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MegaPress
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Pipe Preparation Tool
cessive tears and that is properly ad-
hered to the housing bore. Always use
the correct abrasive strip for the Prep
Tool being used. The wrong abrasive
strip can improperly prepare the surface,
causing leaks and other issues.
The abrasive strips include a pin in one
end to help ensure proper alignment.
Insert the pin into the hole in the Prep
Tool housing and wrap the strip around
the inside of the housing
(see Figures 3
& 4). Make sure the strip is aligned with
the hook and loop backing, is secure
and the ends lay flat and do not overlap.
Figure 3 – Installing Abrasive Strip
Figure 4 – Inspection of Abrasive Strip, Foam
Backing & Rollers
5. Inspect the drill to be used with the prep
tool per its instructions. Make sure that
the drill is in good operating condition
and the switch controls drill operation.
Confirm that the drill turns between 1,200
and 4,000 rpm. If provided by drill manu-
facturer, confirm drill auxiliary handle is
securely installed.
6. Inspect any other equipment to be used
with the prep tool per its instructions.
7. If any issues are found, do not use the
prep tool until those issues have been re-
paired.
Pre-Operation
Inspection/Maintenance
WARNING
Before each use inspect and maintain
your pipe prep tool and correct any pro -
blems to reduce the risk of serious injury,
prep tool damage and improper press
connections.
1. If mounted in a drill, make sure that the
drill is unplugged or the battery removed.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from all
equip ment, including the handles and
controls. This aids inspection and helps
prevent the machine or control from slip-
ping from your grip. If needed, clean any
debris from the abrasive pad and the in-
terior of the prep tool. The area can be
vacuumed, or gently tap on the housing
with the open end facing down into a
trash can.
3. Inspect the Prep Tool for the following:
• Proper assembly and completeness
with no loose or missing parts.
• Broken, worn, misaligned or binding
parts. Make sure there is no cracking or
breakage of the housing. Confirm that
the rollers turn freely. If necessary, lubri-
cate the rollers with a light lubricating oil.
Wipe off any excess oil.
• Readability of product markings and
safety information
(see Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Prep Tool Product Markings and
Safety Information
4. Inspect the abrasive strip in the Prep
Tool. If needed, remove the strip and
replace with a new one. The strip is held
in by hook and loop backing. To remove,
carefully peel the abrasive strip away
from the backing strip. Confirm that the
foam strip is in good condition with no ex-
Abrasive
Strip
Rollers
Foam
Backing
