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wirsbo ProPEX 100 Operation Manual

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Contact Information
and UL Listee for United States:
Uponor Wirsbo, Inc.
5925 148th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
T: (800) 321-4739
F: (952) 431-4025
E: info@wirsbo.com
www.wirsbo.com
Copyright © 2005 Uponor Wirsbo, Printed in the United States, 100BT_HB_0505
®
100 Battery Expander Tool
Contact Information
and C-UL Listee for Canada:
Uponor Wirsbo
Div of Uponor Canada Inc
655 Park Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4N 5N1
T: (888) 994-7726
F: (800) 638-9517
E: info@wirsbo.ca
www.wirsbo.ca

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  • Page 1 Apple Valley, MN 55124 655 Park Street Regina, Saskatchewan T: (800) 321-4739 S4N 5N1 F: (952) 431-4025 E: info@wirsbo.com T: (888) 994-7726 www.wirsbo.com F: (800) 638-9517 E: info@wirsbo.ca www.wirsbo.ca Copyright © 2005 Uponor Wirsbo, Printed in the United States, 100BT_HB_0505...
  • Page 2 ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool ® Operation Manual...
  • Page 3 However, system enhancements may result in modification of features or specifications without notice. For the most current technical information, go to the Wirsbo website at www.wirsbo.com. Uponor Wirsbo is not liable for installation practices that deviate from this manual or are not acceptable practices within the mechanical trades.
  • Page 5 Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 – Overview Tool Components ....... 1 Important Information .

  • Page 8: Section 1 - Overview

    • Carrying Case Note: If any contents listed are missing or damaged, please contact your Wirsbo sales representative or distributor for assistance. Keep all tool components in the carrying case, which can also store several expander heads. To protect the internal driver, store the tool with an expansion head in place.

  • Page 10: Section 2 - Technical Data

    ------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Data ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool Dimensions 9¹⁄₂" x 12¹⁄₄" x 3" Weight 7.2 lbs. with battery Maximum Tubing Size 1" Rapid Charger Power Supply 120VAC, 60 Hz Output Voltage 14.4VDC Recharging Time 1 hour Weight 2.7 lbs.

  • Page 12: Section 3 - Battery Operation

    Caution: Do not use the charger at ambient temperatures of less than 40°F (5°C) or greater than 104°F (40°C). Only use the rapid charger to charge the ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool. Charge the battery before initial operation. 1. Remove the charger from the case.

  • Page 13: Battery Handling

    Important: Disconnect charger from power source when not in use. Battery Handling The ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool uses rechargeable batteries containing nickel cadmium (NiCd) cells. To effectively and properly use the batteries, keep the following in mind.

  • Page 14: Section 4 - Expander Tool Operation And Guidelines

    ProPEX connections. Proper Tool and Head Maintenance The ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool head comes in different sizes ranging from ³⁄₈ inch to 1 inch. All heads contain six segment fingers, one attachment ring and one spring. It is very important to keep the heads on the tool or in the tool case at all times as dirt and other debris can affect the connection process.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Red Light on Tool Handle The red light on the tool's handle illuminates to signal the tool needs to be serviced. Send the tool to the Tool Depot. Wirsbo offers the Tool Depot as a convenient way to repair or replace tools quickly and easily.

  • Page 16: Safety Guidelines

    ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool. Failure to follow the instructions and installation guidelines as defined in this manual can result in the failure of the ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool. • Always start the tool with a head on it.

  • Page 17: Repairs

    Repairs Send all warranty repairs to the Tool Depot. Wirsbo offers the Tool Depot as a convenient way to repair or replace tools quickly and easily. For more information, contact Wirsbo Technical Services toll-free at (888) 594-7726 or go to www.wirsbo.com, and click...

  • Page 18: Section 5 - Making Propex Connections

    ------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Making ProPEX Connections Tools Needed • ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool • Properly sized expander head, hand-tightened onto the tool • Tubing cutter designed for PEX tubing 2. Slide the ProPEX Ring over the end of 1.
  • Page 19 See Chart A for the recommended number of expansions for each tubing size. 5. Immediately remove the ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool. As you slide the tubing over the fitting, you should feel some resistance. If the tubing...

  • Page 20: Making ³⁄₈" Propex Connections

    1. Square-cut the ³⁄₈" AQUAPEX tubing perpendicular to the length of the tubing. 2. Expand each side of the ³⁄₈" ProPEX Ring with the ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool once. 3. Slide the expanded ³⁄₈" ProPEX Ring over the end of the tubing.

  • Page 21: Disconnecting A Propex Brass Fitting

    Important Tips for a Proper ³⁄₈" ProPEX Connection • When the temperature is above 40°F (5°C), ProPEX connections to ³⁄₈" AQUAPEX tubing require four to five expansions. When the temperature is below 40°F (5°C), only four expansions are necessary. • The thicker ProPEX Ring used for ³⁄₈" ProPEX connections shrinks over the fitting faster than other size rings.

  • Page 22: Propex Connection Troubleshooting Guide

    ProPEX Connection Troubleshooting Guide Trouble-free ProPEX installations begin with a ProPEX 100 Battery Expander Tool that is maintained in proper working condition. If the tool or segment fingers are damaged, it is very difficult to make a proper connection. The following troubleshooting guide is designed to assist with problems in the field.
  • Page 23 ProPEX Ring Slides Down the Tubing During Expansion If the ProPEX Ring slides down the tubing during expansion, follow the steps below. 1. Ensure your hands are clean when handling the tubing. Any sweat or oil on your hands can act as a lubricant. Due to the smoothness of PEX, any form of lubricant can cause the ProPEX Ring to slide down the tubing during expansion.

  • Page 24: Cold-Weather Expansions

    Cold-weather Expansions Temperature affects the time required for the tubing and ring to shrink onto the fitting — the colder the temperature, the slower the contraction time. Operating the tool in temperatures below 40°F (5°C) reduces the number of connections that can be made per charge.

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