Viega MegaPress XL PressBooster 4896.2XL Instruction Manual Download Page 13

MegaPress XL PressBooster - Instruction Manual

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3.5.2  Inspection and maintenance

Have your machine serviced on schedule to ensure safety and availability. The maintenance 
interval is 20,000 presses or 2 years, whichever occurs first. 

3.6  Troubleshooting

Malfunction

Cause

Solution

The hinged adapter jaw is 
stiff

The hinged adapter jaw is 
dirty

Clean the hinged adapter 
jaw, see “Cleaning” on page 
12

You cannot open the hinged 
adapter jaw of the  
PressBooster wide enough to 
attach it to the press ring

The PressBooster did not 
reset to the starting position

Carry out the release cycle 
press

Machine will not initiate press 
after starting the cycle

PressBooster is defective

Send your PressBooster to 
your local service point

The PressBooster requires 
more than 3 cycles to 
complete a full press

The PressBooster is dirty or 
not lubricated enough

Clean and lubricate the 
PressBooster, see “Cleaning” 
on page 12

The press tool is defective or 
incompatible

Check compatibility with the 
Booster and use a different 
press machine

The PressBooster fails to 
retract fully after a third cycle

The PressBooster is in need 
of servicing

Use the manual release to 
loosen the jaws and send 
your PressBooster to your 
local service point

The PressBooster fails to 
retract fully after a 3rd cycle 
and will not release manually

PressBooster is defective

Contact your local Viega or 
Ridgid representative

Summary of Contents for MegaPress XL PressBooster 4896.2XL

Page 1: ...591 650 www viega com 07 25 2018 MegaPress XL PressBooster US ...

Page 2: ...Model 4896 2XL 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 3: ...Model 4896 2XL RIDGID RP 330 RIDGID RP 330 RIDGID 2 1 3 4 DGID 5 RIDGID 6 ...

Page 4: ...Model 4896 2XL 7 8 2 9 10 11 90 12 ...

Page 5: ...use of abbreviated terms 7 2 Product information 7 2 1 Standards and regulations 7 2 2 Intended use 7 2 3 Product description 7 3 Handling 9 3 1 Transport and storage 9 3 2 Preparing the press tool 10 3 3 Pressing 11 3 4 Interrupting the press cycle 12 3 5 Care and maintenance 12 3 6 Troubleshooting 13 3 7 Service partners 14 3 8 Disposal 14 ...

Page 6: ...g or qualification to mount install and if required maintain this product This restriction does not extend to possible operating instructions The use of Viega products must be carried out in accordance with the general rules of engineering and the Viega instructions for use 1 2 Symbols used Within this document the following symbols may be used DANGER This symbol warns of possible life threatening...

Page 7: ...tool with hinged adapter jaw and press ring or press chain press tool and press in branch connector tool 2 Product information 2 1 Standards and regulations National regulations can be found on the relevant web site of your country at viega com standards 2 2 Intended use 2 2 1 Areas of use The PressBooster is a press capacity booster Together with a Ridgid RP 340 or comparable system press machine...

Page 8: ...lowing technical data approximate values technical changes reserved Drive external Press machines according to list on page 10 Operating temperature 23 F to 122 F Permitted storage temperature 32 F to 113 F Permitted humidity 0 to 80 Dimensions approx L x W x H 19 69 x 11 81 x 3 15 inches Weight of PressBooster approx 18 1 lbs Weight of 2 inch 76 1 mm press ring approx 6 lbs Weight of 3 inch 88 9 ...

Page 9: ...ition NOTICE As soon as the first press is completed the PressBooster is locked into place and cannot be removed from the press ring However if you need to interrupt the press cycle see 3 4 Interrupting the press cycle on page 12 3 Handling Warning and mandatory signs Note the warning and mandatory signs on the PressBooster General warning sign Hand injury warning Electrical voltage warning Note t...

Page 10: ...at require the user to use both hands as well as easily being able to lift and set down the complete tool Use the additional securing strap provided or the fabric loops on the press gun if available to fasten the shoulder strap to the press machine Utlizing the shoulder strap with the PressBooster ensures a safe carrying position and an optimal ergonomic posture NOTICE Make sure that the securing ...

Page 11: ...inged adapter jaw back Z Z The hinged adapter jaw opens X X 9 Move the open hinged adapter jaw to the press ring 1 X X 9 Insert the ball heads of the hinged adapter jaw into the contact points of the press ring NOTICE Make sure the ball heads sit correctly in the contact points of the press ring X X Push the handle forward 2 Z Z The hinged adapter jaw closes X X 10 Align the PressBooster so that s...

Page 12: ...umed and completed later This should only be done in extenuating circumstances and is applicable in cases where the cycle was interrupted between the first and second press and the press ring was loosened manually Before and during the first press stroke of the resumed pressing note that the em pty stroke is longer and in particular note the following The ball heads of the hinged adapter jaw must ...

Page 13: ...Machine will not initiate press after starting the cycle PressBooster is defective Send your PressBooster to your local service point The PressBooster requires more than 3 cycles to complete a full press The PressBooster is dirty or not lubricated enough Clean and lubricate the PressBooster see Cleaning on page 12 The press tool is defective or incompatible Check compatibility with the Booster and...

Page 14: ...untry Company Address contact information US Ridgid Ridge Tool Company 400 Clark St Elyria Ohio 44035 United States Phone 1 800 4 RIDGID 1 800 474 3443 3 8 Disposal For environmentally friendly disposal send the PressBooster to your next customer service point or give it to a recycling company Do not dispose of press tools with the household trash and do not scrap them ...

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