6 — English
Push the large end of one pin until the opposite end is
fully extended on the other side of the jaw. Slide the notch
of the insert over the extended side of the pin as shown.
NOTE:
Make sure to place the flat side of the insert on
the outer side of the tool jaws.
Repeat with the second insert.
Close the tool jaws and check to make sure the inserts
are securely installed.
To remove inserts:
Remove the battery pack.
Open the jaws and push each pin outward to remove the
inserts.
SWITCH TRIGGER/LED WORKLIGHTS
See Figure 5, page 8.
Tapping or pulling the switch trigger activates the LED
worklights on each side of the tool jaws to illuminate the
work area.
When the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will
cause the lights to start fading and then shut off. The
LED worklights illuminate only when there is a charged
battery pack in the tool.
INSTALLING A CRIMP RING
See Figures 7 - 9, page 9.
Install the battery pack.
Slide a PEX crimp ring onto a section of PEX tubing, about
2 in. past the cut end of the tubing.
Install inserts as described earlier in the manual if the
PEX tubing is smaller than 1 inch.
Insert a PEX fitting into the tubing until the shoulder of
the fitting touches the end of the tubing.
Push the PEX crimp ring toward the fitting until it is
1/4 in - 1/8 in. from the end of the tubing.
Open the tool jaws. Position the jaws directly over the
crimp ring at a 90
°
angle.
NOTE:
Make sure the jaws fit completely and squarely
over the crimp ring before pulling the switch trigger.
To begin a cycle, press and hold the switch trigger for
one-half to one second.
The green LED indicator will come on when the cycle is
50% complete.
It is not necessary to continue holding the switch trigger
during a cycle. The tool will continue to function as long
as the trigger is not pressed a second time before the
cycle is completed.
When the cycle has been successfully completed, the
LED indicator on the base of the tool will be green.
If the red LED indicator comes on, this indicates an
incomplete cycle. Repeat the instructions for beginning
and completing a crimping cycle. The LED indicator
on the base of the tool will be green when the cycle is
successfully completed.
Remove the tool from the PEX crimp ring.
GO/NO GO GAUGE
See Figure 10, page 9.
Before each use, run a test cycle with the tool. Use the GO/
NO GO gauge to check for a satisfactory result.
Install the desired size of inserts (if needed) and a crimp
ring onto a section of PEX tubing.
Complete a crimping cycle as described in
Installing A
Crimp Ring
.
After a test crimping cycle, insert the crimped ring into
the corresponding slot on the gauge.
If the crimped ring fits into the “NO GO” side, the tool
must be serviced before further use.
NOTE:
This tool has no user serviceable or replaceable
parts.
If the crimped ring fits into the “GO” side, the tool is ready
for use.
OPERATION
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 8 AFTER FRENCH
AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
This tool has no user serviceable or replaceable parts.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
