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52025251
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PC-100
Battery-powered
Pressing Tool
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
NIBCO Inc. – World Headquarters
1516 Middlebury Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
USA
Technical Services
Phone: 1-888-446-4226
Fax: 1-888-336-4226
© 2006 NIBCO Inc.
12/06
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL NIBCO Inc. – World Headquarters 1516 Middlebury Street Elkhart, IN 46516 Technical Services Phone: 1-888-446-4226 Fax: 1-888-336-4226 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. 52025251 © 2006 NIBCO Inc. 12/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Table of Contents Purpose of this Manual Description ..............2 This manual is intended to familiarize all users with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Safety ................2 tool: Purpose of this Manual ..........2 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Warranty ................. 2 with 120 volt charger, and (2) 3.0 Ah batteries Important Safety Information ........3-4 Keep this manual available to all users. Identification ..............5 For additional copies of the manual, visit the NIBCO Specifications ..............6 website: www.nibco.com. Operation ..............7-11 Maintenance ..............12 Troubleshooting ............13... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool. SYMBOL Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. This symbol is used to call your attention to h azards or unsafe practices which could result in an injury or property damage. The signal word, defined below, indicates the severity of the hazard. The message after the signal word provides infor- Skin injection hazard: mation for preventing or avoiding the hazard. Oil under pressure easily punctures skin causing serious injury, g angrene, or death. If you are injured by escaping oil, seek medical atten- Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL tion immediately. result in severe injury or death. • Do not use hands to check for leaks. • Depressurize the hydraulic system before servicing. Hazards which, if not avoided, COULD result in severe injury or death. Do not use solvents or flammable Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, liquids to clean the pressing tool. MAY result in injury or property damage. Solvents or flammable liquids could ignite and cause serious injury or property damage. - Page 4 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They will vent Do not allow anything to contact the battery fumes and may explode. terminals. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe • Do not immerse the batteries in liquid. Liquid injury from harmful fumes or burns from flying debris. may create a short circuit and damage the battery. If batteries are immersed, contact your service center for proper handling. • Do not place the battery into a pocket, tool pouch, or tool box with conductive objects. Inspect tool before use. Replace any worn or Conductive objects may create a short circuit d amaged parts. A damaged or improperly and damage the battery. assembled tool can break and strike bystanders. • Do not place a battery on moist ground or Failure to observe this warning could result in severe grass. Moisture may create a short circuit and injury or death. damage the battery. Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage. An incomplete press can cause a leak. • Use proper fitting and tubing combinations. Improper combinations can result in an incom- • Do not store the battery at more than 60 °C plete press. (140 °F). Damage to the battery can result.
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Page 5: Identification
PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Identification 1. Trigger 2. Retract Button 3. Lock Pin 4. Pressing Head 5. Housing 6. Battery load display / Service Indicator 7. Battery 8. Protection sleeve 9. Hand guard NIBCO, Inc. 1516 Middlebury Street • Elkhart, IN 46516 USA • 888-446-4226... -
Page 6: Specifications
PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Specifications 17.36" (441 mm) 3.03" (77 mm) 3.78" (96 mm) Pressing Tool (without Pressing Jaws): Length ................... 17.36" (441 mm) Width ....................3.78" (96 mm) Height (with battery) ............... 11.65" (296 mm) Mass/Weight (with battery)..............9.9 lb (4.5 kg) Sound Level ................75 dB (A) at 1 meter Vibration ....................< 2.5 m/s Motor Type ...............DC permanent field motor Motor Voltage ....................12 VDC Hydraulic Oil ............65 ml (2.2 oz) of Shell Tellus T 15 ® Recommended Operating Temperature Range ...–20 °C to 40 °C (–4 °F to 104 °F) Operation Force ................32 kN (7200 lb) Pressing Cycle Time .......Approx. 4 to 35 sec (depending on tubing size) Battery Charging Voltage . -
Page 7: Operation
• The unit is equipped with a special brake which stops Failure to wear eye protection could the forward motion of the drive rollers when the trigger result in serious eye injury from is released. flying debris or hydraulic oil. • The unit is equipped with a double-piston pump which is characterized by a rapid approach of the drive rollers towards the jaws and a slow pressing motion. • The pressing head can be smoothly turned by 350° Pinch points: around the longitudinal axis in order to gain better access to tight corners and other difficult working areas. Keep hands away from the pressing tool head when pressing. • The PC-100 is equipped with a microprocessor which indicates service intervals, internal checks and low Failure to observe this warning could battery charges. It also shuts off the motor automati- result in severe injury or death. cally after the pressing cycle is completed. The battery load display/service indicator This tool is equipped with a special circuit board incorpo- rating several important features to inform the user about An incomplete press can cause leaks. the current status of the unit. The battery load display • Use proper fitting and copper tubing combina- signals in the following cases: tions. Improper combinations can result in an incomplete press. Signal Duration When it occurs What it means a few seconds of battery insertion self check - O.K. - Page 8 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Operation (cont’d) For 1/2" through 2" copper tubing sizes: 3. Depress lock pin 3 (see views below) and rotate counterclockwise to disengage the pin on the 1. Select the proper pressing jaw for the intended pressing tool. application. Examine the jaw for wear, damage, dirt or copper buildup. Clean the compression area if dirty and replace if worn or damaged. Before changing the pressing jaws, remove battery to avoid unintentional operation. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or property damage. 2. Check that the red protective sleeve is in the forward position and the jaws 1/2" to 2" marking is visible on the PC-100 tool. If not, depress the button on the protective sleeve and move the sleeve to the forward position (see view below). Release the button to secure the protective sleeve. Note: Rollers must be in the forward position to allow the sleeve to be moved to the corrrect position. NIBCO, Inc. 1516 Middlebury Street • Elkhart, IN 46516 USA • 888-446-4226...
- Page 9 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Operation (cont’d) 4. Install the jaw into the pressing tool and align 5. Compress the ends of the jaw together to open the mounting hole in jaw with lock pin. Depress the lock jaws and locate the jaws around the fitting to be pin to secure the jaw (see views below). pressed (see view below). 6. Reinstall the battery and depress the tool trigger to press the fitting. Continue to depress the trigger until the relief valve actuates and the drive rollers automatically retract. Notes: If the drive rollers do not automatically retract, the press is incomplete. The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any moment by releasing the trigger. It is normal for the battery load display to light at both the beginning and near the end of the pressing cycle. 7. Release the trigger until the drive rollers retract completely. 8. Compress the jaw ends together to open the jaws and remove the jaws from the pressed fitting. Notes: The pressing jaws must close completely to ensure a leak-free connection. Always check that jaws close completely during a pressing cycle and no foreign objects are between the pressing jaws and mechanism. The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any moment by releasing the trigger. If it is necessary to remove the jaws before a press cycle is complete, push the retract button (part #2, page #5). Pushing the retract button will cause the ...
- Page 10 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Operation (cont’d) For 2-1/2" through 4" copper tubing sizes: 3. Check that the red protective sleeve is in the rear position and the chains 2-1/2" to 4" marking is 1. Select the proper size pressing chain for the visible on the PC-100 tool. If not, depress the button intended application. Examine the chain for wear, on the protective sleeve and move the sleeve to the damage, dirt or copper buildup. Replace if worn or rear position (see view below). Release the button to damaged and remove any dirt or copper buildup secure the protective sleeve. with a brush or soft cloth with light lubricating oil. 2. Disengage the release pin on the pressing chain (see view below) and open the chain. Install the pressing chain around the fitting to be pressed and re-engage the pin on the pressing chain. Part #2 (retract button) 4. Depress retract button (part #2, page 5) to retract rollers to the back position or complete a trigger cycle to achieve same result. Release pin 5. Depress lock pin 3 (see views below) and rotate (pull to release) counterclockwise to disengage the lock pin on the pressing tool. Swing to open...
- Page 11 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Operation (cont’d) 6. Install the adapter jaw into the pressing tool and 10. Release the trigger until the drive rollers retract align mounting hole in jaw with pin. Depress the pin completely. to secure the adapter jaw (see views below). 11. Compress the adapter jaw ends together to open the jaws and remove the adapter jaw from the pressing chain (below). 12. Disengage the release pin on the pressing chain and remove the pressing chain from the pressed fitting. Notes: The pressing jaws must close completely to ensure a leak-free connection. Always check that jaws close completely during a pressing cycle and no foreign objects are between the pressing jaws and 7. Compress the ends of the adapter jaw together to mechanism. open the jaws and install the adapter jaw into the The pressing cycle can be interrupted at any pressing chain (see view below). moment by releasing the trigger. If the pressing cycle must be stopped before the crimp is complete, and the jaws or chains have to be removed from the fitting, or the adapter jaw has to be removed from the chain, the fitting should be replaced or pressed a second time. This tool is intended to press NIBCO press fittings onto type K, L, and M hard drawn copper tubing. 8. Reinstall the battery on the tool. 9. Depress the tool trigger to press the fitting.
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Page 12: Maintenance
PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Maintenance Each Operating Day Before use: 1. Inspect jaws or chains for wear or damage, such as Wear eye protection when operating cracks, gouges, or chips. or servicing this tool. 2. Inspect the pressing tool for damage or leaks. Failure to wear eye protection could result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. After use: 1. Use a damp cloth and mild detergent to clean the housing. Allow the housing to dry. 2. Fully retract the drive rollers. Place the pressing tool in the carrying case and store in a cool, dry place. Skin injection hazard: 3. If necessary, recharge the batteries. Refer to the Oil under pressure easily punctures instructions supplied with the battery charger. skin causing serious injury, g angrene, or death. If you are injured by escaping oil, seek medical atten- tion immediately. Monthly • Do not use hands to check for Thoroughly clean all surfaces. leaks. Annually or After 10,000 Pressings • Depressurize the hydraulic system Send the tool to an authorized NIBCO service center for before servicing. inspection. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool Troubleshooting Before You Begin 2. Use a nonflammable contact cleaner or pencil eraser to clean the electrical contacts on the battery 1. Make sure that the battery is charged. Recheck and tool. the battery after several minutes to make sure the battery is holding its charge. 3. Reinstall the battery and check the tool again. Problem Probable Cause Probable Remedy Tool is inoperative. Dirt, contaminants, etc., in ram area Clean tool. of tool. Pressing tool battery contacts damaged. Reform contacts. Tool components worn or damaged. Return tool to an authorized NIBCO service center. Jaw does not close completely. Air in the hydraulic system. Pull trigger and hold retract button simultaneously. Hold for approximately 10 seconds. Return tool to an authorized NIBCO service center. Battery load display flashes Battery charge low. Charge or replace battery. constantly. Tool loses oil. Damaged internal seal. Return tool to an authorized NIBCO service center. - Page 14 PC-100 Battery-powered Pressing Tool NIBCO Inc. - World Headquarters 1516 Middlebury Street Elkhart, IN 46516 Technical Services Phone: 1-888-446-4226 Fax: 1-888-336-4226 NIBCO, Inc. 1516 Middlebury Street • Elkhart, IN 46516 USA • 888-446-4226...
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