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- Page 1 ProPEX Air Expander Tool ® Installation Guide...
- Page 2 ProPEX Air Expander Tool ® Installation Guide Published by Uponor Wirsbo 5925 148th Street West Apple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 891-2000 © 2003 Uponor Wirsbo All rights reserved Second Edition First Printing 1999 Printed in the United States of America...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Overview ........1 Section 2 Technical Data . -
Page 5: Overview
------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Overview The Wirsbo ProPEX ® Air Expander Tool (Part No. Q6301000) makes fast, easy connections to ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₂", ⁵⁄₈", ³⁄₄" and 1" AQUAPEX ® hePEX™ plus tubing. The ProPEX Air Expander Tool eliminates the need for manual expansions, making ProPEX connections as easy as pulling the trigger. -
Page 6: Technical Data
------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Data Wirsbo’s ProPEX Air Expander Tool is rated for use at 90 to 100 psi. Do not operate the tool above 100 psi as high pressures can be dangerous and will shorten the life of the tool. Working Pressure: 90 to 100 psi Consumption: 4 CFM Capacity: ³⁄₈"... -
Page 7: Air Tool Operation And Guidelines
------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Air Tool Operation and Guidelines Operating Instructions 1. Prior to each use, make sure the oil reservoir is filled with fluid. Refer to page 5 in this section for detailed instructions. 2. Attach the correctly sized expander head onto the ProPEX Air Expander Tool. - Page 8 Cylinder Cap Base Air Cylinder Housing Center Piston Nut Reservoir Oil Reservoir Air Piston Figure 3-1...
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Page 9: Checking The Tool For Proper Expansion
Checking the Tool For Proper Expansion Prior to attaching the air hose — and with the expander head attached to the tool — grasp the expander head segments and spin them. They should spin with ease. This indicates that the oil reservoir is not filled to excess. -
Page 10: Safety And Operational Guidelines
Safety and Operational Guidelines For your safety and proper tool operation, please read the following guidelines before using the ProPEX Air Expander Tool. Failure to follow the instructions and installation guidelines as defined in this handbook can result in the failure of the ProPEX Air Expander Tool. •... -
Page 11: Repairs And Replacement Parts
Note: Ensure that air compressors used to supply air to the ProPEX Air Expander Tool comply with the requirements of the American National Standards Institute Standard B19.3, a, b — 1991, Safety Standard for Process Industries. Repairs and Replacement Parts The manufacturer offers warranty repairs. -
Page 12: Making Propex Connections
------------------------------------------------------------------ Section 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Making ProPEX Connections Tools Needed • ProPEX Air Expander Tool • Properly sized expander head, hand-tightened on the tool • Tubing cutter designed for plastic tubing max ¹⁄₁₆" 1. Square cut the PEX tubing perpendicu- 2. Slide the PEX ring over the end of the lar to the length of the tubing. -
Page 13: Important Tips For A Proper Propex Connection
4. Repeat the expansion process until the tubing and ring are snug against the shoulder on the expander head. See Chart A for the recommended number of expansions for each tubing size. Head Marking # of Expansions Tubing Size Ring Marking Manual Air Exp Battery Exp Manual... -
Page 14: ³⁄₈" Aquapex Propex Connections
³⁄₈" AQUAPEX ProPEX Connections The ³⁄₈" PEX ring is smaller and thicker than the PEX rings used for other tubing sizes. The ³⁄₈" PEX ring must expand once on each side to properly fit over the tubing. Expansion of the PEX ring is only necessary for ³⁄₈"... -
Page 15: Improper Connections
Rotating Tool After Each Expansion Rotate the tool ¹⁄₈ turn after each expansion to provide smooth and even expansion of the tubing. If the head is not repositioned after each expansion, the segments on the tool head may cause deep grooves in the tubing. -
Page 16: Propex Connection Troubleshooting Guide
ProPEX Connection Troubleshooting Guide Trouble-free ProPEX installations begin with a ProPEX Expander Tool that is maintained in proper working condition. If the tool or segment fingers are damaged, it is very difficult to make a proper connection. The following troubleshooting guide is designed to assist with problems in the field. - Page 17 If More Than the Recommended Number of Expansions are Needed to Make a Connection: • Make sure that the head is hand-tightened to the expander tool. • Examine the segment fingers to make sure that none are bent. • Be sure to completely cycle the tool on each expansion. •...
- Page 18 4. Once the expander head is cleaned and reassembled, apply a light coat of graphite grease to the expander cone prior to making any ProPEX connections. Product Information • Do not install Wirsbo AQUAPEX and hePEX plus tubing where temperatures and pressure exceed their ratings. •...
- Page 20 655 Park Street Apple Valley, MN 55124 Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5N1 T: (800) 321-4739 F: (952) 891-1409 T: (888) 994-7726 E: info@wirsbo.com F: (800) 638-9517 www.wirsbo.com E: info@wirsbo.ca www.wirsbo.ca AEIG_0903 Copyright © 2003 Uponor Wirsbo, Printed in the United States...
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