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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) en Tube squaring machines Translation of original operating instructions and spare parts list An ITW Company...
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Table of Contents About these instructions....3.5.1 Multifunctional tool (MFW) ......Warning messages ....3.5.2 Tool holder (WH) for Further icons and displays ..beveling and squaring. 3.5.3 Stainless steel clamp- Abkürzungen......ing collars (optional)...
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10.2 What to do if...? – General troubleshooting ......10.3 Servicing/Customer service ..11 ERSATZTEILLISTE / SPARE PARTS LIST ........11.1 RPG ONE Akku | RPG ONE Cordless........11.2 RPG ONE Elektro | RPG ONE Electric ........11.3 RPG 1.5 Akku | RPG 1.5 Cord- less...........
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) About these instructions Warning messages The warnings used in these instructions warn you of injuries or damage to property. Always read and observe these warnings! This is a warning icon. It warns against dangers of injury. In order to avoid injuries or death observe the measures marked with a safety sign.
Scope of application of the operating instructions. • Only use dimension-specific clamping shells by Orbitalum Tools GmbH to fixate the pipes. • Only operate the machine within the voltages specified on the type plate of the drive (see chapter Technical specifications of the operating instructions).
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) • The owner shall be responsible for any damage which results from improper use. The manufacturer accepts no liability. • No tools should be used that have not been authorized by the manufacturer of this machine.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Our products are "products" in the sense of the REACh regulation. In accordance with Article 33 of the REACh regulation, suppliers of products must inform their customers if the supplied product contains a substance specified in the REACh SVHC candidate list exceeding 0.1 percent by mass of the object. On June 27, 2018, lead (CAS: 7439-92-1 / EINECS: 231-100-4) was included in the SVHC candidate list.
• Use only the dimensions and materials listed in these instructions. Other materials may only be used after consulting with Orbitalum Tools customer service. • Use only genuine tools, spare parts, operating materials and accessories from Orbitalum Tools. • Repair and maintenance work on the electrical equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) • Do not carry the machine by its cable and do not use the cable to pull the power plug out of the socket outlet (except in case of an emergency). Protect the cable against heat, oil and sharp edges (chips).
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) DANGER If the power cable is damaged, exposed parts can be energized with lethal voltage! Fatal electric shock. ► Do not allow the power cable of the motor to be near the machine, especially the cutting tool (MFW).
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) DANGER Grounded body! Fatal electric shock. ► Avoid contact with grounded surfaces such as tubes, heating, cook- ers or refrigerators. DANGER Danger of fire from charging the battery with a wrong charger! Severe injury or death.
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) WARNING Danger from vibration and unergonomic, monotonous work! Discomfort, fatigue and malfunctioning of the moving apparatus! Limited response capability and cramps. ► Perform "loosening-up" exercises. ► Ensure a varied range of activities. ► Assume an upright, fatigue-free and comfortable body position dur-...
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) WARNING Liquid leaking from the battery due to wrong use! Various injuries and damage to property. ► Wash with water if touched accidentally. ► If liquid enters the eyes, contact a doctor. ORBITALUM TOOLS...
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Warning signs The warning signs and safety signs located on the machine must be observed. The warning signs are part of the machine. They must not be removed or modified. Missing or illegible warning signs must be replaced immediately.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Accessories WARNING Danger due to the use of inadequate accessories and tools which have not been approved by Orbitalum Tools! Various injuries and damage to property. ► Use only genuine tools, spare parts, operating materials and acces- sories from Orbitalum.
1.327 Code 790 037 157 * Included in the standard scope of delivery. ** Only to be used with stainless steel clamping collars for micro-fittings. *** Cannot be used with the RPG ONE. ORBITALUM TOOLS GmbH, D-78224 Singen www.orbitalum.com...
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) 3.5.3 Stainless steel clamping collars (optional) Not included in scope of delivery. For deformation-free clamping of tubes. Extremely resistant. Ensures precise clamping of tubes and rapid clamping collar change without tool. Please see our current product catalog for a selection of clamping collar dimen- sions with code numbers.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Characteristics and range of applications Characteristics The Tube Squaring Machine RPG ONE, RPG 1.5 (battery) have the following features: • Pipe end preparation for standard compliant weld seam • Only one multifunctional tool required for:...
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Technical specifications MACHINE RPG ONE RPG 1.5 RPG ONE RPG 1.5 MODEL BATTERY BATTERY Dimensions [mm] 390x70x200 252 x 77 x 255 400x160x350 266 x 87 x 255 [inch] 15.4x2.8x7.9 9.9 x 3.0 x 10 15.8x6.3x13.8...
Mounting base plate Baseplate (1) for battery machines is optionally available on request (Code 790 037 169). The base plate (1) for the RPG ONE and RPG 1.5 Electric must be mounted to the machine before commissioning. ► Use hexagon bolt SW4x150 (2) to attach base plate to machine.
Transporting the machine The RPG is a portable machine. Special transport aids are not required. For safe machine transport, hold the machine as shown below. RPG ONE Electric and RPG 1.5 Electric RPG ONE Electric and RPG 1.5 Electric ORBITALUM TOOLS...
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Set-up and mounting DANGER Machine startup due to unintentionally pressing the ON/OFF but- ton! Fatal electric shock. Various injuries and damage to property. ► At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing...
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) WARNING Danger from falling machine and pipe! Irreversible crushing. ► Check machine condition and secure it to prevent it falling. ► Ensure that the machine has a solid footing and stands on a suffi- ciently stable substrate.
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) WARNING Parts thrown off/tool breakage and rotating pipe! Various injuries and damage to property. ► No damaged or deformed cutting tools (MFW) should be used. ► Firmly clamp the tube to be processed into the clamping unit.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Determining pipe dimension 1. Determine the pipe dimension to be processed. 2. Select tool holder, multifunctional tool and clamping shells (see chapter Accessories [} 20]). NOTICE! ► Please check the outer diameter of the pipes before ordering the clamping collars.
The Orbitalum logo (4) on the clamping shell must correspond with the clamp screw (1) (see ar- rows). • Clamping shells for pipes have to be inserted in such a way that the Orbitalum logo (4) is facing away from the motor.
Removing clamping shells 1. Disassemble the tensioning screw: RPG ONE (battery): Screw out the tensioning screw (1) (flush with housing on the inside, see ar- row). RPG 1.5 (battery): Undo the tensioning screw (2) and the clamping screw (3) (flush with housing on the inside, see arrow).
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Clamping pipe WARNING Parts thrown off/tool breakage and rotating pipe! Various injuries and damage to property. ► No damaged or deformed cutting tools (MFW) should be used. ► Firmly clamp the tube to be processed into the clamping unit.
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2. To clamp the pipe, rotate the tensioning screw (2) clockwise until the stop. NOTICE! RPG ONE only: When clamping a microfitting, rotate it in such a way that the pro- jecting section of pipe rests in one of the recesses (1) in the housing.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Operation DANGER Machine startup due to unintentionally pressing the ON/OFF but- ton! Fatal electric shock. Various injuries and damage to property. ► At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing tools, cleaning and performing any maintenance, adjustment or re- pair work, switch off the machine, wait until the machine/tool stops running and pull the mains plug.
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) WARNING Parts thrown off/tool breakage and rotating pipe! Various injuries and damage to property. ► No damaged or deformed cutting tools (MFW) should be used. ► Firmly clamp the tube to be processed into the clamping unit.
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) WARNING Fingers jammed between the clamping unit, clamping shells and tube! Irreversible crushing. ► Do not place fingers between the clamping unit, clamping shells and tube. ► At the end of each working cycle, before transportation, changing...
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RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) CAUTION A non-right-angled tube end can damage the tool with low dis- tance between the cutting edge and the tube end! Damage to tool. ► Before switching on the machine ensure that the tool has sufficient axial distance around the complete tube circumference.
GENCY STOP does not function. The user must check whether the power plug can be pulled out of the outlet by the cable. ► Only use genuine spare parts from Orbitalum Tools. ► Ensure free access to the power plug.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Setting the speed The RPG motors have 2 gear steps. It is recommended to only work with gear step 1. 9.2.1 Setting speed with RPG Electric machines NOTICE! The machining behavior can be influenced by the speed.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) 9.2.2 Setting speed with RPG Battery machines With the RPG Battery machines the speed level is finely set via the speed controller (1). NOTICE! The deeper the ON/OFF button is pressed, the higher the speed.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Switching on machine 9.3.1 RPG Electric 1. Check whether the viewing window is closed; if necessary, close it. 2. Set desired speed via RPM regulator (1). 3. Press the ON/OFF button (2). ð The machine starts.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) 9.3.2 RPG Battery 1. Check whether the viewing window is closed; if necessary, close it (for RPG 1.5 only). 2. Connect battery (1) to RPG. 3. Press the ON/OFF button (2). ð The machine starts.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) 1. With feed (1) lead the tool to the pipe until the tool is gripped. If the tool cutting edge is cutting on the entire circumference of the pipe: 2. Further infeed the tool with an even pressure until the desired processing result is reached.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Processing in confined space For better operation, the setting of the machine can be changed to the pipe in the following way. 9.6.1 Change drive position 1. Release screw (1) on back of housing.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) Maintenance, service and troubleshooting NOTICE! Some of the tasks named are heavily dependent on use and ambi- ent conditions. The stated cycles are minimum values. In individ- ual cases, different maintenance cycles are possible. To ensure machine safety, have the maintenance performed annually by au- thorized service points with VDE testing.
RPG ONE (Akku/Kabel) / 1.5 (Akku/Kabel) 10.2 What to do if...? – General troubleshooting MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ► Dismantle the tool holder and take the pipe out of the machine. Feed too great or bat- ► Remove chippings by using a side cutter Tool (MFW) hooks in during tery nearly empty.
(including optionally available accessories from Orbitalum): / Machine et type (y compris accessoires RPG ONE Orbitalum disponibles en option): / Macchina e tipo (inclusi gli articoli accessori acquistabili opzionalmente RPG ONE Akku da Orbitalum): / Máquina y tipo (incluidos los artículos de accesorios de Orbitalum disponibles RPG 1.5...
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