For advice
on the safety and suitability of this
equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop. There is a
serious risk of personal injury
if you do
not
follow all
instructions
laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a
responsibility to
ensure that all necessary risk
assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this
equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an
operator who has been deemed competent to do so by
his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult
who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep
children, animals and bystanders away from the work
area.
Cordon off a NO GO area using either
cones, barriers
or tape, available for hire from your local
HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear.
Avoid loose garments and jewellery that
could
catch in moving parts, tie back long hair.
Ensure the work
area is well lit and ventilated,
if in
doubt, ask about
lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire
Shop.
Do not work near flammable gases or liquids,
petrol
or
paint thinner fumes for example
. Keep combustible
materials at a safe distance -
at least 5m.
Always ensure
that
the
ON/OFF
switch is locked in the
OFF position
when the crimper is not in use.
Remove
the battery and store it carefully in the carry case provided.
Never leave the crimper unattended.
Do not use this
equipment on live water or gas pipes. To safeguard against
the risk of fire, never allow the battery terminals to
come in contact with metal objects.
Make sure that everyone is warned of what you are
doing.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it
shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your
local HSS Hire Shop.
The battery charger is designed to plug straight into a
standard 230V 13-amp power socket.
To
remove the battery
from the crimper,
p
ress the lock
tab
in
with finger or thumb
and
pull the battery
clear.
To recharge, insert
the battery pack
into the charger
,
it will
only go in one way. Then plug the charger into a
suitable
power supply and
switch the power ON,
recharging is
fully automatic.
During charging, the red indicator lamp will
illuminate, once charging is complete the red
indicator lamp will blink.
Depending upon conditions,
the battery will be fully
charged between 45 and 90 minutes.
If
an extension lead
is used for the charger it
should be
fully unwound and loosely coiled,
away from the
equipment. Never run leads through water, over sharp
edges or where they could trip someone.
Using the charger in very damp or wet conditions can be
dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a suitable RCD
(Residual Current-Operated Device) available from
your
local HSS Hire Shop, or power the charger from a
mains
circuit with a built-in RCD.
If the charger fails, or if its power supply cable or plug gets
damaged, return it.
Never try to repair it yourself.
Never carry
or pull the charger by its power supply cable.
Select the correct set of crimping jaws for the work in
progress,
there is a choice of 15, 22 and 28mm jaws
suitable
for mannesman or yorkshire press fit pipe fittings.
If you have
any other type of fitting contact your local
HSS Hire Shop
for advice.
Be sure to follow all instructions and recommendations
supplied by the fitting manufacturer.
To
fit a set of jaws,
rotate the retaining pin half a turn
then
withdraw it from the chuck.
Insert the jaws into the chuck
recess then push the retaining pin back in so
that it locates
through the jaw.
It may be necessary to move the jaws out slightly to allow
the
pin to locate.
Once in place, rotate the locating pin half a
turn to secure in place.
All that remains is to
attach a fully charged battery,
simply insert the battery into the recess at the rear of the
unit
until it clicks in position.
The unit is now ready to use.
Having fitted the unit with a fully charged battery and the
correct size jaw,
check the unit for correct operation.
GENERAL SAFETY
GETTING STARTED
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Charging the Battery
Fitting the Jaws
Crimp
ON Button
Battery
Retaining
Pin
Jaws
LED
Warning
Lamp
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Lock Tab
Battery
Battery
Retaining
Pin
Chuck
Crimping
Jaws
Indicator
Lamp
Charger
Hold the unit and press the ON button for 5
seconds.
The unit will start the crimping
routine, the jaws
will close then open ready for removal
from the crimped
joint.
LED Warning Lamp
The LED warning lamp will flash one of 3 different
colours during use if a problem occurs. FLASHES RED:
Battery pack requires recharging.
(recharge the battery)
LIGHTS UP RED: Next inspection is due
(Check for damage and correct fitting)
WHITE: Lights up by starting the press cycle.
(Where fitted)
Emergency OFF button
