Instruction Manual MAP 1
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5. Remarks in respect of the determined use
5.1. Operation of the tool
First you have to select the right pressing jaw (Pos.-No 7), respectively dies, for the intended
application.
Then disengage the locking pin (Pos.-No. 4, picture 3) by pushing the head of the pin towards
the jaw holder (picture 5 Pos C
reaching the stop the locking pin will automatically pop out spring loaded (picture 7+10). The
selected jaw is inserted into the head and the locking pin must be pushed against the spring
force into the head until it engages. With jaws for interchangeable dies the dies will be inserted
laterally into the jaw while pulling the die lock (picture 1 Pos. 8, picture 5 Pos F).
After the fitting has been mounted on the tube the jaws are opened by compressing the rear end
of the jaw (picture 4 – Pos. G) and then positioned on the fitting.
The pressing cycle is started by actuating the trigger (Pos. 1, picture 5 Pos. A). The pressing
cycle is characterized by the closing motion of the jaws. Due to the linear movement of the
drive rolls on the piston the jaws close scissors like.
Attention
A necessary condition for a permanently leaking free connection is that the pressing
cycle has to be completed and the jaws are closed.
) and turn the head anti-clockwise (picture 5 Pos C
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