WARNING: The batteries may be subject to leaks when damaged or used in bad conditions.
WARNING: read all instructions above before using the charger. Non application of all instructions may
cause an electric shock, fire or severe body injury.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The battery's temperature increases when used with the crimper. If the battery is charged immediately after use,
it will not be fully recharged. Leave the battery to cool before recharging it.
• If the right-hand LED on the charger stays lit in red, remove the battery and before reinserting it, wait for its
temperature to drop between 5°C and 45°C.
• Batteries warm up when being charged. Do not overload the batteries.
• If the right-hand LED on the charger flashes red, the battery is out of service and must be changed.
5.1.2
Installing the battery on the crimper
• INSTALLING THE BATTERY ON THE
CRIMPER.
6 Work instructions
This power tool is supplied by an 18V battery. Radiophonic jamming complies with the Directive on electromagnetic
compatibility 2004/108/ЕС.
This power tool was designed to crimp couplings on piping (see compatible profiles in § 11).
WARNING: Never activate the power tool without mounting a main jaw or mini jaw.
WARNING: disconnect the battery before any adjustment or maintenance operation.
6.1 Assembly
The machine can be used:
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With standard or offset inserts in the VIRAX range mounted on the VIRAX main jaw.
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With mini-jaws in the VIRAX range (not requiring any main jaw).
6.1.1
Mounting main jaw and inserts
• DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM
THE CRIMPER.
• UNLOCK THE LOCKING BUTTON
• INSTALL THE MAIN JAWS
• PUSH AND LOCK THE LOCKING
BUTTON
• INSERTING INSERTS INTO THE MAIN
JAWS
6.1.2
Mounting the mini-jaws
• DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM
THE CRIMPER.
• UNLOCK THE MINI-JAW
• INSTALL THE MINI-JAW
• PUSH AND LOCK THE LOCKING
BUTTON
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• After installing the inserts or mini-jaws, check visually they are centred properly.
• The inserts and mini-jaws have a very powerful tightening effect. Keep your fingers away from the profile.
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Align the grooves on the battery with those on the crimper handle and
push in until it clicks.
Never activate the power tool without fitting the inserts in the main jaw.
Omitting to deactivate the machine or disconnect the crimper battery
before adjusting or changing accessories may cause severe body
injury.
Turn the unlocking button to release the axis
Align the main jaws with the axis of the locking system
Push the axis of the locking button into the hole in the main jaws and
turn by a half turn.
Once the insert chosen, slide it by one of the sides of the clamp in the
clamp jaws
Omitting to disconnect the battery before adjusting or changing
accessories may cause severe body injury.
Turn the unlocking button to release the axis
Align the clamp with the axis of the locking system
Push the axis of the locking button into the hole in the clamp and turn
by a half turn.
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