Dear Customer,
For your own safety please read the following leaflet carefully and keep it safe!
Intended use
VIRAX pressing jaws are exclusively intended for use with VIRAX pressing tools as well as with pressing
units with compatible jaw holders and a constant axial thrust of 32 to 34 kN.
VIRAX mini pressing jaws are exclusively intended for use with VIRAX pressing tools as well as with
pressing units with compatible jaw holders and a constant axial thrust of 19 to 20 kN.
Any other use or uses which go beyond this are not valid for intended use.
VIRAX will not be liable for any damage resulting from invalid use. The user will be solely responsible for
the risk.
Another component part of the intended use is the reading and following of the Operating Instructions
and the Inspection and Maintenance Conditions.
The jaw may only be operated by qualified specialist craftsmen from the sanitation/heating/air
conditioning area after successful training.
Explanation of the symbols used
Before putting this jaw into operation read through these Operating Instructions carefully to avoid
dangers and to familiarise yourself with the jaw.
Keep these Operating Instructions together with the jaw, so that you can reread them at any time.
Pass on these Operating Instructions together with the jaw to any other user of the jaw.
Danger
This sign warns against the danger of personal injuries.
Caution
This sign warns against the danger of property damage and damage to the environment.
Call for action
Start-up
Insert the jaw into the pressing tool and lock it securely (see the Operating Instructions for the pressing
tool).
Pressing
The connection preparations can be found in the system-related technical documentation from the fittings
manufacturer and the prerequisites for leak-proof press joints.
Both jaw levers must be actuated for the opening or closing of the jaw. Locate the jaw on the press
fittings according to the instructions of the press fitting manufacturer. Carry out pressing operation.
After completing the pressing operation the jaw must be completely closed at the top as well as
above the connecting strap.
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Be sure to read the Operating Instructions!
ENGLISH - TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL MANUAL