7.3
Closing the collar (Fig. 6 + 7)
• By pressing the outer end of the shell gently, the shell moves inwards. (Fig. 6)
• The line (A) must be at the same height of the edge (B) when the press collar is
positioned correctly. (Fig. 7)
CAUTION
There is a risk that the press collar will break if it is positioned
incorrectly
If the press collar is positioned incorrectly on the fitting the press collar may become
damaged.
Therefore:
– The line (A) must be at the same height of the edge (B).
– If this is not the case, remove the press collar again and reposition it.
7.4
Opening the collar (Fig. 8 + 9)
To open the press collar, the two outer shells can be swivelled away from the pipe, either
individually or together, as described below.
First try the process with one hand before you try it with both hands together.
If you just open one side first and then the other you must hold the press collar tightly when
opening the second side so that it does not fall off.
• To open the press collar the following 2 steps must be carried out. (Fig. 8)
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• Once a certain point has been reached the shell automatically moves to its final position
and makes an audible click.
• By pulling the two outer shells apart, open the press collar far enough to remove it from
the press fitting. (Fig. 9)
Press lever (10) at the position marked in the direction of the pipe and hold it
there.
Grip shell (11) at the position marked from below and swivel it away from the
pipe.
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(Fig. 7)
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