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5.8. Fault:
Expander does not complete the expanding, expanding head does not
open fully.
Cause:
• Drive unit overheated (REMS Power-Ex-
Press Q & E ACC).
• Worn carbon brushes (REMS Power-Ex-
Press Q & E ACC).
• Battery depleted or defective (REMS
cordless drive units).
• Drive unit defective.
• Wrong expanding head (press fitting
system, size) inserted.
• Expanding head stiff or defective.
• Expander set incorrectly (REMS Akku-Ex-
Press Cu ACC).
• Distance from the press fitting to the
expanding head too small.
Remedy:
• Let the drive unit cool down for about 10
minutes.
• Have the carbon brushes or DC motor
changed by qualified personnel or an
authorised REMS customer service
workshop.
• Charge the battery with the Li-Ion/Ni-Cd
rapid charger or change the battery.
• Have the drive unit checked/repaired by an
authorised REMS customer service
workshop.
• Change expanding head.
• Do not use the expanding head anymore!
Clean the expanding head and grease
lightly with machine oil or change.
• Reset the expander, see 2.5.
• Increase the distance between the press
fitting and the expanding head.
6. Disposal
The drive units, batteries and rapid chargers may not be thrown in the household waste when they
are finished with. They must be disposed of properly by law.
7. Manufacturer’s Warranty
The warranty period shall be 12 months from delivery of the new product to the first user. The date
of delivery shall be documented by the submission of the original purchase documents, which
must include the date of purchase and the designation of the product. All functional defects
occurring within the warranty period, which are clearly the consequence of defects in production
or materials, will be remedied free of charge. The remedy of defects shall not extend or renew the
warranty period for the product. Damage attributable to natural wear and tear, incorrect treatment
or misuse, failure to observe the operational instructions, unsuitable operating materials,
excessive demand, use for unauthorized purposes, interventions by the customer or a third party
or other reasons, for which REMS is not responsible, shall be excluded from the warranty.
Services under the warranty may only be provided by customer service stations authorized for
this purpose by REMS. Complaints will only be accepted if the product is returned to a customer
service station authorized by REMS without prior interference in an unassembled condition.