Table of contents Table of contents About these instructions for use Target groups Labelling of notes About this translated version Note on use of abbreviated terms Product information Standards and regulations Intended use 2.2.1 Areas of use Product description 2.3.1 Overview 2.3.2 Technical data...
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.
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:...
Product information 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". Product description 2.3.1 Overview Fig. 1: Overview...
Product information System scope The Megapress XL tool system consists of the following components: Tool sets 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...
< 2.5 m/s 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‐...
Handling 3 Handling Warning and mandatory signs 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...
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Handling 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. Using the shoulder strap 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).
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Handling NUSSBAUM NUSSBAUM NUSSBAUM PT3-H 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.
Handling Use the shoulder strap to sling the press tool over your shoulder. ð In this position, you can safely carry the press tool. 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.
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Handling Requirements: The 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. ð...
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Handling 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.
Handling 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).
Handling 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. –...
Service partners For maintenance and repair of the Viega system press tools, contact the service partner in your country. Pressgun Press Booster 18 from 20...
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Handling Country Company Address / contact information code König & Landl GmbH Döblinger Hauptstrasse 15, 1190 Vienna +43 (1) 4797484-13 / sth@koenig-landl.at Nepean Boltmaster Pty 42 Borec Road, 2750 Penrith Ltd ABN +61 (2) 4722 3034 / warren@nepbolt.com.au Allied Power Tools Pty. 12/76 Rushdale St, Knoxfield, VIC 3180 Ltd.