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Once the tube is expanded, release the foot pedal, rotate the tubing 90 degrees on the jaws
and actuate the Tube Expander by pressing the foot pedal again.
Note: Several expanding actions may be necessary to effectively expand the end of
the tube for the fitting/connector to slide in. Each time you expand the tubing
remember to rotate the tubing 90 degrees on the jaws.
Once the tube is expanded satisfactorily, release the foot pedal and immediately complete
any secondary assembly application before the tubing regains its original size.
3.1.A Using the Jaw Hold-Open Feature
A Jaw Hold-Open switch has been installed on the tubing expander. This makes setting
the gap between the jaws much simpler.
1)
With the toggle switch in the “ON” position, flip the jaw hold-open switch to the
“ON” position (UP).
2)
Use the foot pedal to trigger the cycle. The upper jaw will retract and remain open.
3)
Flip the jaw hold-open switch to “OFF” position (DOWN) and the upper jaw will
return to the non-expanded position.
