CONTENTS Page Safety information Scope of delivery Unit description and functioning principle Replacement parts and accessories Tool preparation Assembly sequence/establishing a compression sleeve joint Important information Troubleshooting...
RAUTOOL G 125/160 SAFETY INFORMATION Use in line with provisions 8. Only operate the equipment with REHAU original parts and acces- The tool is intended exclusively for processing of the REHAU sories. compression sleeve system in the size range 125 x 12.6 or 160 x 14.6.
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Caution! REHAU does not assume any liability for damage or injury caused by 10. Do not expose the equipment to rain. Do not operate the equip- unsafe use of the product, inadequate maintenance or improper ap- ment in damp or wet conditions and/or in an environment where plication of the product or system.
RAUTOOL G 125/160 SCOPE OF DELIVERY RAUTOOL G 125-160 - Base tool RAUTOOL G Incl. 2 cylinders with handle, hydraulic hose, quick couplings and 4 long pins - Expander mandrel Incl. 2 short pins - Transport case, basic - Operating instructions...
RAUTOOL G 125/160 UNIT DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONING PRINCIPLE Pos. No. Unit element Function Electric motor Electro-hydraulic motor for building up pressure in the work unit Compression cylinder G1 Work units for supporting the clamping jaw sets 160 or expander set G1 Compression cylinder 160 A set comprising a short and a long clamping jaw.
RAUTOOL G 125/160 TOOL PREPARATION Expansion The cylinder must be connected directly to the motor via the hydraulic hose (quick coupling) and the control cable, for the expansion process. Caution! Make sure the quick coupling is properly engaged! The coupling may...
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Pressing The expander set must be removed before pressing. To do this, pull out the long pin completely and pull the short pins as far as the stop. Pull out and remove the expander set from the cylinder. Both cylinders must be connected to the motor via a Y distributor, for the pressing function.
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The long, movable clamping jaw has 2 pin positions. The fi rst position is the start position, when the compression sleeve is still some distance from the fi tting collar. Caution! Pins must be fully inserted. The second position is the end position to slide the compression sleeve right up to the fi...
RAUTOOL G 125/160 ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE/ESTABLISHING A COMPRESSION SLEEVE JOINT 1. Cut the pipe into lengths of the required size with a square cut ... Alternatively, you can also use the roller pipe cutter. using a guillotine… Caution! Do not use any type of saw or anything similar! The pipe must be cut into lengths so that the cut is square and burr-free! 2.
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6. There must be an even gap between the fi tting collar and the pipe 7. Cover the pipe evenly with REHAU lubricant around the full circum- end. If necessary, the position of the fi tting must be adjusted using ference of the joint area.
RAUTOOL G 125/160 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always fi t clamping jaws or jointing systems so that they lie fl at and at Always insert the expander into the pipe up to the stop and do not tilt a right angle! Tips and tricks...
- Remove the air from the unit Unit doesn’t reach pressure of 550 bar Check the oil level, if necessary top up the oil If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact your local REHAU sales office for support.
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