Setting Up and Using 2236 Series DXS® Air Impact Wrenches

Use this article to prepare and operate 2236QTiMAX Series and 2236QXPA air impact wrenches.

Safety Notice

Wear eye and hearing protection. Shut off the air, relieve pressure, and disconnect the hose before changing accessories or performing maintenance. Use impact-rated accessories in good condition. Read the complete Air Impact Wrench Safety Information before use.

Before You Begin

• Identify the complete tool model.
• Inspect the tool, anvil, socket, hose, and fittings.
• Confirm that the attachment is securely retained.
• Complete any lubrication due before operation.
• Secure the workpiece and provide sufficient clearance.

Tools & Materials

• Suitable compressed-air supply
• Hose with at least 3/8-inch inside diameter
• Appropriate 1/4-inch NPT inlet connection
• Compatible impact-rated socket or DXS® attachment
• Specified lubricants and required personal protective equipment

Preparing the Air Supply

1. Inspect and clean the connections before attaching the hose.
2. Use properly sized filtration, regulation, and lubrication equipment.
3. Provide an accessible shutoff valve and the hose-protection devices specified in the Product Information manual.
4. Check pressure at the tool inlet while the tool is running. Follow the tool’s pressure marking; do not exceed PMAX.

The minimum hose dimension is its inside diameter. Long hoses, restrictive couplers, and simultaneous air demand can reduce the supply available at the tool.

For the pressure-check procedure and video, see Dynamic Air Pressure. 

Setting Direction and Power

Regulator indicators do not represent specific torque values.

Operating the Tool

1. Select direction and an appropriate forward power setting.
2. Seat the socket fully on the fastener.
3. Maintain a balanced stance and control the tool.
4. Apply the trigger progressively.
5. Release the trigger and allow rotation to stop before repositioning.
6. Verify specified final tightening torque with suitable equipment.

If operation is abnormal, stop and see Troubleshooting 2236 Series DXS® Air Impact Wrenches.

Need Help?

If assistance is needed in the product selection process, please contact Ingersoll Rand's Power Tool Technical Support Team through Submit a Request via our Help Center, email at IRToolHelp@irco.com, or call us at 800-TOOL-HLP (800-866-5457).

Manuals & Downloads

Select the documents for your exact model. All links below open PDF documents.

Safety Information

• Air Impact Wrench Safety Information

2236QTiMAX Series Manuals

• 2236MAX Series Product Information
• 2236QTiMAX Series Parts Information
• 2236QTiMAX Series Declaration of Conformity

2236QXPA Manuals

• 2236QXPA Product Information
• 2236QXPA Parts Information
• 2236QXPA Declaration of Conformity (CE)

Product Flyers

• 2236QTiMAX Series Flyer
• 2236QTiMAX High Visibility Series Flyer
• 2236QXPA DXS® Quiet Air Impact Wrench Flyer

DXS® Anvils & Sockets

• Drive Xchange System™ Anvil Flyer
• Drive Xchange System™ Impact Sockets Flyer
• DXS® Drive Xchange System™ Series Brochure