Virax 253620, Instruction Manual

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• RELEASE THE LOCKING SYSTEM AND
FREE THE JAW.
Fully press the locking button. Turn the locking button to align the
groove with the retaining screw. A spring under the locking button
facilitates pin retraction.
• REMOVE THE JAW.
After clearing the stop button, remove the jaw from the crimping
head.
• PRESS AND LOCK THE STOP
BUTTON.
Press the pin of the locking button and align the groove of the stop
button with the retaining screw.
6.3 Preparing the tube and fitting
6.3.1 Preparing the tube
WARNING: non-observance of all instructions below may cause improper crimping and increase the risks of
water, fire or explosion damage.
• CUT THE TUBE.
Cut the tube perpendicularly along its axis. Check that the cut is
clean, especially when using fittings with elastomeric gaskets.
DEBUR THE TUBE Debur the tube to eliminate all burs and/or pointing edges.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The tube ends must be deburred to facilitate insertion of the fitting.
• The tube ends must be recalibrated to their nominal diameter over a length exceeding the insertion depth inside
the fitting. The tube must be calibrated with a tool designed specifically to this effect. The tube must be cut if
calibrated improperly.
• To work on existing networks, it is important to eliminate any trace of paint over a length exceeding the insertion
depth in the fitting.
6.3.2 Preparing the fitting
• CHOOSE THE FITTING SUITED TO
THE TUBE TO INSTALL. Check that the fitting is suited to the tube‟s diameter and that the
material and thickness of the tube are compatible with the fitting (call
the fitting manufacturer for information on calibration).
• CHOOSE THE JAW SUITED TO THE
FITTING.
Use the profile and diameter recommended in the instructions
supplied with the fittings.
6.3.3 Fitting the fitting
• PLACE THE FITTING.
Slide the fitting onto the tube with a twist movement. Check that the
fitting is suited to the tube selected.
6.4 Crimping the fitting with the machine
6.4.1 Crimping the fitting
WARNING: always keep your fingers, hands and any foreign body, away from the jaw during the crimping cycle.
Non compliance with this instruction may cause severe injuries.
• PLACE THE JAW ON THE FITTING.
Open the jaw by hand by pressing both ends of the jaw.
Place the fitting between the jaw jaws.
• POSITION THE FITTING IN THE JAW
PROFILE.
Release the jaw jaws and align the jaw profile on the fitting. Ensure
you hold the tool perpendicularly to the fitting.
• CHECK THE POSITION.
Ensure the fitting is properly placed in the jaw profile.
• CRIMP THE FITTING.
Press the feed trigger of the crimping machine and hold pressure up
to the end of the crimping cycle.
NOTE: Always support the tool with your hand. Do not let the tool
hang from the tube.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The jaws have a powerful jawing effect. Keep your fingers away from the jaws.
• If the feed trigger is released before the end of the cycle, the tool stops and stays in position.
• To return to the initial position, press the « emergency return trigger » until complete return.