Assembly Procedure - Rehau RAUTOOL A-light Operating Instructions Manual

RAUTOOL A-LIGHT

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Failure to observe these instructions may result in damage to the jointing system, to the tool and to personal injury!
1. Using pipe cutters, cut pipe to
required length at right angles
and without leaving burrs.
Caution!
Keep your hand at a safe
distance from the tool. Do not
use saws or similar devices!
3.a. Expanding with expanding
pliers:
Expand pipe, rotate 30°, and
repeat. The min. distance bet-
ween expander head and com-
pression sleeve must be one
compression sleeve length.
3.c. Expanding with expander bit:
Expand pipe, rotate 30° and
repeat. The min. distance bet-
ween expander head and com-
pression sleeve must be one
compression sleeve length.
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2. Slide compression sleeve onto
pipe, ensuring that the inside
taper points towards joint.
Caution!
Inner bevel must point towards
the joint.
3.b. Expanding with expander
set:
Expand pipe, rotate 30° and
repeat. The min. distance bet-
ween expander head and com-
pression sleeve must be one
compression sleeve length.
4. Insert fitting into pipe up to
stop. After a brief period the fit-
ting will sit tightly in the pipe
(memory effect).
Caution!
Before the full memory effect
takes place, the fitting may fall
out of the pipe! Make sure the
fitting is in a straight position.