COLD WEATHER INSTALLATION
The tool with battery must be warmed up before operating in
temperatures below 5°C by doing some cycles without pipe.
The lowest ambient temperature for Q&E is -15°C.
TIGHTNESS TESTING
The fi tting joint can be pressurized after 30 minutes at temperatures
down to +5°C.
At lower temperature increases the waiting time as follows:
+ 5°C... 0°C: 1,5 h
0°C...- 5°C: 3 h
- 5°C...-10°C: 4 h
-10°C...-15°C: 10 h
At room temperature, the joint will be as strong as the pipe itself
after, within 6 and 24 hours.
Tightness testing in accordance with the relevant standards (ANV
12108) shall be carried out before the system is taken into operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q&E CONNECTIONS
If fi ttings will not seal, check for the following:
Is the expander head screwed
Tighten the head securely.
on tightly
Are the expander head segments
Replace expander head.
bent or misaligned
Are the expander head segments
Clean and relubricate.
failing to contract between
expansions
Is the expander cone over or
Clean and relubricate.
under lubricated
Is the fi tting damaged
Replace fi tting.
Is the expander cone bent or
Return to a MILWAUKEE
damaged
service facility for repair.
Was the expander head held in
Cut 50 mm off tubing and
the expanded position before
restart process.
tubing was removed
Was the tubing rotated slightly
Cut 50 mm off tubing and
after each expansion when using
restart process.
an Uponor Stanard expansion
head
Are the tubing and Q&E Ring
Wipe dry.
clean and dry
Is grease getting into the tubing
Wipe grease from tubing.
from the expander head
Clean and relubricate
expander head.
If Q&E Ring slides during expansion:
Are the tubing and Q&E Ring
Wipe clean.
clean and dry
Are your hands clean and dry
Wipe dry — oils from your
hands can lubricate the tubing
and Q&E Ring.
Are you holding the ring in
Place your thumb against the
place
ring and hold in place during
fi rst couple of expansions.
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CLEANING
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use the supplied grease tube to lubricant the Q&E expander heads.
Daily or at least every 100 connections, clean the cone of the tool
and lubricate the cone. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to apply a thin
coat of lubricant (Molycote G-n plus) to the expander cone. Keep all
other parts of the tool free from lubricant.
Regularly clean the inside of the expander heads using a dry cloth.
Avoid any build-up grease in between the segments. It is essential
to keep the outside of the segments free from grease and dry.
Improper lubrication (too much, or too little) may result in faulty
connections, which could result in property damage.
MAINTENANCE
Use only MILWAUKEE M18™ Q&E expander heads or Uponor
Standard expander heads. The use of incorrectly sized expansion
heads may result in faulty connections, which could result in
property damage.
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts. Should
components need to be replaced which have not been described,
please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents (see our list of
guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please
state the machine type printed as well as the six-digit No. on
the label and order the drawing at your local service agents or
directly at: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straße 10,
71364 Winnenden, Germany.
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Please read the instructions carefully before starting
the machine.
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work
on the machine.
Do not swallow the coin cell battery!
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,
available as an accessory.
Do not dispose electric tools, batteries/rechargeable
batteries together with household waste material.
Electric tools and batteries that have reached the
end of their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible recycling
facility.
Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection point.
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No-load speed
0
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Voltage
Direct Current
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British Confomity Mark
Ukraine Conformity Mark
EurAsian Conformity Mark
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