FastenMaster Tiger Claw TC-120 - Manual

GettinG Started / inStallation tipS
IMPORTANT! read all instructions
carefully and completely to ensure
proper installation.
WARNING! parts have sharp
points & edges. Use extreme
caution when handling & installing.
Wear safety glasses at all times.
®
power screw gun with
ratcheting torque setting
tiger Claw
Slot Cutter
router
Tools & Materials Needed
Safety Glasses
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INST
ALL
ATION PR
OCESS
For
TC-
G (
TC-150) f
or use with 1" (25mm) or thicker deck
ing
TC-120 f
or use with
3
⁄
4
" (19mm) deck
ing
JOIST
a
place next deck board into position against
fasteners. Slightly raise outer edge of board
being installed and slide board onto fastener
until board contacts spacer tabs.
b Check gap between boards for consistency.
apply force to ensure board is fully installed.
Repeat steps 2 thru 4 until deck is complete.
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
Step
4
inStall
firSt board
poSition faStenerS
inStall
firSt faStener
CoMpletinG
inStallation of boardS
HOUSE
fasten one edge of the first board at each framing
support using a quality 2½" (64mm) deck screw. it is
important that this board is straight and well secured.
fully insert tC-G or tC-120 fastener into grooved
edge of deck board. Screw hole should line up with
the center of support joist.
While standing on deck board, install provided
screw at 45° angle through fastener and into joist,
while applying pressure on fastener. install one
fastener and screw at each support joist.
Make sure fastener body is vertical to deck
board and the screw is holding fastener down
tight to support joist. adjust torque setting on
screw gun to prevent spin out of the screw head.