VIRAX tools are manufactured with high precision and designed for professional users. These highly reliable tools offer high
yield when used properly and appropriately. As with all power tools, always observe manufacturer instructions to obtain the
best performance. Please read this document, the « User Manual », before using the unit, in order to understand its
operation and all safety precautions and warnings. Call your VIRAX representative or distributor for any questions about the
tool or its operation.
VIRAX
39 quai de Marne
51206 EPERNAY Cedex
Customer service France:
Customer service International: +33 (0)3.26.59.56.97
VIRAX brings you over 20 years experience in designing and manufacturing electrohydraulic and electromechanical sanitary
crimping tools. Samples are taken regularly from production and tested in extreme conditions. Each tool is tested individually
upon manufacturing to check its proper operation. In addition, VIRAX crimping machines, crimping jaws, and inserts are
tested and approved by tube and fitting manufacturers.
Table of contents
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
2
Technical data ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
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4
Specific safety instructions ................................................................................................................................ 20
5
Presentation of the tool ....................................................................................................................................... 22
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Work instructions ................................................................................................................................................ 23
7
LED indicators ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
8
Maintenance and servicing ................................................................................................................................. 25
9
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 26
10
Guarantee ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
11
Crimping jaws ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Unpacking
The modern manufacturing techniques used ensure it is unlikely your tool would be faulty or a part would be missing.
However, in the unlikely event of an anomaly, do not use the tool before all parts have been changed or the fault corrected.
Severe injuries may result from the non observance of this rule.
Assembly
Crimping machine are delivered packaged and fully assembled, except for the jaw. Choose the jaw according to the profile
and dimension of the fitting, then fit it onto the tool.
1 Introduction
The tool you have just acquired was designed and produced according to all quality standards ensuring it meets the highest
requirements. Its use is easy and secured. Proper use allows keeping your tool for a long time.
WARNING !
Read this manual carefully before using your new tool. Beware sections marked « Warning ».
Your power tool has features facilitating your work.
This instrument was designed and produced according to all safety requirements to ensure easy use and
maintenance.
DO NOT DISCARD POWER TOOLS WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE !
Waste from power tools must not be discarded in household waste. Specialized facilities exist to collect and recycle
power tools.
RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
To protect the environment, the devices, their accessories and packaging must each follow an appropriate recycling
process. Our parts in plastic materials have been marked for selective recycling.
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