Operation
Refer to setup sheet for detailed,
illustrated instructions.
1 . Remove any old caulk . Make sure
the surface to be caulked is clean
and dry .
2 . Read directions, warnings and
drying instructions on the tube .
3 . Use a razor knife to cut off the tip
of the cartridge at a 45° angle .
WIDTh OF BeAD
Narrow bead
Cut at tip
Wide bead
Cut further back
from tip
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
No caulk comes out tube
Caulk comes out too slow
Air leaking out bottom of
handle
4 . Puncture the inner seal of the
cartridge with a long pin or nail .
5 . Insert the cartridge of caulk,
sealant or adhesive into the caulk
gun .
6 . Connect the air hose to the air
compressor and to the air inlet on
the caulk gun .
7 . Plug compressor into an electrical
outlet . Turn the compressor on .
8 . Set air pressure to the tool at 10 psi
to 15 psi . Adjust pressure for speed
and skill level .
9 . Test caulk bead by pulling trigger
and running a bead on a piece of
cardboard . Adjust the air pressure,
size of tube end and speed as
needed . DO nOT eXCeeD 40 PSI.
10 . Release the trigger and disconnect
air supply when changing
cartridges or when finished with
the tool .
Possible Cause(s)
1 . Caulk dried in tube nozzle
2 . Air pressure too low
3 . Air leaking around tube
1 . Air pressure too low
2 . Air leaking around tube
3 . Caulk too thick (old)
1 . Pressure too high
heLPFUL hInTS:
• Start at a corner or joint on work
surface .
• Use a long, continuous uniform
bead . Avoid a series of short
beads because they tend to seal
improperly .
• Hold the caulk gun at a position
that forces the material into the
joints and crevices .
• Smooth out the caulk bead with a
smoothing tool or with your finger .
• Do not use a cartridge of dried
material .
• Make sure to let caulk dry properly.
maintenance
TeChnICAL SeRvICe
For information regarding the
operation or repair of this product,
please call 1-800-543-6400 .
Storage
The tool should be stored in a cool, dry
place .
Corrective Action
1a . Use a pin or nail to clear blockage in tube
nozzle
1b . Cut tube nozzle back further to open up
hole
2 . Increase air pressure by adjusting tank
regulator (Do not exceed 40 psi)
3 . Caulk tube damaged in bottom of tube
causing air to leak past seal created by
diaphragm . Replace tube .
1 . Increase air pressure by adjusting tank
regulator (Do not exceed 40 psi)
2 . Caulk tube damaged in bottom of tube
causing air to leak past seal created by
diaphragm . Replace tube .
3 . Replace caulk with new catridge
1 . The tool is designed to bleed air at the
bottom of the handle if the pressure is too
high . This is a safety feature .
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TL1600
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