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Before and during the first press stroke of the resumed
pressing, note that the empty stroke is longer, and in par‐
ticular note the following:
n
The ball heads of the hinged adapter jaw must lie cor‐
rectly in the contact points of the press ring.
n
The press ring must not be inclined to the side and
must not touch the press connector.
Requirements:
n
The press connector and the press tool are not damaged.
▶ Once more attach the press ring to the press connector.
INFO!
When completing a pressing later on, it is not neces‐
sary to place the press ring in exactly the same position on
the press connector as during the aborted pressing, pro‐
vided the axial positioning of the press ring on the con‐
nector is correct the press ring sits at a right angle to the
pipeline axis.
▶ Carry out the complete pressing with the Press Booster.
3.5 Troubleshooting
In case of malfunction, check the following potential causes:
Fault Cause Solution
The hinged adapter jaw is stiff. The hinged adapter
jaw is soiled.
Clean the hinged adapter jaw; see
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Chapter 3.6.1 ‘Cleaning the press tools’
on page 17 .
The hinged adapter jaw of the
Press Booster cannot be opened far
enough in order to attach it to the open
press ring (press connector has not been
pressed).
The Press Booster
was unable to
return to the
starting position.
Actuate the press machine once to carry
out a reset stroke.
A pressing is started at the press
machine. The Press Booster does not
carry out the press stroke.
The Press Booster
is defective.
Send the Press Booster in to your local
service partner for inspection and mainte‐
nance.
The Press Booster requires three press
strokes before you can take it off the
press ring.
The Press Booster
and/or the press
machine are soiled.
Clean and lubricate the Press Booster
and/or the press machine, see
Ä
Chapter
3.6.1 ‘Cleaning the press tools’
on page 17 .


Observe the instruc‐
tions for cleaning the press machine.
The press machine
is incompatible or
defective.
Use a different press machine, see
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‘Suitable system press machines:’
on page 6 . If the fault persists, contact
your service partner.
90°
Handling
Pressgun Press Booster PT2
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