Uponor Mini-Press Battery Tool Operation Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
Connecting up to 1"
Uponor Multi-layer
Composite (MLC) Tubing
MiniPressTool_OMHB_10-07,Copyright © 2007 Uponor,Printed in the United States
RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS
MINI-PRESS BATTERY TOOL
Uponor
, Inc
.
5925
1
4
8th
S
tr
eet West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Tel:
(
800
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321-4739
F
ax
:
(
952)89
1
-1409
Web: www.uponor-usa.com
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Mini-Pr
ess Batt
ery Tool Operation Manual
This Operation Manual is published for builders and contractors
interested in Uponor radiant heating systems. This manual describes
general installation recommendations that use Uponor Multi-layer
Composite (MLC) tubing (formerly MultiCor®) and corresponding MLC
tubing fittings (formerly MultiPress™). Be sure to follow local
code requirements.
Uponor has used reasonable efforts in collecting, preparing and
providing quality information and material in this manual. However,
system enhancements may result in modification of features or
specifications without notice. For the most current technical information,
go to the Uponor website at w
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Uponor is not liable for installation practices that deviate from this manual
or are not acceptable practices within the mechanical trades. Refer to the
Uponor Radiant Floor Heating Installation Handbook for proper installation
methods for Uponor MLC tubing.
Please direct any questions regarding the suitability of an application or a
specific design to your local Uponor representative. For the name of your
local representative, call toll free (800) 321-4739.
Mini-Press Battery Tool Operation Manual
Published by Uponor, Inc.
5925 148th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(800) 321-4739
www.uponor-usa.com
© 2007 Uponor, Inc.
All rights reserved
First Edition
First Printing January 2007
Printed in the United States of America
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Table of Contents
Section 1 – Overview
Tool Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section 2 – Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Section 3 – Battery Operation
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 4 – Tool Operation and Guidelines
Installing and Changing Press Jaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tool Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tool Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tool Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Section 5 – Making MLC Press Fitting Connections
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tools Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Preparing the MLC Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing the MLC Press Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing MLC Sweat Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Inspection and Pressure Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Section 1
Overview
The Mini-Press Battery Tool is an electro-hydraulic tool
that makes fast, easy connections to
1
⁄2" through 1"
Uponor Multi-layer Composite (MLC) tubing
(formerly MultiCor®).
Tool Kit Components
The Mini-Press Battery Tool Kit with Jaws
(D6261632) features the following components.
• Mini-Press Battery Tool
•1⁄2" press jaws (replacement part D6260500)
•
5
⁄8" press jaws (replacement part D6260625)
•
3
⁄4" press jaws (replacement part D6260750)
• 1" press jaws (replacement part D6261000)
• Two batteries 9.6V (replacement part D6260001)
• One battery charger (replacement part D6260002)
• Operation Manual
• Carrying Case
The Mini-Press Battery Tool Kit without Jaws (D6260000) features
the following components.
• Mini-Press Battery Tool
• Two batteries (replacement part D6260001)
• One battery charger (replacement part D6260002)
• Operation Manual
• Carrying Case
Note: If any contents listed are missing or damaged, contact your Uponor
sales representative or distributor for assistance.
Note: To protect the tool and its accessories, keep all tool components in the
carrying case.
Important Information
For safety reasons, always start the tool with a press jaw on it.
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Section 1 – Over
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