VEVOR FT-1824 User manual

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Pex Crimping Tools
Instruction Manual
MODEL: FT-1824
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Model: FT-1824
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Pex Crimping Tools

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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating,inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the
month and year of purchase. Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe
and dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
TO WORK IN SAFE CONDITIONS WITH THIS TOOLING, IT IS
IMPERATIVE TO READ CAREFULLY THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND
TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IT CONTAINS. IF YOU DO NOT
RESPECT THE INFORMATION WRITTEN IN THAT INSTRUCTION
MANUAL THE WARRANTY WILL BE CANCELLED.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b. Keep children and bystanders away while operating, distractions will
cause you to lose control.
2. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.. A moment of inattention while
operating hydraulic tools may result in serious personal injury.
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduced personal injuries.
c. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair，
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
d. Do not force the tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application .The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
e. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the manual pressing tool. This tool is dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
f. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the manual

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pressing tool operation. If damaged, have the Manual pressing tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
g. Use the Manual Pressing Tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the
particular type of tool, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the Hydraulic Pressing tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
3. Service
Have your Pex crimping tools serviced by a qualified service technician
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the Pex crimping tools Kit is maintained.
UNDERSTAND YOUR TOOL
Thanks for buying and using the Pex crimping tools FT-1824.The tool
integrates ergonomic design, has the features of perfect appearance,
light weight and easy operation, and is suitable for PEX pipe
construction.
1. Installation Instructions:
1. Pull back on the moving handle and open the jaws fully (your crimping
tools does not work like pliers …don't force the handles apart).
2. Position the jaws squarely around the ring.
3. Gently let the handles open to close the jaw on the ring.
4. Squeeze handles together to get complete crimp, one crimp only!

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5. Pull back on the moving handle to release the jaws from the crimped
ring.
6. Measure the crimped ring with the GO/NO-gauge supplied with your tool.
See the table below for
crimp specifications. Do not measure bumps on the ring where the jaws
meet. If he GO gauge does not fit, or the NO-GO gauge does fit, the nut out
the connection, replace the fitting and ring,adjust and calibrate the tool and
re-crimping the fitting with a new ring.
2. The following dimensions are the ASTM maximum and minimum
crimped ring diameters for PEX pipe installations.
ADJUSTING YOUR CRIMP TOOL
The 8524860 and 8524894 tools are adjusted using the back hexagonal
pin.
ITEM NO.
8524860
8524894
Pipe size
1/2"
3/4"
Min.diameter
0.700"
0.945"
Max.diameter
0.715"
0.960"

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1. To adjust for a tighter crimp, remove the e-clip.
2. Slide the back pin head out about 1/4".
3. Rotate the back pin until the line on the hexagonal head points to the
next highest number on the tool body.
4. Push the pin back in and re-fit the e-clip.
Maintenance: For easier, better crimps and a longer tool life, keep tool
clean and rust free inside and out.
keep all moving parts lubricated with light oil!
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1. Keep tools and spare parts dry. Rain, moisture, and various liquids or
moisture may corrode tool metal surfaces.
2. Do not store tools in places that are too cold or too hot.
3. Do not use strong chemical cleaners or strong detergents to clean tools.
4. If the tool is not used for a long time, wipe the surface of the tool, wipe
with anti-rust oil, and store it in the tool box.
5. After a long time using, the sealing kits will be damaged, if there is
leakage please contact with the manufacturer and/or the distributor to
change the sealing kits. Service to the tool should only be done by a
qualified Service Technician.

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Address：Baoshanqu Shuangchenglu 803long 11hao 1602A-1609shi
Shanghai
Imported to AUS: SIHAO PTY LTD, 1 ROKEVA STREETEASTWOOD
NSW 2122 Australia
Imported to USA: VEVOR STORE INC, 9448 RINCHMOND PL #E
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, 91730 United States of America
REP
UK
Pooledas Group Ltd
Unit 5 Albert Edward House, The Pavilions
Preston, United Kingdom
REP
EC
SHUNSHUN GmbH
Römeräcker 9 Z2021, 76351
Linkenheim-Hochstetten, Germany
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