For advice
on the safety and suitability of this
equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
There is a serious risk of personal injury
if you do
not
follow all instructions
laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to
ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an
operator who has been deemed competent to do
so by his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult
who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Cordon off a NO GO area using either
cones, barriers or tape, available for hire from your local
HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear.
Avoid loose garments and jewellery that
could catch in moving parts, tie back long hair.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated,
if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Do not work near flammable gases or liquids,
petrol
or paint thinner fumes for example
. Keep combustible
materials at a safe distance -
at least 5m.
Always ensure
that
the
ON/OFF
switch is locked in
the OFF position
when the crimper is not in use.
Remove the battery and store it carefully in the carry
case provided.
Never leave the crimper unattended.
Do not use this equipment on live water or gas pipes.
To safeguard against the risk of fire, never allow
the battery terminals to come in contact with
metal objects.
Make sure that everyone is warned of what you
are doing.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
The battery charger is designed to plug straight
into a standard 230V 13-amp power socket.
To
remove the battery
from the crimper,
press the
lock tab
in
with finger or thumb
and
pull the
battery
clear.
To recharge, insert
the battery pack
into the charger
,
it will only go in one way. Then plug the charger into a
suitable power supply and
switch the power ON,
recharging is fully automatic.
Depending upon conditions,
the battery will be fully
charged between 45 and 90 minutes.
If
an extension lead
is used for the charger it
should
be
fully unwound and loosely coiled,
away from the
equipment. Never run leads through water, over sharp
edges or where they could trip someone.
Using the charger in very damp or wet conditions
can
be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a suitable
RCD
(Residual Current-Operated Device) available from your
local HSS Hire Shop, or power the charger from a mains
circuit with a built-in RCD.
If the charger fails, or if its power supply cable or plug
gets
damaged, return it.
Never try to repair it yourself.
Never
carry or pull the charger by its power supply
cable.
Select the correct set of crimping jaws for the work in
progress, there is a choice of 15, 22, 28 and 35mm jaws
suitable for mannesman or yorkshire press fit pipe fittings.
Oversize jaws are available to press joints 42-54mm. If you
have any other type of fitting contact your local HSS
Hire Shop for advice.
Be sure to follow all instructions and recommendations
supplied by the fitting manufacturer.
To fit a set of jaws, rotate the retaining pin half a turn
then withdraw it from the chuck. Insert the jaws into the
chuck recess then push the retaining pin back in so that it
locates through the jaw.
It may be necessary to move the jaws out slightly to allow
the pin to locate. Once in
place, rotate the locating pin
half a turn to secure in place.
All that remains is to attach a fully charged battery,
simply insert the battery into the recess at the rear of the
unit until it clicks in position.
The unit is now ready to use.
Having fitted the unit with a fully charged battery and the
correct size jaw, check
the unit for correct operation.
GENERAL SAFETY
GETTING STARTED
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Charging the Battery
Fitting the Jaws
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Lock Tab
Battery
Battery
Retaining
Pin
Chuck
Crimping
Jaws
Indicator
Lamps
Charger
Hold the unit and press the ON button for 5 seconds.
The unit will start the crimping routine, the jaws will close
then open ready for removal of the crimped joint.
Graduated charging level indicator of the Li-Ion 21.6V
Battery
The graduated charging level indicator shows the charging
level of the batter with 4 LEDs At least one LED lights for a
few seconds after pressing the key with the battery
symbol. The more LEDs that light green, the higher the
charging level of the battery. If an LED flashes red, the
battery must be recharged.
4 LED
