Using Viper P10 Press Fitting Machine - Virax Viper P10 Manual De Utilización

Align the jaws with the head of the press.
Slide the locking spindle in the jaws by pressing on the wheel.
After putting the locking spindle in position, rotate the wheel to align the screw (3) with the
groove of the wheel.
Slide the screw in the groove.
Release the spindle; the jaw s are now fixed and ready for use.
Observation:
Check the condition of the jaws and the quality of the press fitting by doing a few tests.
How to remove the jaws
Put the pad-rollers (4) in the rear position.
Unlock the locking spindle:
Rotate the wheel (2) to align the notch of the latter with the screw (4). The spring of the
locking spindle extends. The spindle is open.
Observation:
The locking spindle is kept locked using a screw which slides in the groove of the wheel.
Remove the jaws.
Put the locking spindle back in position.
Rotate the wheel to align the screw (3) with the groove of the wheel.

Using Viper P10 press fitting machine

How to choose the appropriate jaws
See the section: Jaws/Profiles p 44
How to undertake press fitting with the Viper P10 press fitting machine
Positioning of the connection
Select the jaws.
Fix on the press fitting machine. See the section "Choosing and positioning the jaws" on p13.
Select the connection suited to the tube for press fitting.
Insert the connection on the tube.
Caution:
The jaws tighten very tightly. Do not slide your fingers in the jaws profile.
Inserting the connection in the jaws and press fitting
Open the jaws by pressing on the arms of the jaws.
Slide the connection for press fitting on the profile of the jaws while keeping the jaws open.
Release the pressure on the jaws and ensure that it closes correctly on the connection.
Check that the connection is positioned at the correct place on the profile.
Pump using the pumping handle (6).
After a few pump actions the press clicks; this indicates the end of press fitting.
Press on the return trigger (5)
Removing the jaws connection
Open the jaws by pressing on its arms.
Remove the jaws from the connection.
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