FastenMaster Tiger Claw TC-120 - Manual (Page 2)

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Coverage
a. Multiply the number of joists by the number of decking
boards to equal the number of fasteners needed.
b. 90 fasteners will cover approximately 50 sq. ft. (4.6 m ) using
5.5" (140mm) decking boards on 16" (410mm) centers or
35 sq. ft. (3.3 m ) using 3.5" (90mm) decking boards on
16" (410mm) on centers.
How do you attach the last board?
to finish, we recommend using either finish nails or trim screws
to secure the last board along its edge. or, you can angle a screw
through the deck frame and into the bottom of the deck board.
45° angle installation
When deck is in the walled corner of the house: always start with
small piece of decking in that corner and work your way out. When
installing TC Fasteners, offset the center 1 /
2
" (13mm) towards the
long point of joist, so screw will not exit side of joist when driven.
SHIFT 1/2"
(13mm)
INCORRECT CORRECT
DECKING BOAR
D
DECKING BOARD
To use the TC-G or TC-120 fastener on solid-edge boards
Use a router to create a groove at every intersection of the deck board
and support joists, or groove the entire edge of the deck board.
For TC-G (for use in 1" (25mm) or thicker decking:
Use the Tiger Claw TC-G Slot Cutter to create the groove shown below.
2" (50mm)
5 /
32
"
(4mm)
13 /
32
"
(10mm)
JOIST
DEPTH DECKING BOARD
3 /
8
(16mm)
"
1"
(25mm)
NOTE: the groove should start 13 /
32
" (10mm) above the BOTTOM of the
deck board. Groove should be at least 7 /
16
" (11mm) deep.
NOTE: When using material with expected expansion greater than
1 /
8
" (3mm), in width allow additional spacing between deck boards.
(Check with your lumber supplier for expected expansion in your area.
FM12036/R-4009-TCII
How to do a butt seam
For TC-G (TC-150): butt Seam clip is
available to use with the tC-G (tC-150)
For TC-120: first, install a small framing
board 10-12" (250-300mm) alongside the
joist on which the seam is going to land.
install additional fastener into previous
board above small framing block. line
up your first board in the center of the
joist and the small framing board. install
fasteners and screw at each joust of the
first board including the joist at the seam.
then install your second board in the
same fashion, and place a second fastener
at the seam attaching it to the small
framing block. be sure you follow the
end-to-end gapping instructions provided
by decking manufacturer.
How to replace a board
a.
Make two parallel cuts down the center of the board to be
replaced, and remove the center piece.
b.
Using a small pry bar, remove the remaining pieces of decking
from the tabs.
c.
Using a reciprocating saw, remove the tabs on the side of the
board with the screw heads showing.
d.
position new board into place, and carefully slide onto
remaining tabs.
e.
once board is set into position, secure the lead edge with finish
nail, finish screw, or counter drill, screw and plug.
For TC-120 (for use with 3 /
4
" (19mm) decking):
Use with Tiger Claw TC-120 Slot Cutter to create the grooves
shown below.
JOIST
DEPTH DECKING BOARD 3 /
8
(16mm)
" 5 /
16
"
(8mm)
1 /
8
"
(3mm)
2" (50mm)
3 / 4 "
(19mm)
NOTE: the groove should start 5 /
16
" (8mm) above the BOTTOM of the
deck board. Groove should be at least 7 /
16
" (11mm) deep.
NOTE: When using material with expected expansion greater than
1 /
8
" (3mm), in width allow additional spacing between deck boards.
(Check with your lumber supplier for expected expansion in your area.
DECKING BOARD
DECKING BOARD
TC-G (TC-150) Butt Seam Clip
TC Pneumatic Installation Gun
for the fastest installation of tC-G
TC-1 Softwood Deck Fastener
Coated Steel fastener for pressure-treated,
Cedar, and redwood
TC-2 Softwood Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for pressure-treated,
Cedar, and redwood
TC-3 Composite Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for Composite,
pVC & Mahogany
TC-4 Hardwood Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for exotic Hardwoods
Proclip Cellular PVC Deck Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for aZeK decking
TC-G Grooved Board Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for 1" (25mm) grooved decking
TC-120 Grooved Board Fastener
Stainless Steel fastener for 3/4" (19mm)
grooved decking
Butt Seam Grooved Board Clip
Stainless Steel clip to use in conjustion with the
tC-G (tC-150) fastener.
Remember: Tiger Claw has a fastener for all your decking needs: