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MegaPress XL PressBooster - Instruction Manual

US

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3.3  Pressing

CAUTION! 
Risk of crushing

Risk of getting your fingers and hands crushed.
–  Hold the press tool during pressing with both hands at the handles.

NOTICE!
Property damage due to defective press ring

Using a defectively, incorrectly dimensioned, or worn press ring may result in  
incorrect pressing.
–  Before using the press rings, check them for visible defects.
–  Only use defect-free press rings of a suitable size.

Also observe the instruction for use of the press machine and the MegaPress XL 
piping system you are using.

Requirements:

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The dimension of the press connector matches the dimension of the press ring.

 

X

 7  Open the press ring and place it around the respective pressing point of the press 
connector.

 

X

 8  Pull the handle at the hinged adapter jaw back.

 

Z

The hinged adapter jaw opens.

 

X

 9  Move the open hinged adapter jaw to the press ring (1).

 

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

Push the handle forward (2).

 

Z

The hinged adapter jaw closes.

 

X

 10  Align the PressBooster so that safe footing is ensured during pressing.

 

X

 10  Depress the trigger on the press tool once to initiate the pressing process, wait two 
to three seconds and press the trigger a second time. The pressing process is complete 
and the rollers at the front of the booster will retract and the hinged adapter jaw will open.  
If the rollers do not slide back and allow the hinged adapter jaw to release, press the 
trigger a third time. The third press is a release cycle that brings the rollers back to their 
original starting position.

 

Z

You have pressed the MegaPress XL press connector to the steel pipe.

Содержание MegaPress XL PressBooster 4896.2XL

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

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

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

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

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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