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INTENDED USE

Your Armarge Icecap-Pro has been designed 

to freeze water pipes allowing temporary 

isolation of water flow in order to carry out 

repair and maintenance work.

SAFETY  

INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL POWER TOOL  

SAFETY WARNINGS

Warning! Read all safety 

warnings and all instructions.

 

Failure to follow the warnings 

and instructions listed below 

may result in electric shock, 

fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE 

REFERENCE.

The term “power tool” in all 

of the warnings listed below 

refers to your mains operated 

(corded) power tool.

a.

  

Keep work area clean and well  

 lit.

 Cluttered or dark areas  

  invite accidents.

b.

  

Do not operate power tools in 

  explosive atmospheres, such as  
  in the presence of flammable 
  liquids, gases or dust

. Power

  tools create sparks which may 
  ignite the dust or fumes.

c

Keep children and bystanders 

  away while operating a power 
 tool

. Distractions can cause you 

  to lose control.

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WORK AREA 
SAFETY

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Summary of Contents for Icecap-Pro

Page 1: ...ICECAP PRO ELECTRONIC PIPE FREEZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL UNITED KINGDOM ...

Page 2: ...ck fire and or serious injury SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term power tool in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated corded power tool a Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents b Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create s...

Page 3: ...se the risk of electric shock e When operating tools outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock f If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected power supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock 2ELECTRICAL SAFETY 3PERSONAL SAFETY a Stay alert ...

Page 4: ...dition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools CONTINUED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 SERVICE a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained GENERAL INFORMATION a In the event ...

Page 5: ...service The top jaw contains a thermocouple which is connected to the onboard digital thermometer If freezing a single pipe the top jaw should be utilised 1x 1 5m power lead Replacement part No 5 020 2x Thermo conductive paste Replacement part No 5 018 4x 22mm reducing inserts Replacement part No 5 021 4x 15mm reducing inserts Replacement part No 5 022 4x 10mm reducing inserts Replacement part No ...

Page 6: ...Maximum span between jaws 2750mm Storage temperature 10C 35C Ingress protection IP22 The Icecap Pro should be tempered before use when stored in hot conditions i e adopt room temperature by switching on the power button and allowing the cooling fans to bring to room temperature IMPORTANT The water within the pipe should be completely static dripping taps should be temporarily plugged and be at roo...

Page 7: ...rew to hold the jaw in place OPERATING 7 4 For UK pipe sizes less than 28mm reducing inserts will be required Select the correct inserts for the required pipe and apply contact paste to the main 28mm freeze head From the left hand side of the jaw slide the correct size reducing insert into the main freeze head and apply additional contact past onto the pipe This ensures good conductivity occurs be...

Page 8: ...mperature b The size of the pipe Larger pipes take longer to freeze than smaller pipes c The quality of thermal contact between the freezing components and the pipe d The temperature of water within the pipe e The level of solar radiation If possible keep out of direct sunlight f Contaminated water Corrosion inhibitors or anti freeze within central heating systems may slow or possibly prevent free...

Page 9: ...ge ice plug is formed Double check that the ice plug is fully formed by opening taps or slackening joints etc before cutting pipes As the application and end use of the ICECAP Pro is beyond our control we shall not be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or the inability to use the product or its components in a safe and effective manner IMPORTANT CHECKS ...

Page 10: ... 15C it is very likely to be an irregularity within the pipework rather than the machine This can be confirmed by carrying out a test freeze using a short piece of pipe filled with water where the freezing process of the ice plug can be observed COOLANT TOP UP In the event of the coolant pump making an unusually loud noise and the freezer heads becoming warm Unplug the unit unscrew the reservoir f...

Page 11: ...r than authorised Armarge repair staff To claim this guarantee you will need to provide proof of purchase to the seller or register your new Icecap Pro on our website www armarge com and to be kept up to date on new products and special offers FOR EU COUNTRIES ONLY Do not dispose of electric tools with domestic waste In accordance with European directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electron...

Page 12: ...www armarge com ...

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