapplicablelaws,regulations,andcodesregardingthehandling,use,transportation,ordisposalofproductsupontakingpossessionofsame.

Insurance: Hilti’sinsuranceisreflectedontheCertificateofInsuranceavailableatwww.us.hilti.com,whichcontainswhatiscurrentatthatparticulartime.InnoeventshallHiltibeobligatedtocontinuetoprovidethesameinsuranceoranyotherinsurance,includingcoverage,limits,ordeductibles.

Convert Check to Eft:

WhenCustomerprovidesacheckaspayment,itauthorizesHiltitouseinformationfromthechecktomakeaonetimeelectronicfundstransferfromCustomer’scheckingaccountortoprocessthepaymentasachecktransaction.WhenHiltiusesinformationfromCustomer’schecktomakeanelectronicfundstransfer,fundsmaybewithdrawnfromtheaccountassoonasthesamedaythecheckisreceived,andCustomerwillnotreceiveitscheckbackfromthefinancialinstitution.

Authorization: HILTILEGALDEPARTMENTPERSONNELARETHEONLYINDIVIDUALSAUTHORIZEDTOMODIFYTHESETERMSANDCONDITIONS,WARRANTPRODUCTSUITABILITYFORSPECIFICAPPLICATIONS,ACCEPTINFORMATIONONTHEPOTENTIALFORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,OREXECUTECUSTOMERDOCUMENTS,ANDANYSUCHACTIONISNULLANDVOIDUNLESSINWRITTENFORMSIGNEDBYSUCHINDIVIDUALSPECIFICALLYINDICATINGTHEINTENTTOMODIFYTHESETERMSANDCONDITIONSOFSALE.HILTISALESREPRESENTATIVES(INCLUDINGACCOUNTMANAGERS,REGIONALMANAGERS,ANDCUSTOMERSERVICEREPRESENTATIVES)HAVENOSUCHAUTHORITY.




*ISO14001USOnly

IntheUS:Hilti,Inc.P.O.Box21148Tulsa,OK74121CustomerService:1-800-879-8000enespañol:1-800-879-5000Fax:1-800-879-7000

www.us.hilti.com

Hiltiisanequalopportunityemployer.HiltiisaregisteredtrademarkofHilti,Corp.©Copyright2014byHilti,Inc.(U.S.)H267•3417702•4/14•HA/LH

Thedatacontainedinthisliteraturewascurrentasofthedateofpublication.Updatesandchangesmaybemadebasedonlatertesting.Ifverificationisneededthatthedataisstillcurrent,pleasecontacttheHiltiTechnicalSupportSpecialistsat1-800-879-8000(U.S.)or1-800-363-4458(Canada).AllpublishedloadvaluescontainedinthisliteraturerepresenttheresultsoftestingbyHiltiortestorganizations.Localbasematerialswereused.Becauseofvariationsinmaterials,on-sitetestingisnecessarytodetermineperformanceatanyspecificsite.

InCanada:Hilti(Canada)Corporation2360MeadowpineBlvd.Mississauga,OntarioL5N6S2CustomerService:1-800-363-4458Fax:1-800-363-4459

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