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- Page 1 Operating instructions Tube Squaring Machines RPG ONE RPG 1.5 RPG 2.5 Cordless Electric Code 790 036 766 │ Machine No.: Translation of original operating instructions ________________________________...
- Page 2 All rights reserved, in particular the rights of duplication and distribution as well as translation. Duplication and reproduction in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or electronic) require the written permission of Orbitalum Tools GmbH.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Table of contents Table of contents Page About these instructions Warning messages Other symbols and displays Abbreviations Safety instructions Intended Use Safety Regulations Working with safety in mind Environmental Protection/Disposal Further safety regulations... - Page 4 Change position of body Maintenance What to do if? Troubleshooting Servicing/after-sales service EU declaration of conformity RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 RPG ONE Cordless, RPG 1.5 Cordless, RPG 2.5 Cordless orbitalum tools gmbh (02.10) MT_RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5_BA_04_790036766_00.doc...
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Page 5: About These Instructions
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 0 About these instructions About these instructions For a quick understanding of these instructions and safe operation of the machine, all the warning messages, notes and symbols used in these instructions are presented here along with their meaning. -
Page 6: Other Symbols And Displays
0 About these instructions Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Other symbols and displays Symbol Meaning Notes: Contain particularly important information to be Important understood. Note Instruction: You should pay attention to this symbol. Request for action in a sequence of actions: You need to do something here. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Generally recognised procedures for the prevention of accidents should be observed. Intended Use • Use RPG ONE, RPG 1.5 or RPG 2.5 exclusively as a bench machine for processing thin-walled stainless-steel or steel tubes and welded micro fittings. • Use RPG ONE Cordless, RPG 1.5 Cordless or RPG 2.5 Cordless exclusively as a mobile machine for processing thin-walled stainless-steel or steel tubes and welded micro fittings at fixed tubeline systems. -
Page 8: Working With Safety In Mind
Work on the electrical equipment must only be carried out by a qualified electrician. • Only operate the RPG ONE, RPG 1.5 or RPG 2.5 if the electrical restart prevention is working correctly. • Switch off the machine, allow it to run to a standstill and take out the plug from the power supply unit or take out the rechargeable battery before any change of tools, transport, maintenance and repair operations. - Page 9 Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 1 Safety instructions Danger of being injured by sharp cutting edges Do not touch the running tool while the machine is operating. ► Wear safety gloves. WARNING ► Tie up long hair (hair-net); do not wear loose-fitting clothes.
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Page 10: Environmental Protection/Disposal
1 Safety instructions Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Environmental Protection/Disposal • Dispose of chips and used gear lubricant oil according to the regulations. Discarded electric tools and accessories contain a large share of valuable raw and synthetic materials, which can be recycled. Therefore: •... -
Page 11: Design Of The Product
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 2 Design of the product Design of the product RPG ONE Electric Tool recipient/housing Fixing button Viewing window ON-OFF switch Feed with scale divisions Bench stand (removable) Driving motor Metabo 1010 Plus... -
Page 12: Rpg 1.5 Electric
2 Design of the product Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 RPG 1.5 Electric Large clamp handle Fixing button Tool recipient/housing ON-OFF switch Viewing window (slidable) Bench stand (removable) Feed with scale divisions Small clamp handles Driving motor Metabo 1010 Plus RPG 1.5 Cordless... -
Page 13: Rpg 2.5 Electric
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 2 Design of the product RPG 2.5 Electric 1 Small clamp handles 8 Driving motor Metabo 1010 Plus 2 Housing 9 ON-OFF switch 3 Viewing window (slidable) 10 Fixing button 4 Feed with scale divisions... -
Page 14: Rpg 2.5 (Cordless) Tool Mounting Plate
2 Design of the product Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 RPG 2.5 (Cordless) tool mounting plate The tool mounting plate of the RPG 2.5 (Cordless) offers different tool holder assembly possibilities, according to type of application: •... -
Page 15: Accessories
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 2 Design of the product Accessories Please check the outer diameter of the tubes before ordering the clamping shells. The different standards sometimes involve a special size (particularly for tubes in accordance with DIN 2430). -
Page 16: Adapter Clamping Shell
2 Design of the product Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 2.8.3 Adapter clamping shell Supplied as standard with the RPG 2.5 (Cordless). Using this adapter clamping shell, the clamping shells for the RPG 1.5 can also be set up on RPG 2.5 machines, extending the processing range to min. -
Page 17: Features And Scope Of Application
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 3 Features and scope of application Features and scope of application Features The RPG is designed for facing tube ends/welded micro fittings of metallic materials and has the following properties: • Preparation of tube ends for welding conforming to standards •... -
Page 18: Scope Of Application
4 Technical data Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Scope of application 3.2.1 Application range Machine type RPG ONE (Cordless) RPG 1.5 (Cordless) RPG 2.5 (Cordless) Tube OD min.-max. [mm] 3.00 - 25.40 3.0 - 38.10 6.35* - 63.50 [inch] 0.118 - 1.000... -
Page 19: Commissioning
Mains fuse at least 10 A Assembly of the bench stand The bench stand for RPG ONE, RPG 1.5 and RPG 2.5 Electric needs to be assembled for commissioning the machine. Fasten the bench stand on the machine with a spanner (SW4x150). -
Page 20: Transportation
5 Commissioning Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Transportation Risk of injury due to unintentional activation of the machine During transportation, the ON/OFF switch (speed regulator) may unintentionally be activated, please check the machine is switched off before operating. -
Page 21: Operation
Do not touch the tool holder or tool mounting plate whilst processing; keep loose clothes away from the processing area. Run the machine only with a clamped tube and a closed viewing window (1) (Note: the RPG ONE is not equipped with a slidable viewing window). Viewing window open Viewing window closed orbitalum tools gmbh (02.10) -
Page 22: Determining Tube Dimension
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Determining tube dimension 1. Determine the tube dimension to be processed. 2. Select tool holder, multifunctional tool and clamping shells (accessories, refer to chap. 2.8, p. 11). Please check the outer diameter of the tubes before ordering the clamping Note shells. -
Page 23: Assemble Tool Holder
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6 Operation 6.2.2 Assemble tool holder 1. Install tool holder (1) with multifunctional tool in the groove guide frontal from the front and place the processing type and outer diameter of tube accordingly. -
Page 24: Setting Up And/Or Replacing Clamping Shell
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Setting up and/or replacing clamping shell 1. Select correct clamping shell according to tube dimension (refer to chap. 2.8.4, p. 12). 2. Unscrew the clamp handles: Turn out the release handle (1) (the end of the release handle must be RPG ONE (Cordless): flush with the inside of the housing). -
Page 25: Inserting A Clamping Shell
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6 Operation 6.3.2 Inserting a clamping shell 1. Press a little on the clamping shell and install it in the body. The Orbitalum logo should cover the clamping shell with the point marked in RPG 1.5 (Cordless),... -
Page 26: Rpg 2.5: Setting Up And/Or Replacing Adapter Clamping Shell
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 RPG 2.5: Setting up and/or replacing adapter clamping shell 6.4.1 When is the adapter clamping shell necessary? Whenever tubes with an outer diameter of 6.35 - 38.1 mm (0.250" - 1.5") need to be processed. -
Page 27: Inserting Adapter Clamping Shell
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6 Operation 6.4.3 Inserting adapter clamping shell 1. Install the adapter clamping shell into the body. The cavity of the clamping shell should thereby be flush with the cavity of the RPG 2.5-body (see arrow). -
Page 28: Clamping The Tube
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 ATTENTION Tool breakage Using the adapter clamping shell could lead to collisions with the tool. Take care that there is enough space between the tool and the adapter clamping shell. -
Page 29: Selecting The Speed Range
Selecting the speed range There are 2 speed levels in the RPG drives. It is recommended that you work exclusively with speed level 1. RPG ONE and RPG 1.5: disabled speed level 2 upon delivery. –1 –1 Type of machine... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Speed: Rpg Cordless
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6.6.2 Adjusting the speed: RPG Cordless The speed-level is pre-installed in the RPG Cordless versions via the speed switch (1) (speed ranges, refer to chap. 6.6, p. 25) and fine-tuned via the speed regulator (2). -
Page 31: Processing The Tube
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6 Operation Processing the tube Risk of injury by unintentional activation of the machine Allow the machine to run to a standstill and remove the power plug from the power supply unit or take out the replaceable battery before repair,... -
Page 32: Turn On The Rpg Electric
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6.7.1 Turn on the RPG Electric 1. Check if the viewing window is closed, and close it, if necessary. 2. Set the desired speed via the speed regulator (1). 3. Activate the ON-OFF switch (2). -
Page 33: Facing, Feeds And Adjustments
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6 Operation If the tool vibrates after starting, the cutting speed is too high. Note Reduce speed (refer to chap. 6.6.2, p. 26). 6.7.3 Facing, feeds and Adjustments • Each division means an insertion of 0.1 mm (0.004 inch). -
Page 34: Switching Off Rpg Cordless
6 Operation Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6.7.5 Switching off RPG Cordless 1. Release ON/OFF switch and/or speed regulator (3). The machine stops. 2. Remove rechargeable batteries. 3. Remove machine from tube (refer to chap. 6.5, p. 24). -
Page 35: Change Position Of Body
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 6 Operation 6.8.2 Change position of body Body position changeable only at the RPG 2.5 (Cordless). 1. Fully unscrew headless screw (2) on the reverse of the body. 2. Rotate body to desired position (only possible in 4 x 90° steps). -
Page 36: Maintenance
7 Maintenance Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 Maintenance Risk of injury due to unintended activation of the ON-OFF switch. The machine may only be operated using a fault current (FI) protect switch. Allow the machine to run to a standstill and take out the plug from the... -
Page 37: What To Do If
Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 8 What to do if? What to do if? Troubleshooting The following table gives you the possible causes while troubleshooting. Problem Possible cause Remedy Tool (MFW) is causing a “step” Feed is too big or battery is almost Disassemble tool holder and during facing. -
Page 38: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
9 EU declaration of conformity Operating instructions RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 EU declaration of conformity RPG ONE, RPG 1.5, RPG 2.5 EG-Konformitätserklärung Orbitalum Tools GmbH Josef-Schüttler-Straße 17 Declaration of conformity 78224 Singen, Deutschland Dichiarazione di conformità Tel.: +49 (0) 77 31 792-0 Déclaration de conformité... -
Page 39: Rpg One Cordless, Rpg 1.5 Cordless, Rpg 2.5 Cordless
Declaración de conformidad According to machine guideline 2006/42/EG (MaschR), Appendix II A Die Bauart der Maschine: RPG ONE Cordless Tube Squaring Machine with cordless drive The following product: RPG 1.5 Cordless Tube Squaring Machine with cordless drive Il seguente prodotto: RPG 2.5 Cordless Tube Squaring Machine with cordless drive... - Page 40 Orbitalum Tools GmbH Sales Contact: Tel. +49 (0) 77 31 / 792-0 Fax +49 (0) 77 31 / 792-524 tools@orbitalum.com www.orbitalum.com An ITW Company Plant: Division Orbitalum Josef-Schüttler-Straße 17 78224 Singen Germany 790 036 766_00/01 (02.10) © Orbitalum Tools GmbH D-78224 Singen 2010 Printed in Germany...
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