3.5 Carrying out the pressing process 3.6 Aborting the pressing process 3.7 Care and maintenance 3.7.1 Cleaning the press tools 3.7.2 Performing checks 3.7.3 Inspection and maintenance 3.8 Disposal Appendix 4.1 Warranty 4.2 EC Declaration of Conformity 4.3 Service partners Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
This symbol warns of possible life-threatening injury. WARNING! This symbol warns of possible serious injury. CAUTION! This symbol warns of possible injury. NOTICE! This symbol warns of possible damage to property. This symbol gives additional information and hints. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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The word mark Bluetooth® and the associated logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of these marks by Viega Techology GmbH and Co. KG is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of the owner concerned: iOS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
For reading comfort, the following abbreviated terms are used in these instructions for use: Term Abbreviated form Viega Tool Services app Viega Tool Services Lite app Viega system press machine Press machine Pressgun Picco 6 Plus Viega system press jaws...
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) lf devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and col‐ lection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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Danger of crushing! There is a danger of crushing the Fingers and hands. g) Observe the safety instructions for the cleaning and corrosion protec‐ tion agents used by you. h) Ensure that the workpiece is not under tension. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
The Viega system press machine Pressgun Picco 6 Plus is intended for pressing press connectors into the respective piping systems. In combi‐ nation with Viega press jaws, the press tool is suitable for use with all Viega sanitary and heating installation systems up and including dimen‐...
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Product information Pressgun Picco 6 Plus Fig. 1: Overview Rotatable cylinder head with press jaw fixture LED lamp Retaining bolt Start button Rechargeable battery compartment with battery inserted Bracket Reset button Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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Gripping surfaces on the press machine ▶ To prevent injury during the pressing, hold the press machine at the gripping surface provided as shown. Data on the specification plate Fig. 3: Type plate (exemplary) Manufacturer logo with address Nominal force Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
Weight without rechargeable bat‐ 1630 g tery Length 320 mm with 3.0 Ah rechargeable battery 344 mm with 6.0 Ah rechargeable battery Width 100 mm Height 72 mm measurement uncertainty 3 dB(A) measurement uncertainty 1.5 m/s Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
The hydraulically operated roller head moves forwards into the press jaw and closes it with a power of 24 kN. The Pressgun Picco 6 Plus operates with a voltage of 12 V DC. The press machine is equipped with wireless Bluetooth® technology.
The press — minates. machine is ready for operation. Green LED (3) off Automatic press is — (while pressing on. The press runs). machine com‐ pletes the Fig. 4: Start button with status LEDs pressing automati‐ cally. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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Yellow LED (5) and The press Send the press machine to red LED (2) illumi‐ machine has your nearest service partner nate. made 42000 for inspection and mainte‐ pressings. nance. The safety shut‐ down is activated. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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LED light The press machine is equipped with a bright LED lamp. The LED lamp illuminates as soon as the Start button is pressed. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
Store the press machine in a dry, frost-free place in the case pro‐ vided. Protect the press machine and accessories from the following external influences: Impacts Moisture and humidity Dust and dirt Frost and extreme heat Chemical solutions and vapours Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
Only use original accessories (e.g. rechargeable batteries) with the Viega press tools, as only these were developed and adapted specifi‐ cally for use with the Viega press connector systems. Viega does not check whether accessories from other manufacturers are suitable for use with Viega press tools.
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Register at Viega Tool Services In order to use the press machine with the app, you will first have to register once at Viega Tool Services and set up an operation. ▶ Launch tool-services.viega.de in the browser or scan the QR code.
15 minutes to allow the device to cool down. ▶ Check the scope of delivery. ▶ Insert the fully charged lithium ion rechargeable battery into the mounting bracket at the handle. ▶ Pull out the retaining bolt at the press jaw fixture. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
Check the press jaw before use for any visible defect, and if applicable replace the press jaw. Only use press jaws that are the right dimension and are compatible with the press connector system. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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The press jaw must be able to lock properly during pressing. Ensure that there is enough space on the press point. Keep the press jaw contour and the area around the press point free from dirt and any objects that could hinder complete pressing. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
Then remove the incompletely pressed press connector from the installation and use a new press connector. Aborting the pressing process A pressing can be interrupted in the following situations: Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
The tools are subject to normal wear and tear; for this reason, they must be maintained in regular intervals. The maintenance and servicing of the tools must be carried out by service partners authorised by Viega. 3.7.1 Cleaning the press tools...
The functional safety and permanent leak tightness of the Viega press connector systems depend primarily on the functional and operational safety of the Viega system press tools, which comprise the Viega press machine plus Viega system press jaw, ring, chain, and hinged adapter jaw.
Dispose of the device pursuant to the regulations applicable in your country, see Ä ‘Regulations from section: Disposal’ on page 6. Observe the requirements on the transport of road and rail freight and of ocean and air freight if sending defective lithium ion rechargeable batteries. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
Appendix Appendix Warranty The warranty period for Viega system tools such as press tools, press jaws, press rings, Steptec punches, pipe cutters, calibrating tools etc. is governed by national statutory regulations of the country where you have your seat. However, it is at least two years after purchase and transfer of risk.
Appendix EC Declaration of Conformity Fig. 6: EC Declaration of Conformity Pressgun Picco 6 Plus Service partners For maintenance and repair of the press tools, contact the service partner in your country. Pressgun Picco 6 Plus...
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