Textron Greenlee PSTLPRESS-TOOL32kN User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Pistol Grip Battery-powered
Pressing Tool
PSTLPRESS-TOOL32kN
52079805 © 2016 Greenlee Textron Inc. 4/16
Serial Number
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
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Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Description
The Greenlee Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
is a hand-held, self-contained pressing tool intended
to press 1/2" through 2" copper, steel, and PEX ttings
and valves.
This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,276,186,
6,401,515, 6,718,870, 7,086,979, 7,216,523, and
7,254,982.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of
Greenlee tools and equipment. This manual and any
markings on the tool provide information for avoiding
hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this
tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
following Greenlee tool:
PSTLPRESS-TOOL32kN
Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
Keep this manual available to all personnel.
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Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
All specications are nominal and may change as design
improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for
damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products.
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Table of Contents
Description ..................................................................... 2
Safety ............................................................................. 2
Purpose of this Manual .................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ..................................... 3–4
Identication................................................................... 5
Specications................................................................. 5
Operation.................................................................. 6–10
Maintenance................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting............................................................ 12

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY
ALERT
SYMBOL
This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or
property damage. The signal word, dened below,
indicates the severity of the hazard. The message
after the signal word provides information for pre-
venting or avoiding the hazard.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result
in severe injury or death.
Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in
severe injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,
MAY result in injury or property damage.
Read and understand all of the
instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or
servicing this tool.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When
using this unit on or near energized
electrical lines, use proper personal
protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
ying debris or hydraulic oil.
Skin injection hazard:
Do not use hands to check for oil
leaks. Oil under pressure easily
punctures skin. If injured, seek
medical attention immediately to
remove oil.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in serious injury, gan-
grene, or death.
Do not use solvents or ammable
liquids to clean the tool body.
Solvents or ammable liquids could
ignite and cause serious injury or
property damage.
Pinch points:
• Remove battery before changing
dies, adapters, or jaws.
• Keep hands away from the press-
ing tool head when pressing.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They will vent
fumes and may explode.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury from harmful fumes or burns from ying
debris.

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
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Inspect tool and jaws before use. Replace any
worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improp-
erly ass em bled tool can break and strike nearby
personnel.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
• Do not use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to
40 cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes.
• Do not secure this tool in a vise. This tool is
designed for hand-held operation.
• This tool may be used in damp or wet environ-
ments; however, air-drying is recommended before
use if the tool becomes soaked. Damage may
result when the tool is operated prior to thorough
drying when electrical components are soaked.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only.
• Do not operate this tool without a tting in place.
Damage to the pressing head can result.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
An incomplete press can cause leaks.
• Use proper tting and tubing combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
press.
• The relief valve will sound and the drive rollers
automatically retract when a complete press has
been achieved. If you do not hear a “pop” and the
drive rollers do not automatically retract, the press
is not complete
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Do not allow anything to contact the battery
terminals.
• Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid may
create a short circuit and damage the battery.
If batteries are immersed, contact your service
center for proper handling.
• Do not place the battery into a pocket, tool pouch,
or tool box with conductive objects. Conductive
objects may create a short circuit and damage the
battery.
• Do not place a battery on moist ground or grass.
Moisture may create a short circuit and damage
the battery.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
• Do not store the battery at more than 122 °F
(50°C) or less than –4 °F (–20 °C). Damage to the
battery can result.
• Do not use another manufacturer’s charger. Other
manufacturers’ chargers may overcharge and
damage the battery.
• Do not attempt to open the battery. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Do not perform any service or maintenance other
than as described in this manual. Injury or damage
to the tool may result.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury
and property damage.
Note: Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace
when necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Identification
Specifications
Pressing Tool
Length........................................................................................................ 14.45" (367 mm)
Width ............................................................................................................. 2.95" (75 mm)
Depth......................................................................................................... 12.48" (317 mm)
Weight (with battery)....................................................................................... 7.8 lb (3.5 kg)
Operating Force............................................................................................ 3.6 ton (32 kN)
Hydraulic Oil .......................................................................... Biodegradable hydraulic uid
Recommended Operating Temperature Range..................5 °F to 122 °F (–15 °C to 50 °C)
Battery Charger........................................................................ Read the instructions supplied
with the battery charger
1. Lock Pin
2. Pressing Head
3. Housing
4. Retract Button
5. LED Indicator (red)
6. Battery
7. Trigger
8. LED Work Light (white)
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Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
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Operation
Inspect tool and jaws before use. Replace any
worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improp-
erly ass em bled tool can break and strike nearby
personnel.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
This tool is not insulated. When
using this unit on or near energized
electrical lines, use proper personal
protective equipment.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or death.
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
ying debris or hydraulic oil.
Pinch points:
• Remove battery before changing
dies, adapters, or jaws.
• Keep hands away from the press-
ing tool head when pressing.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
An incomplete press can cause leaks.
• Use proper tting and tubing combinations.
Improper combinations can result in an incomplete
press.
• The relief valve will sound and the drive rollers
automatically retract when a complete press has
been achieved. If you do not hear a “pop” and the
drive rollers do not automatically retract, the press
is not complete
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
• Do not use this tool for continuous use. After 30 to
40 cycles, allow the tool to cool for 15 minutes.
• Do not secure this tool in a vise. This tool is
designed for hand-held operation.
• This tool may be used in damp or wet environ-
ments; however, air-drying is recommended before
use if the tool becomes soaked. Damage may
result when the tool is operated prior to thorough
drying when electrical components are soaked.
• Use this tool for the manufacturer’s intended
purpose only.
• Do not operate this tool without a tting in place.
Damage to the pressing head can result.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in
injury or property damage.
Important Features of the Unit
• The hydraulic unit incorporates an automatic retrac-
tion, which returns the drive rollers to their starting
position when the maximum operating pressure is
reached.
• The unit is equipped with a special brake, which stops
the forward motion of the drive rollers when the trigger
is released.
• The unit is equipped with a double piston pump,
which is characterized by a rapid approach of the
drive rollers toward the jaws and a slow pressing
motion.
• The pressing head can be smoothly turned by 350°
around the longitudinal axis in order to gain better
access to tight corners and other difcult working
areas.
• The tool is equipped with a microprocessor, which
indicates service intervals, internal checks, and low
battery charges. It also shuts off the motor automati-
cally after the pressing cycle is complete.

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
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Operation (cont’d)
Charging the Battery
Read the instructions supplied with the battery charger.
LED Work Light (white)
This LED automatically turns on when the trigger is
pulled. It remains on for 10 seconds after the trigger is
released.
LED Indicator (red)
This tool is equipped with a special circuit board incor-
porating several important features to inform the user
about the current status of the unit. The LED signals in
the following cases:
What happens Signal What it means
Flashing light for 2seconds Battery is inserted in tool
Constant light for 20seconds
at end of cycle
Battery charge is below
17V at beginning of cycle
Tool will not start, and
constant light for 20seconds
when trigger is released
Battery charge is below
16V at beginning of cycle
Tool will stop, and constant
light for 20seconds after
trigger is released
Battery voltage drops
below 13V during cycle
Tool will stop, and flashing
light for 20seconds when
trigger is released
Motor current exceeds
20A during cycle
Circuit has become too hot
Pressure Sensor
This tool is equipped with a pressure sensor that alerts
the user of an incomplete press.
• If the tool is manually retracted before completion of a
press, the red LED and an audible beep will be active
for 2 seconds.
• If the tool is unable to reach the required pressing
force, the red LED, work light, and an audible beep
will pulse until after the trigger is released.
Operating Procedure
for Copper, Steel, and PEX Jaws
1. Select the proper pressing jaw for the intended
application. Examine the jaw for wear, damage, dirt
or copper buildup. Clean the compression area if
dirty and replace if worn or damaged.
Before changing the pressing jaws,
remove battery to avoid uninten-
tional operation.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or
property damage.
2. Check that the red protective sleeve is in the
forward position and the jaws 1/2" to 2" marking
is visible on the tool. If not, depress the button on
the protective sleeve and move the sleeve to the
forward position (see view below). Release the
button to secure the protective sleeve.
Note: Rollers must be in the forward position to allow
the sleeve to be moved to the corrrect position.

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
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Operation (cont’d)
3. Depress lock pin (see views below) and rotate
counterclockwise to disengage the pin on the
pressing tool.
Lock Pin
2
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4. Install the jaw into the pressing tool and align
mounting hole in jaw with lock pin. Depress the lock
pin to secure the jaw (see views below).
5. Compress the ends of the jaw together to open the
jaws and locate the jaws around the tting to be
pressed (see view below).

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Operation (cont’d)
6. Reinstall the battery and depress the tool trigger
to press the tting. Continue to depress the trigger
until the relief valve actuates and the drive rollers
automatically retract.
Notes:
If the drive rollers do not automatically retract, the
press is incomplete.
The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any
moment by releasing the trigger.
It is normal for the battery load display to light at
both the beginning and near the end of the pressing
cycle.
7. Release the trigger until the drive rollers retract
completely.
8. Compress the jaw ends together to open the jaws
and remove the jaws from the pressed tting.
Notes:
The pressing jaws must close completely to ensure
a leak-free connection. Always check that jaws
close completely during a pressing cycle and no
foreign objects are between the pressing jaws and
mechanism.
The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any
moment by releasing the trigger.
If it is necessary to remove the jaws before a press
cycle is complete, push the retract button. Pushing
the retract button will cause the drive rollers to
retract completely.
If the pressing cycle must be stopped before the
press is complete, and the jaws or chain have to
be removed from the fitting, the fitting should be
replaced or pressed a second time.
Operating Procedure for Pressing
1/2" through 2" Fittings Using Press Chain
1. Select the proper size pressing chain for the
intended application. Examine the chain for wear,
damage, dirt or copper buildup. Replace if worn or
damaged and remove any dirt or copper buildup
with a brush or soft cloth with light lubricating oil.
2. Disengage the release pin on the pressing chain
(see view below) and open the chain. Install the
pressing chain around the tting to be pressed and
re-engage the pin on the pressing chain.
Release Pin
(pull to release)
Swing to open
chain unit
Before installing the pressing jaws,
remove battery to avoid uninten-
tional operation.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in severe injury or
property damage.
3. Check that the red protective sleeve is in the rear
position and the chains 1/2" to 2" marking is visible
on the tool. If not, depress the button on the protec-
tive sleeve and move the sleeve to the rear position
(see view below). Release the button to secure the
protective sleeve.
Retract Button
4. Depress retract button to retract rollers to the back
position or complete a trigger cycle to achieve same
result.

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
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Operation (cont’d)
5. Depress lock pin (see views below) and rotate
counterclockwise to disengage the lock pin on the
pressing tool.
Lock Pin
2
1
6. Install the adapter jaw into the pressing tool and
align mounting hole in jaw with pin. Depress the pin
to secure the adapter jaw (see views below).
7. Compress the ends of the adapter jaw together to
open the jaws and install the adapter jaw into the
pressing chain (see view below).
8. Reinstall the battery on the tool.
9. Depress the tool trigger to press the tting.
Continue to depress the trigger until the relief valve
actuates and the drive rollers automatically retract.
Notes:
If the drive rollers do not automatically retract, the
press is incomplete.
The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any
moment by releasing the trigger.
It is normal for the battery load display to light at both
the beginning and near the end of the pressing cycle.
10. Release the trigger until the drive rollers retract
completely.
11. Compress the adapter jaw ends together to open
the jaws and remove the adapter jaw from the
pressing chain (below).
12. Disengage the release pin on the pressing chain and
remove the pressing chain from the pressed tting.
Notes:
The pressing jaws must close completely to ensure
a leak-free connection. Always check that jaws
close completely during a pressing cycle and no
foreign objects are between the pressing jaws and
mechanism.
The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any
moment by releasing the trigger.
If the pressing cycle must be stopped before the
press is complete, and the jaws or chains have to
be removed from the fitting, or the adapter jaw has
to be removed from the chain, the fitting should be
replaced or pressed a second time.

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070
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Maintenance
Wear eye protection when operating
or servicing this tool.
Failure to wear eye protection could
result in serious eye injury from
ying debris or hydraulic oil.
Skin injection hazard:
• Do not use hands to check for oil
leaks. Oil under pressure easily
punctures skin. If injured, seek
medical attention immediately to
remove oil.
• Depressurize the hydraulic system
before servicing.
Failure to observe this warning
could result in serious injury, gan-
grene, or death.
Do not use solvents or ammable
liquids to clean the tool body.
Solvents or ammable liquids could
ignite and cause serious injury or
property damage.
Pinch points:
• Remove battery before changing
dies, adapters, or jaws.
• Keep hands away from the press-
ing tool head when pressing.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Relief valve adjustments must be done by an
authorized service center.
Daily
Before use:
1. Inspect the jaws or chains for wear or damage, such
as cracks, gouges, or chips.
2. Inspect the tool for damage or leaks.
3. Inspect the rotation of the head assembly. Fully
retract the ram. The head should rotate no more
than 350°. If damage is detected, contact Greenlee
customer service at 800-435-0786 for warranty
service or repair.
After use:
1. Use a damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the
housing. Allow the housing to dry.
2. Fully retract the ram. Place the tool in the carrying
case and store in a cool, dry place.
3. If necessary, recharge the batteries. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the battery charger.
Monthly
1. Thoroughly clean all surfaces.
2. Check the oil level.
Annually or After 10,000 Presses
1. Replace the hydraulic oil.
2. Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Checking the Oil Level
1. Remove the screws holding the housing cover
together.
2. Point the pressing head downward and remove the
oil reservoir plug. Fill reservoir if necessary.
3. Replace the oil plug and housing cover.

Pistol Grip Battery-powered Pressing Tool
Problem Possible Cause Probable Remedy
Tool is inoperative. Dirt, contaminants, etc., in ram area
oftool.
Clean tool.
Tool battery contacts damaged. Reform contacts.
Tool components worn or damaged. Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Motor is inoperative. Low or uncharged battery. Try known charged battery. Inoperative
battery may be discharged or may have
reached life expectancy.
Broken switch components. Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Motor runs but tool will not
complete a cycle.
Oil level low. Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Air in hydraulic system. Pull trigger and hold retract button simulta-
neously. Run for approximately 10 seconds,
and then attempt to press. If unsuccessful,
return tool to a Greenlee Authorized Service
Center.
Cold oil. Pull trigger and hold retract button simul-
taneously to warm oil. Store tool in warm
area.
Jaws stop during operation. Oil level low. Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Air in hydraulic system. Pull trigger and hold retract button simulta-
neously. Hold for approximately 10 seconds.
LED glows for 20 seconds. Battery charge low. Charge or replace battery.
Tool loses oil. Damaged internal seal. Contact Greenlee customer service at
800-435-0786 for warranty service or repair.
Troubleshooting
Before You Begin
1. Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck
the battery after several minutes to make sure the
battery is holding its charge.
2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil
eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery
and tool.
3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again.
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