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ProPEX® 200 Battery Expander Tool Operation Manual

is published by

Uponor, Inc.

5925 148th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: (952) 891-2000
Fax: (952) 891-1409

www.uponor-usa.com

First Edition
First Printing December 2006
Printed in the United States

Summary of Contents for ProPEX 200

Page 1: ...RADIANT HEATING AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS PROPEX 200 BATTERY EXPANDER TOOL OPERATION MANUAL For connections to Wirsbo AQUAPEX tubing...

Page 2: ...Manual is published by Uponor Inc 5925 148th Street West Apple Valley MN 55124 Phone 952 891 2000 Fax 952 891 1409 www uponor usa com 2006 Uponor Inc All rights reserved First Edition First Printing...

Page 3: ...lt in modification of features or specifications without notice For the most current technical information go to the Uponor website at www uponor usa com Uponor is not liable for installation practice...

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Page 5: ...4 Expander Tool Operation and Guidelines Operating Instructions 5 Indicators 5 Proper Tool and Head Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting 8 Safety Guidelines 9 Repairs 9 Warranty 10 Section 5 Making ProPEX C...

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Page 7: ...ydraulic Hose replacement part Q6262010 Hydraulic Pump Two Batteries replacement part Q6260200 Battery Charger replacement part Q6260700 Expander Head Lubricant Molykote G n plus Operation Manual Carr...

Page 8: ...g the battery in temperatures below 50 F 10 C greatly reduces battery capacity Rapid Charger Power Supply 110VAC Output Voltage 24VDC Recharging Time 70 minutes Weight 4 lbs Operating Range 50 to 104...

Page 9: ...oom temperature before charging Caution Do not use the charger at ambient temperatures of less than 50 F 10 C or greater than 104 F 40 C Battery Handling The ProPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool uses rech...

Page 10: ...if left attached to the tool and unused Do not keep the battery attached to the tool for longer than 20 days This could hinder the battery s ability to recharge in the future Replace the battery if t...

Page 11: ...s and replace the cap on the hose Be sure not to let any dirt or debris enter the couplings as this can damage the pump or pistol Note Disconnect the pistol from the hose before disconnecting the hose...

Page 12: ...flashing green LED signals the expansion is completed correctly Red A flashing red LED signals the expansion is not complete Table 2 Expansion State Indicators Service Indicators All three LEDs flash...

Page 13: ...ce the expander head is cleaned and reassembled use a clean lint free cloth to apply a light coat of Molykote g n plus lubricant to the expander cone prior to making any ProPEX connections 5 Apply the...

Page 14: ...not start Thermal stop due to Wait one hour for the motor overheating motor to cool then resume operation Electrical component Return the tool to the problem Tool Depot Tool does not advance Air in th...

Page 15: ...perating the tool Use original replacement parts only Only professional contractors should operate the ProPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool Keep this tool away from children Keep the ProPEX 200 Battery Ex...

Page 16: ...Login using your username and password and click on User Tools Go to Documents and Files click on Warranties and select Uponor Plumbing Systems Limited Warranty to view the plumbing systems warranty S...

Page 17: ...the ring over the end of the tubing no more than 1 16 1mm 3 Slide the expander head into the tubing until it stops Full expansions are necessary to make a proper connection Press the trigger to expand...

Page 18: ...ediately remove the ProPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool As you slide the tubing over the fitting you should feel some resistance If the tubing reaches the shoulder of the fitting without any resistance t...

Page 19: ...expanded once on each side to properly fit over the tubing Expansion of the ProPEX Ring is only necessary for 3 8 Wirsbo AQUAPEX 1 Square cut the 3 8 Wirsbo AQUAPEX tubing perpendicular to the length...

Page 20: ...roPEX 200 Battery Expander Tool that is maintained in proper working condition If the tool or segment fingers are damaged it is very difficult to make a proper connection The following troubleshooting...

Page 21: ...ribed in Step 2 Too Many Expansions Needed to Make a Connection If making several more expansions on the tubing than is recommended follow the steps below 1 Ensure the head is hand tightened to the ex...

Page 22: ...16 Notes...

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Page 24: ...p_OpsMan_11 06 Copyright 2006 Uponor Printed in the United States Uponor Inc 5925 148th Street West Apple Valley MN 55124 USA Tel 800 321 4739 Fax 952 891 1409 Web www uponor usa com E mail learnmore...