3.3 Carrying out the pressing process 3.4 Aborting the pressing process 3.5 Troubleshooting 3.6 Care and maintenance 3.6.1 Cleaning the press tools 3.6.2 Performing checks 3.6.3 Inspection and maintenance 3.7 Disposal Appendix 4.1 Warranty 4.2 Service partners Pressgun Picco press machine set...
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 press machine set...
Viega system press jaws Press jaws Viega system press rings Press rings Viega system press tool Press tool Combinations of for example: Press machine and press jaws Press machine with hinged adapter jaws and press ring Pressgun Picco press machine set...
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 press machine set...
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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 press machine set...
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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 press machine set...
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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 press machine set...
The Viega system press machine Pressgun Picco 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‐...
Ä ‘Regulations from section: Technical data’ on page 5. Data on the oscillation emission value (reference period 8 h): Defines a daily trigger value: > 2.5 m/s Daily exposure limit value: max. 5 m/s Pressgun Picco press machine set...
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Battery charger – depending on scope of delivery Input 120 VAC or 230 VAC Tolerance range ±10 V Frequency 50–60 Hz Input current max. 1.0 A Output 18 V DC Rechargeable battery technology Lithium ions Pressgun Picco press machine set...
24 kN. This presses the press connector into the pipeline. The Pressgun Picco operates with a voltage of 18 V DC. The power is supplied via battery or mains adapter. 2.4.4...
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Rotatable cylinder head The press jaw fixture in the front part of the cylinder head is 180° rotat‐ able to allow for flexible alignment of the press jaws to the pressing point. Pressgun Picco press machine set...
The press machine has a high level of EMC protection. However, if elec‐ tromagnetic waves do switch on the press machine, the press machine can be briefly disconnected from its power supply. This usually rem‐ edies the fault. If not, remove the source of the interference. Pressgun Picco press machine set...
Check the scope of delivery. ▶ Insert the mains adapter or the fully charged lithium ion recharge‐ able battery into the mounting bracket at the handle. ▶ Pull out the retaining bolt at the press jaw fixture. Pressgun Picco press machine set...
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 press machine set...
Next, press the button to manually release and bring roller head back to its starting position. If the press machine is in automatic mode, the pressing can only be aborted by pressing the button to manually release. Troubleshooting In case of malfunction, check the following potential causes: Pressgun Picco press machine set...
The tools are subject to normal wear and tear; for this reason, they must be maintained in regular intervals. Only service partners authorised by Viega may service and maintain the tools. See Ä Chapter 3.6.3 ‘Inspec‐ tion and maintenance’ on page 19.
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.
Bottom: Version 2, from 2019, with annually changing colour shade 2 0 X X The Viega system press jaws and system press rings have a label showing the date when the next maintenance is due. Respect the main‐ tenance dates in order to guarantee safety and proper function. After completed maintenance, the Viega service partner will apply a new sticker.
Appendix Appendix Warranty The warranty period for Viega system tools, such as press tools, press jaws, press rings, Prevista Dry Plus rail punch, pipe cutters, calibration devices, etc., is governed by the national statutory provisions of the country in which you are headquartered. However, it is at least two years after purchase and transfer of risk.
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