Viega 4296.2XL User manual

for pressing Megapress XL press connectors
Model Year built:
4296.2XL from 10/2017
en_INT
Pressgun Press Booster
Instructions for Use

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Table of contents
1About these instructions for use 4
1.1 Target groups 4
1.2 Labelling of notes 4
1.3 About this translated version 5
1.4 Note on use of abbreviated terms 5
2Product information 6
2.1 Standards and regulations 6
2.2 Intended use 6
2.2.1 Areas of use 6
2.3 Product description 7
2.3.1 Overview 7
2.3.2 Technical data 8
2.3.3 Operating mode 9
3Handling 10
3.1 Transport and storage 10
3.2 Preparing the press tool 10
3.3 Pressing 13
3.4 Interrupting pressing 16
3.5 Troubleshooting 17
3.6 Care and maintenance 18
3.6.1 Cleaning the press tools 18
3.6.2 Inspection and maintenance 18
3.7 Service partners 19
3.8 Disposal 20
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1 About these instructions for use
Trade mark rights exist for this document; for further information, go to
viega.com/legal.
1.1 Target groups
The information in this instruction manual is directed at the following
groups of people:
nHeating and sanitary professionals and trained personnel
Individuals without the abovementioned training or qualification are not
permitted to mount, install and, if required, maintain this product. This
restriction does not extend to possible operating instructions.
The use of Viega products must be carried out in accordance with the
general rules of engineering and the Viega instructions for use.
1.2 Labelling of notes
Warning and advisory texts are set aside from the remainder of the text
and are labelled with the relevant pictographs.
DANGER!
This symbol warns of possible life-threatening injury.
WARNING!
This symbol warns of possible serious injury.
CAUTION!
This symbol warns of possible injury.
NOTICE!
This symbol warns of possible damage to property.
This symbol gives additional information and hints.
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1.3 About this translated version
This instruction for use contains important information about the choice
of product or system, assembly and commissioning as well as intended
use and, if required, maintenance measures. The information about the
products, their properties and application technology are based on the
current standards in Europe (e. g. EN) and/or in Germany
(e. g. DIN/DVGW).
Some passages in the text may refer to technical codes in Europe/
Germany. These should serve as recommendations in the absence of
corresponding national regulations. The relevant national laws, stand‐
ards, regulations, directives and other technical provisions take priority
over the German/European directives specified in this manual: The
information herein is not binding for other countries and regions; as said
above, they should be understood as a recommendation.
1.4 Note on use of abbreviated terms
For reading comfort, the following abbreviated terms are used in these
instructions for use:
Viega system press machine,
such as e.g. Pressgun 5
Press machine
Viega Pressgun Press Booster Press Booster
Viega Megapress XL press con‐
nector
Press connectors
Viega system press jaws Press jaws
Viega system press rings Press rings
Viega system press tool Press tool
Combinations of for example:
npress machine and press jaw
nPress machine and Press
Booster
About these instructions for use
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2 Product information
2.1 Standards and regulations
The following standards and regulations apply to Germany / Europe and
are provided as a support feature.
Regulations from section: Technical data
Scope / Notice Regulations applicable in Ger‐
many
Oscillation emission value IEC 60745-1
2.2 Intended use
2.2.1 Areas of use
The Viega Pressgun Press Booster is a press capacity booster.
Together with a Viega Pressgun 5 (or comparable system press
machines, see below) and the respective Viega Megapress XL system
press rings, the Viega Pressgun Press Booster constitutes a full-fea‐
tured system press tool. With the system press tool, it is possible to
press Megapress XL connectors up to size 4 inches or 114.3 mm.
The Viega Pressgun Press Booster is certified for its full scope of func‐
tions.
Suitable system press machines:
Viega Nussbaum
Viega type II Nussbaum type 2
Viega PT3-H Nussbaum type 3
Viega PT3-EH
Viega Pressgun 4E Nussbaum type 5
Viega Pressgun 4B Nussbaum type 5A
Viega Pressgun 5 Nussbaum T6
nPress ring for Megapress XL (model: 4296.1XL)
Suitable system press rings
Product information
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NOTICE!
To avoid confusion with Viega press rings for other Viega
pressing systems, the hinged adapter jaw of the Pressgun
Press Booster as well as the Megapress XL press rings are
marked "Z3".
2.3 Product description
2.3.1 Overview
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Fig. 1: Overview
1 - fastening lugs for the shoulder strap
2 - carrying handle
3 - Hinged adapter jaw
4 - control handle
5 - guard bracket
6 - shoulder strap
7 - Button for manual release
Product information
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The Megapress XL tool system consists of the following components:
Tool sets
Set Article
number
Press Booster and press ring 2½ inch in case 762056
Press ring 3+4 inch, in case 762063
Single components
Components Article
number
Press Booster 753924
Press ring 2½ inch / 76.1 mm 753870
Press ring 3 inch / 88.9 mm 753887
Press ring 4 inch / 114.3 mm 753900
shoulder strap 762117
2.3.2 Technical data
The product has the following technical data (approximate values):
Drive [external] Press machines according to list
Ä „Suitable system press
machines:“ on page 6
Operating temperature -5 °C up to +50 °C
Permitted storage temperature 0 °C up to +45 °C
Permitted humidity 0% to 80%
Dimensions [L x W x H] approx. 500 x 300 x 80 mm
Weight of Press Booster approx. 9 kg
Weight of 2½ inch (73 mm, US
pipe standard) press ring
approx. 2.7 kg
Weight of 2½ inch / 76.1 mm
press ring
approx. 2.7 kg
Weight of 3 inch / 88.9 mm press
ring
approx. 3.2 kg
Weight of 4 inch / 114.3 mm press
ring
approx. 4.5 kg
System scope
Product information
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The oscillation emission value is measured pursuant to the
applicable regulations and is suitable for comparing the
machine with other electrical tools, also refer to Ä „Regula‐
tions from section: Technical data“ on page 6. When using
the Press Booster, the actual value depends on which press
machine (machine type) is used.
Combined with the Pressgun 5, the oscillation emission
value is for example < 2.5 m/s2.
2.3.3 Operating mode
Combined with a Viega system press machine, the Press Booster acts
as a press capacity booster.
As a rule, the Press Booster needs two pressings of the driving press
machine to execute a complete pressing for Megapress XL press con‐
nectors.
During the first pressing, the press machine moves the roller head of the
Press Booster forward and presses the ball heads of the hinged adapter
jaw into the contact points of the press ring, building up pressure. A
second pressing following directly after the first completes the pressing
process, and causes the press machine and the Press Booster to move
back automatically.
For the next pressing, you may need to carry out a a reset stroke to
move the press machine and the Pressgun-Press Booster back to its
starting position.
Once the Press Booster opens automatically, the pressing
has been completed properly. If you cannot fully open the
hinged adapter jaw of the Press Booster via the handle after
completed pressing and removal from the press ring,
actuate the press machine once more and carry out a reset
stroke; also refer to Ä Chapter 3.3 „Pressing“ on page 13.
As soon as the first pressing is completed, locking takes
place and prevents a separation of the Press Booster from
the press ring until the entire pressing process is terminated.
If you nevertheless need to interrupt the pressing, see
Ä Chapter 3.4 „Interrupting pressing“ on page 16.
Product information
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3 Handling
Note the warning and mandatory signs on the Press Booster:
General hazard symbol
Comply with all instructions marked with this symbol to
avoid injuries or danger to life.
Hazard of crushing your hands, fingers, and other body
parts
Hazard of electric shock
Follow the instructions for use
Read the operating and safety instructions carefully before
commissioning.
Wear eye protection
Wear safety goggles with side protection to avoid injury.
3.1 Transport and storage
Protect the Press Booster from the following external influences:
nShocks
nWetness and moisture
nDust and dirt
nFrost and extreme heat
nChemical solutions and vapours
Clean the Press Booster and the press rings before switching them off
for longer standstill or storage Ä Chapter 3.6.1 „Cleaning the press
tools“ on page 18.
Store the Press Booster and press rings only in the case comprised in
the delivery.
3.2 Preparing the press tool
Warning and mandatory signs
Placing the Press Booster on the press machine
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Remove the retaining bolt of the press machine (1).
Slide the Press Booster in via the press jaw fixture (2).
Slide the retaining bolt of the press machine in as far as it will go.
The shoulder strap simplifies working at heights, when you need to lay
down the press tool repeatedly to carry out other steps (such as placing
or shifting the press ring).
Use the additional securing strap comprised in the delivery for fastening
the shoulder strap to the press machine. Fastening the shoulder strap to
the press machine and to the Press Booster ensures a safe carrying
position and an optimal, ergonomic posture.
NOTICE!
Make sure that the securing strap does not slip. Always pull
the securing strap tight.
The following pictures show the exact position for fastening the
securing strap for each suitable press machine type:
2
1
Using the shoulder strap
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NUSSBAUM NUSSBAUM
NUSSBAUM
PT3-H
Pressgun 4E
vo n
ar x
Pressgun 4B
v o n
a r x
Pressgun 5
1 2
3 4
5
18v
Fig. 2: Position of the securing strap at Viega press machines
1 - Viega PT2
2 - Viega PT3-H / Viega PT3-EH
3 - Viega Pressgun 4B
4 - Viega Pressgun 4E
5 - Viega Pressgun 5
Use clasps to fasten the strap ends to the Press Booster and the
press machine as shown.
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Use the shoulder strap to sling the press tool over your shoulder.
ðIn this position, you can safely carry the press tool.
3.3 Pressing
CAUTION!
Risk of crushing
Risk of getting your fingers and hands crushed.
– Hold the press tool during pressing with both hands at
the handle areas provided for this purpose.
NOTICE!
Clamping the press tool
In case of pressing without press ring, the Pressgun-Press
Booster may jam.
– Never carry out pressings without press ring.
NOTICE!
Property damage due to defective press ring
Using a defectively, incorrectly dimensioned, or worn press
ring may result in incorrect pressing.
– Before using the press rings, check them for visible
defects.
– Only use faultless press rings of a suitable size.
Also observe the instruction for use of the press machine
and the Megapress XL piping system you are using.
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Requirements:
nThe dimension of the press connector matches the dimension of the
press ring.
Open the press ring and place it around the respective pressing
point of the press connector.
Pull the handle at the hinged adapter jaw back.
ðThe hinged adapter jaw opens.
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Move the open hinged adapter jaw to the press ring.
Insert the ball heads of the hinged adapter jaw into the contact
points of the press ring.
NOTICE! Make sure the ball heads sit correctly in the contact
points of the press ring.
Push the handle forward.
ðThe hinged adapter jaw closes.
Align the Press Booster so that safe footing is ensured during
pressing.
Carry out the first pressing with the press machine.
INFO! As soon as the first pressing is completed, locking
takes place and prevents a separation of the Press Booster
from the press ring. If you nevertheless need to interrupt the
pressing, see Ä Chapter 3.4 „Interrupting pressing“ on page 16.
Immediately after that, carry out the second pressing with the press
machine.
ðYou have pressed the Megapress XL press connector to the
steel pipe.
The lock of the Pressgun-Press Booster opens automatically.
If the pressing is not completed after two press strokes with
the press machine and the Press Booster does not open
automatically, carry out another press stroke. This also indi‐
cates a need for maintenance, see Ä Chapter 3.6 „Care and
maintenance“ on page 18.
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1SFTTHVO
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Open the hinged adapter jaw via the handle and pull the Press
Booster off the press ring.
INFO! If you cannot fully open the hinged adapter jaw of the
Press Booster via the handle, carry out another stroke with
the press machine (reset stroke). After a brief startup of the
press machine, the press machine and the Press Booster
return to their starting positions.
3.4 Interrupting pressing
Should it be impossible to fully complete the pressing, you can manually
loosen the Press Booster from the press ring.
Keep the button for manual unlocking pressed until the piston has
fully retracted and the hinged adapter jaw is without any load.
INFO! To do so, you may need to reset the press machine in
the same way.
Pull the handle at the hinged adapter jaw back.
ðThe hinged adapter jaw opens.
Aborted pressings of Megapress XL press connectors can be resumed
and completed later. This should only be done in exceptional cases and
is applicable in cases where the pressing was interrupted between the
first and second pressing, and the press ring was loosened manually.
Take the Press Booster off the press ring
Continuing an aborted pressing
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Before and during the first press stroke of the resumed
pressing, note that the empty stroke is longer, and in partic‐
ular note the following:
–The ball heads of the hinged adapter jaw must lie cor‐
rectly in the contact points of the press ring.
–The press ring must not be inclined to the side and must
not touch the press connector.
Requirements:
nThe press connector and the press tool are not damaged.
Once more attach the press ring to the press connector.
INFO! When completing a pressing later on, it is not neces‐
sary to place the press ring in exactly the same position on
the press connector as during the aborted pressing, provided
the axial positioning of the press ring on the connector is cor‐
rect the press ring sits at a right angle to the pipeline axis.
Carry out the complete pressing with the Press Booster.
3.5 Troubleshooting
In case of malfunction, check the following potential causes:
Malfunction Cause Remedy
The hinged adapter jaw is stiff. The hinged adapter
jaw is soiled.
Clean hinged adapter jaw, see Ä Chapter
3.6.1 „Cleaning the press tools“
on page 18.
You cannot open the hinged adapter jaw
of the Pressgun-Press Booster wide
enough to apply it at the open press ring
(unpressed connector).
The Press Booster
was unable to
return to the
starting position.
Actuate the press machine once to carry
out a reset stroke.
A pressing is started at the press
machine. The Press Booster does not
carry out the press stroke.
The Press Booster
is defective.
Send your Press Booster for inspection
and maintenance to your local service
point.
The Press Booster requires three press
strokes before you can take it off the
press ring.
The Press Booster
and/or the press
machine are soiled.
Clean and lubricate the Press Booster
and/or the press machine, see Ä Chapter
3.6.1 „Cleaning the press tools“
on page 18. &#x2029;Observe the instruc‐
tions for cleaning the press machine.
90°
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Malfunction Cause Remedy
The press machine
is incompatible or
defective.
Use a different press machine, see
Ä „Suitable system press machines:“
on page 6. If the fault persists, contact
your service partner.
The Press Booster fails to switch off after
the 3rd press stroke.&#x2029; After
manual reset, you can loosen it from the
press ring.
Send your Press Booster for inspection
and maintenance to your local service
point.
The Press Booster fails to switch off after
the 3rd press stroke.&#x2029; After
manual reset, you cannot loosen it from
the press ring.
Contact the Viega Technical Consultants.
3.6 Care and maintenance
3.6.1 Cleaning the press tools
Use a cloth to remove any dirt and metal residues from the Press
Booster.
Lubricate the joints, ball heads, and moving components with main‐
tenance oil (article no. 667 924).
Then, spray the hinged adapter jaw thinly with maintenance oil
(article no.667 924). Let it soak briefly, then wipe the part down with
a lint-free cloth.
3.6.2 Inspection and maintenance
The Press Booster has a label showing the date when the next regular
maintenance is due (e.g. 1st quarter 2021). Have your machine serviced
when due to ensure safety and availability.
The maintenance interval is 20,000 pressings or 2 years, depending on
what occurs first.
If the Press Booster needs three or more press strokes to
complete a pressing, contact the service partner in your
country without delay, independent of the maintenance
interval.
3.7 Service partners
For maintenance and repair of the Viega system press tools, contact the
service partner in your country.
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Country
code
Company Address / contact information
A König & Landl GmbH Döblinger Hauptstrasse 15, 1190 Vienna
[phone] / [email protected]
AUS Nepean Boltmaster Pty
Ltd ABN
42 Borec Road, 2750 Penrith
[phone] / [email protected]
AUS Allied Power Tools Pty.
Ltd.
12/76 Rushdale St, Knoxfield, VIC 3180
[phone]/ [email protected]
B OMICRON-Benelux bvba Grote Steenweg 116, 3454 Rummen-Geetbets
[phone] / [email protected]
CZ Mátl & Bula, spol. s r.o. Stará posta, 66461 Brno
[phone] / [email protected]
D Martin Unterreitmaier
GmbH
Drygalski Allee 33 (Entrance B), 81477 Munich
[phone] / [email protected]
D Hans-Joachim Voigt &
Sohn
Nordlichtstrasse 48/50, 13405 Berlin
[phone] / [email protected]
D Hamburger-Hochdruck-
Hydraulik GmbH
Billwerder Billdeich 601c, 21033 Hamburg
[phone] / [email protected]
DK Scherer`s Elektro ApS Resenbrovej 4, 2610 Rodovre
[phone] / [email protected]
E Tecno Izquierdo S.L. Avd. del Manzanares 222, 28026 Madrid
[phone] / [email protected]
F PLASTIPRO 245 boulevard de l'Europe, 62118 Monchy le preux
[phone] / [email protected]
FN Sähköhuolto Tissari Oy Poijutie 3, 70460 Kuopio
+ 358 (17) 26 48 500 / [email protected]
GR Ergon Equipment
A.E.T.E.
102 Kleisthenous & Papafiessa Str, 153 44 Athens
[phone] / [email protected]
I Elmes KG Via Artigianale Nord, 6, 39040 Neumarkt
[phone] / [email protected]
I O.R.E. s.r.l. Via Sassonia, 16/G, 47900 Rimini
[phone] / [email protected]
JP Toyo Kiko Inc. 717-5 Shimokuya-machi, 378-0061 Numata-shi
[phone] / [email protected]
n Grønvold Maskinservice
A/S
Brobekkveien 104 A, 0613 Oslo
[phone] / [email protected]
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Country
code
Company Address / contact information
NL MG Service Canadabaan 2, 5388 RT Nistelrode
[phone] / [email protected]
PL ANB Sp. z o.o. ul. Zerzeńska 36, 04-787 Warszawa
[phone] wew. 211 / [email protected]
RU KONTURS-SDM Moscow Region, Solnechnogorsk district, Leningradskoye shosse, 35
km., str.15 (Polygon MADI)
[phone] / [email protected]
S AB Lindströms Elverkstad Propellervägen 7, 39241 Kalmar
[phone] / [email protected]
UK MEP LLA Glasgow -
Depot 190
Unit K, Ashley Drive Bothwell, G71 8BS Glasgow
[phone] / [email protected]
UK Broughton Plant Hire Unit 10, Trade City, Ashton Road, RM3 8UJ Romford, Essex
[phone] / [email protected]
3.8 Disposal
For environmentally compatible disposal, send the Press Booster to
your next service partner or give it to a recycling company. Do not dis‐
pose of press tools in the household rubbish and do not scrap them.
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