NovoPress ACO401 Operating Manual page 31

7.4 Opening the collar (Fig. 8 + 9)
To open the press collar, the two outer shells can be swivelled away from the pipe, either
individually or together, as described below.
First try the process with one hand before you try it with both hands together.
If you just open one side first and then the other you must hold the press collar tightly when
opening the second side so that it does not fall off.
• To open the press collar the following 2 steps must be carried out. (Fig. 8)
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• Once a certain point has been reached the shell automatically moves to its final position
and makes an audible click.
• By pulling the two outer shells apart, open the press collar far enough to remove it from
the press fitting. (Fig. 9)
7.5 Performing the pressing operation
WARNING!
Risk of injury from ejected fragments
Incorrect or improper use of press tools or the use of worn or damaged press tools
carries a risk of injury from ejected fragments.
Therefore
– Ensure that the nominal size of the press fitting matches the nominal size of the
– Make sure that there is no dirt, swarf etc. between the press tool and the press
– Do not hold the press tool askew on the press fitting.
– If a press tool is used incorrectly, do not use it any longer and have it inspected by
Press lever (10) at the position marked in the direction of the pipe and hold it
there.
Grip shell (11) at the position marked from below and swivel it away from the
pipe.
press tool.
fitting.
an authorised workshop.
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