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MegaPress XL PressBooster - Instruction Manual
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NOTICE!
As soon as the first press is completed, the PressBooster is locked into place and
cannot be removed from the press ring.
However, if you need to interrupt the press cycle, see "3.4 Interrupting the press
cycle" on page 12.
3.4 Interrupting the press cycle
Loosening the PressBooster from the press ring
In the event that the current press cycle must be interrupted, you can manually loosen the
PressBooster from the press ring.
11 Keep the button for manual unlocking pressed until the piston has fully retracted and
X
the hinged adapter jaw is no longer stress loaded.
8 Pull the handle at the hinged adapter jaw back.
X
Z The hinged adapter jaw opens.
Continuing an interrupted press cycle
Interrupted presses of MegaPress XL press connectors can be resumed and completed later.
This should only be done in extenuating circumstances and is applicable in cases where the
cycle was interrupted between the first and second press, and the press ring was loosened
manually.
Before and during the first press stroke of the resumed pressing, note that the em-
pty stroke is longer, and in particular note the following:
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The ball heads of the hinged adapter jaw must lie correctly in the contact
points of the press ring.
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The press ring must be correctly seated and lay flush on the press connector.
Requirements:
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The press connector and the press tool are not damaged.
12 Once more attach the press ring to the press connector.
X
Complete the pressing process.
X
3.5 Care and maintenance
3.5.1 Cleaning
Use a cloth to remove any dirt and metal residue from the PressBooster.
X
Lubricate the joints and moving components with maintenance oil.
X
Then, spray the hinged adapter jaw thinly with maintenance oil. Let it soak briefly, then
X
wipe the part down with a lint-free cloth.
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