Merax MX-02 C User manual

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I. General Precautions.
1. Keep workplace clean and tidy. Accidents are more frequent in
disorganized places.
2. Do not leave your Portable Pipe Threader in the rain. Do not work
with machine in damp places. Do not operate machine near
inflammable fluids or gas.
3. Merax Portable Pipe Threader must be stored in a dry and clean
place.
4. The operator must not fix the machine,or else the guarantee will
be void (except carbon brush change).
5. Do not use power supply cord to lift the machine. Protect the
power cord from any contact with oil or sharp areas to avoid
damage.
6. Handle machine carefully. The machine and its accessories must
always be clean. Check power supply cord and plug periodically.
7. Make sure your machine is repaired only by a Merax authorized
technical assistance service. Visit our website:
www.merax.com.br or Technical assistance service: (19)
3374-3218.
II. Merax Portable Pipe Threader Specifications.
Item / Model
MX-02 C
Voltage
220V
Power
2000W
Speed
580 RPM
Load speed
580 RPM
Cut and thread capacity
(pipes of)
½", ¾", 1", 1¼", 1½", 2"

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III. Line of services:
This machine is recommend for standard galvanized pipes and PP-R
pipes only, and is not adequate for hard materials stainless steel).
IV. Operator's guide
1. Choose a die head according to the diameter of the pipe and
install it to the right of the machine.
2. Lock the support bracket securely, making the spindle parallel to
the pipe.
3. Fit the pipe into die head and lead the support bracket spindle
into the oval hole on the top of Merax Portable Pipe Threader.
4. Move the switch (1) to the work position (arrow forward).

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5. With your left hand, turn the Portable Pipe Threader on, pressing
the auxiliary side button (2) with the trigger (3).
6. When the machine starts working, press the die head until the die
head cuts one or two threads, DO NOT INTERRUP OPERATION
UNTIL THE PIPE IS SQUARE WITH THE CUTTER OR FILLS
THE DIE HEADS. . Use Oil Threader constantly until the end of
the threading operation for the cooling of the die heads.
7. After finishing the operation, release the trigger, wait until cutter
comes to a complete stop, turn switch to the "reset" position
(arrow backward), press trigger and auxiliary button again to reset
machine and remove pipe.
8. PIPE SHEAR: Install the pipe shear assembly on your Merax
Portable Pipe Threader. Confirm the length of the pipe to be
sheared, install pipe shear adapter to the feed site of the
machine, clamp and centralize the pipe in the adapter with the set
bolts, according to the length to be cut. Use your left hand to
press the auxiliary side button and the trigger, turning the
machine on. With your right hand, place pipe notcher in the
cutting posittion and give notcher handle 1/4 turn each time pipe
turns around, until pipe is sheared.
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Pipe Shear Pipe shear adapter
WARNING!
1. The support bracket MUST BE USED during threading. The
pipe must very well fastened during operations to avoid damage
to the machine and the operator.
2. Install the die head adapter for threading ½”-to-1 ¼” pipes.
½”-1" die head adaptor. ¼ ”Troubleshooting

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Problem
Possible cause
Probable Solution
Die head cannot be
installed.
Lock position is wrong
and this is blocking die
head.
Set lock position.
Pipe slides during
operation.
1. Pipe is not
adequately fastened;
2. Thread/screw of
the support bracket is
damaged;
3. After Pipe
Threader has begun
threading, support
bracket moves a little;
1. Fasten pipe
again.
2. Change
support bracket.
3. Fasten support
bracket again.
Die head does not fit in
pipe
1. Pipe chamfer is
too wide
2. Die head is
loose.
1. Cut the
chamfer.
2. Tighten die
head screw.
Thread is not well made.
1. Die head is
damaged
2. Die head is
dirty/impregnated with
chips.
1. Replace die
head.
2. Clean die
head.

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WARRANTY
MERAX Portable Pipe Threaders have a 6-month guarantee in
Brazil after the date of issue of invoice or delivery of the product to
the final consumer.
This warranty applies to manufacturing, materials, parts and
workmanship defects, when adequately proven.
This warranty does not apply to damages provoked by
inadequate transportation, accidents of any type, misuse, electrical
installation oscillations, use of wrong voltage, bad quality of
compressed air, the removal or alteration of the series number of the
machine, and the non-compliance with the instructions herein
contained.
This warranty does not apply to any component that
deteriorates under normal use.

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