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PRESS JAW REMOVAL

 

1.

 

 Unplug the tool.

 

2.

 Position tool vertically with the press jaw

resting on a table or the floor.

3.

 While holding the tool vertically, slide lock-

ing pin to its fully open position.

4.

 Lift tool from jaw.

PRESSING OPERATION

• Before setting up and

operating the Victaulic
Pressfit Tool, read “Victaulic
Pressfit Product Assembly
Instructions” (I-500) and all
labels on the tool.

• Review all safety precautions

on page 3 of this manual.

Failure to follow instructions and labels may result in
serious personal injury, improper assembly, joint
leakage or joint failure, or property damage.

PFT505

1.

 Attach cord to tool and plug into an inter-

nally grounded electrical source. 20 amps max-
imum.

2.

 Pick up tool placing hands as shown.

• The Pressfit tool is designed to be used ONLY with

Victaulic Pressfit products and designated pipe.
Read the “Victaulic Pressfit Product Assembly
Instructions” (I-500).

• The proper size press jaw must be used for the size

of fitting being installed.

Failure to follow instructions may result in personal
injury, product or property damage.

• Inspect tool and jaws for loose, broken or damaged

parts which may hinder operation.

Failure to follow this instruction may cause serious
personal injury, improper assembly, joint leakage,
joint failure or property damage.

• Inspect cord for cuts,

cracking and other external
damage.

Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury or
death.

TM-PFT505.1005 Rev.B  Page 8  Tuesday, May 29, 2001  6:01 PM

Summary of Contents for PFT505

Page 1: ...tructions in this Manual and all warning labels on the tool Before setting up and operating the Victaulic Pressfit tool read Victaulic Pressfit Product Assembly Instructions I 500 Always wear safety glasses and foot protection Save this instruction manual If you need additional copies of the manual or instructions or have any questions about the safe operation of this tool contact Victaulic Tool C...

Page 2: ...al injury or death if instructions including recommended precautions are not followed The use of the word CAUTION signifies possible hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury product or property damage if instructions including precautions are not followed NOTICE The use of the word NOTICE signifies special instructions which are important but not related to hazards INDEX H...

Page 3: ...ctions Be certain that all guards and tool parts are properly installed and secured 2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas benches and slippery floors invite accidents 3 Keep alert Do not operate tool if ill or drowsy from medication or fatigue Avoid horseplay around tool and keep bystanders a safe distance from tool Don t operate tool when you are tired 4 Wear safety glasses and footwear 5 Wear p...

Page 4: ...ly and replace if damaged Keep tool dry clean and free from oil and grease INTRODUCTION Victaulic Pressfit System products are designed for use only with UL ULC Listed and FM Approved Schedule 5 steel pipe or approved Victaulic stainless steel pipe Victaulic stainless steel pipe carries the label Victaulic Pressfit Pipe Certified For Use With Pressfit Products The Pressfit System requires a Pressf...

Page 5: ...connected to permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Refer to Tool Set Up page 3 EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Replace or repair damaged cords To reduce the risk of electric shock check the electrical source for proper grounding and follow the instructions below C...

Page 6: ...en marking pipe ends 11 97 0629 Rev A INSERTION DEPTH 1 inch inch 1 inch 1 inch 1 inch MINIMUM PIPE NIPPLE LENGTH REQUIRED 2 2 3 3 5 R008500LAB Before installing Pressfit products operating or servicing the Pressfit Tool read the Product Assembly and Tool Operation Manual and all warning labels on the tool and tool box Only connect tool to a grounded electrical source 20 amp maximum Always disconn...

Page 7: ... Prefix Example PFY001 PFZ Prefix Example PFZ002 3DC Prefix Example 3DC007 2DC Prefix Example 2DC20001 Pressfit Jaws Size Jaw Model No PFJ 050 PFJ 075 1 PFJ100 1 PFJ125 1 PFJ150 2 PFJ200 TOOL SETUP PRESS JAW INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL PRESS JAW INSTALLATION A separate press jaw set is available for each pipe size 1 1 1 and 2 The proper size press jaw must be used for the size of fit ting being insta...

Page 8: ...into an inter nally grounded electrical source 20 amps max imum 2 Pick up tool placing hands as shown The Pressfit tool is designed to be used ONLY with Victaulic Pressfit products and designated pipe Read the Victaulic Pressfit Product Assembly Instructions I 500 The proper size press jaw must be used for the size of fitting being installed Failure to follow instructions may result in personal in...

Page 9: ... close the jaws and move hand back to support neck of tool 6 When the tool is properly positioned fully press the switch and hold it down until the pressing cycle is complete Check to be certain that the o ring pocket raised area of the Pressfit fitting is fully seated in the press jaw cavity and that the indent lugs are over the fitting Failure to fully seat press jaw cavity prior to pressing may...

Page 10: ...nal injury or death CLEANING AND LUBRICATION Unplug Pressfit Tool and remove press jaws prior to all repair and maintenance work PRESS JAWS At frequent intervals remove the jaws from the tool and remove any dirt from the pressing sur faces using the small wire brush provided with tool After cleaning the jaws lubricate the bolts pins and sliding segment of the jaws with a commercial machine oil ROL...

Page 11: ...ng properly Attempting to press pipe other than UL ULC Listed and FM Approved Schedule 5 steel pipe or approved Victaulic stainless steel pipe Extension cord too long or of wrong size Schedule 5 steel pipe harder than Rb70 Jaws dirty Check jaw size and replace with proper size See Accessories Check and ensure that O ring bead on fitting is centered in jaw cavity Use only UL ULC Listed and FM Appro...

Page 12: ...to change product specifications designs and standard equipment without notice and without obligation Registered Trademark of Victaulic Company of America Copyright 1998 Victaulic Company of America Printed in U S A TM PFT505 1005 Rev B 3 98 TM PFT505 1005 Rev B Page 12 Tuesday May 29 2001 6 01 PM ...

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